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We all created rituals around nicotine. Many ones exactly the same as eachother. Smoking for a 'break', smoking as a reward for a task completed, the first smoke in the morning, the last at night. Smoking was always with us and Everything we ever did for more than 20 minutes included a cigarette or the thought of one. So, change is inevitable with quitting smoking. I found that taking deep breaths when having a break was far more beneficial than smoking every was and still do. Sitting and having a think was a hundred times better with oxygen instead of nicotine. Many patterns will be adjusted. It is fun to stir things up, it opens your brain to different ways of thinking, different ways of doing. You may be interested in this thread Riffing on H.A.L.T.

You have successfully navigated through a month of triggers and patterns. Congratulations ! One month is great. When you stop taking nicotine, withdrawals will stop completely. The withdrawals will stay with you as long as you administer the drug, that's just the nature of it. As smokers we were in constant withdrawal and bumping up every 20 minutes or so.

Hey, @Intown28, welcome to our merry band of quitters. Tell us about your quit, if you will !

This ^^^ is what makes QTrain so great. Glad you are beating your craves. Don't forget to reward yourself ! It really helps with the healing. Pardon, if I repeat myself... The Significance of Rewards

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Re: bargaining. There is no bargaining with addiction. Either you feed the addiction or you don't. I had a moment of clarity realizing I already knew what smoking was like, I knew it well after 40 something years. It was time to experience something different...Not Smoking. I was on a new adventure and I love adventures. I never seriously considered smoking again after I leapt on my whim to quit even though some craves/triggers were challenging. I really listened to the truth about nicotine addiction for the first time without denial. There was no going back, there is no going back. I remain vigilant, this is the new way of living.

You can't run forever, learn to face these challenges because triggers can happen throughout our lives, not just when we first quit. The point is staying current with yourself and confirming your commitment to NOPE every day. Learn new skills to strengthen your quit and you needn't fear craves or triggers. You will know how to reaffirm NOPE, it will be etched into your consciousness.

@Kate18 !! Happy Three Months of Freedom ! Yes, celebrate...and reward yourself for every crave beaten, every trigger conquered. You Quit Smoking. Wonderful.

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Love the way your brain works, Chris. and the way @notsmokinjo's brain works also. Something about 'you' people.

Think of our friend, Sirius', words, "The next time a craving plunks down on your face ask yourself, "What price you are willing to pay to own yourself?"

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@notsmokinjo is our winner. I will NEVER EVER attend another service. This game is getting harder to play, we need some young blood in here.

Welcome to Day Four, @Jeff ! Smokey thoughts, thoughts concerning a quit, thinking smoking/not smoking ALL of this will consume your brain for a while. The sooner you are able to switch up your thoughts, the better you will feel. I started to replace smokey thoughts by looking at something of beauty which gave me a bump of endorphins. That light on that leaf. Your Beloved's face. A favorite photograph. A piece of art. Listening to a favorite song, recalling a favored memory. Choosing moments of beauty in a small meditation still help me through life's challenges. You have the power to change your thoughts. Sure, this will take some time but, it is a valuable coping mechanism just like slow and thoughtful breathing. Leave your failed quits behind. You are onto a brand new day and can build this quit in a way that will keep it strong. Keep educating yourself about nicotine addiction, this is your foundation. and here is a vid from Joel about Every Quit Is Different

You mentioned watching Joel's videos on a previous quit. Here is an interesting video I Tried Your Resources Once Why Should I Bother Trying Again A 99.9% Commitment To Quit Will Fail Complacency

on the bottom left of each post is a quote button, you hit it and it will show up in your reply. That way you can respond individually to others. You can post anywhere you like, Jeff and about anything you want. Keep smoking in smoking discussions and social in social that is all but, if you don't the mods can always move stuff around for you. We are really easygoing. Personally, I really like it when a quitter keeps adding to their original post with that individuals concerns. It helps with referencing what issues they faced and what resources they were shown but, it really doesn't matter. As long as you are posting and growing yourself a sturdy successful quit, feel free to post everywhere. We have a rocking game section that really helps with distraction from nicotine or real life right now. Glad you are re-visiting Joel's work. Every time I post a link of his, I also revisit the resource. It only serves to imprint the knowledge. I will never know enough or retain enough knowledge. So happy you are here, the benefits of quitting will be shining on you.

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I have forgotten which truths/lies I have told so, forgive me if I repeat and make it too easy for investigative persons (I know who you are, lol ) 1. I will attend religious holiday services when we are able after The Plague. 2. My master/mistress bath is filled with so much religious ephemera it looks like a 'holy' shrine. 3. I call things (treasures) I find on the street, 'gifts from the baby Jesus'

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Congratulations on quitting and here is Day THREE ! Most of the nicotine will be gone from your body today. Your cilia is busy scrubbing all the tar from your lungs. Celebrate this day, every day and reward yourself for every crave beaten, every trigger conquered. The Significance of Rewards