Jackie

Hey thanks Joe! Yes, all it would take is one, single, puff. I had some really bad cravings this morning - changed what I was doing and thought, not a chance in hell I'm going to the store :) I love that my mind is strong enough to not even make that an option at the time. I really appreciate your kind words my friend!

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Love this!!!!!

Thanks Doreen!!!

Nice job Ubber!!! Congrats on a very solid 10 months :)

Ex - Believe it or not, it helps to know there are other people who have begun the quit journey too because I feel like I can't fail them :) Gives me even more motivation! Thanks for the kind words my friend...

Hi friends, Just wanted to post a little update. Today is 1 month and 4 days since I've had my last cig. Today, I feel that I can breathe better, I'm not having weird heart palpitations at night anymore, and I have way more energy then I thought I could ever have. I find myself doing more because I'm not held back by needing to smoke every hour (sometimes every 15-20 minutes when I was bored). I will tag along on the rides to Lowes, exercise after work or go to lunch with friends, IN THE SAME VEHICLE!. Life is good and good things just keep happening. The one decision to quit, this one big decision has changed numerous things for the better in just a month. I am happier, I have less of a short fuse...and I just feel so damn good about myself. I am proud every day of myself, and that's something I haven't felt in a very long time. I even had a girls night with my best friends on Friday and had a bit too much wine...had a BLAST and didn't once think about smoking. I didn't realize until the next day, I didn't miss it for a single second. In fact, when I smell smoke, all I can think is "I'm so thankful that's not me." My point is, this can be done and things can ONLY get better. I will pledge NOPE everyday (minus weekends because I refuse to long onto my computer) and will never ever go back to this habit. I now have the strength to say I am a non-smoker and I'm not scared I will "relapse". Thanks for keeping me on track and keeping me keeping on. All my best, J

NOPE!

You still hanging in there Pedro? You got this and the longer you go, the more strength you will have in yourself...Keep at it!

Hi Ramona, This is the one for you! I can feel it in my bones! KEEP IT UP :) :)

Hi John! Glad to see you here, you are not in this alone! :) Nice work on the 21 days!!! Keep at it friend.

Hiya Ex! Same issue here....I refuse to get on a computer over the weekend because I sit on one all week, for eight hours...ugh. I always get excited to come back to the QT and see what I missed over the weekend. Keep at it and keep it real :)

25 days?!! AWESOME work! :D

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Hi Ramona - You have a nice one going too! :) 84 cigs saved already, isn't that crazy? Keep it up friend!

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Awesome!!! Proud of you!

Nicely done! :D

Well hey! Thank you everyone :wub: ..month flew by!!!!

Great job Evelyn! You got this and have more strength than you think. Getting through the tough cravings and tough moments only makes you stronger to say no the next time :) KEEP IT UP!

Thank you all, not sure what I'd do without you guys....FYI - 30 DAYS TODAY AND 605 SMOKES AVOIDED!!!!! That is disgusting and AMAZING at the same time...THANK YOU for your motivation and help...I look forward to it more and more moving forward. -J

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Yes....I know for sure I can't booze either. That would take my entire mind off of the end game. Thanks Stewie!

That makes so much sense! Thank you both so much :wub:

Hi again, I have a question for you guys. I'm looking for some tips on how to avoid major cravings and caving during a large social event? It's my husbands birthday in a few weeks and like every year, we are having a large party with some of our best friends. I've been avoiding this scene like the plague for a while to prevent any type of bad inklings, but I know this is not a forever solution. We also are not big party people and non of our friends really smoke, but this is a special occasion and I'm already nervous about it. As the host, I cannot leave in the middle of the party, or go inside and read a book. Like I said, I know deep down I have to get used to this type of stuff as I cannot avoid for the rest of my life. How do you deal with staying quit and strong during situations like this? I have a feeling my nasty mind will want a cigarette because they always tasted good when I was excited or anxious. Any help to prepare me would be amazing. Thank you in advance! J