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I am so sorry you are not feeling any better and really proud of you for keeping your quit ! I didn't feel great at three months. I was proud of myself for quitting and amassed my power from that but, I was still struggling. I don't think many people feel Great until the year is over and life settles into the new 'normal', smoke free. Then, for me, I realized how great I actually felt and how the struggle was worth it. How many years did you smoke ? How long are you nicotine free ? It is unrealistic to think that you are going to feel GREAT in three months. You should be feeling better and better as time goes on and you have less craves and triggers to conquer. Many of us felt the lethargy and the brain fog. This passes, you just have to live through it. The Great Smoke Free Mental Fog Quitting smoking changes you. A little weight gain is normal. Get moving. This will energize you out of the lethargy too. There are many reasons that could explain your gums and your other issues but, you really should consult medical professionals. Not knowing what is wrong is much more stressful than knowing and taking steps to heal yourself. Smoking often hid physical issues that needed attention and now, without the veil of smoke, it is time to address this. Using Cigarettes To Self Medicate Pre Existing Conditions

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Here is a get well thread, Chris. She has a post on it. Our Jillar Is Not Well Just Now

Changing one's aggravatingly chaotic hell. Crumb

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I see you've found the games, a great diversion to conquer craves. How are you feeling ? You Quit Smoking, this makes you a real hero to yourself (and to us also). Keep your focus, you are winning and it does get easier as time goes by.

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

Here is a wonderful post from our friend, Cristóbal, Your Quit & Your Life - The Proper Sequence Protect your quit with your life.

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Hey Runfree ! Congratulations on your Five Years of Freedom ! How are ya ?

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There is a plethora of mis-information out there about Cold Turkey, much of it perpetuated by drug companies. Many health workers, including physicians, are ill-informed or mis-informed about quitting in general, Cold Turkey specifically. That being said, there is no wrong way to quit and there a plenty of successful quits that depended on NRTs. I chose Cold Turkey because of the simplicity, the expense (FREE) and the immediacy of getting nicotine out of my body and out of my life. Joel Spitzer was the first one (and certainly the only comprehensive one) that I found with consistent and accurate information on quitting Cold Turkey. But, no matter how you quit, Joel's resources are invaluable in understanding nicotine addiction and staying nicotine free. We are lucky to have Joel Spitzer's Quitting Library here.

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Believe us when we tell you that it gets easier. Not so as you will notice much at first but, soon. You have power over each and every crave and trigger and needn't let addiction rule you any longer.

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

Rat carnage in full swing here at Chez Saz. Makes for satisfying, if gruesome, mornings.

Congratulations, Hal, on making one of the best decisions of your life in choosing freedom ! Please, avail yourself to all we can offer you here in terms of education and support. You may find the following threads helpful on your journey. 10 Ways To Effectively Use This Forum To stop Using Nicotine and our friend, Joel Spitzer's Quit Smoking Library. In particular, Joel's Daily Quitting Lesson Guide Looking forward to seeing you build yourself a sturdy and successful quit !

oops ! maths has never been my strong suit. Congratulations on your First Month of Freedom ! I have no doubt that you will be celebrating every month and every year in your fabulous nicotine free life. It is the quantum shift in mindset that is a cornerstone in a successful quit. Here is an interesting post about this Perception Shift You are building a strong and sturdy quit. Good on you. Thanks for sharing your quit with us, it is sure to inspire others. Here is another post dealing with mindset that may be helpful to you or others reading. Executive Assistant

You Quit Smoking ! Kudos to you. Reward yourself and help your brain re-wire itself.