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... So the Aussies have a new Quit smoking ad that's pretty good, only started noticing it over the weekend so haven't been able to find it online yet... while I was looking I found this ripper ad from Ireland.... and its true... at first, when I quit I was terrified... I didn't know if I could be a non-smoker.... best decision every....

Worst part is over, my breathing back to normal and able to guide myself in that. Still a bit in shock, what a huge primitive experience this was. Relieved that I used what was left of my senses and contacted you guys here. I think I'll hit my bed soon, my brain and heart appear like they've been running marathons. What a theater. Broadway ought to be jealous

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Sorry go be late... M ....you really don't want to be a smoker...well done for reaching out... Im sorry your having a tough time just now.....but sweetheart losing your fabulous quit...will only add to the problem... Understanding smoking will do nothing to help ..took me a while too..... We really do face lives curb balls better ,when we are not caught in the addiction trap.... Stay strong M ....you will be so happy you did ,when this blip has passed...and it will.... Take smoking OFF the table....shout it out loud ...I did millions of times.... Stay close just now ...

My life, I'm proud of you for reaching out, it is a sign of bravery. Take your time, we are here for you. You understand that smoking will not improve whatever you're going through right now, it will just add a sense of desperation that a situation can drive you to a habit you no longer want to be part of your life. Carry on talking to us.

Do your best to not smoke and start over. Whatever it is smoking wont help the situation. What helped me through stressful situations early on was long walks

Hi my life, that's great you posted but sorry you are having a bad time of it. Smoking won't make anything better or make you feel any better. Hopefully the crave has past already! It's getting through these craves successfully that build a strong quit! Could you make something to eat, phone a friend, play a game....Do anything but smoke! Let us know you are Ok, I'm sure you will be , sending big virtual hugs

Hey now! Are you making lemonade?... Take a step back from your situation, make a list, go to the bathroom and cry...its okay...the emotions are strong in the early quit. You just have to ride that roller coaster. Please just dont smoke.

Hey there. Sorry to hear things are crap. Take a big deep breath and smile. Quitting smoking is a great thing. Well done. Breathe. Nice and slow

Your quit is new, protect it and protect yourself. Go take a bath, a walk, a stomp and scream. You don't smoke anymore and will learn how to survive these upsets and disconnectedness without smoking. Smoking doesn't help or change anything for the better, only you can and YOU will !

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Great job, MyLife! I'm really proud of you. Every time you fight through a huge crave and don't smoke, your quit gets stronger.

My life, you can get through this. Smoking is a crutch we all have used to numb our emotions. I too have a lot of crap in my life. Sometimes a simple phone call from family could trigger a chain smoking event. In the end, smoking does nothing to change the event. Hang in there sweetie. Sending you healing, loving vibes.

Still here. Won't smoke. Thanks so much for being here and answering all so massively and quick.

I'm glad you are still here and posted an SOS. Lighting up a cigarette will do absolutely nothing positive for you. It will not fix whatever bad things are going on right now. You should be proud of how well you are doing, quit-wise. Smoking will only ruin that. I'm sorry for whatever you are going through but smoking will not help at all.

Goodmorning fellow NOPErs... and a happy Labor Day to the USA and happy 117th birthday to the Aussie Flag (see even the Aussie flag and google have happy birthdays in September). Labor day is a day to celebrate the achievements of those workers who came before us and who we can thank for the 8 hour day and the 40 hour week... occupational health and safety, respectable pay rates, penalty rates... did you know, the first place in the world to grant workers the 8 hour work day and to mandate 1 day off a week was Victoria... and we did it in 1856... have a great long weekend end (ours is in March). NOPE ... because I respect myself too much to intentionally fill my body with poison.

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I would really like your support right now. For reasons too delicate to write down here, I'm pretty upset. I don't want to smoke, but the urge is huge. I am totally not connected this moment, not to my reasons or anything concerned quitting actually. I have to do it on sheer willpower right now. I vowed to do it the loving way this time, so therefor reaching out. ?

What a great way to look at it. My family is full of a lot of drama. I think you have given me a vital clue as how to handle. Get out the popcorn, sit back and laugh!?

I am glad you are getting through this. Life stress points, whatever they maybe, are real and they are tough. You are showing you are tougher and in the end you will much better you got through this without a smoke. Great job on coming here when in need, it shows that you really want this quit!!

We are your troops, MyLife ! So glad you reached out and won't smoke. You are a hero...a smoke free hero ! Reward yourself ! Especially after a gruesome crave.

Conciously breathing adds to the panic right now. I sometimes have that, I always try to prevent getting in that state. Writing helps though. Distraction and less sense of doing this alone.

you go HERE IS CHAT and type then hit enter (oh good, I see you are there) I am glad you are staying with us. You can conquer this crave

You can get past it my life, stay home, read here. Or try chat. It's up top just click on it and you can enter the room.

Reading here, dont really know what to say. Thanks a lot for all of your answers. I'll stay at home and try to ride it out. Not sure how chat works by the way.

Aye, me too, we 're in chat if you want to chat, you just choose chatbox in the options

I'll go hang out in chat for a while...in case you need.

You can get past this smoke free my life. The problem that is causing this will still be there cigarette or not. I'm sorry for whatever you're dealing with right now ?

Hey, life, You quit smoking and smoking is no longer an option. I am sorry you are upset and feeling disconnected. Take some beautiful clean deep breaths and stay with me. S

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You can do this! It absolutely is your life and your recovery, and you are doing a great job!

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NOPE for day 14! Can't wait until I am no longer counting the days!!

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I miss him too... ? He will get sick of surfing soon and go home to cold Canada..... Here you go Pork Chop... here's a nice happy for you....

Congratulations @Gabes for being 8 months smoke free! Well done on hanging in there and not smoking. I hope this month was easier for you than your 7th one was. So make sure you do something awesome to celebrate being 2/3rds of the way to your first year as a non-smoker.

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Congratulations @CAquitter for being 6 months smoke free. Well done and welcome to the 50%ers. That's right you are officially half way to the first year of freedom. The hardest half is done. Make sure you do something special to celebrate and pop in to let us know just how you rewarded all your hard work and perseverance.

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