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2 years!! Awesome!! You´re really an inspiration. -Nat

Wow! I´m not the only one who goes through this (sometimes I feel like I am). All of you are right. At the moment it looks desirable but I have to remember they´re hooked and will continue smoking not just at the party. I have to feel proud of myself. And I think starting to go to social situations slowly, as I feel more confident with my quit. And don´t worry guys, I don´t drink much ;). Thanks! -Nat

NOPE

This weekend I had to face my first party as a non smoker. And, to be honest, it was hell. I had always used cigarettes to feel more confident in this kind of situations that make me very anxious. I had to face the anxiety and also huge cravings of watching other people smoke. It´s also like this "intimate moment" between people who smokes, that have to go outside to do it and I felt left out. It was awful. Advice? Thanks, -Nat

Awesome! and really funny :lol2: Thanks Jenny!

Congratulations!

10 months! Wow! Congratulations!!! :yahoo:

Congratulations!!! :yahoo:

Congratulations! And NOPE

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Yes, that was my "excuse" too. Thanks for the info beacon. -Nat

Congratulations! :) Check your celebration thread. -Nat

:welcome: Congratulations on your decision! You´ll see it´s awesome being here and it really helps in your quit. Best wishes! -Nat

That actually should be his real name!

Very inspiring post Marti. Congratulations again!

Congratulations!! :)

Great job Marti!! :yahoo: You´re awesome!!

Wow! Almost a year! You´re a huge inspiration. Yei!!!

Thanks! :)

Glad you like the idea :) Yes! I forgot to add better skin to mine!

Hi! I think we could build a list of each one´s reasons to stay smoke free and have it to read it when we need a reminder and strenght. Here are mine: - Totally tired of being a slave of where and when I could smoke - Too expensive!! I made an estimate and I lost around $8,600 (USD) in smoking and smoking related things - Concerned about sencondhand smoke - I want to set a good example for when I have kids - Health, obviously. In my case, specially high blood pressure and lung cancer predisposition - Prove myself I´m stronger than my addiction -Tired of burning everything - Hate the smell! How did I live smelling like that all day? - I want more years to live and energy to live them I hope you find this a good idea. -Nat

Sorry I was not there Tracey, I´m really glad you´re feeling better. You really don´t want to go back there... Hug! -Nat