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The prospect of quitting for the rest of your life can seem like an incredibly formidable undertaking. I suggest you set a less daunting and more achievable goal. When I first quit, my intent was to surpass my previous longest quit of 3 weeks. When I eventually got to that goal I recognized that could keep it going a while longer and reset my sights on 3 months smoke free. Set a target that doesn't seem so grueling. You can then reevaluate once you hit your target. Eventually you'll build up enough time that your quit becomes too valuable to just throw away. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step".

Jeff That type of attitude is just setting yourself up for failure. You're saying that if you have more quit days this year than last that would be good. You are giving yourself permission to smoke as long as you do better than before. It seems like you stress out because the big picture of never smoking again feels too overwhelming. I felt that anxiety too. Eventually I realized that I had to focus on short-term goals and cast aside the goals that were too consuming. Just get through each day for now and acknowledge that each day is a success. You'll get there if you take little steps.

"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow" - Robert Tew

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Wow. Most people would be tossing those butts and never looking back after a COPD and lung cancer diagnosis. But it just goes to show how insidious this addiction is. The good news is that once you're able to recognize just how this addiction deceives you into believing you can't quit, you've won half the battle. We build up a wall of excuses that justifies continued smoking. It's time to tear down that lame-ass rationale and believe that you are strong enough to overcome each and every urge that comes your way. As you grow stronger, the addiction eventually grows weaker. The time for action is now @GetBack26844462. Recognize your own value. You're worth it!

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Belated congrats Mac! One year is such a major accomplishment.

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Jeff All you need to focus on right now is getting through that 24 hours you promised to remain smoke free. It gets overwhelming thinking about going through this day after day. Get through today and when tomorrow comes you can reassess if you want to toss your quit. Quitting often seems like a struggle without an end. All I can say is, there is an end to the daily grind. And once you emerge on the other side you'll appreciate just what an amazing victory you've achieved.

Mr. Suave. Quita better keep you on a short leash.

Great job despair not! Congratulations!

From smokefree.gov "For many people, alcohol is a trigger that makes them want to smoke. Knowing your triggers can help you stay on track with your quit plan. Alcohol makes you more likely to do things without thinking them through. This can increase your chances of slipping and smoking a cigarette. Drinking alcohol is often a social activity. Situations where alcohol is present may also include more smokers. Being around smokers can trigger the urge to smoke. Plan ahead for how you will deal with this trigger if you are around others who are smoking. It’s a good idea to try to stay away from alcohol in the first few weeks of quitting. Even after the first few weeks, drinking alcohol can make sticking with your quit plan harder. Try to avoid binge drinking and drink moderately if you drink. That means having up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. If you drink, think about doing so with others who will support you in your commitment to staying smoke free." Here's the link: https://smokefree.gov/challenges-when-quitting/cravings-triggers/alcohol-smoking

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Did a 14.4 mile hike Saturday in Joshua Tree National Park. So incredible!

YES!!!!! Not exactly sure when they began. Might have been 4-8 weeks after I quit. I do remember they were awful headaches that persisted day and night. For me they lasted about a month then suddenly just disappeared. Also developed really bad insomnia. But that was also temporary. I think your body undergoes some major adjustments over the first few months on the path to recovery. The good news is you'll emerge much healthier in the end. Hang in there CL. Getting past these annoying tests makes you even stronger in your quit. Keep that great quit going and you'll be rewarded handsomely.

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Congratulations on month one Ace. By the way, the badges get much better as time goes on.

Congrats on 5 years Boo. Get ready for the big ball and try not to faint this time.

Replacing something that will kill you (smoking) with something that's good for you (walking).....how smart is that? I'd say it's brilliant!

So close.....you can almost touch it. Congratulations on 11 months Mac.

Really people! Can we please use the scientific name? Vagart

Health Freedom Wealth All good reasons to stay the course. Congrats on the first two weeks CL. Nicely done.