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^^^ This! Oh yes. Because Addict Mind will spin all kinds of rationale to justify smoking again. But it’s just a trap. Because 1 is too many and 1000 is not nearly enough, right? It’s worth grinding through, because getting that monkey off your back forever is PRICELESS! In the meantime, let those cravings float by. Stay busy and distracted. Cravings are mere commercials for junk you don’t wanna buy any more. Change the proverbial channel!

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Hey, @Keith. Welcome to the Quit Train! So glad you found us! Lots of us have struggled to quit and relapsed many times. So you’re not alone. This is a really tough addiction to beat. But Quit Train is a wonderful forum where you can get useful info/perspectives as well as encouragement, distraction and connection. It’s helped me and many other people to quit smoking for good! The first part of withdrawal can be grim, but if you can make it through things get MUCH better on the other side. Talking things through with other quitters helps. What are you doing to manage your cravings? And what are your motivations for quitting? Let us know how things are going!

NOPE

Welcome, Desmond! Congrats on the first 18 days of your quit. This forum is a wonderful place to reinforce your commitment, get info and encouragement, and connect with fellow quitters. How have you been doing, and how are you handling your cravings? We’re here to help!

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Well done @GonSo! Four months is an awesome achievement! Those days and weeks are starting to really add up now!!

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Big congrats on your two month milestone @SD2026!! Woo hoo!! It is a beautiful thing that you are finding your stride. Every time you overcome a testing moment, your quit gets that much stronger. Keep rolling!

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Welcome aboard @FinalAttempt. We’re glad you are here! I lost several quits, myself, before things finally clicked - thanks in large measure to the good souls and quitting wisdom on this forum. You, too, can be free. It’s your birthright. No more being controlled by a chemical that has hijacked your reward centers. No more regret after a moment of madness leads to a relapse. No more emptying your pockets for other people’s profits. No more ransoming your health. And face it - withdrawal sux. So why go thru it ever again? Just nope! When things get tough, come here and read, ask for help, play games, etc. You can do this!!

So great to see you @Brioski!! I was thinking about you just the other day, and hoping that things are well with you. We all helped each other a lot in those early days, eh? And we’re still going strong. Congratulations on 3 years of sweet freedom!

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