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I am not going to smoke today. NOPE.

N.O.P.E. 🙏

NOPE for today!

NOPE

I am saying NOPE to smoking for today.

NOPE for today!

Gday thats the entrance to the manly boat harbour on a still foggy winter morning

Nope

NOPE! 💫

NOPE!! Not tonight.

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever. Lota creek

NOPE… Any crocs in there !

NOPE!

N.O.P.E. 🙏

NOPE

Good Morning NOPE!!

NOPE!

NOPE!

NOPE

NOPE!

NOPE…

NOPE!!

Gday Nope…. Mudcrabs ate them

Thanks, I didn’t know there were 2 Manly’s , yes we did go from Sydney. I remember the restaurant advertised a different special each day, so we were glad we went on fish and chips day. I am envious you live in Oz, we both loved it there, started off in Cairns, went to the Great Barrier Reef, hired a car and drove all the way down Great ocean road, did Philip island, Sydney, bridge climb, blue mountains, Byron bay, Wilson’s prom and lots of other things, was the best holiday ever.

Gday Thats Manly in Sydney. I’m in Manly Brisbane and the boat harbour is in a the waters of Moreton Bay. Yes you can get a good feed of fish and chips on the waterfront too.

Loved the ride over to Manly on the ferry, the best fish and chips we ever ate was at Manly cafe/restaurant.

NOPE

NOPE!! Where is that picture from @Cbdave?

NOPE!! no puffin tonight.

NOPE!

NOPE!

NOPE

@johnny5 I haven't heard him singing Prince's version of Nothing Compares 2 before, I love it! 😊

Gday I used to say…. I have a bushman’s breakfast. A pee a smoke then a quik look about. Or …. I always exercise before have my first smoke. I Run to the loo then have a smoke. A way of protecting my frail ego and justify my habit. So the narrative in your head has to change. Like Paul said face it with Attitude!

@Stewbum and @Pilgrim You will get through it because the longer you don't smoke, the more the withdrawal will go away.👍 If I can quit, anyone can! The only thing that will take it away is not smoking and time. I remember how impatient I was because I wanted the cravings to go away on Day 1, but unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Just keep doing what you are doing and you both will succeed. 💪

Thanks Pilgrim. The daily tough times do really test a person's resolve. The thoughts of Puffin Pain and cardiac arrest are a little stronger for now! Still doesn't make the cravings any less powerful. KTQ .

Thanks for your input, Paul. When I wake, I take a big deep breath and start the day with a hug for my wife and a smile. Getting through the morning coffee is a little I guess cumbersome but taking the dog out and deep breathing is my fix. Seems to work for the mornings. KTQ Stew.

I'm glad you're home. Before you even get out of bed each morning, start with a positive affirmation. It can be something simple like, "I'm glad I don't have to smoke anymore." Attitude is a big part of quitting.

Thanks girls I appreciate the comments more than you know. Time for a walk.

Good to hear your home Be armed and ready , when that monster comes calling Your already a Non Smoker , all you have to do is stay that way , spending time with your furry friend sounds a Great way to spend some time It will keep you active too Post everyday … 🐸

Your cravings returning home to your safe haven after such a traumatic experience is absolutely understandable. And since you DO understand the why, and know that time smoke free makes it "eventually" better I wish you patience. Keep moving through them, whatever it takes to come out the other side of this addiction. You've done it before ... rinse, repeat. Welcome home!

Thanks all. Knowing my lifesavers are out there really helps. Just listing comments adds confidence and the ability to redirect a crave. I remember these nasty ones and the "battle within" that has to be dealt with. TIME. I will KMQ today.😎

Glad you made it home Stew and I bet you are too!! Unfortunately our addiction does not care a tinker's damn what's going on in our bodies or what the state of our health is, in fact it's a perfect time to attack us with cravings, when it believes we're at our weakest. Good that you actually realize what's going on there and still have the will to deny those powerful cravings. That's a great sign that you're ready to beat this thing on a long term basis. Keep busy, stay occupied and good health to you!

SD. Thank you. I woke up to a beautiful morning with a clean attitude. Trying to decide what I can do that won't affect my physical recovery and keep me occupied for this mental recovery. I think I'll take my dog swimming. KTQ

Well, progress has been made. I got past the Sunday. I've had my son since friday evening. My final cigarette was on the Friday just gone. It was a lot easier getting through the Sunday knowing he was going to be staying with me. I've hardly thought or had any urges whilst he's been here. I've got him until the coming Sunday evening 4th August. With kicking through this Sunday then a barrier has been broken down. The Sundays were always the hardest.

When I was still on the quitting/failing/quitting/failing merry go round, I didn’t realize that smoking made me feel worse, not better. Stepping off that cycle is hard, but you’ll be so proud of yourself when you do - and you will cherish your freedom. I like your note that you will need to do something different this coming Sunday. Make a plan and stick to it. Be especially vigilant any time you are HALTed… Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. We (ab)used nicotine to take the edge off those feelings, and they can be big triggers. Quitting is a time of experimenting with new responses, not relying on smoking to pickle our feelings. Try again - you CAN do this!

My fingers are twitching The only way you will quit is to fight the Demon specially in a Sunday ,. You need to be on your extra guard then keep busy , come here and read , play games , shower you carnt smoke there chew regular gum … Believe in yourself , you can do it x

Do you know what triggered you to smoke at that particular time? If you can identify your triggers then you can better plan to avoid them although staying quit always comes down to commitment and sometimes sheer willpower just to get past some of the most challenging times of your early quit. Did you make sure you have no easy access to smokes when you first quit? That's a big one. You can smoke what you don't have!!

Glad to see you back @tocevoD, you know you can do this because you already have. When Sunday night comes and your son goes home is the time you need the most support it sounds like so come here so we can help you! Also remember your clues, have you tried my JAC air cigarette or sucking on candies? Would your ex let you have your son an extra day to break up the habit? I stopped smoking in places I normally smoked so I wouldn't associate them with smoking after I quit. Maybe that would work for your Sundays?

I will not give any advices as I am just going through my first day. However I do understand what it feels like to fail with addiction and how much we want to be clean although running to the shop later and buy a new pack. So...I wish you all the strenght and lets post everyday here. I believe in the communicty power, we all know that nicotine addiction brings abslutely ZERO positivity and kills all thebeauty inside of us.