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Happy Sunday everybody! Get this: For only the second time since I quit, I had a dream last night that I was smoking. It was a crazy dream where I was trying to drive to meet a friend in southern India but I found myself in upstate New York and only then did I realize I wouldn't be able to drive to India. I was sitting on a bench trying to figure out what to do and I was suddely shocked to see a cigarette in my hand and I was SMOKING! It was so real... What a dismal feeling of dread I had in those first moments of waking up. I can't even tell you how completely relieved I was when I realized I hadn't really smoked! it's pretty interesting to me that something that was such a big part of life when you were a smoker, and certainly the quit itself is a huge adjustment related to smoking, and during all that time smoking has only showed up in dreams twice in all this time (getting close to 8 months!). Does anyone else dream about smoking? Sheesh, if you do, don't worry about it! It's such a gift when you realize it was only a dream!

I will not smoke a cigarette today, or ever again. Nope. I quit. Never using nicotine ever again.

Thanks to these materials and the video on "getting locked up to quit smoking" I feel like I'm ready to go back to the normal routine. I am going to have to conquer the cue induced cravings no matter what. This is recovery. There is no free ride. For anyone. I accept that. Now that the worst of this process is over I am able to stay concious and present, and beat a crave. Joel, if it wasn't for your smoking cessation materials and the support of this board I would never have been able to quit. I don't know if you saw my original post, but nicotine was really ruining life for me. Thank you guys.

I never dreamed about smoking, but yeah, do it awake would turn into a BIG dissapointment! Never again!

I too never had a dream about smoking that I can remember anyway. Then again, I don't remember dreams 99% of the time anyway so maybe that's a blessing for me? Anyway, glad you just Dreamed it

Being aware of potential challenges is half the battle. You have already developed effective strategies for outsmarting the nicodemon. Just have to make sure to drawn upon them if/when needed

Latoya, thanks for the heads up. I am formulating a plan for ambush cravings.

I am not amused ..........

CHEATERS ...... FAKE SCORE!!!

Yes, yes. I'm almost ready ..................... I'll be there shortly.

I was one of the fortunate ones ..who never did have a smoking dream... But plenty here have...and they all say ..what a relief it was ,when you finally reolize it was only a dream.. I would have been devastated I know... Well done PT...you have a great quit ...

NOPE!!!

NOPE!!!! I will not smoke today

^^^^^^ this ^^^^^^ Exactly P !!!!....smoking never crossed your mind !!!!

Actually, until you both mentioned it, I never even thought about smoking or wanting to smoke through that whole mess of a day. Was focused on just trying not to hurt anyone Actually, I guess that's a good thing though. My brain no longer goes to thoughts of smoking to deal with life's bullshit.

Nope!!

Thanks Joel, I know I always have to remain cautious, I guess what I was trying to say is that as of today I never feel like smoking again, and i am confident i never will, which to me is an awesome feeling. Someone once wrote a story on here about romancing the cigarette, which was very true, about the fantasy and the appeal of the cigarette. When I smoked I always said I loved smoking, iin fact i now now i never loved smoking. Julian

NOPE not today!!

Today you are needed in the game

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LMAO....that's hilerious....

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaa..... Nice work Nance....hard luck piggy!!!!....I can sleep soundly now !!!

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Any chicks out there ????

NOPE! No time for smoking ..... I've been invited to a BBQ

It definitely helps reading and sharing our transitions as a non smoker. B you are doing a good job. Stay strong when you go back to your normal routine. I want to share, two weeks after my quit for about two days cravings came back but not strong. I didn't want to smoke but i missed smoking tremendously. I thought i was over the urges and got a little discouraged. Someone from here broke down the math on how long my mind and body would need,to be used to not smoking.( It's under missing them). So i have been taking it one day at a time, coming here daily and thanking God that i am finally smoke free! We are in this together

Thankfully that day is over with P ...sounded like a day and a half.. Hope today is so much better... We tell ourselves... Would smoking have changed any of it....no....shit happens whether you smoke or not... Even folks who have never smoked ...have a real shitty time sometimes....

-14 go to bed Jen...it's WAY to early (or late) for you to be up!

Jesus Reciprocity, I was about to come in and complain about my room mate who has early onset dementia (or maybe she is just dumb) but her minor incidents today was nothing like that. You know, I am not wanting to watch some boring video about it but I sometimes wonder - how does the world expect people to stop smoking or KTQ when there are so many stupid assholes out there? Our nerves cannot handle it. About driving - Oh yeah. Sometimes I wonder if there is this new law where people stop on green and go on red. Or how people love to tailgate. I could go on about how people drive. Not until I stopped smoking did I even notice how bad it was.

96 hours. No headache and no aches or pains so far tonight. Going back home tomorrow and returning to my normal routine. Its going to be really weird. Everyone downtown smokes, and I don't have to anymore. I mean EVERYONE downtown smokes or dips or vapes. Not me, not ever again. Considering taking a pair of filter masks and putting charcoal between them. Then gluing them together. Keep the smell of secondhand out of my face.

Stay strong, Lisa. Exercise, if I can squeeze it in when busy, gives me more energy. I imagine it’s the same for you

I’ve been telling myself for several years now that I’m going to quit one day soon. I got sick and didn’t/couldn’t smoke much so figured, why can’t I do this I’m not sick? I wanted to quit on my terms, not while lying in a hospital bed with tubes coming out of my chest. It just seemed like the right time.

Things are about to get better, you are at two weeks! That was a big milestone for me. A lot of people say that when you quit you have to quit for two weeks. I found that to be true, right around the two week mark I remember waking up and not thinking about a cigarette until I got to work.

I’m here too! Two weeks Quit for me. Toughing it out! Thanks to you All for the support ?

Day 8. I feel really good today. The cravings aren’t constant. I think I felt so bad that even brief moments with no cravings mean a lot. But I don’t want to get too cocky. Never know what the next hour or hours may bring.

Yep. If you’re anything like me, alone time is tough on me. My wife and I work almost different shifts so I spend a lot of time alone. 11 days is something to celebrate. Keep going…

72 hours. Detox should be over. The first few days of my new life as a non smoker have been awesome. I NEVER thought I would be free.

I like to think of it as the Beginning of my New Life Berk. It’s a very positive feeling! It gives us the power to control our own present & future health and the positive vibes we feel inside ourselves & from others feels good...helps us to realize we CAN beat this! It’s a habit and we CAN control pesky urges. You’re doing great! I’m a Newbie too & your posts are inspiring!

Love to see this .... Newbies helping Newbies by relating their own quit experiences. This is the way to uplift and support each other during the more challenging days of your quit. You guys & gals who are in the early days are the true heroes of this, or any other, quitting site! You are the ones doing the heavy lifting every day but, yes, stop each day and realize the benefits you are starting to see. Positive thoughts go a long way in these early days.

I can only agree. My daily like is very routine and I thought I knew how much my life revolved around cigarettes, boy was I wrong -- my life almost completely centered around them and that is changing and now that I can see that -- helps with the motivation

I too noticed that too. Not sure about you buy I'm a huge routine freak so by not smoking isn't the only thing that changed in my life. It blows me away how much of my daily life revolved around that next cigarette. Lets keep it going..

Hi Jerry. A lot of good support here. A lot of good folks with only one priority, quitting. Keep up the good work. Something that works for me, I repeat this to myself several times a day. They have nothing to offer us. They take away our time, money and health.

So the official start of the Quit. Just make sure you do not have any tobacco readily available. At least then when you want to give in (oh yeah, temptation is strong in beginning) it would mean going to fetch cigs, giving you a chance to have second thoughts of starting back up.

The fact that you want to quit smoking is a very positive move forward, the fact that you are seeking help with your PTSD is another step forward in the right direction, you really have to be your own advocate, mental health awareness has a lot to be desired both in UK and USA, I strongly suggest you get in touch with veteran charities who will understand your mind set better, staying with your buddy if you can seems a good idea, even if you cant stay maybe he can help you find a charity. You were a soldier that means you ARE a soldier that never leaves you! you are a fighter and YOU matter, so one step at at a time, go get better, there is no magic pill or wand that will take away the pain but seeking help is the first step, good luck. we are here when you are ready!

**** that's freezing! I was bitchin about -9 the other day but **** your life! I love Christmas but I hate the ******* work and drink up "do's". Had some pissed up old bint shout at luchtime and then said she didn't want to make a scene?!? I just muttered well I think that ship has sailed...don't go out drinking if you can't handle your booze. And go **** yourself to all who are inappropriately rude to people working as waitress earning minimum wage anyway. Just bloody rude.

Chicks needed !!!!

If we don't admit it, it didn't happen.....

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