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That's an interesting idea As a smoker, I'm not sure I ever identified as "an addict"? Addicts were those down & out people who hid in the shadows putting all sorts of horrible stuff into their veins using a needle. I'm not sure I even was aware that smoking was an addiction before I quit and started educating myself about smoking. It was just a bad habit, right? I often notice that sort of terminology being used here when someone new arrives and posts about quitting. I was the same in the beginning too. Education about this addiction is a key to quitting and staying quit!

Very true Givi! We all forget the intensity of our early quit days after some time has passed and that can put us at risk of becoming complacent about protecting our quits. That's how new quitters help us longer term people. They remind us of just how precious our hard won quits are

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NOPE! That's not happening today

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Yes! Moving is stressful but as others have said, anticipating in advance that you will be experiencing a new and potentially stressful situation, you have things under control already just by thinking about it in advance. Most situations that we anticipate will be unpleasant are not really all that big a deal when they actually unfold. Anticipation is worse than reality usually. You've battled your way through 8 months of quitting this addiction so you have all the knowledge and tools to keep going - no matter what you might face. You'll be fine

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Wow! Yet another milestone for you today Jo It seems only yesterday we were celebrating your 7 month mark. Time is really flying by now and you are now two-thirds of the way up the hill which is that first full year in this quit journey. Stop and rest for a moment and celebrate all you have done. Not only for yourself but all the other fine people here. You probably don't realize how many you have helped in so many ways with your contributions. I think a special treat is in order my friend

Everything's better in twos Zenith! Congrats on reaching the 2 month quit mark. You're on your way to a smoke free life my friend

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High Boys ...... are those the same as "Tall Boys"?

Nope! Just for Today

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I'm out dancing (Steppin' out on my Pork Chop!)

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This is the wonderful and uplifting moment we all reach at some point when we just know, we've got the upper hand on this addiction. After that it's just guarding against complacency.

Congrats Farmgirl on being smoke free for 7 months now. Doing great and I'm rooting for ya to carry on to that Lido Deck

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Dentist you Say?