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Give yourself a massive pat on the back..what your achieving is flippin life changing and amazing... Back in my addict days..I would have crawled under that seat for that sucker... But you didn't..so this tells me..your a non smoker... Hanging about with a bunch of folks who have been through what your going through is a bonus... Don't worry about buttons and such like..that will come with time...trust me I know about learning to do stuff here..3 years for a pic....duh !!!!!! Keep going...

Don't be so hard on yourself. Three since September is better than three a day. NOPE is the only way. Your a nonsmoker now. So don't think you can't beat this. You already did. Your a nonsmoker and when you grab that....Your done.

Just for today !!!!

It's a saturday crazy Christmas shopping day from me

Turning your fingers yellow.. what a lovely look ... said nobody EVER..!!

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In the first photo we see someone buying lottery tickets. In the second one someone is buying cigarettes to smoke. Both images are similar but just so you could compare. So to complete Doreen's statement, smoking is so... Expensive

It's stupid. Like STUPID! Gotta know I'm not THAT stupid.

Still learning how to navigate the site and pressed the little heart button to see what it did. Everyone got a trophy, and I gave myself a face like a twisted sand shoe. I'll use it with discretion in future. I made it through yesterday without smoking and trophy for me as when sitting on the bus stop saw an UNSMOKED cigarette under the seat aarrgghh! I was seriously tempted. The dereliction of it all. Am just going to browse the site and look around but wanted to thank everyone in a big blanket THANKS as I'm convinced I would have rationalised having a smoke had I not linked up with you all. Feel stronger about approaching today.

A huge congratulations to you Dee on your 1 year quit smoking anniversary! I'm really happy for you. There are challenges we all must over come on our journey to freedom and you have met and conquered all of yours Grab a lounge on the Lido Deck among all the others already there. I'll see you in a couple of months!

I have to agree..wow...did you wear gloves.????.....I am surprised at this...

That is interesting Jules. Can't imaging smoking that much and not seeing the resulting yellowing somewhere on your hands. Maybe because you are younger and your skin doesn't stain as easily?? Good job on the 11 days quit too! Keep it going. You know the challenges will continue for a while yet so stay strong in your commitment Jules

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Hi, sorry to be off topic, but I smoked 2-3 packs a day minimum, and I never once turned my fingers yellow! As I say sorry a bit off topic but why did I not get yellow fingers !!! Day 11 now and still going strong

Congrats on 10 months I'm sure the next 2 will fly by..

Annoying smoker's cough

I was about to post something similar to what reciprocity just did. I want to look as sexy as that horrific beast which is why I keep smoking. Alright, kidding, no I did not pick it back up. I decided to trade my good looks for health. Even that lung health org says it is glamorous though

helps destroy your skin (body's largest organ, by the way)

That's great news Steely I'm happy you got through the day without smoking. Just take it a day at a time for now and do come on here as much as you can. You will find it helps you a lot even if you don't have anything important to talk about. Just communicating with others who know exactly what you are experiencing is important in getting you through things. It's always a lot of ups and downs in the early days but, be sure of this. Every little battle you fight and win makes YOU stronger and it weakens that little addiction voice in your head that wants you to smoke again. It's a slow process, as you know but, it does happen. We're here for you even if you just want to come here and vent

Imprisoning

congrats

Just knowing it will be a time to be vigilant will get you through it just fine I'm sure

So glad to see your commitment to stay smoke free for 1 year...folks who commit to this..usually go off and have a great smoke free life... We tease Bakon..O.M.G....I nearly choked on my breakfast... It's clear you have not read past posts.. You have alot to learn ... I am still here because for me...this place worked... We do have a fun side...and a serious side...I feel the balance is just right... There is a saying...Take what you want...and leave the rest.... We love our Bakon..warts and all...x

I had the wrong idea. I thought this forum was to tease the one they call "Bakon". But then someone mentioned trying to quit smoking. I thought, "Well, that is a tangent from the main point of this place, yes?" Then it got mentioned a few times. I thought, "well I just gave it up myself early October. Maybe I can join the chat." The reason I am here - I followed a friend here (though she is presently MIA) but stayed for the mostly light-hearted chat. I am still not sure if this is mainly a "quit smoking board" or a "poke good fun at each other board" but either way who wouldn't enjoy it? But anyways - I am not planning on taking up smoking again as there is NO reason to. I gave away my cigarette rolling machine and I am not about to go pay $5 a pack for some stupid nasty cancer sticks. So yeah, being on board for a year is but the beginning. Coming up on two months quit, the desire to smoke has faded to a faint background noise a couple times a day and lasts maybe two seconds. I shall be here.

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