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How’s it going today, @Bijay Pudasaini?

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NOPE

+1 on the “better end” motivation. Not wanting to be a care burden to my loved ones (at least not for preventable reasons) was one of my goals, as well. No knowing what the future holds, but I rest a bit easier knowing that I’m taking positive steps to get healthier and avoid the anguish and resentment that I might have imposed on my family. I’m lucky to have a great spouse/mate and want to hold up my end of that bargain.

As many wise quitters on this forum have said, there are 10,000 things you can do when you’re feeling bored, anxious or angry, but just one thing you can’t - stick something in your mouth and set it on fire. Just take smoking off the table and you’ll go far! I used to keep a running Honey-Do list of small tasks that needed attention around the house. Nothing herculean, just little fiddly stuff to keep my hands and mind occupied when a craving hit. Things like wiping out the recycling bins, tightening a loose drawer pull, tossing out expired stuff from the back of the fridge. My favorite was “speed weeding” dashing outside to a flower bed, yanking weeds furiously for 5 min, then dashing inside again. The neighbors thought I was nuts, but I kept that quit!

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Welcome to the Quit Train, @Bijay Pudasaini! You’re in the right place to find your freedom, once and for all. Many of us have similar stories of failed attempts before finally succeeding, so we’re living proof that you CAN quit. A forum like this really helps - for info, support, accountability and positive encouragement. As you cope with the lousy initial stages of withdrawal, remember that cravings are not commands… they are just noisy commercials for junk you don’t want or need. Change the channel. Stay busy/distracted, stay strong, and read all you can on the dynamics of addiction. That knowledge is power. Post here as often as you’re able and let us know if you’re struggling. We’re all here to help!

So glad you are here with us, @lollp and @Alexander! Making it thru the first four weeks (with the withdrawal, brain fog and system adjustments) is a MAJOR achievement! But you’re smart to stay vigilant. Keep us posted in how things are going and what your experience is like. Sharing helps to re-wire your patterns… and your words today will doubtless help another new quitter in the future.

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