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Yeah, the sleeplessness was the pits. I have no idea how I functioned during this time, but it seems I was curled up under blankets crying for a few weeks anyhow. Thankfully I wasn’t employed at the time. This too shall pass and brighter days are coming!

Awww man. I hope this is resolved favorably for the bees. The world needs every bee it can get.

We are glad that you knew where you could come and that you came!

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis Bri. Not smoking will only help fight that. Per the CDC: “Managing diabetes is challenging, and smoking can make it even more so. Nicotine increases your blood sugar levels and makes them harder to handle. People with diabetes who smoke often need larger doses of insulin to keep their blood sugar close to their target levels.” ***Don’t know why I’m posting this gif other than to remind you that even if a cigarette still smells good to you(every so often it still smells good to me too) it most certainly does not look good. haha

@tocevoD

Ohhhh, niiice.

Snake wranglers. A breed apart.

I’m glad that you’ve decided to come back and join us on this journey of being smoke free. This train runs on fresh air. So stay close and let us help you have a forever quit. We want you to succeed!

WooHoo! This is an awesome achievement Yoda! I do hope that you took some time out today to celebrate! Keep breathing the clean air of freedom!

Congratulations on your first month quit @Stewbum!

Congratulations on your 6 month quit Bri! Oh how I remember your early days of quitting! HaHa You have come so very far in your journey! Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate!

My rationale for quitting was that I became tired. So very tired. Tired of stinking, tired of throwing money away, tired of practicing self segregation, tired of not living my best life. I smoked the last cigarette I had with tears running down my face. I had to make a big deal out of it. I had to make it memorable. I knew that I was fixing to do battle with a monster and it would try to destroy me. It very nearly did break my mind. Two or three days in and I knew that I could never go through quitting again. If I ever started back smoking I would die as a smoker. My method was to just keep fighting. Keep my head down and keep swinging. Because I had a choice too. Die free or in chains.

You are doing great and enjoy your evening!

Congratulations Robin! You have an awesome quit going.

WOOHOO! A whole decade of kick-ass-ery down. Amazingly well done Doreen! Thank you for your existence on this forum. You’ve helped me so much. You were a rock to cling to in my time of need. I think that you are just brilliant. I hope that you enjoy this monumental anniversary! Again, thank you!

Ahhhh…..BROKEN CHAINS

I’ve got the fireworks!

I’m sorry for your loss, Bri. Just keep turning your mind away from those pesky thoughts. The old Bri may have caved but not this strong new Bri we see! I mean you’ve kicked Nicodemons butt, laughed in Big Tobacco’s face and slammed the door shut on it. You’ve got this!

So you just keep showing up here. You keep telling your story. As much or as little as you wish. It helps. It really does. You reach out. We assist. We can help. We want to see you succeed.

Thanks @stzr500! I just love it when the veterans with so much time spent without nicotine in their systems drop in with an update. It gives us all so much hope. I remember reading some of your comments while I was doing some deep diving on this board during my initial quit and because of that I can give you credit for the assist in my own quit. I’m glad that you dropped in. For myself but especially for those who are just beginning their journeys. Take care!

There are many reasons to quit. But it’s got to be for you. You can do this. This is THE place to be if you’re battling that Nicodemon.

You’re doing great @tocevoD Excellent progress!