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Welcome, Funky Monkey!! I'm pretty sure the gum will come with detailed instructions, but I agree it might be helpful to check with your doctor or pharmacist. The most important ingredient is determination. You have to decide that there is absolutely no circumstance in which it is okay to stick something in your mouth and set it on fire. You can rant, rave, cry, scream, run until you can't run anymore, take 10 showers a day (you can't smoke in the shower) or whatever else it takes to not smoke. You can do this!!

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The first time I had pizza after I quit, I loaded it up with the crushed red pepper like always, and my mouth exploded!! Also reduced salt and pepper on everything by at least 50%.

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Congratulations, Paul! You have been 9 years quit, and 9 years of supporting and encouraging others trying to do the same. Well done!!!

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I know there are many similar topics on the forum, but I was just thinking... I am planning on going to see the new Elvis movie tomorrow which is 2 hours and 39 minutes long...and I will not have to miss a lot to go out and smoke! What do you enjoy?

Love it! Thank you, Boo!!

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Thank you so much, everyone. When I started this journey 9 years ago, I was only hoping to quit smoking. Thanks to the support I received on a prior board, and then on this one, I received the encouragement to keep my quit. We have lost loved ones to this addiction along the way, and it still saddens me. What I never suspected 9 years ago is that I would end up with lifelong friends from all over the world. I treasure all of you. Special thanks and much love to Doreen, who has been my companion and friend throughout this journey. Next month we celebrate you, dear friend, and the it is on to double digit quits!!

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So deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for you and all his loved ones.

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Not a chance! NOPE!

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