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G’day Not One Puff Ever ( replace ‘ever’ with min, hour, day as apropriate....)

NOPE! Wednesday.

I wonder, what about smoking is it that made me live life from the sideline? Looking back at my smokey years, its like Ive been on a constant watch for smoke facilitating circumstances. It was ALWAYS in the back of my mind, I was building life around smoking instead of the other way 'round. I dont know how I did that. It seems so, so tiring! I cant help but feel like one of those actors in a Tell Sell commercial: its amaaaaaazing!! But... It really is, to me. Time is flying (since 5, 6 weeks) and every morning I wake up after a good night of sleep. Instead of cursing the whole world and whishing not to be talked to before Ive had coffee and at least three cigarettes, I actually do usefull sensible stuff like sleeping a bit late, or pre-read work mail, humming along and well, ladiedahdiedahh. There's still some serious shit going on and its been a pretty hectic past 8 months. But, I decide now. Not the cigarette. No more cravings or 'empty cigarette moments', and yet, prepared with a huge backpack full of knowledge and confidence might they return for some reason. I remember people saying, be proud! And then I tried to be, but often didnt feel like it. I promiss you, that moment will come. Quitting is a super dynamic proces, ups, downs, left, right, hey I am ok, hell no I am not, hey I think Im there and oh shoot, id kill for a smoke right now... and so on. But time goes on, seasons change and you form new habits to challenge your addiction patterns and you learn new skills and you will get used to the new you. I know I did! Its amaaazing!

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I'm here...

NOPE... for wednesday

That loss of control over my own life was my primary motivation to quit. From the time I woke up in the morning to that last one before bed, cigarettes dominated my entire day. It's good to think back on those not so pleasant memories from time-to-time. A reminder to appreciate the quitting process. Freedom...Get you some!

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G’day present and accounted for Chris

Great Post MLMR! Not only are you changing what for years you never thought you could, but soon you feel the strength (that was always there) to change other things too. When you reach the one year mark you should make time to re-read all of your early posts and the responses you were given. Future you will be amazed at past you.

Totally agree with your post MLMR, a good capture of your journey so far and how you have a strong grasp now. I remember how the last few years of my smoking life that cigarettes had total control of my life and everything I did and planned (also had those mornings you mentioned -- never deal with me until a cup of coffee and a couple of cigarettes). It is so much better now that the control of nicotine is no longer there. Great job on your quit to this point!!!

Awesome post MLMR, thanks for letting those behind you know that there really is light at the end of the tunnel

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Great post MLMR. I also felt the same at one point. It can and does become a thing of the past. What a wonderful feeling to know that it no longer has a hold on you.

Good for you MLMR! You are so right how smoking dominates your life when you are a smoker. I'm looking forward to being a happy non-smoker too. But for now, I'm a quitter in hell week! Grrrrr

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Nancy is aboard!

Great post. I needed to read something like this today. Can't wait to get where you are. Thanks for sharing this.

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And here I be!!!!

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G’day NOPE makes my day C

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Lilly, I've been following your quit since day 1. And I'm so proud of you for using the SOS system and making it work for you! I know there are people who believe it doesn't help--that if someone is going to smoke, they are going to smoke no matter what. You are proof that this is not the case. I, too, have used the SOS system successfully. I was one breath away from lighting up, and the encouragement from my fellow quitters shifted my focus long enough that the desperate craving passed. It can work if we let it. As for what other say to you about using NRT, just say this to them... "Have you seen me put anything in my mouth and light it on fire? No? That's because I'M NOT SMOKING!" You got this. I believe in you.

Couldn't decide which song from the album Picnic I wanted to post. Here's two of my favorites...

I really love a cigarette right now , But i am not going out and buying it . Health concerns are the only reason .

You and the hubs look like Laurie and Keith Partridge!

I like this one the best. Got a good laugh out of it. Thanks johnny5! I can use all the laughs I can get!

I'm here thanks to this great place.

Course I'm ere....love watching what you Northies get up to....

Thanks Martian x I must confess I've never used the SOS system before because I always believed if you're planning on smoking an SOS post won't change that. Jillar is always so passionate about it that yesterday I posted here when I felt very shaky. I'll be honest I didn't hold out much hope of it helping but I did it for her really. If I hadn't posted I know I would have just let that thought grow and I would have been back to smoking. It worked for me so I would urge people to use the SOS system. It really does stop you making a stupid choice.