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Bump for @susie14 and everyone else who might need it ☺

@susie14, there's absolutely nothing wrong with using NRTs when you start your quit but to use them after is just reintroducing nicotine to your system. Its taking a step backward. As Reciprocity said, most of the nicotine is out of your system in 3 days the rest is the habit and all the other 1000s of che.icals in cigs that your body is ridding itself of. I used my air cigarette and soft peppermint puffs the whole first year of my quit and they worked great! Maybe give those a try?.....

5. Hide in it

Yay @susie14, congratulations on quitting! Like Johnny said. You will probably have some pretty big craves but if you get your mind thinking about something else you'll get past it pretty quickly. And once you're through that trigger that caused the crave it'll be easier and easier so going through them is a good thing ☺

Boo @QuittingGirl, I also hope that if it is its mild for you but whether it is or isn't I hope you feel better soon

Happy Birthday @Stewbum, double celebration! ☺

8. Lose it!

7. Personalize it with your pets name for their food bowl

Yay @Stewbum, half a year quit! Congratulations my friend You're doing so well this time. I hope you celebrate today and do something special, you deserve it

6. Blow your nose in it

2. Eat cereal

Day time Why do you have to make an appointment with a psychic, shouldn't they be expecting you?

Another month @QuittingGirl, congratulations! You've had some personal struggles along the way and still have kept your awesome quit. That's something to be proud about!

Jenny Quit Date: 05/24/2012 Posted March 30, 2014 Throughout your quit you are likely to be faced with events that bring thoughts of smoking back to the forefront of your mind. I've been quit nearly two years (28 year smoker) and while it does not happen often, it still happens. Not like when you first quit and craving a cigarette can be a whole body experience, but more of a thought. Your mind after so many years of smoking has been conditioned to think that a cigarette is what you need when you are stressed, mad, sad and even happy. We told ourselves lies for so many years to justify the need to get our fix. We allowed ourselves to believe that a cigarette helped us in these situations. Of course it didn't. It was just the addiction talking. We just needed nicotine and no justification for that was deemed ridiculous, even though it was. In the words of a wonderful woman named Susan, a thought to smoke is never a command. Remember why you quit and push those thoughts away. Always keep the quit. Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/19-triggers-after-you-quit/

I'm so sorry Jimmy, my thoughts go out to you and your family...............

How awesome @Brioski, just one short month away from a year! Congratulations my friend, you should definitely spoil yourself maybe even make hubby take you out to dinner

@Jean Miller, we know but just hang in there because it won't always be but unfortunately the only way past is through. We all did or are doing it so lean on us. The forum was a huge part of my quit. It was very comforting to see so many who have quit or are in the process and knew what I was going through at any particular time in my quit. I'd like to also encourage you to get a ticker for your signature. It'll show you the time, money saved and cigarettes NOT smoked since you quit. It's very inspirational and a valuable tool to show you just what you're giving up if you cave to a crave.

Hi @Jean Miller, that's awesome! You're already past Hell week! If you get a chance, why don't you introduce yourself in our Introduction Forum. I'm glad you're reading up on our pinned threads. Those are great to start with and will help you immensely

Congratulations on four years free @Angeleek, that's AWESOME! And thank you for sticking around and supporting those that come behind you. Have a great day and spoil yourself a little

Congratulations @BAT on your tenth anniversary! What a HUGE accomplishment Thank you for sticking around all these years, it means a lot to everyone! Let the celebration begin:

Peter_is_in Quit Date: 11/22/2003 Posted January 26, 2019 For me personally and what I have seen, I reflect on the word "Struggle" . . . To watch a loved one die from cancer while all you can see is the whites of their eyes. The pain and frustration only shows in the wrinkles of their face, because they cannot talk . .. that's a struggle. That cannot be undone To hear about a roadside bomb hitting a convoy of peace keepers in Afghanistan . . . and your child may be in that convoy . . . communications are automatically cut for several days . .. that's a struggle. You have no control To give up on planning yearly fishing trips with your best buddy, because cancer just stole him away from you. . . that's a struggle. That cannot be forgotten To hear the last words of your sister in moans and groans because the pain before dying of cancer is so much. . . that's a struggle. That cannot be erased To see a family member taken off life support. . . that's a struggle. That cannot be erased To learn about others who have no food to eat tomorrow, and likely will die . . . that's a struggle. That cannot be ignored To have a strong crave to smoke a cigarette . . . that's not a struggle . . . That's an inconvenience. That can be undone That can be controlled That can be forgotten That can be erased That can be ignored You can do it! Peter: Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/11825-i-reflect-on-the-word-struggle/

8. Had your mouth washed out with soap for cussing in front of mom Ok 8 things most people kept from a friend

4. Shred it

8. Remove shoe marks from tile or linoleum floors