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Would be lost with my "family" :wub: and cannot express how much I appreciate each and every one of you xx

Fantastic way to turn around the romancing of the cigarette, instead of thinking about the cigarette of something that we miss, its going to take us away and we will be missed, turn all those thoughts of romancing to the other side, thanks Marcus

I wanted to quit because of health issues and hearing so many horror stories, and I could not justify it financially, I now smell so much better, my hair, skin and eyes are brighter, breathing is easier, I put away the money I no longer spend into various bits and bobs and I am paying off things sooner, My house and clothes smell fresh, I can't get over how disgusting the smell is, its what gets to me the most that smell, I imagine the damage that has been done to my body and can only hope that I can repair it slowly over time. I don't want smoking to be the death of me........

Hi Beth great to see you and welcome back xxx

Hi Michelle, your doing great and everything that you are feeling is completely normal, us addicts think that on day one when we say to ourselves I am quitting smoking that it will be as easy as that, its only when we begin to realise that we have to put commitment into this and strength that we begin to waver, quitting smoking is a journey, one where you, your mind and your body will go through some amazing changes, embrace each one and realise that they are bringing you closure to healing your body and your mind, its changing your thoughts and habits, remember you have in the past been subjecting your body to a regular habit day in day out, it will take time to change this, do not be disheartened Michelle its all a healing process and one that you will succeed in if you have the commitment xx

Markus your posts are so powerful and inspirational, I think its the one thing that us addicts forget, its down to us to quit, there is no magic wand, there is no quick release, it takes dedication and commitment and strength, we need to realise that we really really 100% want to quit, and not just say the words but believe them too, after relapsing twice that is beginning so very clear to me I need to be 100% committed to this quit, and this time I am xx

2 years celebration Jimmy is absolutely fantastic xx

Doing a Jig xx and growling at the nicotine as I do it xx

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Im here.........

2nd that CPK xx

Runfree stick with us, we can all sit on Bakon's bus, might have to share the straightjacket but it's so worth it :wacko2: xx

Hi Kitkat and welcome on board the quit train, sorry to read you had lost your beautiful quit previously, the addiction is a bugger, but as Bakon says above, you can only take responsibility for yourself, you either want to be a smoker or not, fantastic to read that you quit today, NOPE is the way forward, you already know the majority of what to expect, but this forum is amazing for any help, advice, strength or support that you may or may not need. I have relapsed myself twice over the last year, and am determined that this is my sticky quit, if I need to lean I will, looking forward to sharing your journey with you xx

WOW how fantastic to see this xx

finished work for the day and its a NOPE xx

Hi One, no one is harsh on here we only tell the truth and sometimes its not what people want to hear, when someone relapses its because they want to smoke again, deep down they really aren't true to the quit, you have to want to be a non-smoker and really fight the craves and the urges, because its only us who allow the thoughts to enter our brains, and us who allow the romancing of the nicotine to begin, its wonderful to see that you came straight back on board, going forward remind yourself that smoking is not an option, you are stronger than the nicodemon, you can and you will succeed smoking is a disgusting, smelly life threatening addiction, we are all here to help you on your way xxx

Hi Marti, I can't add to this my lovely but want you to know that I know that you will deal with these dreams, because you have been strong and determined all through your quit, I hope you have a better restful night to night and have pleasant dreams xx

Hi Laura, you are recognising that it is junkie thinking, but the addiction is trying to outsmart you, if you carry on you will find it harder and harder as the addiction takes a stronger hold, go have a look at what long term smoking does to you, how your life will end, choose life Laura, while you feel you are struggling, go clean the bathroom, clear out a wardrope, keep your mind occupied on something else, your giving your demons room to grow my lovely please don't put on some music and have a good jig around the room, and before you know it the thought will be gone. Stay positive Laura we are all here for you xx

Good morning all you lovely peeps NOPE

Rob how are you this morning, was so happy to see that you jumped back on board again, be proud, learn from what happened and take the lesson learnt forward with you, we addicts cannot be social smokers I have lots of friends who say they are "social Smokers" but to me they are still smokers, clear and simple you either do or you don't, We are in the camp NOPE. I have relapsed twice over the last year and one lesson I did learn was simply if you feel the simple need to smoke and cannot rid your head of the thought post on the SOS board I did last night, and it really helped to talk about how I was feeling, rather than trying to deal with it myself, remind yourself that you are not ever going to light a cigarette again, tell yourself you are far more important than the nicotine, you want to live life and live your life to the fullest, this life we have been given Rob is not a dress rehearsal, its the real thing so make the most of it. Great to see you back on board xx

Oh Lace so proud of you, your posting has me in tears you have summed up the heart of this forum, everyone on here fights for us all, its a place to come and feel determined, and know that if you look behind you there are many more pushing you forward, you should walk so very very proud you have accomplished a wonderful thing and as you say you have gained so so much more. Big hugs and loads of cookies coming your way xx

Marcus I love to read your posts they are so full of wisdom and its wonderful that after 7 years you are still around here to help us to commit to the quit. There is so much to look forward to being a non smoker and having the health to enjoy them is a major factor, thanks for believing xx

Very very powerful words Runfree and so very true makes so much sense, smoking has no benefit to me, but somehow deep inside there is that pull, I like you need to work towards understanding and dealing with this and realising that Smoking gives me no benefit whatsoever and my life is much more rewarding without it xx

feel better been for an internet wander, signed up to raise funds for British Heart Foundation, came back here and pull has gone thank you so much everyone xxx

Oh and for all of you wondering what Dechox is its giving up chocolate and sweets and all things nice for the month of March OMG :o what have I let myself in for xx