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The more I wonder around this site , the more I like it . It's a perfect fit for a successful quit . So many good tools to access for help , education and receive support . So many areas to distract oneself from smoking or to learn from others as well as give back . So many positive and real posts from ex smokers with new and older quits to identify with . No sugar coating but completely honest testimonies , and an understanding between us , that is more than a non smoker may ever or could ever understand . I love the way it's sectioned off where you can talk about your quit in one area , educate yourself about addiction in another or get out of the smoking fixation and into just having fun with fellow members to distract yourself from smoking and get to know them . There is something for everyone . There is a place to pledge if one finds that helpful , a notary celebrations section to see your own progress and others progress ; a games section and educational videos ... well the list just goes on and on . Love it ! If you are not a computer savvy person like me , in my opinion it's easy to understand and not too hard . You can use what you need to start a quit confidently and comfortably or grow and try to learn more . What aides besides NRT aides things did you look for or are you looking for to help you be a successful quitter ? Everyone is different . I came to a quit site to quit smoking . I did not have success in groups . We are all different . Testimonies helped me a lot in the beginning and were exactly what I was looking for . They helped me to see the journey ahead would get better and that I was not alone when my days were rough . Newcomers and elders testimonies all made a difference in me keeping my quit . Games ha ... lived in games .. can't tell you how many hours I spent in games day and night . Any humour I could find I wanted and needed desperately in the beginning and it so helped . So to all you funny people out there thank you . Wish I had your gift but I'm grateful for yours . That's about all I did the first year .. my next years I really got into the education part of addiction , researching addiction , celebrations , giving back and pledging . I wished I'd done them all in the beginning in hindsight , but perhaps that was not meant to be for my success to shape . Again each of us will be different and there is no right or wrong . I stay now because I need to for my quit and want to stay for others quits . I am also getting to know people here and again who would have thought but because of covid we once again have something in common . We are in this together and together we will get through this . One day at a time . Signed Abby

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

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So beautiful and true and positive. It’s the writings like this that helped me make it in the beginning and still do. The good, the ugly, the positive, and the negative! I am thankful for quittrain and everyone here! Thanks Abby!

Nope ! Grateful for this powerful word . Can't smoke what I don't have . Nope!

It gets easier. Eventually, it all becomes a distant memory. You're going in the right direction Dianne. Drive on.

Hang in there, Dianne!

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Be patient ...your poor body has got to repair years of damage .... It will get better ...we are all proof of that .... And when the magic happens ....it's the most wonderful feeling .....

At this point I got angry. At myself. How did allow something to get so much control over me that it had me curled up under blankets, tears streaming down my face, sobbing and shaking uncontrollably?! It was also during this time that I recognized and realized that I was a frickin addict. As bad as any hard core junkie you could meet. I literally allowed nicotine to control my whole life. Every aspect. For 35 years! I’m with you girl. I know how you are feeling. Do not let it control you again. This will pass. It gets better. I promise. It gets better.

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Nope! Anyone see me last night on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

One month and one (half ) day! Nine more days and I will be up to my longest quit of 40 days! Looking forward to when I don't count any more

Very interesting reading this post, I can understand that once we are over the initial phase of getting the addiction under control, there is much more work to be done. I hope I'm up for the challenge!

I'm thankful you are here as well Gus and everyone . It takes a village to raise ex smokers haha and we got a great one .

2 40 min walks lol one in each direction .. took weights with me this time , little harder work out lol . I didn't realize how much harder , so it goes without saying less weight is easier to carry around . I want to lose five lbs so will carry five pound weights on alternate walks for a week ( weather permitting ) .. let's see where it gets me ha . Happy gal with a one pound loss or happy with less flabby muscles lol . Not picky , but do want results .. Going to keep following all your guys lead . You all rock !

Wonder whatever became of Lou Diamond Phillips. Back in the day, I watched those "Young Guns" movies several times.

How did I miss this....... Huge well done Mona on reaching the Lido deck, so so happy for you...

Reading all your stories makes me realise how lucky we are in the UK. I got a text from my doctor saying book your appointment and the next day I had my jab. I was told a few years ago a sore arm is where all your antibodies are running to the injection site working out how to save you from the invader. I had the first one, my next one will be around June and then there are plans for a booster shot for over 50's with underlying conditions in time for Autumn. Hoping everyone gets theirs soon

Gday congrats.... you deserve this ! Well done

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Hooray Mona! Awesome job and welcome to the lido deck! It keeps getting easier! Mmmm fresh air.....congratulations!

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Happy Cinco de Mayo.

Keep up the great work, PeachFuzz!

Good call PeachFuzz. Buckle up, knuckle down, and drive on.

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Been doing my Fabulous 50,s on You Tube ...

Ha,ha, that's my bed these days, except he put himself out!

Thanks Doreen, nice to be back.