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Hi, just wanted to introduce myself. After being a smoker of 20 sometimes more but strangely never less puffs a day for 30+ years . I started my final quit on 1of August this year. I had been promising myself I would quit but always found a million reasons why I couldn't do it at that time "I'll do it later" was my mantra..!! So I went to my local pharmacy to join their cessation programme. We decided 12 weeks of patches and lozenges, I blew into the carbon monoxide detector and .. oh my the alarm went crazy all the red lights were crazily flashing red.. I was in shock at that wee machine, I came out with my NRT stuff and my quit date (a few days later) and immediately lit up (well I was in shock and NEEDED a puff to calm down!! Right??) As I walked home I realised that that this experience (flashing lights and alarms) had scared the bejezus outa me and I knew the longer I left it the more the chance I would find a reason not quit on that date and just be back in that cycle of buy a pack, promise this is last pack then say ocht next time... buy pack, promise this is last pack then say ocht next time..!!! That was the day I went cold turkey and here I still am. Geez it's been a right roller coaster ride at times but things have really leveled out for me now and I am holding a really strong quit working on making it Titanium.. I should also say I am a member of another support forum but I would like to be part of this forum too as I know I can now help others struggling on their path. I hope this will be ok with you all ?

NOPE

NOPE!

NOPE - Day 6 now and tomorrow night will be my 1 week. This time its seems so much better than my last attempt a quitting!

NOPE - I do not smoke anymore.

Thank you for the welcome Doreensfree, I will do that soon

Hi Wee me... I see your from Bonny Scotland.... When your ready..go to the introduction thread..tell us a little about yourself..you will get a good welcome there...glad you found us x

I may not be posting as often as id like but one thing i wont forget is my babe. oink! Mr piggy, known for his rap alter ego the slim piggy is now 10 months free! Mr pig, you are an awesome poster here on this train and everyone is happy to have you here. I hope you continue to help them newbies and hang out with us old folks. We salute your contribution pig! In just 2 months we´ll throw you a party here you wont forget! A big party, with blackjack, and hookers! Now, pig, go run free on the farm. You´ve earned it. oink!

Meathead

Dam and blast !!!

12 Are you sure .. ?? I read it as 30 minutes rule..!!

11 Yep you sure did....

NOPE! Rather jump out the window!

The Chicks are not handling the losing streak very well.

The chicks will rise up again !!!!

Canada has maple syrup and beer, so does 7-11 store. Those people are so thick up there "Eh". Don't get off the boat in Canada. That kind of stupid can rub off.

Great job Rec. Feelin' good...lookin' good.

When you first start your quit you might envy those who still smoke. Then one day you realize you pity them. That's the day you quit.

Yay Sticks !!!

+20!

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Good for you!! NOPE!

LOL

12 To me.... to you... to me.. to you..

NOPE!! I miss the ticker!! Just sayin.....

Now this is the song that starts the festive season off in our house.. been a tradition since the kids were wee

Thanks for the welcome, Nancy, Reciprocity and Doreensfree. I am looking forward to getting to know you all too

12 What about the "30 day - get to know you before posting here" rule?

10..oh yes.!!!!...lovin it...hi wee..x

Welcome aboard the quit train., I am on your side of the pond... Liverpool....it will be good to have some company of a morning ..when most are asleep here.. Congrats on your fabulous 4 months quit...I'm sure you will bring alot to the board..for oldies and newbies.. We believe quitting can be fun..it doesn't have to be doom and gloom.. Get to know us all...and we in turn look forward to getting to know you..

Welcome, Wee Mee! The more the merrier!

9...whaha...sneaky sticks !!!

+10 Is she gone?

Tyme2B - I might be going against the grain by saying this but - if that is typical behavior from mom, being able to concentrate on something as challenging as a quit would be even harder. I am not going to sit here and lecture. I would say your smoking habit is probably one of your lesser problems right now. You gotta figure out some way to handle mom. May have to cut contact, report her suicide threats, just whatever. Put your god damn foot down. I know she is probably older and isn't likely to change but you cannot subject yourself to this if you want a healthy life. This goes far beyond whether or not you smoke. Our health is more than being a smoker or non-smoker. It is the people or situations we have to deal with. What do I know? Not quit first hand like you do but if my step-dad were given the chance, he would probably act the same way with me. I have NO contact. Quitting, as we all know, is much more than just putting down that pack. We have to clear some obstacles before and during. For some, the quit path may be a walk in the park (as much as quitting CAN be) but for others, it is like trying to drudge one's way through a destroyed alley. Sounds like Tyme2B is in the "alley". Yeah but you NEED to do something about your mom. Most people do not regret getting "difficult" relatives out of their lives. Even if you do manage to put away the smokes, she is ruining other areas of your life.

Never give up tyme...we will be here for you ....

the title of this thread, "slap slap slap slap"... Was it originally about Bakon enjoying himself to a princess Diana commemorative plate?

NOPE!!!

NOPE - I do not smoke anymore.

The only thing I would add is: there is a price being paid by smokers long before the big bill comes due. I kicked the can down the road for years procrastinating about quitting. I told myself that I feel pretty good for now. Hindsight is 20/20 and now I realize I didn't feel good, I felt normal. Normal for a smoker. Wasted potential is a price we all payed while enslaved by the cigarette.

Blink 182 - I Miss You -- love that one. I actually still burn CDs for my car So that's on disk #4 along with a Peter Murphy/Postal Service Mashup which I can't find anywhere to share, but it rocks. So here's this one instead: