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Welcome Valerie. I did not get shingles when I quit but have had them before They are miserable. I finally got the shot to prevent them. Shingles come from stress and quitting smoking is stressful. I can tell you quitting is the best decision you can make and I promise life will get better. Hang around and get to know us all. We would love to help guide on your quitting journey!

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So sorry Reci! This has left us so powerless. Your mom is probably the most understanding because she has already been through some tough times in her lifetime. A virtual party just doesn't cut it for a 100th birthday party!

So excited to see this train keep growing. It is great to have such a dedicated group of quitters.

I am coming. I am here! Those lock down pounds are slowing me down!

Welcome sj! You are so wise to address the dangers of smoking before wasting most of your life dealing with the addiction. The good news is that your body will start to repair the minute you quit. Stay on board and educate yourself. We are here to help guide you along the way. You can quit!

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Welcome aboard Michael. Some of us have experienced some of the symptoms you describe. The best bet is to check with your physician. There is a lot of anxiety in quitting and it is hard not to obsess on some of the symptoms. This is a great place to share your feelings and ask questions. I am so glad you are doing well in your quit. A couple of weeks is huge! I can promise you that every day will get better and better.

OMG this was so me. I was the biggest closet smoker and so ashamed. The thing that is sad about this, is that I chose to stay home and not take part so that I could smoke. The best part of my quit is the freedom to live life without looking ahead to my next cigarette.

@JohnQ and @idontsmoke you are both rocking your quits. Keep forging ahead because freedom is wonderful!

I slept more during my quit. I so welcomed it because it helped me get through the tough part. Just go with the flow idontsmoke. Your life will improve every day!

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Amierouge three months is awesome! The rest of the journey is a breeze. Keep looking forward and don't look back.

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I got hooked on those darn things when I quit smoking. It was like another addiction. I can safely say that I am off them for good and shedding all the pounds I gained from them!

Oh Lilley, I am so sorry you relapsed. I have a hard time understanding the quitters who relapse after a long period. I am so grateful that I quit, I never want to go back there. I do know that self esteem had a big play in my smoking. As you travel the journey of quitting, you have to build on that self esteem. Know that your life is so worth saving and you have to want to do it. Don't quit smoking thinking about the cigarette you won't get to smoke. Quit knowing that you are stronger than the next crave. You can do this.

Oh Boo, I am so excited for you three. Sounds like Maddie has daddy pegged already. Just bat those big brown eyes at him and he just melts. She will always be your little girl. I know she is the prettiest baby in the nursery. She is the best of both you and April. You are both going to have so much fun getting to know that little bundle. We will be anxiously waiting to give advice. You are going to be awesome parents!!!

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Way to go Nana. Two weeks is awesome. Nicotine is gone and no reason to go back. Just keep going forward. You've got this!

Hi Sarisaac. So happy your back. I am 65 and smoked for 43 years. Never thought I could quit until I landed on this forum. You have the power to do it to. Stay close to the forum, get to know us all and and we will help guide you through.

Not my favorite. Iove mine with veggies!

Jane, so sad to hear of your friend but glad you popped in. I miss you lady. You were such a huge help in my quit. I hope you are all settled in you new home and surviving the pandemic. Much love linda

Mee. I am in awe every day. I am so glad you appointment went well.