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  1. All these 1st time situations we face as non-smokers; seasonal changes, first family get together, first party or BBQ and vacations are experiences that help cement our permanent quits! That's why the 1 year commitment is SO important. After a full year, we experience most life situations that we used to relate to as smokers. Now, after that 1st year, you will have experienced them as a non-smoker. That's retraining our brain to function happily as a non-smoker. Well done Parsley! Another new experience crossed of your quit list
  2. Makes sense to me that if these dreams are upsetting you, it's a good thing in a way. You are obviously very committed and focused on your quit or else instead of upsetting you, these dreams would be pleasing to you. That's gotta be a good thing - right? It's too bad you're having them but I think it's a good sign about the strength of your quit.
  3. Hey Ela! Any reason that brought you here and to this quit is a great reason (Vanity included!!) You will soon be stepping over the threshold of the Lido Deck. How frickin' great is that!!
  4. Great first steps P! This is how you will do it, one day at a time. The birds are gonna love those sunflower seeds
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  10. Powerful post Jane! The damage long term smoking does is horrible - and often not only to the smoker themselves!
  11. Welcome back Pumpkin! Glad to see you having another go at this.I know you can do this because you were have already shown yourself how strong you could be for almost a year. You had some hard knocks that life threw at you and chose to go back to smoking. Quitting now will not only benefit you health wise and in your wallet but it will prove to yourself just how strong you really are. That's one of the truly wonderful benefits of quitting long term - the self pride knowing you can do what you thought was impossible I can't think of a better way to get yourself back on track emotionally than to prove to yourself that you can quit for good - no matter what! And, just look at all the people you have here to support you along the way Show yourself that you are worth it - quit for good this time!
  12. Glad you're sending in your crew of workmen. There's a lot that needs to be done since the last party Hope they're bringing paint too!
  13. You need this education and understanding about nicotine addiction in order to quit successfully for ever! Without this and other quit smoking forums, I'm not sure I would have ever done the research on my own to come to this important understanding. That's the real benefit of smoking cessation boards is the wealth of useful and critical information that is available and the people who have used it in their own quits who can guide you to it. Reading the material, understanding it and putting it into practice is up to you as an individual. Quitting is our individual responsibility. Others can only assist and support you.
  14. Let's see what Buttocks has to say about that ........................
  15. Good to hear you're safe & OK. Maybe I should come for a visit. I love dirt!!
  16. Great job Drangons Fancy! Keep that positive attitude as it will take you far I bet you are feeling better health wise too. Your body is thanking you for that!
  17. Congrats Kelly - great work! Only 1 month away from that Lido Deck. It will be here before you know it.
  18. These things do happen to some after long periods of having otherwise well established quits. Hard to say why exactly but likely a combination of things. Different situation you haven't had to deal with since quitting (unexpectedly finding some smokes) and possibly other issues going on in your head around the same time? Small things that on their own aren't a threat can sometimes combine at the same time to give us an emotionally challenging situation. The other thing is you have probably not had to fight off strong cravings in awhile so when they come out of nowhere unexpectedly, it can really throw us for a loop. Good for getting by that and looking forward, I'll bet you don;t experience that sort of situation very often again. Remember, every situation we face successfully strengthens out quit and weakens the grip our addiction has on us
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  23. Congratulations Cristobal! 6 years smoke free is fabulous and an inspiration to so many others following in your footsteps. I hope you know the assistance you have provided other quitters over the years! Be sure to celebrate this wonderful achievement

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