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Happy Anniversary!

2. Let guests sleep there

False but I do watch game shows just not on that channel. TNP watches reality shows

Stand your ground @Brioski, the addiction is trying to suck you back in but you got this! You're just as strong as anyone else here is, you just need to believe it!

Yay @Brioski, I'm so glad that your breathing is better

For you @Brioski

Hang in there @Brioski, you're in wtf week and you're seeing first hand why we call it that. Unfortunately the only way past it is through it. But just think you'll never have to do it again as long as you keep your awesome quit

Happy anniversary @Boo, we sure miss you but understand. Just know that you're in our thoughts and hope you'll take a moment to let us know you're ok.

9. Take a poor man's bath with them

7. Put in car glove box to use when no water is available

MarylandQuitter Quit Date: 10/07/2013 Posted April 2, 2014 · Excuses to smoke JUNKIE THINKING: “One Puff won’t hurt” RESPONSE: “One puff will always hurt me, and it always will because I’m not a social smoker. One puff and I’ll be smoking compulsively again.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I only want one.” RESPONSE: “I have never wanted only one. In fact, I want 20-30 a day every day. I want them all.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I’ll just be a social smoker.” RESPONSE: “I’m a chronic, compulsive smoker, and once I smoke one I’ll quickly be thinking about the next one. Social smokers can take it or leave it. That’s not me.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I’m doing so well, one won’t hurt me now.” RESPONSE: “The only reason I’m doing so well is because I haven’t taken the first one. Yet once I do, I won’t be doing well anymore. I’ll be smoking again.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I’ll just stop again.” RESPONSE: “Sounds easy, but who am I trying to kid? Look how long it too me to stop this time. And once I start, how long will it take before I get sick enough to face withdrawal again? In fact, when I’m back in the grip of compulsion, what guarantee do I have that I’ll ever be able to stop again?” JUNKIE THINKING: “If I slip, I’ll keep trying.” RESPONSE: “If I think I can get away with one little “slip” now I’ll think I can get away with another little “slip” later on.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I need one to get me through this withdrawal.” RESPONSE: “Smoking will not get me through the discomfort of not smoking. I will only get me back to smoking. One puff stops the process of withdrawal and I’ll have to go through it all over again.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I miss smoking right now.” RESPONSE: “Of course I miss something I’ve been doing every day for most of my life. Bud do I miss the chest pain right now? Do I miss the worry, the embarrassment? I’d rather be an ex-smoker with an occasional desire to smoke, than a smoker with a constant desire to stop doing it.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I really need to smoke now, I’m so upset.” RESPONSE: “Smoking is not going to fix anything. I’ll still be upset, I’ll just be an upset smoker. I never have to have a cigarette. Smoking is not a need; it’s a want. Once the crisis is over, I’ll be relieved and grateful I’m still not smoking.” JUNKIE THINKING: “I don’t care.” RESPONSE: “What is it exactly that I think that I don’t care about? Can I truthfully say I don’t care about chest pain? I don’t care about gagging in the morning? I don’t care about lung cancer? No, I care about these things very much. That’s why I stopped smoking in the first place.” JUNKIE THINKING: “What difference does it make, anyway?” RESPONSE: “It makes a difference in the way I breathe, the way my heart beats, the way I feel about myself. It makes a tremendous difference in every aspect of my physical and emotional health.” http://www.quitsmokinghelp.ca/mustread/junkiethinking.html Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/31-junkie-thinking/?do=findComment&comment=123

True, Me at Pismo Dunes: TNP: has gone to a nude beach

5. I cleaned up cat vomit this morning with one

@Brioski, glad you're feeling better. Venting is a great way to get through a bad crave because it keeps your mind focused on what you're writing and not on the crave.

Wow @jimmy, that is AWESOME, Congratulations!

Congratulations @overcome on eight months quit! I hope you do something special to celebrate today

This meant a lot to me when I was newly quit and now I feel just like Kathleen did when she wrote it

^^This @Brioski ^^ and don't worry about those bigger jobs right now, they'll be there another day when you're feeling more secure in your quit. Mine was invisible so I never had to forget where I left it lol. You could ask one of your non-smoking friends or family to hang with you while you get those chores done to hold you accountable.

Hi @Mee, its great to hear from you and see you're enjoying your awesome smoke free retirement. We would love to have you back more often

Glad you're right back at it @Molly2310, don't forget to update your quit date so we know where you are in your quit if you have questions. If you're looking for more inspiration consider adding a ticker to your signature. Its so cool logging on each morning and seeing all the time, money saved and cigarettes NOT smoked since you quit. It also shows what you'll be giving up should you cave to a crave...

Hugs @Brioski, hope those clues work for you...............

@Brioski, I should have quit way sooner than I did too but we're addicts and didn't. We can't go back so we just have to accept what was and be glad for the changes we are making now. Be sure to use your inhalers as needed. I found my breathing actually got worse for a few weeks before it started getting better so don't be surprised if that happens to you. Not that it will but it may....

@Brioski, wow sounds like you had quite a scare today. As someone with breathing issues I can relate to how scary it is to suddenly not be able to breathe. The anxiety goes through the roof which only makes trying to catch my breath harder to do. Instead I've found that if I stay still and do pursed lip breathing while telling myself I'm ok it helps calm me faster. You might give that a try to see if it works for you. If your anxiety or SOB gets too bad you can ask your Dr about a temporary anxiety med and a rescue inhaler until your system gets back to normal

2. Wipe dirty faces