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So glad you posted Betterbreathing. Unfortunately those odd craves do pop in once in a while but don't worry, you have this handled. Your addiction will always be there but I promise those strong craves will become more distant. The further smoking is behind you, the stronger you will become. The best benefit of all is a life free of a smoking related illness. As you conquer your addiction you won't have to look forward to a future of dread. You will find freedom to do the things you want, instead of being chained to that cigarette. Keep that awesome quit going!

@Mac#23 I am so sorry for your loss. These are very challenging and uncertain times. Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. You always have your quit family. Together we will get through.

J, it isn't the nicotine that ruins your lungs, the nicotine keeps you hooked and addicted. Sucking crap into your lungs is not healthy any way you look at it. You can believe what you are doing is safer, but will unfortunately find out differnt down the line.

Welcome Tjump! Wow, anyone that can jump out of a plane can certainly quit smoking. I was your age when I quit. Never thought I could, until I found this forum. They helped me realize I had the strength within me. Hang around and get to know us. I have a feelling you are a very interesting fellow. Here, you can educate yourself, play some games and get to know the wonderful people here.

J, you need to just "bite the bullet" and quit altogether. As long as you are putting that nicotine into your body, the longer you are ruining your health. Don't waste anymore life on a self destruting habit. You can quit!

I am right there with you johnny5, desperately trying to ignor the election. I wish I liked beer 😬. Couldn't wait for this day to get here and so nervous for it to be over!

Welcome Jswiss. Two days quit is awesome. This forum is a great place for support during your quit journey. Stay close, educate yourself, play some games and get to know us. The first week is the toughest as you rid your body of the nicotine. Know that you are stronger than the craves and can keep pushing forward. You can do this!

My favorite Sean Connery movie was the Alfred Hitcock movie "Marnie" but did love everything he was in.

Of course you fold!

Welcome Kms1968. Yes, this place is awesome. I tried everything to quit and only succeeded after I found this forum. Hang around, educate yourself, play some games and shout out when you need help or direction. You can do this!

He wasn't on ours in Ohio. Matter of fact, you had way more to choose from. We only had four. Can't wait until it is over. My husband and I did our a week ago. We did not mail them, we drove them right to the Board of Elections drop box. Way to go for voting!

I am so excited! I found Doreen's Christmas present. Can you see her sitting on this throne! Anyone want to go in with me?

This too will pass. Your addiction will always be there and moments of weakness do happen occassionally! You have made it this far and are strong enough to keep going! Take a deep breath and concentrate on how your body is healing. Wow Betterbreathing, 95 days is awesome. Keep that wonderful quit going!!!!!

Way to go Linda. Be sure to celebrate every day. It isn't easy in the beginning but you will get stronger every day!

Doing great Christine. You can keep that quit going!

Way to go Linda. Don't let it control you anymore. Freedom is so worth it!

That is great Doreen, but has it been tested? I figure we are in this at least for another six months. It is so disappointingly crazy over here!

Linda, you've got this now. You posted an SOS instead of smoking. That cigarette does nothing to serve you. Take a deep breath and face your challenges with your new found strength!

Our babies waiting for Mom and Dad to come back to the R.V.

You can do this Christine. You will get stronger and more powerful each day without smoking. Stay close to the forum. We are here to cheer you on!

I think my mom would take the bags off the maids carts in the hotel/motels when they would travel. They don't have a landfill big enough for all the rolls of bags she has in her home. We can only hope they don't outlaw plastic bags before we need to clean out her home. My mom and dad are in their ninties! Most of the time, when the elderly have to leave the comfort of their homes, their health really suffers. I hope your mom can adjust Reci. This has to be a tough move during the pandemic.

I did not know you were there to clean out your mom's home. That is an emotional job that stirs up all kinds of memories.. Is that the view she had from her home? What a beautiful and peaceful scene.

Welcome Matt. Congratulations on your 89 day quit. You really have gotten through the worst on your own (getting that nicotine out of your system). The next part you just have to redirect those junkie thoughts. Giving in during stressful times, ony leads to more stress and disappointment. Stay close to the forum and get to know us. We have been where your are and want you to know YOU CAN DO THIS!

Keep that marvelous quit going. You can do this Linda!

I was raised in a very strict family, never going against the grain and having little worldy experience. I graduated from high school on a Friday and started my first job the next monday, in the big city. The minute I stepped off the city bus, you could see the niavety oozing from me. I felt so adult and excited about navigating this new world. When I would take my lunch break, I would look around and wonder what it would take to be accepted into this new world. I don't know why seeing people smoke was so alluring to me. To this day, I remember buying that first pack and choking through the first cigarette. Of course it became and addiction and led me to a man that smoked. He quit early in our marriage, but never hassled me to quit. I continued to smoke for 42 years. If I hadn't have stumbled across this forum, I would probably still be smoking. Don't ever feel that it is too late or you can't do it. Freedom is wonderful!