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In my opinion ,cold turkey is the ...worst...but, also, the easiest and best way to end this addiction. The tightness in your chest needs checking out. I just went for back surgery and in the course of normal re-op testiing, discovered I have C.O.P.D. That was quite a shock.. I hand no idea!! You need to admit to yourself th at you have a drug (nicotine) addiction...no Different than heroine or coke...it's a tough battle, but one that WILL save your life! You need to educate yourself and take this one day at a time...the urges will be almost unbearable...each time you can get through a craving is a battle won...which only makes your quit that much stronger.. Read everything that is pinned at the top of the forums and educate yourself...its a battle but it's one that many of us have won!, it can be beat and we are here to help in any way we can... Welcome aboard!!!

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congrats on your freedom... you get stronger in your quit with every passing day... 2 weeks is awesome... WELL DONE!!

Ive been following the quit so far...you are doing great!... baby steps....one day at a time...it all adds up Congrats on the first week of freedom!

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Way to go Sarah!...your rockin this thing!...

1 full year!..a massive achievement! You have been a huge inspiration to this board! The name and avatars may change, but the same "head down, keep marching,non-smoking train driver :P " remains constant! The light at the end of the tunnel did indeed prove to be a way out....not a train bearing down on you! Congrats on a HUGE milestone!...

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I remember the first time it dawned on me that my sense of smell was 100 times improved, was when..one evening, I went out to get the mail (I live in a somewhat rural location, and the mailbox is at the end of the drive) There was a few cars coming, so I waited until they passed before I stepped out to open the mailbox....as the last tcar passed....at approx 50mph.....I could smell his cigarette!..Ii was amazed!!..I quit in November, so it was cold out, I am sure they guys window was up most of the way, and passing at 50 (+) mph I could smell it.... Thats when I had the same thought.....Did I smell like that?...if so...people (non-smokers) could smell me before I come into a room! :( And...about the food...I found it DOES have more taste... I even try different foods now than I would have when I was smoking...most foods were too bland, so I didnt care for it...but now, I actually TASTE the food, and am willing to try new things! :D

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Thats great to hear... I slept a lot early in my quit also...I dont know if it was because of my decision to quit smoking, or the fact I had just retired and WAYYYY tooooo much time on my hands...lol.. I also blame the lack or doing anything physical on my 15lb weight gain .. :P (Im not one who cares..I could use the extra lbs..I am only at 180lbs now) I have since gone back to work, and my sleep patterns are as close to normal as they ever were, and I feel better with the "extra" weight, so its all good :) Guido is a very busy man, and would be upset if he was sent out on a missing persons assignment, .. thats a little out of his job description...he usually MAKES someone disappear..lol.. :P :blink: .. I am glad you checked back in....we really do wonder what happens when members are awol..some people dont require as much "support" on this quit smoking thing, but, I for one was glad it was here...reading and posting here was my thing that kept me busy and my mind off smoking...(remember, I wasnt working)...so...anytime you feel the need, jump in and offer up anything you can...every quit is different, and your experience may just help someone else make the decision to quit...or stay quit. again..I am glad the quit is safe and you are still hanging in there......well done!

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