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What's the next werd? OK, how about WITNW? What is the next word? IHFDI

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These boots are made for walking

Hmmm...my version of the book does not include the "and I lit up the moment I left the clinic and made my way home". He actually credits the hypnotist for saving his life. Here is that section in my book: "Now before you go rushing off to see a hypnotherapist, let me make something quite clear. Hypnotherapy is a means of communication. If the wrong message is communicated, you won't stop smoking. i'm loathe to criticize the man whom I consulted because I would be dead by now if I hadn't seen him. But it was in spite of him, not because of him. Neither do I wish to appear to be knocking hypnotherapy; on the contrary, I use it as part of my own consultations. It is the power of suggestion and a powerful force that can be used for good or evil. Don't ever consult a hypnotherapist unless he or she has been personally recommended by someone you respect and trust."

Not in my book!

I think there is a lot of good information in the book but here is the problem that I have with it. In Chapter 1, he talks about his wife sending him to a hypnotherapist for his smoking. After the session, he lost his desire to smoke. To quote, "not only did I stop smoking, but I actually enjoyed the process even during the withdrawal period." So, it seems to me that he did not use his own "Easy Way" (which is not easy by the way...ha ha) to quit smoking. Hypnosis is what worked for him. I did somewhat benefit from reading the book but it is not the end all be all for me.

I noticed that drivers got worse once cell phone became popular. Too many people yapping on the phone and not paying attention. Didn't notice anything different when I quit smoking.

Oh, how terrible @stzr500. I agree with everything you say. I know how bad I have felt when I have accidentally hit a tiny animal with my car. It must be 10x worse when it is a human being. I have no idea what to say except DON"T SMOKE! Smoking will not fix anything and would create a second tragedy!! Be strong.

Absolutely @Ankush! Hope your day 2 is going well!!

Yeah, I don't have any graphics talent. Maybe we have someone creative here?

Ashkickers is a good one!

Hope your quit is a successful one, Steveo1!

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It seems like her quit is still somewhat fragile. Given that, it may be a good idea for her to stick around. That's all I was really saying. What's so unfair about that? Or are we not allowed to state our opinions here?

I was trying to use NRT but I ended up thinking it was hurting more than helping!

Thank you Ankush. Welcome to you as well! I agree with you that exercise is very helpful. So are the other things that you mention. I'm quitting cold turkey, how about you?

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be mean but what about this? "So, 7 month mark! Glad to be at this point and grateful for ploughing on and for all the encouraging words I received. Thanks so much for that. Its probably time to put the board somewhat in the background. I think i need to push myself in the direction of 'life after quitting'. As glad and grateful as i am, i feel like I should re-focus now." You posted that on March 22 and then, just 10 days later, you're all insecure and wanting everyone to hold your hand. Obviously your quit isn't strong enough for you to fly solo yet. You should stick around the board for a longer period of time. Also, just my opinion, but you may gain strength by helping others. Take the focus off of yourself and focus on the newbies. I hope you don't take what I have to say the wrong way. If I sound grouchy, I am. It's day 1 for me.

Not smoking today, NOPE