Mac#23

Carelessly relapsing evolved addict needs Needs

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To all our new and returning friends @HeatherDianne, @Lilley, @Nana20 and @JohnQ. You have just took or are soon going to take the first step toward a better life. For those have quit before you know how this works. For the sake of the newbies this is going to be a hard but very manageable fight to beat the nicotine beast. You have all joined or rejoined one of the best support systems I have come across. I have just been through what most of you are going to go through. I have just celebrated 2 months smoke free today. A little about me. I smoked for over 37 years ranging from a half to a full pack a day for that duration. I finally decided when this covid19 started and I got a touch of pneumonia and one of my roommates died of the disease that i was done with the addiction. So, on April 4th, 2020 I smoked my last cigarette and haven't looked back. I not saying this is an easy process but if you are fully committed and put in the work it's totally manageable. Life as we know it is all about choices. Your commitment is about choosing to never smoke again. We will support and help you in everyway. Don't be afraid to ask for help no matter what. There are numerous articles and videos available to help make your transition and quit easier. This is all about the smart choices we make everyday. So, if you have already quit or are quitting soon jump on the train and enjoy the journey to a better and healthier you. Be safe, make smart choices and remember the NOPE ( not one puff ever) pledge.

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Hey John, You have probably just made one of if not the best decision you will ever make in life. I will not sugar coat this but it's going to take hard work and pure commitment on your part. The nicotine beast is very crafty and will appeal to your junkie cravings. This is where the real work begins and you must choose to never smoke again. We will be here whenever you need us to support you. There are a lot of great videos and articles specifically designed to aid you in your quit. Don't be afraid to ask for help or just join in on all the great activities and forums here on the train. They have helped me tremendously. Grab a seat on the train and enjoy the ride and always remember NOPE ( not one puff ever)

You have what it takes to beat this thing. You have done it before so you know what it takes to persevere. You also know that deep down inside you don't want to be a smoker anymore. The list of reasons why should and want to quit is a great idea. It's the little things that will assist you in getting through the tuff cravings. Just read them every morning and every night. Never forget that you have choices in life. Refusing to smoke and give into the junkie nicotine thinking is just one of them. Be smart, safe and make good choices and always remember to NOPE.

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Rationalizing each symptom

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Would you rather live in the country or the city?

'That might have been another brain fart and I was to lazy to go back and check?

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What came first the chicken or the egg?

What's worse, hitting your finger with a hammer or dropping the hammer on your toe?

What's up with refried beans, was there something wrong with the first time they were fried?

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Cajun chicken Alfredo sounds better to me

Ok that's good, and how do you feel about that?