February 23, 20251 yr My name is Joan was reading your article. I wanted to share a little about myself. I am originally smoke free for 10 years now. However, went back to smoking a couple of days ago. And just getting back on track. I have an addictive personality and I keep reaching for cigarettes occasionally. Wanted to know if there's any suggestions you may have for me as well to help me stay on the right path as quit free smoker. What are some tools that you can recommend and appreciate your time. Thank you.again.
February 23, 20251 yr Hi, @joan. Welcome to the Quit Train! I, too, lost a long (7+ years) quit. The mistake I made was not course-correcting right away. I ended up smoking for decades after that, making quitting that much harder. You are SO smart to get back on track right now! I deeply respect for that. Read the pinned posts, (re)learn all you can about addiction, and come to terms with why you fell off the wagon - so that you can’t fall into that same trap again. And join us in the daily NOPE pledge if you like. This is a great group of folks who will share wisdom, keep you accountable, and keep you laughing. Glad to have you with us!
February 23, 20251 yr Welcome aboard @joan I'm sorry to read that you started smoking again after such a long quit. Tools I used/use is my JAC (jillars air cigarette). This works so well at tricking your mind into thinking it's getting the real thing. I also sucked on soft peppermint puffs all day long my whole first year. I don't know about you but I never smoked and ate so keeping those candies in my mouth really helped. I also posted for support whenever I was feeling I might cave to a crave and members would talk me down and help me past it. This support is priceless and we love paying it forward so hopefully you'll try it so we can help you too
February 24, 20251 yr Thank you so much for your helpful advice appreciated this. Will try some of your methods. For, example cinnamon puffs. Thank you and have a great day. Joan.
February 24, 20251 yr Thank you for feedback this definitely helped me out. Have a nice day today Joan.
February 24, 20251 yr Hi Joan … welcome Read all the pinned posts that are green on our Main Discussion Board . You will find lots of great tips and ideas there to help you along . Stat close .. the members who join in are the ones most likely to to succeed looking forward to getting to know you better 🐸
February 24, 20251 yr On 1/6/2015 at 8:50 AM, Chrysalis said: Joan. Thank you for the helpful advice will look into this. Have a great day.. Joan.
February 25, 20251 yr Thank you for feedback Doreen. Will try to look for the discussion threads have a nice night. Joan.😇
February 27, 20251 yr Welcome @joan.... I can't add anything to the good advice you have received here. I'd suggest sticking close to the Quit-train for a while and reading as much as you can and let us know how you are doing. Good for you for getting right back on track with your quit. Regards, Gene Edited May 5, 20251 yr by Genecanuck
May 12, 20251 yr Good morning everyone, Happy to be here this morning with my quit in tact. This weekend, I spent time with family and did some partying with friends. Yes, I was romancing smokING big time and honestly came very close to smoking. I still have work to do to get to a headspace where I completly stop romancing the smoke. Well today, not having one puff. Cheers, Gene
December 23, 2025Dec 23 I'm trying to prevent a relapse for the 4th time, seems every time, almost feels like i really don't want to quit i get to read more books and try to stay busy but once i am exhausted, the desire to grab a smoke is in the forefront Edited December 23, 2025Dec 23 by quittingsoon
December 23, 2025Dec 23 You are addicted to nicotine, it requires you to smoke. You can't bargain with an addiction, no is the only answer you can give when smoking comes to mind.
December 23, 2025Dec 23 Read all you can here knowledge is power , We all came to Quittrain for support doing it alone can be hard I must have had hundreds of failed attempts Travel along with us Your more likely to get to your freedom You can do it , you have to believe you can Knce you put out that lady cancer stick you have quit . All you need to do is STAY Quit 🐸
December 25, 2025Dec 25 On 12/24/2025 at 1:26 AM, quittingsoon said: I'm trying to prevent a relapse for the 4th time, seems every time, almost feels like i really don't want to quit i get to read more books and try to stay busy but once i am exhausted, the desire to grab a smoke is in the forefront Gday Been there done that…. If you have just one you will be right back where you started, and where you started was desperately wishing you were where you are right now. - Marvitta 40 odd years of smoking then not. NOPE not one smoke ever did it for me. The realisation, the confession that I was that smoker, that addict. I would always be 1 puff away from lighting up 40 a day.
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