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That's huge! Congratulations!!! I'm on my 5th day and its an hourly struggle. Still think about it but the erg isn't as strong. I haven't purchased a carton in three weeks. 150 bux saved!! Today is all that matters right now. NOPE!

nope Well done Octain and JKPK! Stay strong....you're doing this!

One week smoke free and still a NOPE for me!

I have quit nicotine. I was supposed to quit yesterday, ran out of smokes and excuses around two and a half hours ago. You know what flipped my switch? I accepted that nicotine won't make me feel better, nicotine is what made me feel like crap.

Just for today...no matter what !!!!!

My dad did the same thing. My mom smoked for years after he quit. If he can, I can too. She finally quit when she had a heart attack. She quit on something/someone else's terms. He quit on his own terms. I want to quit on my terms. NOt because I have a plethora of tubes in my chest. Again, congrats!

Thanks and yeah .... I too was thinking the exact same thing a year ago. I looked at Boo and Mr. Titwank (Stewie) and saw them coming up on 1 year and thought .... holy crap that's awesome. Guess what? Now it's my turn because I hung in there and did the heavy lifting when it needed to be done. That's all it takes from any of us. A little bit of crap for a lifetime of freedom so just promise yourself that you're gonna do it no matter what and you'll get there too before you know it. By the way, my wife quit years before I did and it never stopped her when I continued to smoke so that should be no issue for you. You may even "inspire" her

NOPE!!!

Tonight at 10:30p will complete my 5th day no smoke. I don't know what to do with the extra time and money. Heh, yeah I do. Time especially, It seems I have so much more time on my hands. Never realized how much time I wasted smoking. Today, today is all I want.. If I can make this happen and keep my quit, anyone can! Anyone!

NOPE! No nicotine, no tobacco, not ever again. I am craving a bit, its (roughly) hour 19 for me. But its not bad. Keeping busy, got up this morning and just WENT. Staying with a friend who doesn't smoke for the first few days.

I hope its ok to post more than once.. Still, nope!

Welcome aboard Berk, You picked the right group to help you with your quit, i did the same thing a month ago and i am still smoke free?

I had to change my relationship with alcohol when I quit. During the first three-months of my quit, I stopped drinking whiskey all together and severely decreased my consumption of beer. Smoking and drinking went hand-in-hand for me. I also realized early on in my quit that if I was going to make the decision to throw away my quit and smoke again, it would be after downing a few drinks. It simply wasn't worth the risk. Prioritize your quit. If marijuana or anything else is putting your quit at risk, put what's best for your quit above all else.

NOPE!

Welcome to the train Berkshire! There is no question you will feel better with your decision. Fasten your seatbelt....the train is taking you away from smoking!

Buckle up and stay strong You should hook up with Yippy for a "quit buddy" Accountability is another tool. Keep on keepin on.

Nope no na notta no way naha not!!

20 again.. Sneaky chick! T2B is being bad...she really needs this spanking..

That's great! I'd tell you the ending but then ..... don't want to spoil it for ya

I'm on chapter 5.

In the actual three dog night song, he does say "Two can be as bad as one, it's the loneliest number since the number one... He never does specify if the number 3 is lonely or if it could be as bad as the number one or two or... Three is the second loneliest number since the number one....

I can definitely see where alcohol could play a huge role in relapse. I don't drink much but when I do I smoked excessively. I simply have no inhibitions at all when drinking. The difference in Alcohol and Cannabis is a subject for another thread, lol.. I actually have a lot going against me, but none of it is a reason to smoke.. Odds are though, everyone feels the same way.. I have to keep my ass out of the garage all together. I notice that early on. Which is tough, its where I spent most of my time. We didn't smoke in the house so that's a help. I also never smoked while walking the dog, so I do that more often. I have enough triggers in my daily routine that cant be avoided so smoking Cannabis, the actual plant, in the garage is a big nono, One of my avoidable triggers. Yeah, I said "we". My wife smokes.. But that's ok, her choice and I'm not going to let it stop me.

Welcome Octain! Sorry I'm late to your quit party but I had some sh*t I had to sort out past day or so. Great decision to quit! I did the same last January because I too got horribly sick for quite a spell. Just dawned on me that It really was time to quit the smokes. I started on the patch but dropped it a few days later and just went cold turkey. It doesn't really matter as long as whatever you do works for YOU. Yes, this quitting is pretty hard at times especially in the early days but it's totally doable if you set you mind to it, educate yourself about this addiction so you can outsmart it and then rely on the support from others that are doing the same thing you are. Thos are the key components and then your daily commitment to NOPE! That's the only MUST DO. Not One Puff Ever and you are free

Good job Berk! This is something you can completely control and make yourself very proud in the process. We're here to support you as you need it. don't be a stranger, particularly in the early days and pledge your NOPE daily

Sounds like you might be skating on thin ice, given your admitted association of smoking cigs and pot in past years. If your quit is top priority, which it should be, then tread carefully. That's my opinion but, opinions are like a**holes, everyone's got one

Great decision Berk. This is one area of your life you have the power to make an impactful change. There will likely be deceitful temptations and curve balls along the way. But when you finally come out the other side you'll feel like a whole new person. You can do this.

Well done..don't forget to reward yourself..very important !!!!

I quit nicotine four hours ago. In it to win it. Thank you guys for all the support and encouragement

Nice work MD! You've hung in there through the hard times and I imagine you are pretty much into smooth sailing now. Stay vigilant for those odd ball occasions where something hits you out of nowhere. You'll soon be on that Lido Deck with all the other long term quitters. Congrats!!

Heading to Spanking Gallery lol ? 0

19 (Almost) spanked!!! T2B?.snuck in Boo...one more number needed!

Sexteen

Did it last night and hit it again at 7am today for another 30 minutes, 3.22 miles. Boo's on the case, how 'bout you, Lisa?

Yes it's even encouraged Octain NOPE!

My name is Edie and I have been a smoker for the better part of 46 years. I have attempted to quit many times before but I am doing things differently this time. 1. I am doing this cold turkey. I have read from many people that if you really want to quit for good this is the way to go. 2. I am using this support group. I have never done anything like this before and I am hoping that it will help with the urges. and 3. I have let those around me know what I am doing. I feel like by telling people in my circle I will be more accountable to them and won't want to let anyone down. I guess that is it for now.

Carnt do pictures tonight...it's not playing...so I will say LMAO....

Keep up with that determination... And freedom will be yours for the taking... Just stay away from the chicks and sticks game...it gives you boils !!!!..youv,e been warned ...

A new vacuum for each smoke-free day.......

Math is hard.

Got my morning strength work in. And since it's 65 degrees outside right now, seems a perfect time to get in a little trail running. Make hay while the sun shines (even if it is overcast).

Yeah, yeah .... you chicks sure know how to celebrate

Thanks! You're coming up on a year!! Now that's HUGE. Congrats to you!! I want that!! I could see where a quit date would be much more significant than a birthday. Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. It truly does help.

Great job, Octain! I think we can all relate to the statement, You're absolutely right- it can seem impossible at times but it's true that anyone can and we are all anyones. Your winning attitude will carry you to victory!

Buckle up and stay strong You should hook up with Berkshiredrifter for a "quit buddy" Accountability is another tool. Keep on keepin on.

HOW, HOW can they expect a poor little innocent pig like reciprocity to live in such deplorable cold conditions? I am so mad right now that I cannot even think straight, my face is turning beet red! Screw it, I am calling ASPCA and telling them what is going on. PLUS, I am in a generous, giving mood. After some though, I have decided, i want to give. Therefore, I would like to donate $25 out of each of Bakon's paychecks to the ASPCA so that no other piggies might suffer the hellish drifting snow banks we see here. I just feel like it is the right thing to do.

Welcome Edie.... accountability was a huge part in my quit success. Congrats on your decision. I understand your decision to quit cold turkey... but if you find yourself in a mess... don't be afraid to use an aid. Just use it as directed. Fight and win. Keep on keepin on... onwards and upwards.

Welcome Edie! Congratulations on the wonderful decision to quit, you can do this! We are here for you. Read the threads, especially Pre-Respond to your SOS!

Welcome, Edie! Lots of great advice and sincere welcomes already so I'll just add that your attitude is so important. It sounds like you're on the exact right track where that's concerned. Once smoking is off the table for good, you can just deal with what's coming up for you in th best way you can. There's no internal conflict (which can be the very worst aspect of quitting) about smoking. Hope to see you around here for a long time.

Cold turkey is the least expensive and probably is the best way. Nicotine replacement therapy just prolongs the problem. Yes you might have some withdrawals, I imagine everyone has slightly different versions. maybe sleeping more than usual, depressed, getting mad easier, etc... There are a lot of articles and videos about quitting smoking. They do help because one is likely to fall asleep reading or watching and we know we cannot smoke when asleep . Informative but not quite "riveting". thing is once you do have some quit time finished, you will notice your breath does not rattle like it did before. You wake up with less of a "morning mouth" so to speak. Just try not to smoke again thinking "I can quit again" because even after one solid puff, you are likely gonna be back to square one.

Thank you! I wish that I was around to offer support more than I am. I do want to say this to newbies and others who are perusing the boards and considering quitting. Four years ago, I was a 3 pack a day smoker, I was in and out of the hospital. I couldn't walk down a flight steps without being severely winded. I wanted desperately to quit smoking but didn't know where to begin, or how to make it stick (I had many failed attempts under my belt). I started reading a quit smoking board and admired all of the quitters who had months, weeks, and even days under their belts. I happened upon a thread of a member whose wrote so eloquently, only to find out that he had just passed away (the day before) from lung cancer. The members of the board were mourning and genuinely cared about this person who they have never even met. That spoke to me. I created a membership and set my quit date to be January 1st. Well, I had finished the pack that was supposed to last until the new year and decided NOT to go to the store but to start early. I made my first post and that is where my journey began. It wasn't easy, there were rough spots, and times I questioned my decision. Every time I thought that I was going to fail I came to the board and leaned on the members, they held me up and supported me. They are the key to this success. People who have been where I was, and who are where I was at the moment. This place is the key to success. Fast forward to now --Four years later I lost a hundred pounds, I run races, I am in nursing school, and I have genuine friends here. This one decision has made such a positive impact on my life. I urge that if you are thinking about quitting, do it, take the plunge, it is worth it! The Quit Train has so many members who are here for you and want you to succeed.