MarylandQuitter

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Just remember that when you feel ick because you're retraining your mind for life without cigarettes (AKA freedomville), that smoking makes you feel like complete crap. When I look back and think how I felt when I was smoking, it's almost like I could feel myself dying. Smoking is not a good feeling at all. I thought it was for so many years, but I guess I just got used to the feeling of a slow and miserable death which became normal for me. I'll never go back to that life ever again. Ever. Who Wants To Go Back To Smoking? This video discusses how former smokers at times think they want to go back to smoking, but if they really remind themselves of the package deal that goes along with being a smoker, it will be easy for them to stick to their quit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG9qGjf2hd8&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B Related articles: "I think I have decided to go back to smoking" http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11399 "I made a conscious decision to smoke." http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11400 Craves and thoughts that occur over time http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/207

Hope you are well today. I found this little gem in Markus' blog and it's very relevant to you (and all of us!). :) It takes time to unravel yourself from a life of feeding your addiction to nicotine. I wish I could say that I remember feeling how you do. Maybe then I could respond in a way that makes sense and maybe help you a bit. How could I ever know how you feel? I can only read what you say and remember how I felt and write about it. Was I ever scared. I have faced down a lot in my years. But, I hadn't even quit for 2 minutes and was overcome with such sadness. I was going to lose my old friend, the cigarette and I could tell that I was going to change, and lose some of myself. It all came true. What I saw when I started did become reality. And, in looking back at that time, I got exactly what I asked for. I made that choice, but I never knew what it would mean. And so you too will become exactly what you seek if you so choose it. You will lose yourself as you are, and become who you were meant to be, a free person. But, it comes at a price, and we have all had to pay it. You have to leave yourself behind to find yourself anew. When you can do that you will know that it's real, and that it will be forever. The rest of your life awaits. Congratulations on your quit! KTQ, Markus

We know. For shuffling, one does not need anything fancy and in fact, it wouldn't look right if you wore something nice. :lol22:

You know how you shake that feeling? You don't smoke and the longer you don't smoke this feeling will be less and less and certainly no longer an internal conflict. The conflict will be removed once you've retrained your brain that smoking doesn't benefit it us in any way at all. You will get here once you get through all the different seasons both literally and figuratively speaking. It takes a full year in most cases to experience the typical cycle of changes in the seasons, holidays, emotions and a huge list of other things that can cause cravings and urges to smoke. One thing we both know is that you're beating this addiction! It takes courage which you obviously have lots of or else you would have relapsed by now. Don't ever give a damn inch against this addiction because your life depends on it. In the meantime, never forget the commitment that you made to yourself to never take another puff from one of those damn cigarettes. They bring nothing but death and disease. You've come this far and there is no way that your support group is going to let you succumb to this addiction. Keep posting and writing about your feelings, concerns, triumphs etc. Have you rewarded yourself for the great work thus far?

I think you're still believing in the cigarette. There have been other members who have had the same problem. What do you think you're missing by not smoking? Certainly you can make a list of positive things since quitting rather quickly but I think you'd have a hard time making a list of bad things since you've quit smoking. You're unable to pinpoint what exactly it is that you're missing out on by not smoking so what you're listening to is the nicotine addict. Junkie thinking; recognize these thoughts for what they are and soon you'll retrain your brain know without a doubt that you're not missing out on anything. Have you watched this video? Boy, Do I Miss Smoking! This video discusses how if people use the phrase "Boy, do I miss smoking," long enough, they may end up believing the message and putting their quits at risk. People don't usually miss smoking--they miss cigarettes and more accurately, they miss the "good cigarettes" they used to smoke. Really though, just how many of their cigarettes were "good cigarettes?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT5ZL02832s Related articles: "Boy, do I miss smoking!" http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/20665 I Smoke Because I Like Smoking! http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/17137 The Fallacy of "Good Cigarettes" http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11348 Related videos: "I smoke because I like smoking" http://youtu.be/nCkt_ajgTQE Who wants to go back to smoking? http://youtu.be/DG9qGjf2hd8 "I gave up smoking" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSe3iH... "No thank you, I can't have a cigarette." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD25Zz...

Do you feel like you're missing out on something by not smoking?

That's still not a video of anybody shuffling. :)

Trust me, you're not the only who has struggled like this. The important thing is to hold on and don't let go of this quit. No matter discouraged you may feel, it pales in comparison to one of the many horrible diseases that smoking causes. Every quit is different. Every Quit Is Different Video discusses how it is impossible to determine with any certainty what kind of withdrawals or problems a person may encounter when quitting because every quit is different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHkaGt-YhE Related videos: Comparing quits with others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlyD... Amount smoked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8MEE... The fear of failure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_64R... If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCRLo... Quitting smoking is more doable than most people think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gtXG... What is withdrawal really like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbEoM... Related article: Every Quit is Different http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11549

Yeah I let him know about it. Dang it! lol

It's still early in the morning but please let us know how you're feeling when you wake up. A new day, one day down! Oh, and regarding an earlier post you made, post as often as you want. If you want to post nonstop then do it. Whatever it takes to stay quit, do it. It's why we exist. :)

The great thing about Social Media like the FB page and Twitter is that is brings people here. We have a new member that came from the Twitter page the other day and a several from the FB page. :)

Every Quit Is Different Video discusses how it is impossible to determine with any certainty what kind of withdrawals or problems a person may encounter when quitting because every quit is different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHkaGt-YhE

Every Quit Is Different Video discusses how it is impossible to determine with any certainty what kind of withdrawals or problems a person may encounter when quitting because every quit is different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHkaGt-YhE Related videos: Comparing quits with others Amount smoked The fear of failure If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me Quitting smoking is more doable than most people think What is withdrawal really like Related article: Every Quit is Different http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11549

Don't stop now! This is normal and it will pass. You have to force yourself to think about something else and not about what you "think you're missing out on" because soon you shall see that it was all literally a smokescreen. Drinks lots of water, go for walks or read a book. It take confidence and courage to quit smoking and you have this along with a desire to quit. Don't stop now and you'll never have to go through this again! Check out our Documentary Section as it's a great way to pass time and keep you focused. Have you ever seen all the chemicals that are in cigarettes? Check out the Benefits Of Quitting Timetable. This helped me a lot to get the courage to quit and once I committed to quitting, it kept me motivated. The Fallacy Of Good Cigarettes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WDTzfD_Vi4 Related resources: The fallacy of "good cigarettes" http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11348 Related Videos: Fixating on a cigarette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZLJ_... "I want one" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHvi6... I smoke because I like smoking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCkt_... Just think of something else https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXJib... Playlists of "The consequences of smoking" illustrating the damages caused by all of the good and bad cigarettes you ever smoked. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Is Anyone Else Experiencing The Symptom...? Video discusses the danger or writing off symptoms just because someone else says they had a similar reaction that just got better with time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EJ3OtwhyiI

When in doubt, see a doctor. They can do an EKG and instantly pick up on any issues. I had this done at work as part of a routine physical. Less than 5 minutes and I walked away with a peace of mind. Best thing to do is see a doctor just to be on the safe side. What can it hurt? It can only help.

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I think there are still a few bugs with the tickers. I've let the programmer know and hope to get this all resolved quickly! :) Stay patient.

What time did you quit? How many did you smoker per day? How much did a pack cost?

I used your quit date and got the hours and amount saved. What time did you smoke your last cigarette?