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Been a few days since I've posted, but still going strong. Nope!

@Doreensfree yes, still standing my ground! Thanks for asking.

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Thank you, Minnie Mouse. I think "amen" pretty much covers everything you said! I haven't considered any mantras, but that could be very helpful. I appreciate your thoughts and advice!

@c9jane29, thanks for your advice. You're absolutely right, it's the romantic memory, more than anything, that's triggering me here... that stinking thinking. Lol. I'm going to stay strong and get through and past it.

Friends, I am really struggling here. I've been "dreaming" about smoking again lately, but it's particularly bad right now. I'm in the middle of a camping trip with my kids. The last time I was here, 2 years ago, I had just started smoking again and was really enjoying the nicotine buzz, as well as the "thrill" of sneaking in a cigarette here and there. Today this place is triggering me so hard. I keep thinking to myself how nice it would be to taste a cigarette again... just allow myself one, as an exception, as a "treat." My rational mind knows if I do have a smoke it could very well lead to the next one. I would ruin my 3 month quit... it would be a damn shame. But despite that, the urge is so strong right now... I don't think anyone could say anything in response to this that I don't already know, but it helps somewhat to write about what I'm going through here. I'm hanging on.

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Thanks guys

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I apologize for leaving you all hanging. I have not smoked any nicotine in any form! Thank you for your motivational words and support! Doreensfree, no I don't! And yes, it was definitely the addict talking. My inner addict is addicted to being addicted. QGirl, it would be in my own best interest to keep alcohol out of my life for a while... it honestly doesn't pose much of a threat to my Quit. God knows I've been drunk enough in the last 2 and a half months to reach that conclusion! So yeah, good advice, Q Girl. Johnny5, I appreciate you sharing your experiences with this issue. Very relatable. It would go the same way for be, I'm sure. Minnie Mouse, you said it!

Yeah, it does indeed! What if I smoked a single cigarette while drunk? Is that so bad? I know several people who only smoke when drinking... how do you feel about that?

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Thank you all so much for the support. I have stayed strong and not given in to the urge, despite being on the brink a few times.

I've been restlessly craving a cigarette all day... I don't even understand why, I just know I want one. I'm over two months free from nicotine and I know how stupid it is... I know all the reasons why it's foolish, yet this urge is there and the temptation to have 1 is almost overwhelming.

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