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Lilly, two months already -- great job!!! Congrats and you better take some time to celebrate today -- you deserve it!!!!!

Fantastic job on that 2 month mark QueenB , keep it going you are going strong now. Congrats and glad to see that you are taking time to celebrate today!!!!!

Welcome back Juan, glad to see that you came back (also thank you for being honest -- that can be hard at times). Depression can be crippling but it sounds like you are aware and taking steps to overcome. Also too much time on your hands (song title there) can be a problem. When I quit I was a year into my retirement and was very concerned about all that time and how it would impact my quit, I used it to my advantage and spend a lot of time here on the forum (still do) and that helped pass the time and the craves, it also helps you set a goal. Either way you can do this so hopefully you will stick around and set that new quit date in the very near future!!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Mother's day to all the moms out there -- such a hard but rewarding task, I will always remember what my mother had done for me!!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I no longer feel envy for smokers when I see them. I look at what I used to do and be and those are not good thoughts anymore. I now look at smokers in some sort of amazement that they continue to doing harm to themselves -- and many times they look so lonely and at times agitated with what they are doing -- keeps me strong on my own quit at this time!!!

Fantastic on that 2 year mark, Congrats!!!!!

Thanks for this. I too do not look back at milestones during my quit, I also remember the difficult times along with the early struggles. The only milestone I really remember is the 1 year mark since I was truly amazed that I made it that far. My quote of late has been "With every challenge comes new opportunities", I have found great opportunities since quitting!!!!!

NOPE --- Yay we are on the right day !!!!!!!!!!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!! (Thursday)

Great job, your getting the jist of it now -- !!!

Welcome aboard Mike, I agree with Jim above. Chantix is designed to reduce your overall desire to smoke. Again I would discuss this with your Dr.

And here I be!!!!

Avatar Lord of the Rings Batman -- any The last three Star Wars Harry Potter movies and the list goes on!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!! (Yipper Nope Wednesday)

Totally agree with your post MLMR, a good capture of your journey so far and how you have a strong grasp now. I remember how the last few years of my smoking life that cigarettes had total control of my life and everything I did and planned (also had those mornings you mentioned -- never deal with me until a cup of coffee and a couple of cigarettes). It is so much better now that the control of nicotine is no longer there. Great job on your quit to this point!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jayhawk awesome job on the 10 month mark. Congrats and remember to take time and celebrate today!!!!

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So sorry for your loss Aine, it is sad to loose one that is close to you to any type of addiction. From the sounds of it there may be good memories and sounds like he was a stand up guy and good friend. May he rest in peace!!!!

Sammy welcome on this journey, glad to see you decided to come along. Looks like you are getting some time into your quit, congrats. As to the depression, yes I had to deal with that for a bit, I had smoked for 44 years and it was like losing a friend that had been around so long (too long actually). As you go further into your quit things will improve and you will get used to the "new" you. Until then do not be afraid to post here and do not be afraid to speak with your physician -- they can be of so much help. Anyway keep posting and wish all the best!!!!

Glad you are doing better and that your quit is safe -- good for you -- Keep the quit going strong!!!!!

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