Lin-quitting

Nope, I haven't felt any differences emotionally or mentally since I quit (well, you know, after that first 6 months when I was a general basket case). Unless you count some days when I remember to take a deep breath and just grin with the sheer delight of knowing I (1) am healthier, and breathe better; and (2) am no longer a slave to the things. I guess I'm lucky. Quitting smoking just flat out makes me happy. Nothing else.

I am soooooo ready to celebrate with Despair Not!

Hey buddy. It's good to hear from you. Sure do wish you could make the commitment to join us. You know how marvelous life is as a nonsmoker. You know it's possible. We'll be here when you're ready. Sending my best wishes.....

That.....was awesome. Thanks despair not.

Well, that explains it! Thanks Sirius. (think I'll stick to modern-era novels)

Not only are you doing stellar quitting work Peace Train, but you are a large part of making this community the supportive place it is. Congratulations on reaching 10 months!

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Forest Gump.

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You have done an amazing and awesome job Pixelsketch, and I hope you have celebrated it to the fullest today. Living life smoke-free is marvelous, isn't it?!!! Congratulations.

Well done Pumpkin, congratulations on keeping your commitment to quitting! Eleven months is fantastic work!

That's wonderful Claire, how far you've come! Celebrate your 11-month accomplishment today, and savor the thought of your year coming up! Congratulations.

Rory, sending wishes that your event turns out to be nothing worse than quitting anxiety. I know how hard it is to stay disciplined in the midst of life's crap, so I join in your pride at your staying strong. Six weeks quit is fantastic work! KTQ, and Happy Spring tidings.

Hi Beaglelover. I'm so glad to have you here, and that you've made the decision to quit smoking. Yep, it scary and exciting. But with education about the addiction and the support and knowledge of all the good peeps on here you can succeed. The "sticky posts" found at the top of this page is an excellent place to start learning. You can do this! Welcome aboard.

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You did it Dutchess! What an awesome and amazing journey, eh?!!! I am so proud of you - and I can only imagine how proud you are of yourself today. Your friendship has meant everything to me as we've fought this good fight to get where we are today. Congratulations! Let's make a plan to meet again here next year for our 2 year quitaversaries!

I tip my hat to you Gordo: staying smoke free early in your quit in Vegas?!!! I don't think I could have done that in my early days. You are doing an amazing job! Glad to hear you had a good time, and good to hear from you.....

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I remember my days of doing that very thing, all day every day: completing a task of some sort and then saying to myself that "now it's time to go have a cigarette". And having to then say to myself "oh yeah, I forgot, I don't smoke anymore". Our smoking habits get unbelievably ingrained in us, don't they?! Those thoughts go away, slowly but surely. Keep up your great work Octain!

Glad to have you Cyndi, and I hope you hang around. I will look forward to celebrating your 1-year quitaversary with you - that's fantastic work you've done!

That's wonderful Ellen! Reward yourself today for your hard work, and then keep it up! Congratulations.

Glad you're back safe and sound and with memories of fun Barry. That's an amazing GC photo (and you don't look half bad yourself!). I haven't yet, but I can imagine that traveling as a nonsmoker is a whole different - and awesome - thing. As opposed to those days when our every waking moment was dedicated to looking toward our next smoke.

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I like your thinking too windy for outside chores lazy I shall be