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@Linda I just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful thread. I've had a very difficult few weeks but I've read your contributions on here every single day. These posts have got me through some very dark times and I'm not sure you know just how special these postings are. Thanks for bringing hope when sometimes it felt there was none ♥️♥️♥️

I thank you all for the lovely posts. I hope this thread didn't come across as me flouncing off the forum and wanting people to say stay. I just wanted to share "me" with you all and apologise. I bought cigarettes last night so I'm going to take some time to sort myself out emotionally. I will be back with a new quit and a change of attitude. I have found out over the last day that the kindness here knows no bounds and if you just reach out for help it is there.

I would like to say I'm sorry to everyone I have ever offended on this forum. It seems I can't say anything without people assuming (wrongly) there is a malicious intent. We're not all built to speak like Doreen or Mee. They are people who can say exactly the right thing at the right time. People feel their warmth and although I wish I could be like that I'm not. My main purpose of being a member here was to quit smoking. I have managed that once and I am trying my best to keep this new quit. I find it comforting being around other quitters but not comfortable posting about my quit in case I fail again. I want to share something very personal. I felt I didn't want to be in this world any more. Wherever I go people just can't warm to me and let's be honest - we all want to be liked by at least some people. I don't have friends and working from home was a godsend for me as I didn't have to go into work every day and feel the hurt of exclusion. I won't post again on the forum as I feel I do more damage than good. It's clearly upsetting for you and the responses aren't good for me. The intention of this post is just to say don't always judge a book by it's cover. Some of us can't convey our thoughts in a way that is acceptable by society. We try but fail to make that important connection with other people. Apologies again if I have ever upset you and I wish you all the very best with your quits x

Is it ok to ask you a medical question @Katgirl ? Just say no if I shouldn't be asking. I have no P1A1 antigen on my platelets. I hear Thrombocytopenia is part of Covid which is a standard risk for me regardless of COVID. Am I more likely to get seriously ill with Covid having that condition, or is my risk equal to anyone else. As I say don't answer if I am crossing a line here asking you that

It's going well @jillar People see relapses differently. Some see them as a warning and some see them as a what's the point in going through all this just to end up smoking. Different views but both are entitled to their opinion!!

Congratulations to you both. You are one amazing lady so I'm not surprised he kept you with him all these years ❤️❤️❤️

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Paracetamol may help your head. Hope you feel better soon

Never thought I would see this post 😮😮 So many quitters read this thread for inspiration. They are going to be so pissed when they realise they read 27 pages to see you smoked. Maybe you should change the title or start a new thread. Good Luck with your new quit

You are spot on. They are trialling here to see which booster shots to give this Autumn. People have talked about putting it into employment contracts that the vaccine is compulsory, but most legal experts have commented that it would never happen. My own thoughts are that if people choose not to have the vaccine the only life they are really putting in danger is their own. Vaccinated people may still be able to pass the virus on to others. It's tough because the vaccine has been rolled out before anyone really knows the answers. Will we pass it on / do we need a booster shot / how long will we be protected for / will we all grow 2 heads and and an extra boob in 6 months time? Do you get them free in Canada?

We were all included in the stay at home order but were allowed to get essential food and medication. People who were shielding weren't allowed to even do that. These were serious risk patients such as people with Cystic Fibrosis etc. I never dreamt 15 months later we would still have restrictions. Now we have the Indian variant taking a hold so god knows what will happen now

Our Health Department, Lung Foundation and Heart foundation all promote vaping over smoking. It is a tool for a lot of people in this Country (UK) to quit smoking and you can obtain a voucher for a starter kit in our Stop Smoking clinics. I know America feels differently and this is an American site so I'm not saying go and do it. Just saying views differ from country to country. Quitting smoking is most definitely the best thing anyone can do.

Congratulations Ace 🥳🥳

Had my second one on Saturday. It doesn't stop you getting it @Abby but it does dramatically reduce your chance of dying. Were you a shielder? Not sure if you used that term in USA. It was where people who had a higher chance of dying from it were told to stay at home for months.

But this is the biggest truth in this thread. That is exactly what you are doing. While you "don't give a shit" your friend is doing everything to have another day with her loved ones.

@PeachFuzz will be trying that for sure. I like honey and mustard dressing poured over those bacon bits you get in the jar. It's not real bacon but yummy

You can't see it 😮😮

Lol - you repeated half of what I said

We have a round loaf called Warburtons Milk Roll lol Why do we say deafening silence when there is no noise

Lovely with some wholegrain mustard.

Hmmm I'm a vegetarian but if I had to eat one it would be the steak

The average size of my circle of friends is 10-12 which is 8-10 USA (according to the chart I looked at lol). Most anorexics I have met over the years have causes which are more personal. Someone at school made a throwaway comment about their weight which had a lifelong effect, their mother didn't help them with weight but made them feel ashamed of their puppy fat, a strong need for perfection and so many other reasons. I think the fashion industry does have an impact but they aren't the sole reason for eating disorders. Either way it's a very sad condition ☹️

We owe so much to those brave souls

A great post @Abby but tough love which works for me isn't the forums new ethos. You have to only say something positive or not say anything at all.

Really pleased he settled down. I had a phone call from our office in Speke today. My god Doreen I never knew a Liverpool accent could be so strong 😮😮

Hi Doreen. I have someone in the family who used to work with dogs. Maybe you have already done this but he says ensure the dog has a shirt or t-shirt from his favourite family member. Apparently when they homed their puppies they would give them a bit of the mums blanket to take with them. Hope he's settled in now with you