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G’day NOPE starts my day C

I can dream carnt I.....I'm not dead yet !!!...

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One thing that motivated me to quit - I started imagining what it would be like to be in my late 50's or early 60's, being in a doctor office and being told I have some stupid-ass lung disease related to smoking. Would i think, "Damn, I wish I had quit all those years ago when i knew i needed to." We all quit smoking eventually. Would you rather quit on YOUR terms or someone/something else's? You know like say laying in a hospital bed with oxygen tubes in your nose and no way to get outdoors to smoke. THAT would be a fun way to quit! OR... OR... You can get the easier suffering over NOW and quit peacefully on your own.

2x NOPE today ... NOPE, I'm not throwing my $ away along with my health anymore!!! And this is cheap compared to Manhattan I see the people outside here in the cold weather smoking. Not me anymore

#NOPE Cigarettes are very very bad

G’day I have a quit... he’s 3. I’m very proud of him. Course I am, I’m a parent! But he’s 3. He’s just a toddler. He’s curious willfull and ready to explore the world. But there are dangers out there. My job is to protect. I’m a parent and that’s what I do. I set boundary’s. They don’t just restrict. They give a protective zone for my quit to grow strong and experience the world. As he grows up against those barriers it time to loosen them and let him grow some more. There is one that will never be lossened and that ones NOPE. Not One Puff Ever. Its a quit killer. Simple as that. That line in the sand that can’t be crossed. Like I said.... I’m a parent. It’s my duty To Love

G’day NOPE cause I can. No weaselling nico lovin urge will ever get this quit. C

NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.

This may just be YOUR TIME! There may not be an recognizable reason why this time is different but be glad that you feel this now because that is significant progress Realizing that smoking will do nothing but lead you back into a life of addiction slavery is a huge step forward. When you truly believe this, it's not possible to follow through with smoking again because, that's a choice you would have to make and it's a choice you have made before and regretted so guess what? It's gotta be different this time because that old road you have taken before is just a dead end and you know that well. This time is different - be encouraged by that!

Stick with it Kate ...it's all Temporary..... Keep fighting .....

Danger Day, craving coming in like an ocean tide. H.A.L.T. H. Am I hungry? Not really. Aching for wanting to smoke. Headache. Didn't get enough sleep. Sofia woke me up by trying to chew on one of my ears. A. Annoyed. Fortunately, it would take a lot of effort to drag myself out to a cold car and to a gas station for cigarettes. I'd change my mind along the way and come back without cigarettes. Then be more annoyed because I'd have wasted time, energy, and gasoline. And disgusted on top of that if I'd actually smoked. Somehow I know I won't go to the store or smoke. All those times when I did relapse, why do I feel settled into being a non smoker now? Maybe I'll look back in a year and recognize something I'm not seeing right now. L. Lonesome. Sofia's enough company. And I'm on the forum, so I feel a connection. T. Tired. Yes. Maybe I just need a cup of coffee and then clean the kitchen. And check grocery ads. A lot of energy. Sleep, I could go back to sleep. Sofia wouldn't let me. She wants a buffalo chew and I haven't replenished her supply. Maybe I could trot off to the grocery store and get Sofia's chews and my food shopping done before crowds arrive. And then go to sleep. Debated about putting on a nic patch; I think I'd better. Stick with forming new habits, then deal with drug withdrawal. Gotta get up and do something, anything. OK, potential crisis averted. That was a lengthy craving. Plan is made. Coffee, shop, walk Sofia, sleep.

Another day, and better things to do than smoke. No smoking today, I won't smoke today. Edit 12:35 pm PST: Cravings so strong and persistent, that in order to not smoke I took a sedative and am going to sleep. Desire for smoking has beat out H.A.L.T., mindfulness, breathing, and eating. There is a vague crawly sensation on my arms. Going to sleep. Sticking to my pledge to not smoke today.

?I have never gave it a second thought...Tell me more Jillar?

Spoiler alert: There is nothing redeeming or interesting in the following. Note to self: recognizing you want to smoke, but think how cold and miserable it would be to get into the car in order to go to a gas station to give over hard-earned money for the privilege of making myself sick and putting a new swimming pool in the acreage of some tobacco ceo's mansion. May then rot in hades with karma for company. Remembering to H.A.L.T. I'm not hungry, but I'm craving something sweet. Solution: make a couple of pancakes and eat with maple syrup. Sigh. Weight gain. Angry. Not angry. Annoyed covers it. Lonesome. Sofia is here to keep me company. Maybe she wants a walk. Doubtful. She likes to go to sleep at 7:00 pm. But she peed on the carpet last night, so I'll take her out for a minute. T. Tired. Yes. It's 11 pm and I prefer to go to sleep by 8 pm. Got caught up in watching Criminal Minds on Netflix. In the first episode I watched tonight, there were people smoking. I was watching and thinking about smoking. I can skip Hungry, push through Annoyed, walk with Sofia, then go to bed. That'll cover the four bases. And I'll avoid gaining another pound of weight. "Every day in every way I am getting further and further from that last cigarette. I really don't want to trash another quit attempt. Tomorrow is a danger day. It's my day off. Day four. Last time I went this long, I was housesitting. The owner was a smoker and left a half pack of a yucky brand on the table. I called or emailed and asked permission to discard them. He said yes. I took them out and put them in the trash. The trash was collected that morning, and when I went outside to fetch the trash bin from the curb, the cigarettes were sitting on top of the lid of the emptied can. It was too much. I snapped. That was at least two, maybe three years ago. Yes, day four was a bad day. Tomorrow is a new day four. In the morning, I'll plan carefully. And I'll probably ramble on posts. Sorry about that. I can be verbose. It's just thinking out loud. Just wrote "danger day" across December 15th. It'll remind me that I have to stay mindful, rational, and do the HALT quiz if I feel weak.

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NOPE - smoking sucks!

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We have solved the great toilet paper etiquette issue and now things are OVERly right with the universe. It is time to tackle how the fellas protect their tackle..... so for those who are a bit shy this poll will be conducted under the Australian principle of secrecy and anonymous voting.... wont know what you pick... UNLESS you tell us or campaign for the correct way one should attire their bum. And because we are an equal opportunity train with no gender segregation the chicks too can participate... instead of answering what you wear on ya bum... answer with either what ya bloke wears OR with what turns you on for a bloke to wear..... now if there is a language barrier... these are the options....

That's a good line for a mantra. Think I'll ruminate on it and let it sink in. Thanks

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Wow. Just navigated Christmas shopping and my husband dealing with Christmas traffic and did not even think of a smoke. I think I finally have this.

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Just returned from the grocery store. I took my time before I went to make a list. Took my time at the store to select the right purchases. Delaying the time when I would get back into my car and have to drive past the store where I used to get my cigarettes. Craving is strong. Just realized I forgot to put on the patch this morning. Probably why the craving has doubled down on me. H.A.L.T. Hungry. Yes. Was shaky. When I got home, ate a kiwi fruit and then a banana. Bought corn tortillas and guacamole so that I can have a snack I will really enjoy. A. Annoyed. I'm close to angry because a part of me wants the relief I got from a cigarette after abstaining for several hours. It's been more than 12 hours since I had a nic patch on. L. Lonesome. Nope. Sofia is here, chewing on her buffalo braid that I bought at the grocery store. T. Tired. Yup, definitely. I'd go to sleep, but then I wouldn't sleep tonight and I'd be wasted tomorrow at work. Objective: Remain smoke-free and get relief from cravings to get through Danger Day. Strategy: Focus on one tactic at a time. When one tactic has been accomplished, immediately turn focus to the next tactic. Tactics: 1. Put on a nic patch. 2. Put away groceries. 3. Reorganize kitchen and refrig 4. Fry up some corn tortillas for chips and eat nachos. 5. Take Sofia for a walk. 6. Eat peach pie while watching Peter Attia lectures on health and longevity 7. Go to sleep by 7 pm. Really struggling here. I'm afraid that if I leave my chair and the forum, I'll pick up my purse and head out the door to get cigarettes. Gotta stay focused. Breathe

I will admit it is what is in them. Unfortunately, they do shrink with age (not the underwear). Oh my gosh, I can't believe I said that. You ladies are so corrupting lol.

Oh I agree....my Boo swears by them ....

So very sorry to have missed your big day. You are a blessing to all of us and I so admire your strength, humor and commitment to your quit & this board. We are so blessed to have you here with us. Thank you for all you do and congrats on reaching the Lido! xx

Aw We Fluffy Me. I have a shoulder to share. I have had those days. Wish I could take you to lunch and let you know how worth it you are. Sometimes family just does not have a clue.

Walked up a steep hill in heels wearing a long dress and holding an umbrella in the rain for 1/2 a km.... to get to a party

QSMB was awesome, I missed the people there

Well considering how short ya skirt is kinda hoping you don't go full Scottish there @Martian5

What do you think?????

It ain't about the undies. It's about how you roll in your pants!

We call those boxer briefs so they're a little of both. Incidentally you can tell a lot about a man from what he wears (or doesn't wear) under them jeans lol

My man used to wear boxer shorts but these days it's now like tight mini shorts. Please God let these not be tighty whities....

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@Kate18, you got this. You're almost past your danger day, you should be so proud of yourself. Stay close, I did and it helped a lot!

G,day Its Queensland. Its hot. Too hot to be too restricted. So it’s Free Balling for me! Shorts to the knees Least something should drop out the bottom Yes you heard it Jo no Aussie rule shorts for me. Ask her bet she’s got a lot of pics C

Congratulations @catlover for being 10 months smoke free! Well Done to our crafty, popcorn scoffing lover of felines and welcome to the double digit club. That's right you have played your way to a beautiful double figure quit. You have put in the hard yards and worked so well to build a strong, solid base for your lifetime quit. Super proud of you. So make sure you do soemthing befitting a double digit achievement to rejoice and celebrate. Definated think double digits deserves double the rewards.

Kate, Hang tough. You are doing a great job of redirecting you thinking. You've got this!