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I truly like this post from Sazerac. A quite few years ago I tried to quit and did it by slow weening myself off them. I got to the point where I was down to none. I made it a couple days without a smoke. I wasn't totally committed and didn't have the support I needed. So, I decided to just take a couple drags from a cigarette and that I would still be able to quit. That turned out to be an epic fail. The difference between then and now is that I'm and totally invested in my quit. I also have a great support system set in place. I am starting to completely buy into the whole NOPE ritual. The second biggest difference between then and now is I don't have one of the biggest triggers anymore either. I decided one day 17 years ago I no longer wanted to drink alcohol any more. I didn't have a problem with alcohol but did make very poor decisions when drinking so I just stopped. So, What it all comes down to absolute commitment , a strong support system and hard work.

I first got exposed to Stephen King while a sophomore in high school. I read Firestarter and I was hooked. Some my favorites are The Shining Needful Things The Dark Tower The Stand It The Green Mile & Dreamcatcher to name a few

Welcome Lordy, I so glad you joined the group. Anything truly worth doing is something you have to work hard at. I myself just currently quit after smoking for 37 years. I am currently on day 8. Just hang in there and we will do this together.

NOPE

This was inspired by a saying I saw across the front of The House of Blues in Orlando, Florida. Who are your favorite Blues artists or what are some of your favorite Blues songs. I'll give just 3 of my favorite songs.

This is definetly one of my favorite movies

I've never heard of the author George Will. I just researched the book " Men at Work: The craft of baseball" and it sounds really interesting. I think I just might buy it for my kindle.

I'm reading "High Treason" by John Gilstrap. It's the 5th book in the Jonathan Grave series. These are black-op fiction stories.

A resounding NOPE

I want to thank everyone for all of the support thus far. It's always easier to attack any of life's big challenges with a strong support system.

I just got through week one and starting to feel better. I have a good feeling that tis journey is going to start to steam roll in a positive direction.

I have 3 of them off the top of my head https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4LeEgV1BzXM

I would like to thank you all for the kindness. I believe just from some of your posts so far I am extremely confident in this healthy endeavor I have embarked on. So Thanks again

Hello everyone, I decided 4 days ago to take the idea of quitting smoking seriously and quit cold turkey. It only took a chest infection due to covid 19 to finally push me over the edge. I had a couple tough cravings today but I worked through them. I was searching the internet for some kind of support system when I came across this site. I decided to join and get the help I believe that I will need to continue strongly.

Hello everyone, I decided 4 days ago to take the idea of quitting smoking seriously and quit cold turkey. It only took a chest infection due to covid 19 to finally push me over the edge. I had a couple tough cravings today but I worked through them. I was searching the internet for some kind of support system when I came across this site. I decided to join and get the help I believe that I will need to continue strongly.

Hello everyone, I decided 4 days ago to take the idea of quitting smoking seriously and quit cold turkey. It only took a chest infection due to covid 19 to finally push me over the edge. I had a couple tough cravings today but I worked through them. I was searching the internet for some kind of support system when I came across this site. I decided to join and get the help I believe that I will need to continue strongly.