Reciprocity

Yes, when you think about all the time spend planning your smoking activities, it's truly amazing. What a relief not to have to do that any longer but, it does take time to reprogram yourself and be comfortable in your new lifestyle. All that new spare time :D

That's like ..... this many :o Well Done!!

Orange Roughy

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Yes - this quitting thing is certainly not easy, for most anyway. You have to realize it's an addiction, not just "a habit". Then you need to educate yourself about the addiction as best you can. Once you really understand that smoking does nothing good for you and you're only continually feeding the addiction, you can begin your quit with a knowledgeable and a positive attitude. You will still need determination for sure because that first week will be tough, but at least you'll be better prepared to deal with what comes along.

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-9 Hey you 2; cut it out :P

Eggs Benedict

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-5 Mornin'

Will probably be much like here only live and in person. Others at various stages of their quit will likely discuss issues faced and ideas for combating those issues. Will be interested to hear what it was like :)

NOPE!

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Red Snapper

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Yes - don't be shy. Quitting is serious business and together all of us are stronger. Plus, from what I have observed in the short time I've been around here, those that participate regularly here tend to be successful with their quits. That association with other smokers who have quit seems to be a very positive thing particularly when struggling in the early days. No matter what you're experiencing, someone here has experienced the exact same thing so, why not join in on the discussion :)

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Watch it - he's taken already :P

^^^^ Sounds painful :(

-1 Don't you chicks have some housework to do or something?

^^^^ PM sent Pumpkin :)

Welcome back Kell :) Technically yes, even one puff sets you back to the start of your quit but I'm not going to split hairs here. The important thing is that you are back on quit (I'm assuming you had no more cigs or puffs since at the bar?). Now you know your boyfriend is back to smoking, you need to have a plan as to how you will deal with the next similar situation. If he had several cigarettes the other night, you can bet he's back to smoking full time. You can't just turn it on and off at will - it's an addiction. Feeding it, even one or two puffs, makes it stronger and weakens you as a non smoker. Don't foorget to join us on the main board too Kell. Others I'm sure would like to respond to your posts and comments too. We all need assistance along the way at some point or other. Wishing you the best on your renewed quit. R.

Good for you B57!! Make sure you start posting in the daily NOPE thread here. I do it pretty much first thing in the morning each day as a reminder to myself NOT to smoke for just today. That's what we do initially, just deal with today or this hour even. Don't look too far ahead. Make sure to post in the other threads too as more people will see you posts and don't even be timid about asking for help. That what we are here for ! We will only be disappointed if you don't lean on us for support :) Welcome to you first steps toward freedom.

^^^ Amen. Can't imaging having to fight those brutal battles at only 18 or 19 years old (some even younger). So many from a lot of countries gave their lives so we could live in a free and democratic society. I'm glad we still recognize their sacrifice even today.