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Hi, my name is Marisol. I haven’t quit yet,but I want to. A friend recommended this site.

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I am not going to smoke today. NOPE.

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Thanks again everyone. I am now on Day 32! I am still having a lot of low days but I am having some better ones too. I really appreciate that I am not smoking as my lungs feel better and my skin is so much clearer. I also smell better lol. I just wish I felt more myself though. Its like I am a different person wanting to socially withdraw and not go to work - everything is overwhelming BUT I need to just keep moving forwards and it will get easier. Well done on your quits too xxx

Welcome Marisol! (Glad you gave your name so I don't have to call you Grotesque)😁 That's great you want to quit and it'll be a decision you won't ever regret! Have you set a date yet? What about using aids or going cold turkey? Having a plan in place will certainly help you. There's lots of support/videos/threads on this site that will help you and of course people here can give advice and support you. You're making the right decision and you can do this! 😊

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Congratulations @SD2026 on 3 months smoke free!🎉 You are doing really well, keep up the good work! Onward to month 4.

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Hello and welcome Quitting smoking is life changing It is possible , all you need is the desire to want it . We have so much information for you to read , start at the Main Discussion Board Make a date and stick to it Then take it one day at a time Dont over think it 🐸

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32 smoke free days is brilliant @Orion so well done! 😊 Good to hear you're having some better days and feeling the benefits of not smoking. Regarding how you feel emotionally, if you can exercise, even light exercise, please do give it a try. It releases endorphins. It's probably the last thing you want to do but it's worth it. Make sure you go outside once a day, even for a short walk, put some feel good music on and take in your surroundings.. I'm not saying the above will fix your emotional state but it can possibly help stabilise it. Also when you do feel sad, allow yourself to cry and to process your feelings rather than suppressing them. I'm learning that quitting smoking is a journey, it's not just about never smoking again. You start to learn how you deal with day to day life. You're doing really well and remember, smoking will not make you feel better. 😊

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Song from UK band White Lies called "Death" and the video is from the movie "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" a United States / Iranian collaboration. Hope both countries can figure things out peacefully.

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Well done! So glad you are reaping the rewards of quitting already!!

I thought this was a pre historic dinosaur but no! 😮

Great Job @SD2026! 1/4 year smoke free it teriffic. Why not celebrate by taking a well deserved rest from the counting game 👏👍 Onward to securing that quit even more. The key is putting as much time between your brain as a non-smoker and your brain as a smoker. One day at a time adds up to months and eventually years!

Oh yes for sure! I think it's more at times I have a desire to smoke rather than actual cravings and that's more my social surroundings. I can't/don't want to change my social habits (I know it's advised to but...) I've made it 3 months so far without having a mental breakdown so that's something! 😁 I've so much more energy and I totally feel the health benefits it's crazy really. I've no smoker's cough and when I do cough (normal) it sounds so weak and pathetic lol I'm so grateful to having finally quit and stuck it out this far, I genuinely (and those who know me) didn't think I'd last this long. Great to have that confidence in me huh 🙃 I believe I've stuck it out mostly thanks to this site and the support on here and all the factual info/videos that makes me feel ALL the emotions but eye opening. So thank you all so much! 😊

Thank you! 😄 I finally made it to 3 months!

Congratulations with your quit, Orion. Almost three weeks. I quit last November and remember those first weeks very well. Not fun. I was hoping to feel already much better. What I learned here is that you need to put time in it. Physical and emotional improvements are not necessarily noticeable immediately. But looking back you will for sure notice improvements. An immediate improvement is more cash in the wallet! Not smelling awful. It is so worth it and I do belief the people here that promise us it will go better!! Keep up, keep busy. Do whatever it takes to keep this quit.

Seems like you're committed to this quit which will help you in moment of weakness. I hope today has been a better day for you. 🤞 Day 20! 😊

Welcome aboard @Orion You have been given good advice , any concerns seek your doctors help Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking for good We have great information on our main board Videos to watch Stay close to the board 🐸

Hi @Orion. Congrats on the start of your quit! I’m very sorry that it feels like such a struggle right now. I agree with others who have suggested a check-in with your prescriber. But it’s also true that quitting entails some losses and sorrows to reckon with. It’s not just a chemical dependence that needs to be broken, there are also emotional aspects to addiction that arise as well. Sorrows, feelings of no energy, flatness, the sensation of being adrift, nothing gratifies… these can be part of the quitting terrain, with or without medication. The good news is that they pass. It gets better. One day you’ll laugh aloud at something. You’ll catch yourself singing in the shower or the car. You’ll find yourself really enjoying a meal, or looking forward to an activity. All without being chained to nicotine. Good things await you on the other side, so hang in there!

"I really don't want to smoke again" That's great @Orion! Now that you've made that commitment to yourself, keep it uppermost in your mind, particularly when cravings come calling. Also, keeping a positive attitude throughout your quit helps a lot as well. Look for positive things you're gaining as you quit develops. There'll be great things ahead as your quit matures. Things you don't even realize early on. You could start with ... how much $$ have you saved so far? Also very important as well in the early days of your quit, make sure there are no cigs handy. Destroy all of them and get rid of lighters, ashtrays etc. You can't smoke what you don't have; right? We're all here to cheer you on and help you when & where we can. Let's get this done!!

Hello again to all our newcomers! We’re thrilled that you are here, and we are ready to stand by your side as you give nicotine the heave-ho! The first days and weeks of quitting might be rugged. Some folks breeze through this time, and maybe you’ll be one of those people. If so, hooray! But for others - especially those of us who were heavy smokers for decades - the first few weeks might be stressful. I ended up naming my weeks as I went along: Week # 1: Hell Week (White-hot, white-knuckled, relentless withdrawal.) Week # 2: Wailing Week (Shock wore off. A deep sense of loss and longing set in. I felt utterly bereft without my smokes.) Week # 3: WTF Week (Major brain fog. What now? Will this ever get easier? What has gone wrong with my head? Why has my IQ suddenly dribbled out the bottom of my shoes? How long have I been staring blankly into space? I’m so sleepy. Will I ever poop normally again?!) Week #4: So-Bored-With-My-Coping-Mechanisms Week (This could also have been named“Terribly Tired of Prunes Week.”) After that, though, the miracle began to happen for me. There were still cravings and triggers. But the times in between them got longer. They grew weaker as I grew stronger. It started to sink in that I could finally, truly be FREE. Actually, I was already free, the moment I took smoking off the table. I just didn’t trust it, but should have. Fears that the cravings would overwhelm me or that I’d be incomplete without smoking were addiction-fueled hogwash. I don’t need nicotine, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide, ammonia and carcinogens to “fulfill” or complete me! I just needed to stay busy, stay committed to NOPE, and give myself time to adjust and recalibrate to a life without nicotine. Veterans on this forum told me this beautiful tipping point would happen. I secretly doubted - I thought I was a lost cause. But they were right. Freedom from nicotine is our birthright. It is there waiting for all of us to claim as our own. To those of you grappling with cravings in the early days of your quit, hold on! Stay strong! You are not alone. Some anxiety and discombobulation along the road is normal, but TEMPORARY. You can do this. Your quit matters, and life is really sweet on the other side. Let us know how you’re doing, where you’re feeling vulnerable, and what your coping tactics are.