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Good for you @FinalAttempt. Cravings are merely noisy obnoxious commercials, not commands. You can do this!!

Thanks for telling us about this slip @Keith. That kind of accountability is a key ingredient to recovery. I’m sorry for your loss, and sorry that you got hijacked by Stinkin Thinkin. In the cold light of day, you know that lighting up won’t soothe any sorrows or mend any broken hearts. The beauty of quitting //for good// is that you’ll never have to feel this regret again… you’ll never have to go thru withdrawal and detox again… you’ll never need to smell bad and feel nauseous again… you’ll finally be free of the temptation. All of that awaits you. So ditch those smokes and hop back onto your quit right away!

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Happy birthday @catlover! And nope from me, too.

Venting is healthy! Good for you for sharing @Keith. Life is full of trials and triggers, for sure. Family problems, job problems, house problems, losses, things that are unfair… the world keeps throwing things at us that will test our quitting commitments. Be especially aware of HALT moments, when you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. All of us who are addicts are habituated to using nicotine (alone or in combination w other substances) to try and soothe or suppress those feelings. Which never really resolved anything. But now, as a quitter, you have a much bigger toolkit for coping - and for getting those needs actually met! Have a snack. Take a walk. Phone or text a friend. Browse this site. Clean something. Cuddle a pet. Tackle a small task around the house. Take a nap. Do something you’ll feel proud of. Help a neighbor in need. Play a game. Express excess energy thru shadow boxing or wall push-ups. Etc. Etc. Etc. There are literally a million things you can do with your time and your feelings - just so long as you don’t put anything in your mouth and set it on fire! Every minute of every day that you don’t smoke makes your quit even stronger. You can do this.

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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!

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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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