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A shout out to my fellow lefties, heyyyyyyyy NOPE!

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I did the NRT gum thing to ease the start of my quit so happy to share my experiences with that if anyone needs. I had a long term quit that I threw away and waited over a decade to do it again so there is a different set of hurdles emotionally I have found that comes with that. I found I just sort of fell into my buddy support group and it came from those much more established in their quits, those who had lost a long quit and now had a successful quit, those at the same stage as me and even those coming behind, it might seem odd that those coming behind you could be the ones holding you up and together if you need it but it happens. So happy for anyone to reach out.

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Gatisone welcome on board. The way to never go back is to fully commit and exercise self discipline. In order to do that you must truly want to quit. If you're ready to do that it is a good practice to write down your reasons why in order to refer to at any point you feel your commitment wavering. Read plenty and post as much as you can. People here really do understand and will do what they can to help you. Nope every day. It is a commitment to yourself in front of everyone that you will make it through the next 24 hours. Repeat daily and you can have a quit that lasts a lifetime. Look forward to seeing you around.

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I quit in February 2017 and stayed quit for over a year. I would have an occasional cigar because I thought I would be ok, and I reallybwas. I cheated every now and then but I was a non-smoker. This April, I relapsed and started smoking again. I am ready to quit once again Hello and welcome..... The bad news ...you never quit the last time...occasionally having a cigar and a few cheats...is just cutting down...which was keeping the monster alive and kicking.. Junkie talking...the good news.. You can quit for good.. Read all you can ..the main board is the best place to start ..lots of good reading stuff to help you along.. NOPE.!!!....never take another puff... You can do it... Take your seat and buckle up...

I quit in February 2017 and stayed quit for over a year. I would have an occasional cigar because I thought I would be ok, and I reallybwas. I cheated every now and then but I was a non-smoker. This April, I relapsed and started smoking again. I am ready to quit once again. I know what my triggers are, and I am going to stay away from them. The biggest ones are boredom, stress, and alcohol. I’d love to go alcohol free as well, but that is very difficult too. I smoked for 17 years and would like to be done. Any tips or suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Thanks!

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NOPE-- that really is the trick, it will truly help you. Find your reason then stick to it because it really can be done -- You Can Do This!!!!!!!

welcome back! Not One Puff....EVER that's what makes you a non smoker. Not one...not a single cigar, not a single vape, not a single drag off your friends cigarette...not one You stick to NOPE...you will succeed. Guaranteed

Welcome Gatisone. You may find this thread useful 10 Ways To Effectively Use This Forum

Hi Gatisone! I also quit in February 2017 after smoking for 40+ years! I knew from a previous quit that I could never have an occasional one or I would be right back into the poison sticks... Read everything you can here on the forums and participate!! This way you educate yourself and will have the tools to succeed in your quit this time! ?

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Hey Gatisone, Sorry about your relapse, I really am. Chantix got me off cigs, perhaps it can help you too. I smoked 38 years, two weeks on Chantix I didn't want cigs anymore. I quit Feb 2017 and have saved my quit so far by keeping myself aware of the nicco demon's claw. I learned defense tactics by reading all I could on this and another quit site. So, read all you can here, look into Chantix or other types of nicco cessation tools, "Nope" on this site everyday (it really does help) and get yourself quit again. The sooner the better and probably easier on you too. Try not to come down on yourself too hard; put that energy into quitting instead. For cutting down on alcohol, I asked my Dr for an Rx of Anabuse (disulfiram). I was a heavy drinker and I needed it to help me loose weight. I took it for 2 months and successfully lost 15 pounds. It made me feel much better too, no more hangovers. I quit taking it prior to a trip to visit my sister. I'll get back on it if I start gaining weight or drinking too much again. Gatisone all this is my two cents worth so take what you need and leave the rest. You'll know when you're ready to quit again. And when you do I hope it goes quickly for you. Please know there are fantastic people on this site who will support you along your quit journey. You'll see! All my best wishes to you, Nopester

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Welcome, Gatisone. Committing to never taking another puff (or NOPE as it is called here) is the key to a successful quit. Every time you light up the occasional cigarette or cigar reignites your addiction so the occasional smoke can not be an option. Education about nicotine addiction and support can help you make this commitment and both can be found on this site. Read and participate often. There are a lot of people here who would like to help you succeed in putting smoking behind you for good.

Welcome back, you need to be stronger than the urge/craving. Understanding the triggers is important now just replace the act of smoking with something else. I drank a lot of water and added exercise to my daily routine along with lollypops and a straw when i felt anxious. Alcohol was a big trigger for me and i quit that along with smoking, i was drinking a bit and the detox from alcohol i was sweating at night like crazy for 4 days. The sweat was like someone took a hose and hosed my head and pillow down it was that soaked /wet, i read some people used a shower cap but i didnt know about it then. Here is a link to help you remove nicotine https://www.livestrong.com/article/29032-remove-nicotine-body/ . Read as much as you can and be prepared for the quit

Welcome Gatisone, sorry you lost a one year quit but I'm glad you're back to quitting You can do it

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Gday Nope from me C

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NOPE from another leftie, johnny5.

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G'day wake in the morning.....yep still breathing. NOPE for me C

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Good morning NOPErs welcome to International Lefthanders Day. For 42 years, the 13th of August has been the day to recognise the struggles and celebrate the differences of the 10 percent of the population who are lefties, or southpaws, or goofyfooters or as they are in my neck of the woods molly dookers. So for all he kids who just couldn't do scissors in school well done for mastering that skill. So some famous lefties include Ned Flanders, Oprah, Babe Ruth, Brian Lara, Bill Gates, Marie Currie, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and our very own bunny, Jillar. So to @jillar and all the other lefties on the QT... have a happy international lefties day. Fun Fact Lefty Facts: (cos the nope pics weren't happening) 1. A Lefty who quits is 95% more likely to live a longer life than a righty who doesn't. 2. American politics has taken a distinct shift to the left in recent years, with 66% of recent presidents being lefties... thats Reagan, the first Bush, Clinton & Obama. Prior to Reagan only 4 presidents were lefties. 3. Left Handed Golf Clubs cost up to 200% more than right handed ones. 5. Cort Guitars only make left handed guitars 3 times a year. NOPE... cos I deserve to be smoke free even if I'm right handed

babs is on the train! Yeeeehaw!! niece turned me on to snap chat filters...haha. what fun! A girl can dream, can't she?

Welcome back to quitting... there are a few of us here who have thrown away substantial quits. So firstly, use it as a bench mark and a motivator to better this time. Before you know it this will be the sticky quit. I'm like Rozuki, for me I know one puff and I'd be back to a pack a day of the old coffin nails. I could not tempt myself with the occasional this or that. For me early on my triggers were linked to breaking habbits, especially when at softball or board, so I would have a chewwy (gum) instead... it helped me... and they weren't necessarily NRT gums.. I just had to chuck any gum in my mouth when I would have normally had a smoke. I also had a little memory game on my phone I would play... the mental concentration to finish the game was enough to take it away from the crave.

Thanks Jo. Yep she says it's the coldest she can remember...and we have just had the hottest time ...I can remember... She has good heating..and two duvet ,s.....and plenty of warning food... I wish she would move to Cairns...I love it there...lol.... She be home soon ....warm hugs off me ...

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Thanks Jillar, for the excellent post. I will be happy to be a buddy. With nearly five years quit, I have experience, compassion and a healthy dose of tough love. Although I believe, any way you quit is the right way to quit, I only have my experience in a cold turkey quit and cannot advise on NRT's.

Quitters in the early stages of the process are vital to a support group. They're still right there in the thick of it. I never want to appear glib or dismissive of anyone's struggles in their quit, but I've reached that point where not smoking is far more normal to me than smoking would be. I remember the early challenges, but they are a distant memory now. Good news is: every newbie on board with us, if they commit to the process, will eventually become as nonchalant about not smoking as the older veterans are now.

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All I read there was... blah... blah...blah...blah...? Me.. why you askin.. did they give you supersonic hearing...have you heard my implant bleeping... ????????????? Has anybody else seen Jo's tiny toes..? Did the aliens shrinkray them?

^^^ wishing I was in Cairns too....loved it there......