November 20, 201411 yr Hello, I am new to the website... well, I joined a few weeks back. I was 3ish months into my quit, and I failed. It has been a rough few weeks, trying to requit every two days. Perhaps messaging here will help and encourage me to stay quit. I have not smoked today. Outside of smoking, my life couldn't be better. I think maybe that is how I lie to myself and trick myself into smoking, because I always smoked as a reward. I'm sure that sounds silly, I don't know... I am quitting for the many health reasons. Its been horrible that I feel very out of breath after going up 4 flights of stairs at work, which I do everyday for lunch... anyhow, just wanted to say hello. And yes, I love food haha :) Cheers
November 20, 201411 yr Welcome Foodiebob, this is a great place with many knowledgeable folks. More will chime in I'm sure I just wanted to say hi and welcome.
November 20, 201411 yr Hi Bob congratulations on your quit and welcome to the Quit Train we are very happy to have you. This thread is a great place to start and learn about how a lot of us made it through our first days free of nicotine. These videos that MQ posted are also full of very good information. Read, read, read and post as often as you want!
November 20, 201411 yr Hi Bob and welcome. You can do this - read up and stay close to the board - you will find great support here
November 20, 201411 yr Author Thank you all very much for your replies!!! I really liked that first video Colleen. It actually helps make me feel a bit at ease the way that dr. mike explained addictions .... devildoll, that is a lot of videos on that link, thanks so much. I think that might take me a few days to get through them ones :) I appreciate every one commenting to me and welcoming me to the site! :)
November 20, 201411 yr Thank you all very much for your replies!!! I really liked that first video Colleen. It actually helps make me feel a bit at ease the way that dr. mike explained addictions .... devildoll, that is a lot of videos on that link, thanks so much. I think that might take me a few days to get through them ones :) I appreciate every one commenting to me and welcoming me to the site! :) Welcome to the board...there are so many wonderful resources here, and even more wonderful people. You can do this!
November 20, 201411 yr Welcome Bob! We can all empathize and reach out a hand to help. You are amoung like minded people. Posting does help, it kind of keeps one accountable.
November 20, 201411 yr Hi Bob and welcome, glad you came back that's the hardest part, the rest we will support you with Keep reading and posting, education and support is key
November 20, 201411 yr Welcome! This is an awesome and supportive group. I'm still new myself but it has been immensely helpful to have these guys to turn to and learn from.
November 20, 201411 yr Hey Bob Welcome aboard! You have come to the right place. Keep posting and asking away. You can get this done.
November 20, 201411 yr Welcome to the QT! Just a reminder when you have a crave, take deep breaths and drink lots of water! Congrats on your quit!
November 20, 201411 yr Welcome aboard bob... Read all the stuff here.....knowledge is the key.to kick this addiction.... Stay close to the board.....we will support you all the way.... It's so doable.....you just need to want it bad enough... Well done... Xxx
November 20, 201411 yr Hi and welcome!! :D Using smoking as a reward doesn't sound silly at all - I used to do it all the time,.. alot of us did.. now we get ourselves a reward for NOT smoking. you'll find there's a great deal what you'll be going thru as you get further in your quit that others here can relate to, .. when you feel this way - or that,..post here,it really helps to know you're not alone/different. Congrats on coming back to quit for good, we're all here for you - whenever you need - whatever you need - to stay quit,... in the mean time look around, join in and have fun,!! again, welcome to the Quit Train family! :welcome:
November 20, 201411 yr Welcome. Not One Puff Ever NOPE NOPE NOPE Not One Puff Ever. Commit to this and you will have Freedom. love, S
November 21, 201411 yr Hi Bob, welcome and congrats for getting back on the horse, keep reading and posting, we are all here for you anytime, Sue xx
November 22, 201411 yr Sorry, I missed this one. Hi Bob, Food is pretty great :) Welcome and sorry you fell of the train. I too had some trouble with relapse until I joined with these guys. I think it's the chance to "chat" it through with people who have been there that helped. And the SOS facility. Have a read of that and some pinned topics at the top of the discussions forum. I think learning what I faced was an addiction and having people to talk to and share with made a years roller coaster of quits and relapse stop. And of course knowing that mental feeling, was a time thing and it would get progressively less until the thought coming and being dismissed becomes as easy as waving a fly from your face...an annoyance more then anything. Happy to share your journey and welcome again. x
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