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I fully believe the concept of one day at a time sets the foundation for an everlasting quit. Like you- the thought of never smoking again freaked me out if I looked too far ahead. It is much more manageable to wake up and say “I will not smoke today” and then don’t smoke. Give yourself a pat on the back, go to bed. Wake up and repeat! One day becomes one week which becomes one month, two months etc... Congratulations on reclaiming your life and resetting your priorities !!

The end justifies the means.

Congratulations sazerac!! What a great milestone to celebrate! You share wise and meaningful words that have helped us all in one way or another! Thank you! Keep on keeping on! L4L

Congratulations on 3y d2e8b8! I remember your first few weeks quit - now look at you!

Icabod expects supper

Great job Vivianne!

Hi Cristóbol! Congratulations on 7 years. I’m a QSMB refugee riding the QT. I recall reading many of your pinned & not-pinned posts in my early quit days. I, too, was a cold turkey quitter. Like your wife, I had some struggles in the beginning. Your posts, QSMB, and all levels of phartes helped me secure my forever quit. Thank you for sticking around & helping others all these years later. Bravo! -L4L

Way to go Sunshine! Congratulations on 1 month!!

Are the vaping tragedies part of a plan? The Plan? The Plan to lure people back to the leaves of death? I hate to think anyone would be capable of devising and implementing this scare tactic. Make it so the juices become questionable. Make it so enough adverse events are reported. I hope the deaths were not part of the equation. Vaping was thought to be safer. Vaping kills instantly. Smoke tobacco. Better yet, smoke the more pricey no additives tobacco. Even better yet buy the overly, overly packaged organic tobacco products. It does not kill instantly. Live longer to die a smoker. The longer you live as an addict, the more rich they become. *these are my words. I do not wish to disclose my full name but will claim authorship as rstrn.

I would LOVE for Australia to take over the world right now. I would even consider taking a bite of that vegemite stuff. And then puke like the image @Rozuki used. Sidebar- i should probably learn how to insert the gifs and memes and stuff other than emojis If not for the laws of physics and what not- I would gladly have my toilet water flush the other way. If Australia took over the world and dropped their infamously GIGANTIC spiders on us all- I would scream expletives and take cover- but I would welcome the new world order.

G’day- Nope starts my day! Congratulations on 4 years quit, Chris. Thanks for getting the party started everyday in the nope thread too!!!

Hop back on the no smoking Train. Get back to it. Glad those puffs didn’t reignite strong craves. That was a big risk. Play it safe & healthy. Not one puff ever...

Dont smoke. Go find a non- smoking girlfriend and live happily ever after without lung cancer, throat cancer, COPD or emphysema!!! Smoking doesn’t make you smarter. Does quite the opposite doesn’t it?? PS - good job posting SOS!

Hi bakon! Ooops! Congratulations on 7 years!! Mighty impressive! In case it slips by me next year too - allow me to be the first to congratulate you on 8 years of smobriety!!

Congratulations on 6 years of smobriety @MarylandQuitter!!!! I appreciate your dedication to helping others start & maintain their quits by providing a wonderful forum that offers encouragement, support and good old fashion fun! Enjoy your anny!

I’m sorry you’re in extra pain today! I’m so happy you know smoking won’t help & did not let those whispers taunt you for long. Hoping tomorrow is a better day for you!

Thanks @Avian- you helped me develop into my forever quit!

Yay! 3 weeks in the books. This is FANTASTIC juan. Your body is thanking you in many ways. Keep your quit growing!

Me too @Linda Thomas Applying for and then starting a new job is stressful enough. I can’t imagine adding another layer on top. I’m curious why they started testing for nic. Smoke breaks? Insurance cost & usage?

We all know the health benefits. We all know the financial benefits. We all know the smelling good benefits. Food tastes better. Breath is fresher. Skin is more radiant. We all love our freedom. Right? Another element of freedom that can easily be overlooked: freedom to get a new job. I have accepted a new job. Not only do I get tested for illegal drugs- I get tested for nicotine. The assays used will detect ANY nicotine from cigs, patches, gums, etc. If prospective employees use NRT, it must be disclosed prior to testing & they will continue to be monitored for nic use. I’m in healthcare so I’m not sure if this is a common practice elsewhere. I’m thankful and proud I no longer smoke. Now perhaps more than ever- except maybe at Disney-being a smoker at Disney is a real drag!!

Lost the farm spent too much money i had to get sandbags and hay for the storm I nearly lost the farm Dammit Jill- I was going for L to follow her K. Im gonna simmadownnow. And let it fix itself

Oops! I see this is an A-Z game now. Don’t get your panties in a wad- I messed up. See what I did there? Lol

@notsmokinjo in US a version is mum’s the word. Also- is a dingo’s donga what I think it is??

Hi Ray1198-welcome & congratulations on throwing out the pack! Since you’ve quit before- you know the first few days can be maddening! Charge up your devices & stick to this forum. Come here for support & distraction. In my early quit days- playing games in the socializing section got me thru a ton of craves. Glad you’re here! —L4L

Birch- don’t smoke. For Pete’s sake don’t steal from others to feed the vile addiction. You are in control. You are. Not the craves, or desires. You are in control. Smoking desires will peep at you w come hither blinks & waves. All lies & deceit. Stay strong. Stay healthy. Stay in control.