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NOPE. Not one puff ever! I will NOT smoke today

Okay that is genius!

Yes. I am in my seat. Been physically active all this time: cleaning, washing, etc. No cravings. Thank you for your encouraging words Linda!

Yes, I have restarted my quit and in a weird way I feel like I am more confident. Btw, what is an air cigarette?

What a reply. I am glad I posted here. I was reduced to tears but now I feel like this was a key lesson. These aren't available where I live (India) but I have lots of mouth freshner alternatives. Adding this to my list of things to try when I visit the US.

Hi guys. So I quit for a month or so, thanks to the support I found here. I slipped and had one, triggered by life stressors. I feel horrible. One part of me even says "You can never quit, smoke regularly, accept this life." The other part says, "Try again! Its okay." Logically, I know that this addiction is beyond useless. Anyway, sharing this here to get some advice, help, tricks, whatever can help me get back on track. Also, if you are considering having just one, don't. Its not worth it.

Yes, Ace White! No more bad smells no more bad taste. That is so good!

Thanks yoda Is it normal to have thoughts like "recovery is pointless just smoke one." ??? Thanks Angel. Joel's vids helped me more than Allen Carr.

Thank you all for the positive comments.

Is it normal to feel "Wtf I'll just have one." ??? Because I know its so stupid and will reverse my progress but I can't stop this thought. I need this device hahaha

Thanks DenaliBlues and jillar I am so nervous though, every day is harder than the next

Thanks overcome! For your support on the last post as well.

No more rank smoke stench. No more hiding. No more shame. Ofc I am happy Thank you so much!

Hey guys, do you remember me? I posted a while ago. Never thought I could do this, but here I am 8 days free. I am happy. Thank you all who commented on my earlier post and believed in me.

Yes. Till today I never realised that this addiction is layered. For me: 1) chemical = nicotine 2)psychological = helps me relieve boredom 3) emotional = I feel lost without them 4) ritual = It feels good to do this on a break, in the morning, before bed, etc.

Thanks garry, your support and this forum has already started giving me strength.

Holy shit this puts everything into perspective. It isnt the actual physical symptoms that bother me its the mental "need." Its addiction. Got to start my day with it, need it when bored, need it when alone. Till now I only thought that the addiction was to the chemical. But no the addiction is also to the whole process of lighting up and inhaling. Edit: Now I understand it and wonder how I didnt realize it when it was in front of me all along. I am making a pledge today. The replies have given me confidence. Not another puff today. Edit 2: Reminder to self. The addiction is to: 1. The chemical 2. The process of smoking 3. The feeling of "mmm" that comes after smoking and lasts 2 seconds.

This makes a lot of sense. I am plagues with lots of doubts. Deep inside I want my quit process to be perfect and myself to be 100% ready. Cold turkey, NOPE, no pain of withdrawal, no cravings ever, just walk away free. But reality doesnt work that way. Your comment made me realise: am I putting off my recovery because of the fear of "not being perfect"?? I haven't even tried quitting for a long period. I am afraid I think. I can't even go more than 24 hrs I cave in and do it. Every night I smoke 5 and I am full of disgust. I brush my teeth and swear I wont do it in the morning. And yet as soon as I wake up I smoke.....even though I dont have ANY cravings. Its something else that makes me go light one up. Something which makes me feel I must have one.

Magic pill, correct. That is how people talk about the book. It isn't a magic pill and withdrawal is real. So easy to fall back, even increase nicotine consumption. Thanks for sharing your story!

NOPE

Yes, many. I am also reading Joel's blogposts. I can't seem to push forward though. What is the point of knowing all this theory when I cant put it into practice.

Same. I saw myself as a lady who smoked and now I see myself as Fag Ash Lil (as Mr. Carr puts it lol). I do love Joel's library though. The Law of addiction is very well put. Although thinking that I will always be "in recovery" and addiction can only be arrested is making me depressed.

Yes I read Allen Carr's book and it made me feel guilty and ashamed and I started smoking more. The moment of freedom and exhilration never came. Every no-smoking forum hails his book as the cure all but it had no effect on me. That big monster little monster analogy makes no sense.

Thank you for the kind words and support. I smoked 5 and now I am crying so hard I feel so so disgusted at myself why do I keep doing this. Its like I am being pulled apart by two forces one that says "I need to quit" and one that says "I need to smoke" I have been reading the resources and the NOPE thread and you know what I feel? This is going to sound stupid af but I think this is a safe space to share this. I feel inadequate reading success stories. They can but I cannot so there must be something wrong with me. Crazy thinking no?

Not well, smoked again and I feel so lost. Not as confident as when I started this thread. Maybe I will smoke all my life.