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Bless you PeachFuzz. So greatful you were able to find help and have some guidance through this all. Sounds like you are really on the road to recovery. Know that you have dear friends here and never be afraid to reach out. You are one special, awesome lady and I am honored to be a part of your journey.

Great to see you back. I know you were essential with my quit. There are many newbies that will be thankful for your wisdom.

Katgirl, so sorry for your families loss. So thankful for your son-in-laws sacrifice.

Prayers for a healthy report Linda. Try not to worry before you have to and know that most issues that are detected early are treatable.

So sorry for your loss Acewhite.

Woo Hoo. Congratulations on five years jillar.

I am sure every smoker wonders if their years of smoking will catch up with them. Jillar, you have been a wonderful support to me and others. Thanks so much for sharing.

I hope you feel that awesomeness. Smoking sure kept us down and prevented us from being the best we could be. Enjoy the new you!

You have that right Linda. Never feel like you are alone in this fight. We are here for you!

@Kate18 just read the romance novels. The sex scenes are much better. Even at my age, I get really hot and turned on reading the author's description of the sex scene.

@Boo I am running around the store looking for our Boo and his precious Maddie and Sugarbritches. Here is a picture of the car and license plate parked next to us.

My daughter and granddaughter loved Judy Blume books. Great words for quitters!

Celebrate each day without a cigarette. Looking forward to rewarding yourself helps you keep focused on the positive.

You are right Gus. Eventually you will have to go without the patch, so now you are completely taking the reins and steering this journey to the end. You are in control the whole way and you definitely have the strength to do it. You go girl.

That is what I want to hear. All any of us can do, is keep on trying. You can do it Linda. You are the one in control!

Oh Linda. I am so sorry you are having such a tough day. You have come too far to cave and go back to smoking. That cigarette is not going to change anything about this day. I actually think that if you smoke it, you will feel worse. I know you are stronger than that crave. Go back and read all your thoughts of the day. There is so much wisdom there for you.

Welcome Chris. Just one does not work when you are an addict. I am so glad you are ready to quit again. Hang close to the forum and let's get this quit going. You did it before and you can do it again.

Unfortunately @Linda and @AceWhite we are all addicts and will always have that occasional crave of having a smoke. Just know that giving into that crave is what keeps you hooked on the addiction. Always know that your are stronger than that crave. You have conquered the toughest part of quitting, so breath deep and remember that you are not going to let that addiction control you anymore!

I bet that coffee tasted great. Not only does it taste better because you quit smoking, but fresh ground beans makes the best coffee. It is going to take a while to change those old patterns of thinking. Smoking dominated a big part of our lives. Keep changing it up and making life more interesting. The biggest reward will be freedom from the addiction!

Welcome Linda. What a pretty name you have. I am a Linda too and there is another Linda here. You have a great quit started. The first couple of weeks are the toughest. If you've made it through those, you can definitely go the distance. There is a great group of people here from around the globe. We are here to support you along your journey. Hang around and get to know us all. You definitely can do this.

All of us past smokers have felt like that BmoreRaven. Some of us have even wasted more years than you! I remember obsessing about my breathing when I first quit. My anxiety about it did ease as I progressed along my own journey. I tried to imagine my body healing along the way. I too think you should check with your physician and make sure all is well. 132 days quit is awesome. Stay committed and don't look back. You have gotten through some of the tough days on your own. We are here to help support you along the way!

Welcome Reynjoe. It is never to late to quit and it is definitely doable. Make this forum your new addiction. There is plenty of information, games and friendship here. I tried many different clinical ways to quit and was not successful until I landed here. This is your time to be enjoying life. Why not find freedom from this awful addiction. You can do it!

Our happy campers. On the road in our motorhome, for our first camping trip of the season.

Because sometimes they stir up the difficult memories and I am sure the loss of your husband was very devastating. So glad you have made the decision to quit. You sound like you have many wonderful people in your life to stay healthy and live life for. Quitting smoking is the best way to do that. Hang around and get to know us. This is a wonderful place for support and friendship. Stay committed and look forward to a life free of smoking. You can do this.

Your doing great Diane. You are just breezing through this journey. Celebrate and enjoy you freedom. It gets better every day. You have got this girl!