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This was me my last few years as a smoker. I often tried to cut down on my smoking. I got down to 3 a day a couple of occasions but that didn't last long. I was so on edge and looking forward to my next nicotine fix that I would soon say to hell with it and go back to a pack a day. Trying to quit by cutting down is torture. You find yourself looking more and more forward to that next cigarette. You are prolonging the time it takes to satisfy the nicotine craving but are doing nothing to get rid of the cravings. Physical cravings for nicotine leave after the first few (usually 3) days that you are nicotine free. Cutting down does not allow you to get to this point. The best thing to do to get nicotine out of your body ASAP and quitting smoking is how you do that. * If any newbie is reading this, Allen Carr has a great chapter about this in his book The Easy Way to Quit Smoking. Check it out if you haven't read it.

You are making it through the roughest part of your quit but believe us, things do get a lot better. Do whatever you need to do as long as you don't light up. Remember a crave is not a command and they do go away. Fighting through these early tough times and not caving in is victory. Stay smoke free. It is very doable and worth it.

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Congratulations on 6 years smoke free, BAT. Do something to celebrate today.

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Congratulations on 32 days smoke free, Joe. Thanks for the inspiring post. Keep up the great work 👍

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Congratulations @Old Man Coffee Keep up the great work.

Great job, @Sunshine59. Keep up the awesome work.

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Congratulations on 10 months smoke free, @QueenB You are doing great!

Keep up the great work @BeautifulAspie1970

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Welcome to QuitTrian @BeautifulAspie1970 and congratulations on quitting smoking. Quitting can be tough but with the right mindset, knowledge, and support, it is definitely doable and life as a nonsmoker is definitely worth whatever early struggles you may have early on. There is plenty of knowledge and support you can get here. Read up on nicotine addiction posts here and reach out whenever you need support. It is great to have you here.

Rest in Peace, Neil Peart.

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It does get better, Joe. This is normal for a lot of people early on. Just keep up the great work, things to get better.

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Welcome aboard @joe bossio and congratulations on freeing yourself of nicotine. As long as you commit to never taking another puff, things will get much better and easier. It is good to have you here.

Congratulations on your first week smoke free Warbelian. Do something to celebrate today.

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