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8. Something or someone scaring me How about eight things most people are scared of.....

6. Arguing with someone

@Pedro, here's a link that will give you tips on getting past these first few hard weeks. Good on you for posting you need help. Hopefully you're feeling better now https://www.quittrain.com/topic/11361-toolbox-ideas-for-newbies/

Hi Pedro, glad to hear you are ready to quit smoking. As far as whether you are a nonsmoker yet, obviously if you've just had one you're not. But as soon as you commit to never taking another puff you will be That being said, quitting smoking certainly will make your life better. Much better in fact but I personally don't think there's such a thing as a perfect life. We will all always have trials and tribulations imo because that to me is the meaning of life. But quitting smoking is one thing that will get you closer to that perfect life you're looking for.

Tink Quit Date: 22/11/2013 Posted April 12, 2014 YOU - thats who! no one else no situation you find yourself in however difficult its all down to YOU sometimes you just have to bring your big bad ass self to the surface and say "I am in charge here" - "This is my quit, my life" and nothing and no-one is going to bring me down! (I am not a creative writer, I say it how it is for me - the above statement has saved my quit - I hope it reaches someone else) Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/565-who-is-in-charge-of-this-quit/

I think alot of people feel that way @Linda, but we want you to post when you're having hard times. Its the whole reason our site exists. Posting during hard times is much more important than the positive though because it shows others they're not alone when they need to hear it the most. Plus it helps you by getting it off your chest. Win win

9. Make a fountain

3. Waking up and stepping on pet vomit!

Congratulations saz! Good to see you stop by Hope you have a wonderful anniversary!

2. Make romper stompers out of two plastic pots

10. Wash your kids mouth out with it for cussing With a plant pot

Yes! I buy these and use squeeze cheese on them, so yummy 7. It's not you, it's me

OMG, you HAVE to be joking, it's sooooo good!

2. My age

8. Pretzel with cheese, yummy! How about 8 things most people have lied about at one time or another..........

Hey @Kris, I agree with the above. You're still thinking you're missing out by not smoking. One thing I did each month was I would go back and read my posts from the beginning of my quit and remind myself how badly I wanted to be where I am now. Unfortunately I lost all my early posts when the forum I was on back then imploded. But it will really help you to not forget where you came from. That being said, you may have rogue craves for years, I have. The difference now though is that they come and go so quickly its a non issue and easily swatted away

How wonderful for you Doreen, have fun!

I just did some research myself and found this: Cigarette Prices by State 2022 The Price of a Pack The average cost of a pack of cigarettes in the United States is $8.00, with average prices ranging from $6.11 (Missouri) to $11.96 (New York). The median price for a pack of cigarettes is $7.93. With 20 cigarettes per pack, the average cigarette costs between $0.31 and $0.60. Both the median and the average cost of a cigarette in the United States is $0.40. Eleven states, along with the District of Columbia, have an average price above $10 per pack. Twenty-eight states have an average price that falls below the $8 national average. The states with the highest cigarette prices are: New York ($11.96) Rhode Island ($11.71)* Connecticut ($11.60) Massachusetts ($11.11) Minnesota ($10.49) Alaska ($10.46) Hawaii ($10.41) Maryland ($10.26) Illinois ($10.60) Washington ($10.14) *Were the District of Columbia included in this metric, it would have the nation’s second-most expensive pack price at $11.75. The states with the lowest cigarette prices are: Missouri Georgia North Dakota North Carolina Mississippi Idaho South Carolina Nebraska Alabama Wyoming Overall, the average price of cigarettes is on the rise in the United States, with an average increase of $1.50 per pack since 2018. Average Annual Costs According to The American Lung Association, The average daily smoker smokes 15 cigarettes a day. The price of this habit sits at a national average of $6 a day, or $2,190 per year. In New York, the average smoker would spend $8.97 per day, or $3,274.04 every year. In Missouri, the cheapest state for smokers, the average daily smoker would spend $4.58 a day, or $1672.61 per year. Geographical Trends Geographically, high cigarette prices tend to be concentrated in states along the northern coasts, such as New York and Washington D.C. in the Mid-Atlantic region, Rhode Island and Connecticut in the “New England” area, Illinois and Wisconsin along the Great Lakes in the upper Midwest, and Washington, Oregon, and California on the West Coast. The non-contiguous states, Hawaii and Alaska, are also home to some of the nation’s highest cigarette prices. The lowest prices are generally concentrated in the Southern and Great Plains regions, where all states have an average price below the national average. Taxation & Cigarettes Cigarettes are taxed on both the federal and state levels and, in some instances, are subject to local and state sales tax as well. The federal tax rate on cigarettes is $1.01 per pack of 20 cigarettes and has remained steady since 2009. There have, however, been recent calls to increase the federal tax on tobacco products. Each state also imposes a state tax on cigarettes, with an average of $1.91 per pack. Cigarette taxes range from $0.17 per pack in Missouri to $4.35 per pack in New York. Roughly half of states have increased the tax rate rate on cigarettes since 2012, with the greatest increases since 2018 occurring in Oregon, Maryland, and Colorado. Cigarettes may also be taxed locally, at the city and county levels. According to Tobacco Free Kids, Chicago, Illinois has the highest combined state-local tax rate at $7.16, with Evanston, Illinois coming in second at $6.48 per pack. Several states have also implemented minimum pricing laws. In Colorado, for example, the current minimum price per pack of cigarettes is $7, with that floor set to raise to $7.50 by 2024. Proponents of tax increases claim that higher taxes lead to a decrease in smoking rates and increased revenues. According to The American Lung Cancer Association, for every 10 percent increase in the price of cigarettes, consumption drops by four percent among adults and seven percent among youth. Additionally, states rely on the revenues from cigarettes to boost their general funds. According to Statista.com, total revenues from tobacco taxes in 2020 came to 12.35 billion dollars. At the federal level, this money goes to supporting health initiatives like The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). At the state level, these funds are often used to support health initiatives, education, and smoking cessation programs.

That's a pass for sure

Congratulations oh 6 years free @d2e8b8! What a great quit you have my fellow butt kicker Have a great day and I hope you check in today and let us know how you're doing with all the things you've been doing

PixelSketch Members Quit Date: March 19, 2017 Posted April 10, 2017 OK, this is the first time this has happened since I quit!! Even those moments where I wasn't craving one, it was constantly on my mind in some way, even if it was just "I'm not smoking, I'm not smoking..." Today, wrapping up a work project into the wee hours of the night, I suddenly realized that I hadn't thought about smoking for ages! So, there's hope!! It's exhausting to always have it on your mind, even when you don't want one. For me, this is the first sign that a future without thinking of smoking really, truly does exist. Looking forward to more and more moments like this. Off to bed, but doing a happy dance. Had to share - to those wondering if you're ever not going to think about it - yeah, the time will come. Hang in there!! :yes: :good3: Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/8314-i-forgot-to-think-about-smoking-yay/

Congratulations @Cristóbal on a decade quit! That's fantastic Hopefully you'll check your n and let us know how you're doing

I keep having to replace my chargers too @Cbdave

Yay! Hi @Cbdave!! Thanks for checking in, we missed you!!

@Cbdave, has been missing for almost a week now. Has anyone heard from him? Did he go on vacation? Hopefully someone knows or he'll check in soon..................