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Thank you everyone. You've put my mind at rest boo so thank you for that. QueenB you are doing so well. We are very close in our quits and it's so good to see us both getting closer to that one year mark x Update - I can't seem to get the thought of smoking out my head. I keep telling myself I've proved I can do it and feel I've achieved my goal. Hope this thought doesn't keep growing.

The side effects of a chest infection lasts quite a while so it might be that. Just think how bad you would feel if you were still pumping smoke into your lungs every day. No harm in getting your doctor to check you out to be on the safe side.

I really can't believe I am saying that. One of the best things I ever did. I still don't feel confident enough to say I'll never smoke again. That scares me a little because I feel I'm leaving the door open still. I over think everything though so could be I'm just doing that with my quit. I appreciate the smallest things the most like my clothes still smelling freshly washed at the end of the day. My perfume lasts ages now that I'm not pouring half the bottle over me to cover up the smell of cigarettes x

I used the patch. Just be careful as if it was working you still have nicotine in your system which might be why you haven't noticed anything yet. Not trying to pee on your parade.

Nice to hear from you @jillar I'm really gutted nobody but you replied. I spent a whole week encouraging my new man to join here. Told him how blown away he would be by all the messages and support I would get for getting past five months and nothing lol. Hope you're well Jillar and keeping happy xxx

I popped on to reply to anyone who had said hello but nobody had 😞 Take good care of yourselves everyone. I'll be guarding my quit wherever I am x

Thanks so much for thinking of me Reci and thank you everyone for your lovely good wishes. I am only here for the weekend so won't be back after Monday. Lots has changed. I'm still completely smoke free and loving it. I have met a new man and we have become inseperable. He stopped me for a dodgy light, came round that night on the pretence of checking he gave me my licence back and the rest as they say is history. Seems as though not smoking has changed my whole life. I look younger, I have grown in confidence as I'm not self conscious about how I smell and I've always got a smile. I haven't seen that angry smoker I used to be for over 5 months. I'm very calm and chilled Ike I used to be as child. I don't have enough time to catch up with all the posts so I will say congratulations to everyone who is on this journey. Without this forum I would never have quit. The people here are truly amazing and I thank you all x

In a couple of days I will be 3 months quit. I am doing my celebration thread now as I am not sure when I will be visiting the forum again as I am moving home. So I'm clinking my glass and making a little speech. Firstly I just want to thank ALL of you for supporting me through this quit. I do however want to give enormous thanks to the people who have been with me from the start of this journey. Those of you who found the patience to keep willing me on through so many failed attempts. Secondly I am pleased to say that I am smoke free and now nicotine free Until next time - Love you all xxxxxx

@Doreensfree I too want to send you love and good thoughts X x x

This made me laugh so much because it is just typical smoker thinking. Having a heart attack and switching to organic food was my favourite lol. You are so right in that the real test is when you feel better. I didn't smoke for a week once bed ridden with a cold. When I recovered it was only a matter of time (I'm talking 2 hours max) before I forgot how I'd been feeling and was back to smoking. My advice is to reach out here when you feel at your weakest. That is when you find out how powerful this place is.

Nice to meet you Richard and good luck on your quit journey x

Congratulations on your quit. I have taken baths every night for the last 50 plus years. Not sure why you think having a daily bath is a problem? Is there something I don't know lol. I bought really expensive bath products and body lotions like Estée Lauder, gucci etc when I quit. I smelt so good that I wouldn't have wanted to cover that smell with smoke. I also bought strong washing liquid and softener for my clothes. Smelling nice was a big part of why I never lit up.

I almost wet myself laughing at this

This should get the dumbest idea award. Unless they actually ban smoking then what exactly have they achieved. Smokers will just stock up or drive to get a pack. It will never stop kids smoking!

Glad you are ok x x

Martian thank you for this. It's a reminder that smoking is responsible for problems we don't even think about. I'm sorry to hear you're suffering and hope you get it all sorted quickly x

Congratulations on 3 years quit Jillar. Just want to thank you for everything you do for the forum. You're advice is always welcome and you really are a very big part of this place. I hope you spoil yourself today - you really deserve it x x x

Jillar you are on fire. Great result on both parts x

Keep trying @Mona You got this x

You are a strong woman MLMR - so proud of you. Sending lots of positive thoughts for you and your mum x

This thread was a big trigger for me - so **"" triggers!!!

Congratulations Devo

Wondering why so many people log in but don't post??

I got an E-Mail on my last pm - it always goes to my junk mail for some reason. I also have the option under notification to receive it or not. Edited to say - the options on E-Mail notification is permanently ticked so can't actually untick it now

That's a real blast from the past Reci. You best book that ticket