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Great going Dogbelly! Day 6 was a real humdinger for me, but I made it by distracting myself and indulging in peanut butter. You got this!

How you doing BetterBreathing? Hope those no-nicotine-blues have dissipated!

Welcome Blissvixen! Congratulations on stopping smoking as it is one of the best decisions you will ever make for yourself! Do consult with a doctor as soon as possible, even if only virtually, about your chest pains. That will give you peace of mind and make it easier to stay quit. Great job kicking the nicotine!

Welcome back, Linda! Just keep quitting as many times as you have to. You may be able to improve your lung function in time with respiratory exercises, diet & exercise and stopping smoking. Continuing to smoke will only make it worse, so great job in your determination to quit! You can do it!

We all know how hard it is until you just DO IT. Are you ready to breathe easier again? If not, when do you think you will be? Don't wait 10 years like I did. That's a lot of time and money, not to mention lung health and the ability to breathe. You can do it Kdad!

Glad to hear it worked out and congratulations on not smoking!!

LOL you guys are awesome. Am definitely savoring the flavor 😉 haha. @jillar my date was Friday the 17th, so I was going by the day of the week which was Friday ! Either way it's great to have that milestone! Kinda feels like my birthday...

Woohoo! Excellent job, Bat! 7 years and you never have to smoke again! Life is so Sweet when you can breathe! Great going!

Way to go, Steven D! You got this licked! Keep saving all that moolah and be glad you're done with the smoker's breath stink cough shame plight! Awesome job! Don't be derailed by the no-nicotine-blues should they decide to pay you a visit. They are the last gasp of the addictomonster and will go away if you stick to your guns!

I too hated to offend coworkers or clients, so I would go through a whole routine to get the stink off me. Coworkers said they couldn't smell me, but sometimes you could if you tried, especially on wet days. I never smoked in my apartment but I still found traces of offgas smell that permeates everything months after quitting. The last couple years I would even do this coughing thing to empty my lungs before coming back inside. It really helped, but even the exhale and evaporation from the body while you sleep permeates everything after a while. So glad that's all gone now.

Yes every time you beat it down, you get stronger and the nicomonster gets smaller. Good job!

Can't believe it's been a year today since quitting nicotine. No more stink stink! No more freezing outside to get a fix! Yippee feels great being free! Thanks to all the fine folks here on the train for your support! Happy Friday!😍

Welcome, Dogbelly! Congrats on deciding to quit for good once and for all. It sounds like you are active and healthy, and your body will thank you for taking this step! There are people who can smoke occasionally-I know some. Most of us can't do that because we've been fully-addicted smokers for so long. Since you're the only smoker left in your immediate surroundings, it shouldn't be too hard. Just remember - any reward will do as long as its not a cigarette. And watch out for the post-smoking blues which might come around month 4. I made it through...you can too! Great job!

Welcome Patricia. Congratulations on your 9 months! Hopefully the no-nicotine-blues have subsided for you if that was an issue. 9 months lady you have it licked! Pat yourself on the back and enjoy the forum!

Great job JH! Quit as many times as you have to until your quit really sticks! Watch the Joel Spitzer videos for motivation and good counsel. Kinda like your own personal therapist. This is a great place to educate yourself and get support. Just keep quitting til the quit sticks!

Yoohoo, JohnQ, awesome for you!! Way to go stayin away from dem cancer sticks! Pat yourself on the back and look forward to much happier lungs in the making!! Yayy!!

Keep doing it, Iq! That's how you spell success! Congratulations on your perseverance! Keep the quit!

Way to go, Mac! 9 months already and no reason to start back up! You'll have a year done in no time flat! Congratulations on taking your health back and holding on to it with both hands!

Way to go and congratulations, Martian! All that money saved and life earned back! Woohoo!

Congrats on 8 years Babs!

Well at least you had a little taste of disappointment in your dream...enough to let you know how you would feel if you relapsed and keep you from relapsing. I had a similar dream where I didn't realize I'd relapsed until I was 3 cigs into it. Dreams are good outlets and reminders. Keep the quit, Kate!

Way to go, Layla!! Congratulations on being 4 months smoke free!! Isn't it wonderful not having to shop for cigarettes! All the money saved...and no more stink-stink!! Congrats!!

Narcissists and negative Nancies would rather tear others down than better themselves. Sometimes it's chronic pain or mental illness. Either way it's not about you, and no amount of convincing on your part will give them a change of heart. Stay firm and focused on the person you are, your goals and the positive outcomes of your actions. Give the narcissist / negative person as little ammunition as possible, and try not to let it get you down. They are miserable and can't help it.

Congratulations FYD on setting and sticking to your quit date and making it through the first day! They say the 1st three days are the hardest, but it depends on the person, I think. Day 6 was a zinger for me, but I made it through. Every day gets a little easier, especially knowing you made it through the previous day. You can totally do this! Enjoy the Joel Spitzer videos and the documentaries. Chat as much as you like here. Play some games to busy the mind. Don't let the non-quitters derail your plan to stay smoke free and reclaim two of your greatest health assets - your heart and lungs. Enjoy getting free!

Have a Jolly Good Christmas everyone! Stay safe and sane...