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Hi again, Smoking is a choice. We either keep our quit or we jump back on the serial quitting treadmill. NOPE Gene RE: A Slip Most Often Ensures a Relapse From Gym_Genecanuck on 2/27/2006 2:28:29 PM The Bare Facts About Relapse From joyinca Nicotine Users Are Drug Addicts, And Therefore Are Subject To All Of The Rules Of Drug Addiction The very first cigarette you smoked started you down the road to addiction. You arrived without knowing where you were going. Now you know. You have joined the millions of nicotine users who are and will always be drug addicts. There is no changing this fact, and the only thing you can do now is to learn to control your response to your addictive impulses. Luckily learning to be a quitter can be done, as attested to by the millions of people that have gained their Independence from smoking. This rule is absolute, and there are no exceptions. Relapse Won't Happen Unless You Put Nicotine Into Your Body Once you have become a quitter you begin to condition yourself to being an ex-smoker. Each hour and day brings you closer to total comfort. But first you must learn to function in situations that would have formerly called for smoking. After getting through the initial few days, and getting the nicotine out of your system, you may begin to worry that after all of this effort you might end up relapsing. There is only one way that you can possibly relapse, and you have complete control over it. As long as you keep in mind that you are a nicotine addict, subject to the laws of addiction, and that you can never put nicotine into your system again, and therefore do not take a puff, you will not relapse. This rule is absolute, and there are no exceptions. Relapse is the result of awakening your addiction While you are learning to be an ex-smoker you may find yourself thinking that you must have a cigarette to cope with x, y, or z. When you find yourself thinking this way you are having a bad case of Junkie Thinking. If you act on thoughts like this and start puffing, you have stepped onto the slippery slope of relapse. If you don't act on your junkie thoughts, but instead turn your focus to other things, notably your reasons for quitting, then you won't relapse. This rule is absolute, and there are no exceptions Relapse Will Happen If You Don't Acknowledge and Respect Your Addiction You must come to terms with the fact that you are a drug (nicotine) addict, and therefore as subject to the rules of addiction as any other type of drug addict. One puff is all it will take to put you back into the control of Ole Nic. The only way that you can keep your Independence is by admitting to the certainty that one puff will result in total relapse . This rule is absolute, and there are no exceptions. Relapse Means Having To Start Over From The Beginning Once you awaken your addiction you loose all of the ground that you gained. You must begin again, that is if you are even able to bring yourself to do so. Most quitters that relapse spend months or years trying to get themselves to quit again. Some quitters that relapse are never able to try again, and die as smokers, plus frequently they die early because of their inability to break away from smoking. This rule is absolute, and there are no exceptions.

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

Pic of some more of their goodies

Great posts G No such thing as a slip .. that’s when you fall over Smoking again is a choice to give up your beautiful Quit Deliberate actions Never take another Puff Even if your arse us on fire

Thank you @Genecanuck for posting these topics from the quitnet site. I totally agree with there is no slip ups, only relapses and have also wondered many times the same things as the poster

Good morning, Well, I have had some ups and downs emotionally this past week but I am keeping my quit. Tonight, hubby is coming home. He has been working out of town all week. Now I know he will be smoking. He goes out on the deck and does not smoke in the house. Thank goodness! But I have to remind myself today that this is my quit. There is no such thing as just one. We all know that. I know that. One always leads to another. I am keeping my quit today. Many thanks everyone for all the support. Gene

I have NEVER slipped , Quitnet Repost, November 11, 2006 Good morning, We never just have one. Today I committ to getting off the treadmill of being a serial quitter. Here is another gem from Quitnet. Keep the quit! Gene Smoke free for 8 Days REPOST: I have NEVER slipped written by Feziwig on 11/28/2006 9:40:17 AM I have never slipped. Not once. I have never had just one. I have never smoked a cigarette and then gotten right back on the horse. I have never, ever slipped. I have completely and fully relapsed. I have had one that led to two that led to three that led to months and months of full time, take over my life, smoking. It may have been that one cigarette on a Friday night out with friends that felt so good after so long. Perhaps it was the one the next day because after all, if I had one on Friday and was fine, then I could certainly just have one on Saturday... and then it's Sunday and you know what? I'll quit on Monday... and now it's Monday and I may as well finish the pack.... and the next thing I know it's three months later and I'm always quitting tomorrow. I have never ever slipped. I have never had just one. Ever. I'm writing this for the newbies here. There will be an occasional post from someone writing that they have slipped and had one or two cigarettes but have gotten back on track. People will reply to them that it's okay and to just keep on trying to quit. That's the right thing to do. We need encouragement here. And for the people who have slipped and come back to try again, kudos. However, for a newbie it may seem that slipping is almost accepted, that it's something that happens often and that it's okay. A newbie may get the impression that it may even be easy to slip and come back. It is not. It is not by a long shot. In fact, it is probably harder. If you feel like you can have just one and then come back and try again, please remember me. Remember that I have never, not once slipped. Remember that even when I thought I could just have one, even when I was sure that I could just have one, even when I knew that I could just have one, I have always, always, always relapsed. I have always gone right back to where I was before I quit and it takes no time at all to get there. Like I said, I have never ever slipped. Claire

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Wow that looks great! Nothing like fresh fruits and veggies!

Early on- one of the greatest motivations for keeping my quit was the thought of having to quit all over again.

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Took a short drive across the draw bridge over the Welland Canal today to get to my fav fruit & veggie farm in Niagara on the Lake. Their roadside stand is in full swing all summer starting with cherries, taters, fresh garlic, beans and stuff in June then the peaches & fresh corn start in mid-late July. Corn is almost done now; maybe another couple of weeks? Peaches will soon follow in terms of disappearing. All the stuff is picked same day right at the farm and put out for sale ... SO GOOD! I take advantage of it as often as possible for the few short months they're open I love their little New Potatoes; so yummy. No peeling; just cut them into quarters, boil them then add some butter when serving (making myself hungry now )

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

Yeah, she'll paint yer shed (and possibly other things). Just tell her to bring the beer back; waste not want not

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Oh !! I love fresh veggies , so much tastier than supermarket stuff . Lovely P

No such thing as 1 Think of all the thousands that will follow , all the dollars thrown Down the drain , till you muster all the strength to quit again , it may be years

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3 years! Well done cobber.

-12-1 Yep still superstitious

Congratulations Yoda, you are doing so great. This deserves a sweet treat to celebrate.

10 Steps to Starting Again (Quitnet Repost, 12/22/1997) Many years ago, I started a journy to stop smoking and found a lot of wisdom and support at a site called Quitnet. I did have long stretches where I stopped smoking as a result of the awesome support and wisdom from this site. I did save a large library of quotes and information from this site that I like to go back to from time to time to help me keep my quit strong. I will start to share some of the wisdom of this site in this thread in the hope that it will help others in their smoke free journey., Keep the Quit. Gene REPOST: 10 Steps to Starting Again From Pic on 12/22/1997 11:58:35 PM 10 Steps to Starting Again 1. "Try" to quit (try, as opposed to "do") 2. Idealize what life will be like without smoking 3. Associate your daily problems and disappointments with the fact that you’re not smoking. 4. Begin to buy into the idea that you’re more miserable now than before you quit 5. Start responding to your problems with, "If this keeps up, I’m going to smoke" then add "anyhow" then add "so why suffer anymore?" (Alternate 3-5: 3. Associate your success with the idea that you’ve licked the nicotine habit. 4. Begin to buy into the idea that you could smoke without getting hooked again 5. Follow-up this idea with, "I haven’t smoked in ___ days/weeks/months/years" then add "I haven’t had any cravings" then add "I could have just one" ) 6. Buy, borrow or steal a cigarette. 7. Find a quiet, secluded place where you can be alone with the substance to which you have attributed all power and promise for fulfillment of your needs. 8. Feel yourself calming down even before you light up, which is actually the beast ceasing to scratch at your insides as you prepared to feed the addiction. 9. Light-up and suck in all the poison you can get in that first drag, while beginning the battle against being disappointed in yourself, noticing that this fight is not half as ferocious as it was to get the nicotine. 10. Within a few hits, feel dizzy, cough a little, smell the stink, and realize you’re not going to stop smoking that cigarette, you’ll keep smoking despite the bad feelings, and wish you hadn’t given in. I hope this scenario scares you as much as it scares me. In writing it, I drew from my personal experience and noticed some things that might be helpful in the future: A RELAPSE STARTS IN MY HEAD Steps 1-5 all have to do with how I think. IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO FULLY RELAPSE without doing some or all of 1-5. A CIGARETTE IS NOT THE ANSWER AND THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ONE.

Brunch... Mushies and fried eggs on toast with air fried potatos..

Some food I've been cooking for friends... Greek marinade char grilled prawns with honey roasted feta and flat bread.

Congratulations on 8 days smoke free @Genecanuck

Three years is great Yoda! I’m sure thankful that you were a huge part of my quit! Congratulations!

Congratulations Yoda 3 years is fantastic! All the best to you!!

Yes, I was thinking of that too! LOL!! Please keep us informed on how high that thing grows!

Thanks everybody. I don't think I'd have gotten this far without the support of this forum. I hope everyone has a great day and if y'all still drinking throw one back for me cuz I quit that too!! yeah, i know. I'm just no fun anymore. Hey @Reciprocity Did your maid bring any gloves? I got a shed out back that needs painting. hahaha and yes, time certainly does fly.

Wow!! That is huge! It may grow so tall and be higher than your house...LOL!!

Hi G , You couldn’t call the chicks and sticks a game as such … it’s just throwing in the odd number , it can be so much fun , specially when the girlies here thrash the boys , it can keep your mind of things for a while

Do you know him?, Quitnet Repost, 1998 from Billi Peel, on another site in 1998 Hi Everyone, My name is Nicotine. This is my story. For many years no one knew I was a killer. I am very cunning, while looking so innocent. I am dressed in a white wrapper. I think my shape is great. I am long, slender and easy to hold. This is great for the 90's image. I've come a long way baby. Billions of dollars have been spent to keep me looking good. My favorable image is an illusion. My addictive power is reality. My advertising team has worked very hard to continue to present me as a positive influence in daily life. I have been showcased as making men strong, sexy, and full of life. I have been packaged to make women think they are sexy, daring, and provocative. It took longer to get the women to use me, but in time I won them over. I am a liar. I tell you that you can enjoy and be more comfortable in every situation if you use. I am always there for you when you are bored, nervous, or upset. I will tell you how cool you appear while you smoke me, how good I taste. I especially like to tell younger folks how much I can do for them. I lie. I have some friends and associates: Caffeine, Alcohol, cough medicine, and Mouthwash. I make money for a lot of other industries, beyond the tobacco folks. Doctors love me too. Now caffeine, alcohol, and I go way back. We have worked together on almost everyone. You may think you can get rid of us, but we will make your life miserable if you try. I will cause people to leave their homes in the middle of the night in search of me. I am powerful once I have you. I will require a lot of your time. I need to have ashtrays and lighters. I make a mess as my ashes drop on your carpet, car seat, furniture, and loved ones. It delights me to see the little burn marks in your expensive clothes, furniture, counter tops, and carpets. Did I mention how awful I smell? I have a particular aroma that will linger in your hair, clothes, and your furniture. I can turn your car into an ashtray. I will mark you. I am an addiction. I tried for a long time not to let this secret get out. It was bad enough when people said I was a nasty habit. Now everyone knows I am an addiction. Once I get in your grasps, you cannot easily put me down. If you try I will make your stomach crawl, I will give you bad headaches, the shakes, and make you nervous. Once you are addicted to me I own you. I have no conscience. Loyalty is important to everyone. I certainly enjoy your loyalty to me. Do not ever be confused that you have mine. I will have you standing outside in the rain or bitter cold for a few precious puffs while others enjoy the comforts of staying indoors. I am demanding. You will walk away from loved ones to get your fix. You will try to hold babies in one hand while grasping me in the other. I will make you uncomfortable with people who do not smoke. I am a killer. I will take your breath away. I will eat your lungs. I will render you voiceless. I will cause you bad sinus problems. I will embarrass you with the ugly cough I give you. I will make you unable to walk up a flight of stairs without having a hard time breathing. I will hurt your loved ones around you who don't even use me or have a choice. My name is Nicotine. I am an addictive and powerful DRUG!!!

Carrot, Walnut and Ginger Soup (with roasted fennel, morroccan spiced mushroom and tahini creams)

G'day.... Spicy Seafood Stew with Rocket Pesto.... Served on rice, with green beans in toasted almonds slices, extra besto, chunky bread and a rocket & fennel salad.

What are some other excuses to smoke? Excuses to smoke JUNKIE THINKING: “One Puff won’t hurt” RESPONSE: “One puff will always hurt me, and it always will because I’m not a social smoker. One puff and I’ll be smoking compulsively again.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I only want one.” RESPONSE: “I have never wanted only one. In fact, I want 20-30 a day every day. I want them all.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I’ll just be a social smoker.” RESPONSE: “I’m a chronic, compulsive smoker, and once I smoke one I’ll quickly be thinking about the next one. Social smokers can take it or leave it. That’s not me.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I’m doing so well, one won’t hurt me now.” RESPONSE: “The only reason I’m doing so well is because I haven’t taken the first one. Yet once I do, I won’t be doing well anymore. I’ll be smoking again.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I’ll just stop again.” RESPONSE: “Sounds easy, but who am I trying to kid? Look how long it too me to stop this time. And once I start, how long will it take before I get sick enough to face withdrawal again? In fact, when I’m back in the grip of compulsion, what guarantee do I have that I’ll ever be able to stop again?” JUNKIE THINKING: “If I slip, I’ll keep trying.” RESPONSE: “If I think I can get away with one little “slip” now I’ll think I can get away with another little “slip” later on.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I need one to get me through this withdrawal.” RESPONSE: “Smoking will not get me through the discomfort of not smoking. I will only get me back to smoking. One puff stops the process of withdrawal and I’ll have to go through it all over again.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I miss smoking right now.” RESPONSE: “Of course I miss something I’ve been doing every day for most of my life. Bud do I miss the chest pain right now? Do I miss the worry, the embarrassment? I’d rather be an ex-smoker with an occasional desire to smoke, than a smoker with a constant desire to stop doing it.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I really need to smoke now, I’m so upset.” RESPONSE: “Smoking is not going to fix anything. I’ll still be upset, I’ll just be an upset smoker. I never have to have a cigarette. Smoking is not a need; it’s a want. Once the crisis is over, I’ll be relieved and grateful I’m still not smoking.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I don’t care.” RESPONSE: “What is it exactly that I think that I don’t care about? Can I truthfully say I don’t care about chest pain? I don’t care about gagging in the morning? I don’t care about lung cancer? No, I care about these things very much. That’s why I stopped smoking in the first place.” JUNKIE THINKING: “What difference does it make, anyway?” RESPONSE: “It makes a difference in the way I breathe, the way my heart beats, the way I feel about myself. It makes a tremendous difference in every aspect of my physical and emotional health.” http://www.quitsmokinghelp.ca/mustread/junkiethinking.html

You know what, Tiffany? When my Dr. called me an addict I was pissed. He wasn't buying what I was selling and laughed when I asked him if he was serious when he called me an addict. How ignorant I was. Once I accepted that I was a nicotine addict and would be for the rest of my life, it became okay for me to think about smoking. Thinking about smoking and wanting to smoke is different for me. I think about smoking everyday but I don't want to smoke everyday.

This is, by far, the HARDEST one for me to accept. I hate that word being applicable to describe any part of my being. To me, it's a sign of weakness. Something I can't control. And that's not acceptable to me. I went to New Orleans the other day and I could see the junkies sitting on the street. One looked like he had inhaled far too many cans of paint. And I thought, that's not me. I'm not like that AT ALL. I am coming to terms that it could actually be me. Cigarettes are legal. If they weren't , what would I do to get one ? I think I would have done just about anything....... I don't know. I still have a hard time with calling myself an addict.

Oh my. I think I sabotaged my previous quits with all of those. Before I understood this addiction. Now, every now and again I think about it, but I can honestly say I can't REMEMBER exactly how it felt to smoke. I honestly can't. I just tried and it's gone. And good riddance!