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

Feeling proud of my recovery today Living a long slow death as a smoker was something I just couldn't do anymore. I feel so clean n healthy mentally & physically and looking forward to life as a non smoker Thank you for everyone's support NOPE- Lifetime member

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Congratulations Ace .... A Quarter of the way !!!.... Thanks for all the fun ,and the support you bring to the Train ... Youv,e got this

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Congrats AceWhite! Shooting down those craves for 3 months now

I love what Gus said . I'm an old quitter yet new and you are just quit three months and so inspirational to others and myself included . Thanks for being here and congrats on three months quit .

Congratulations Ace! I don’t know the story of the earliest days into your quit but there are two things I have definitely learned about you since I joined this forum. You have determination and grit! You have definitely motivated me at times to just get up and start moving! I hope that you do something cool to celebrate today!

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Congratulations @Robbie on getting through the hardest month of them all You are doing great and I hope celebrate your accomplishment in some way special

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Congratulations on three months quit Ace, that's awesome!

Great job, Ace. Congratulations Dude!

Hi Robbie, I am still checking on your posts, they pop up in my email and your situation is going so much like mine was it really has my attention. 31 Days is a great achievement ... reward yourself in some way without nicotine. My only advice I can really give at this point is you are in the middle of the soup right now where many of us have been. You are to far in to give up but yet not far along enough to be stable. Thats okay I called it "Being on the brink of hell". Remember these times because these are times you don't want to ever go through again, as frustrating as it may seem it's also a blessing for you to learn from. I remember my mom once telling me, Craig not all blessings are good at the moment it's the out come that matters. Take each moment by each moment and minute by minute, don't sit and worry about the future or when this will pass. Give yourself time, there is no race and yes You Will Get Better ! Just take care of yourself and be kind to yourself, you are accomplishing one of the hardest addictions known to mankind. You Got This !!!

Congratulations Ace. You are doing great. Keep it up because you're becoming a true inspiration to those to follow. Make sure to reward yourself.

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Robbie, it's great that you're sharing your experience here. I've found that those who do tend to have a higher chance of success. 3 weeks is a tricky time when you start to feel just a little bit comfortable that you may have this under control and let your guard down and that's when nicotine senses the opportunity and tries all sorts of ambush tricks. Guard your quit like it's the most precious thing which it is. Stay strong. Every time you have a craving and don't smoke, you get stronger and the cravings get a little weaker. You're doing so well.

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Thought I responded but maybe not .. the days and nights go by so quickly . It's a nope for me . NA AH , nope , no smoking . Final answer . Ya'll have a great day .

@Robbie It has only been a short time since I went through this. I didn’t think I would survive. Then I let myself get angry! At me, at cigarettes. Let the tears flow. They are cleansing! I also have struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life. You can do this and in just a short while you will be feeling so much better! Physically, mentally, and emotionally!

Huge Congratulations Robbie.....you smashed that month ... Keep Going !!!!

@Robbie31 days is HUGE! Keep going and you will see and feel the benefits.

Sorry you had a rough night last night @Robbie, and yes it will get better, it just takes time. You're doing great so try to reward yourself with something just for you. And if your depression gets too hard to handle please call your Dr and let them know. A lot of times even just a temporary med until your body readjusted itself helps

Hi everyone, I was really struggling with depression last night, very low mood and lots of tears...but I had a good sleep and made it through to a new day. I was having thoughts about smoking quite a bit as there is no doubt that it gives an artificial (and deadly) lift to the brain, that rush of dopamine which I have no substitute for. I don't even drink coffee or drink alcohol, so no relief there! I pushed myself out for a quick walk in the dark and that seemed to help a little. I am on day 31 and hoping that my brain chemistry will slowly adapt to not needing that rush, as it's supposed to, but I guess that could take some months. Meanwhile, it's tough at times while dealing with depression as well, but I'm sticking with my quit as best I can. My sense of smell and taste is slowly returning again (I missed them!), so that is something positive!

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Thanks for your support folks, the people I personally know who have quit smoking don't seem to have had such a mental battle like I have or maybe they just didn't talk about it. I was talking with someone yesterday and he told me that I was "obsessed with nicotine!". Well, yes I'm sure I am as it's been a daily part of my life for more than forty years now...always making sure that I didn't run out or had enough for the day etc. etc. In more recent years I was smoking 'rubbish' cigarettes because of the outrageous prices here in Australia or switching brands to try to keep the cost down. I sure don't miss any of that! I like the comment from you stzr500 that I'm 'in the middle of the soup' right now, as that is how I feel, not very stable at all. I have to stay on guard as one slip could undo all my hard work. I also find that my friends are really bored with my attempts to stop smoking, so this forum is vital to me now more than ever. Thanks so much everyone!

WOW just read the above talking about a flip from happy to GRRRRR. for no reason. Back to the emotional dumping, , what 5 months and this can still happen? Linda I need some words of wisdom, I think I will go thoughts for today and look. Thank you Gus

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Looking for an excuse and a destination for a short road trip this weekend. We'll be going down to Florida in ten days, but I just picked up my new truck this afternoon and want to get some road miles on it. The first accessory I put in the new truck: a brand new car seat. The little gal can ride in style and comfort.

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Ohhhh....I just love these!!! Happy Anniversary Robbie on your amazing quit!

Yes yes ....Do something nice for you .... What your achieving is what every smoker deep down would love to achieve ... Feel very proud ... In my early Quit I found Qi Gong ...a Chinese relaxing routine ... It helped me heaps to calm down and breath ...try it ..it's very gentle ... you'll find it on You Tube .... Try it every morning ...you can do a routine in 10 minutes. Hope it helps ...

Dianne, it's great to see you guarding your quitting and seeing the victories each day. Please post and share your experiences here - when my quit was new, I posted here daily I think. Nobody in my real life really understood what I was going through and it helped to have people who understood it. The support and words of fellow posters were my strengths then. Stay close here and stay positive. You're doing great.

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@Robbie, when I was newly quit I seemed obsessed with it too. I thought of it all day long, woke up thinking about it, went through all the phases of grief from losing it... And there's a lot more of us who were the same so you're totally normal. We're getting "clean" from our addiction so you feeling that way is totally normal and won't last forever

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Day trip planned. Heading over to Tellico Plains tomorrow. Do a bit of a road test on the Cherohala Skyway. Head over to Bald River Falls. Maddie and Cash can play in the woods. Sugar Britches can do a bit of photography. Papa Boo might even catch a few trout. East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'...

Congrats on one month behind you , one month won , one month no smoking . You rock!

My Doctor recommended that I stop pushing myself:

My current band, FiFi to speed up your day! This was also on the soundtrack for the movie SLC Punk, which is a pretty funny and sad film from the late '90s.

My old band, the Angry Samoans to brighten your day.

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 !

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

-1 and a very good morning to you @Doreensfree!!!

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