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Guided hypnosis will never work for me, I resist the hypnotist, I don't want them in my brain and refuse them any access. But, I use the techniques of self-hypnosis in many ways. It is a useful tool for me. A few issues here (these vids were a huge influence in my quit) What Withdrawals Should I Expect From Quitting Smoking What Is Nicotine Withdrawal Really Like Were You Addicted Minimizing The Most Common Side Effects To Quitting Smoking Every Quit Is Different and Possible Changes In Caffeine Tolerance

How did I miss this ??? Damn. Congratulations, Mona on your two month quit. I am over the moon that you stuck to your plan with the patches and put down the nicotine too. You have built, are building a strong and sturdy quit and this is inspiring. Thank you for all your contributions here also, you are helping more people than you can imagine. and have taught me how a quit with NRT Patches should go first hand. I really appreciate that. SO, belated joy for you. where did I leave the band ?

bump Darlings, Quitting smoking is a marathon not a sprint. Enjoy the ride. Find joy in every moment of freedom. You will learn skills you never even knew you had and experience a profound trust in yourself having stopped feeding your addiction to nicotine. Let Time be your ally.

As both JohnQ and I said up thread, smoking hid many issues both physical and mental. Please consult your health professional with any concerns. Here are some resources for y'all Is Anyone Else Experiencing The Symptom Of...? Does Nicotine Withdrawal Really Last For Months or Years ? When You May Really Need To Talk To Your Doctor About Quitting Smoking

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I'm pulling out my glitter stash and sneaking it into @c9jane29's pocket because her rugs must never be glitter free. What kind of world would that be ?

Oh, Latoya ! I am so happy to hear from you. I remember the first day you came by and so glad to know you are keeping your quit and doing so well. Love to your Mama ! S

Lily, Your 'quit window' has been open for many years. Every damn day you smoke, you could be free. Every cigarette you light could be your last one. Start at the beginning again even if you think you know it all because if you are still smoking it hasn't sunk in AT ALL. 10 Ways To Effectively Use This Forum To Stop Using Nicotine People come and go. Some quit, some relapse, it is the nature of Nicotine Addiction. If you are here to build a sturdy, successful quit and being Honest and Kind, we will be here for support.

JohnQ is absolutely correct. These issues are not related to nicotine withdrawal. Give me a minute and I will find a post from Joel that addresses this issue. Smoking hid many things, both physical and mental that may be revealed now that you quit. All making you a healthier and better person...better to know than be deceived by Nicotine. Consult health professionals with any concerns.

and you have to have a successful quit with us ! your handle, Sarisaac and Sazerac are too great a tongue tier to miss !

Welcome Sara. You will start a marvelous adventure of self discovery. Quitting smoking provides a catalyst to revealing self-confidence and a profound trust in yourself when you stop poisoning yourself and take full charge of your well being. Here are a few threads for you, the first is 10 Ways To Effectively Use This Forum To Help Yourself To Quit Smoking which will help you navigate around the site. and a few from our friend, Joel Spitzer. The first, a must see and one I revisit every few years. Can You Spare About An Hour And A Half To Help Save Your Life Fears Regarding Smoking and Quitting

"As I said, I set myself up for this. It's like everything was going along fine, then I hit my one month mark and something changed in my thinking. It was like, goal achieved, game over. “ This new video from Joel addresses this issue Taking A 21 Day Challenge To Quit Smoking

Dig these, Jeff. Some People Won't Be Happy Until They Relapse I've Relapsed And I Hate It

Why are you continuing to smoke now ? Right this minute ? You are creating a miserable reality for yourself, perpetuating a miserable reality. Only you have the power to re-invent yourself as a free being. I hope you do not delay.

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Please consider what our friend, Sirius, writes "The next time a craving plunks down on your face ask yourself, what price you are willing to pay to own yourself?"

ugh. Jeff. I could see you setting yourself up for relapse and tried to get information to you to avert one. You have the power to stop obeying the addiction. When you use this power, you will keep a quit. Otherwise you will continue the torture. The choice is clear. and it is a choice between life, freedom and death, illness, despair. The despair might not be your despair but, it will certainly be your family's watching you poison yourself. I say, quit playing this game.

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I am so happy when I see newbies as leaders in the popular contributors department. Right Now, @Mona and @Mac#23 are numbers One and Two. I LOVE THIS Two wonderful people succeeding in building sturdy quits. Strike up the band, y'all working it fa the good

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I quit the first time. No big deal. I am no better than any one else with a successful quit. I only say this to encourage quitters and assure them that it can certainly be done. Smokers Don't Have To Quit Multiple Times Before They Will Succeed Is Relapsing On Nicotine A Good Learning Experience

Our subconscious will catch up to the conscious with repetition. The longer you don't smoke the more smoke free memories will be implanted. Body memories were an issue. The hand to mouth thing was broken, I didn't use a fake smoke to mimic, I wanted to change my patterns asap. Sitting on my back stoop taking a break meant a smoke. Then it meant taking beautiful deep breaths and finding beauty to look at. Little changes, over and over and over until they, too, become patterns. Time is our friend, Nana. You are building a beautiful quit. Cherish it, defend it with your life.