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I am not going to smoke today. NOPE.

This is my first serious attempt at quitting. For the past couple of weeks I’ve been cutting back and I’ve made some progress, but my anxiety is through the roof right now. I didn’t realize how much simply easing up on cigarettes would affect me. Still, I’m determined to quit—my mind is made up, and I just have to push through to the other side. I knew it would be tough, but it’s even harder than I expected.

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Good thing is the shame part is in the past……the positive is in front of you right there for the taking…..Bassman

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Welcome to the quit train! I did quit 2 months ago, cold Turkey. The beginning was really tough for me but now it is going very well. Meaning I still think about smoking but not climbing the walls any longer. I think that by cutting down you will suffer longer from the withdrawal symptoms than necessary. No matter what method you choose to quit, you will find a lot of information here. Knowledge is a great support to your quit.

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Welcome and well done on quitting! I'm sorry your anxiety is through the roof Do you have any coping mechanisms that have previously worked for you in other stressful situations? It sounds like you're determined to quit which is fantastic! Some days will be tougher than others for sure. Have you completely quit now or still cutting back? Will you be going cold turkey or using NRT/other? I'm only on Day 6 (and using Nicotine patches) but can totally recommend checking in daily to this site, even if it's the Daily NOPE pledge. Lots of reading people's experiences here on the forum will also help. If you feel like you're going to cave in, post on here! You've got this!

From one bassman to another congratulations on the 12 year quit! Best wishes and stay on the back of the beat!

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Welcome to QuitTrain @mm34 So glad you found us. The first piece of advice that I will give you is to stop cutting back on smoking because it will not work. It will keep you in perpetual withdrawal and you will climb the walls. That is what I did with this quit, I tried to cut back and was down to two cigs a day, one in the morning and one in the evening after dinner. That was the worst mistake that I did because I was constantly craving a smoke and was climbing the walls. Please either go cold turkey or try the patch/gum and follow that program, but cutting down will not work. I have been there, done that! Yes, it's tough, it's very very tough, but definitely doable as millions of people have quit smoking and have stayed quit. What I did in the early days of my quit was to take cinnamon sticks and pretend they were cigarettes. I would suck in air and then pretend I was blowing smoke out of it. They really helped me, plus it tasted very good. If you don't like cinnamon, you can use cut up straws. Withdrawal doesn't last forever, I promise you that, but the faster you get rid of ALL the cigs, the better off you will be. The second piece of advice I am going to give you is to come on here every day, especially in the beginning months, and do the Daily Nope pledge. I still do it after 2 and a half years as it keeps me focused. Also, stay close to the forum because you will need the support. I truly believe the more support you have from the get go, the more you will succeed. There is even a fun game section to keep your mind off of smoking. When you get the urge, drink a big glass of water, go for a walk, come on here, ANYTHING except smoking! You can do this!! Good luck and I hope to see you on here again soon!

Thanks Gary and congrats on your upcoming 10 years…..a great achievement to be proud of….(keep on rocking)………Bassman

Thank you for your words of encouragement. What a great incentive to stay quit thinking of what I could save! I'm too ashamed to add up what I have wasted over the years. I hope you're having a wonderful retirement!

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I see you just recently quit SD2026…that in itself is an amazing accomplishment….keep it going and stay active, I commend you. Just FYI, the money I saved by quitting smoking was the last check I needed to retire from working and I’ve been retired for 12 years…..Bassman

Thanks much Denaliblues….as it is I am a guitarist of 60 years and still rocking…….

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I just want to add something else @mm34 This, I believe was my first post that I made on here, way back on May 21, 2023. "I am a new member and trying to wean myself off of smoking, (2nd time trying to quit...first time, back in 2009 I quit for 6 years but then went back). I have been a 3/4 pack a day smoker and I have been weaning myself off for the past 2-3 weeks. As of now, I'm smoking 1-2 cigs a day and it's very difficult because of the physical cravings. I'm very irritable and it's just so hard this time. Last time I used Chantix and it was very easy, this time doing the weaning method and it's not easy at all! Any advice? I would greatly appreciate it. What do you do to get rid of the physical urges?" This was the first response I got regarding the "weaning method", compliments of @johnny5, thanks Johnny!!!! "As long as you continue to smoke, even one or two a day, the cravings will continue. I have attempted the weaning method and really struggled. Not only did smoking a small number of cigarettes a day keep the physical addiction alive, I realized that I was thinking of smoking that cigarette as a reward for going several hours smoke free a day. That really hurts both physically and psychologically." He is SO RIGHT!!, @mm34, I hope you come back so we can help you!!

Welcome to the Train @mm34 Quitting us the most rewarding you can do for yourself We have lots of great information for you on our Main Discussion Board . Check out the ones pinned with green . Stay positive

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Welcome @mm34 Quitting smoking is definitely doable and you are doing a right thing in quitting. The further you go smoke free, the better you start to feel both physically and psychologically. Stick around, read up on the quit smoking threads.....lots of support and knowledge you can gain here.

Congratulations on your quit 12 years ago!

My goodness, a lot of you were young. I didn’t start till I was about 23. My chain smoking mom had already died from cancer when she was about 46 and I started about 2 years later….in 2011 I had an operation to remove cancer from my large and small intestines and I smoked on the way home from the operation….. But the big question of why did I start???????? To celebrate my divorce………..Bassman

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‘‘Tis much QuittingGirl. 2.7 years is also a great accomplishment to be proud of. Keep it going and enjoy your smoke free life……Bassman

Thanks much Johnny5, I am doing well and proud to be 12 years without even a single puff of anything….. of course I have had 2 hip replacements, gallbladder removed, and a plate put on my big toe since I quit. The great thing is I’m still alive for my operations……the alternate of being dead from my cancer from smoking is not an option. You and others have been a big inspiration for me too. On to the next 12. Thanks again…….

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