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Still loving my badges! Well I made it though the first 30 days! There have been some cravings. But all in all not to bad. I have the habit I think the most at this point. But I’m finding I like not having cigarettes running the show! I don’t have to worry did I remember my cigarettes and lighter, when am I going to get to a smoking area etc. I feel free when this happens now! And the times I think about smoking are becoming less and less. And thanks again to everyone who has supported me in my quest to become a non smoker! This forum has been invaluable to me and my success! I may not always post but I’m here everyday reading.

I often get a little down and frustrated maintaining the Anniversary list. Where did this person go? What happened to that person? All of them were so full of commitment mere days ago or at least weeks ago. Then their Anniversary date comes around and I see they haven't logged on in days or even weeks. Not all are fresh quitters either. Some have months under their belts. Some may have just decided this forum was not for them I suppose but in my heart of hearts I suspect I know what's happened to most of them because I've been standing on that ledge myself, looking over the edge into the abyss of relapse but somehow gathered the mental strength to rip 1 more NOPE from somewhere inside me and that's all I needed until that overpowering urge faded. This addiction is one of the worst possible ones to wrestle under control for most but we all know how important it is to do just that. Although it can be a challenging and sometimes difficult process, quitting has never killed anyone that I am aware of. The alternative will at least shorten your life if not outright kill you.

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It's important to tell these truths about smoking in the hopes it helps just one person quit for good. I lost both my dad and his younger brother (my uncle) to smoking related cancer and still continued to smoke until my health started suffering because of it. PLEASE don't be stupid like me, quit while you can still take nice deep breaths.... You may get a little tough love now and then if you relapse but it only means that we care. We will never give up on you and will be cheering you on at every milestone. Also remember to take what you need and leave the rest. You may not always agree with everyone, especially early in your quit, but personally for me I found that the people who bugged me the most in my early days were the people I ended up becoming great friends with. So keep an open mind and an open heart.......

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So, so true, Doreen! I just experienced this with a dear friend who just passed from lung cancer due to smoking...it was 8 months of exactly what you described...very sad, anguished days for her husband and family at the end. Nothing peaceful about any of what she went through and I witnessed much of it first-hand. Note: My friend was informed that any treatment (chemo and/or radiation) would only give her an extra 3 months (along with suffering the side effects of those treatments). Her prognosis was several weeks to 6 months w/o treatment. She elected to forgo treatment... Edited 4 hours ago by Rozuki I'm so sorry for your loss Sweetheart... I lost my best friend 15 months ago ,to a cancer related to smoking ..I know your pain ... And my life long partner of 48 years 3 months ago... Don't leave it till it's too late ..the time to Quit is TODAY !!!

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Congratulations Diane! That first month is the toughest. You are doing great!

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1 month -- great job. You are seeing many of the benefits now and the great thing is that you will see many more benefits. Keep strong and celebrate this fist month of being smoke free!!!!!

Welcome Ikea! Yes, knowledge is power so you need to read every bit of information you can about nicotine addiction. There is an entire library of Joel videos here as well on a separate page - Joel's Quit Smoking Videos. They cover virtually everything you will run into when you quit and will open your eyes to the lies we tell ourselves about smoking. Vaping is no different IMO. It's still putting nicotine into your body and bloodstream then to your brain. Keeps the addiction alive and well. You gotta stop introducing nicotine into yourself to find freedom! It can be done. We are the support system, you manage your quit with a commitment to stop and knowledge about the addiction. By the way, if you own the furniture store Ikea, I have some issues with shelving I am trying to put together

Every quit is different. What may be easier for one, may not be as easy for another. I am not here to judge anyone. I just want to be here to support you and help you through the process. I know you appear because you want to quit. I get so disheartened when you struggle and leave. I think that, even if you can share your struggle, something might click to help you find your way to success.

I would add that it is not necessarily "too late" to get any benefit out of quitting even if you are already experiencing problems or have been diagnosed with a smoking-related disease. With most conditions, your ability to fight the disease and/or slow down or minimize the progression will be much greater the sooner you stop smoking and stop adding to the damage.

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Nope. Never again. Used to on and off cig. E cig. .. will quit starting off now.

Congratulations on completing 7 months of your quit Solo! It's really adding up now and I hope you are enjoying the benefits of being smoke free? Remember to reward yourself with a little something special in recognition of your 7 months smoke free Life is beautiful and even more beautiful as a nonsmoker!

Congratulation. The first month is a huge feat. Keep that quit going!

Congratulations Diane, you're done with the hardest month of them all!

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Good job Diane.

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Well done ...you smashed that's month ...reward yourself,for all your hard work ..Congrats..

hahahahahah is just a nickname for my real name yijia. Sounds quite alike. Thanks all! Will fight strong. Appreciates it

Lol Joking. I have never purchased a hooker. Well, not directly but I have been married for a long time. As for the for cocaine. Long time ago. But like cigarettes, I quit that too. As for the money saved from smoking, simple lifestyle improvements.

Huge congrats Diane! That 1st month is so important. It's the toughest by far and you've put that in your rear view mirror now! It only gets better from here on in.

Congratulations on your First Month of Freedom ! Please reward yourself and continue with rewards for every trigger you conquer. This assists your brain to recognize true rewards and deliver a bump of endorphins for all the right reasons. I am so glad to hear you are continuing your education about nicotine addiction this builds a sturdy and successful forever and ever quit. We are all so glad for you presence here and thank you for all your contributions.

Welcome lkea --- good way to start. Stay strong and stay close!!!!

I'm actually enjoying this relaxation thing. My body can feel it and is saying 'UM HELLO - THANK YOU!!' I don't feel near as tense or amped up and my back has already loosened up from just a few hours of chilling. We just put an an oldie but goodie - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! Some background noise to take a nice nap to. The pups are being sooo good. Definitely some rib bones coming out tonight when all is said and done. I did really well driving myself today, was a tad nervous but did just fine. I used to take that daily route every workday before they moved our office so being familiar with the area and knowing the backstreets helped a lot. Only 4 more radiation treatments left and each one seems to go by faster than the last. And talk about a small world!!! Turns out the A/C guys that are here doing the install happen to be an old friend from high school and his two sons! On top of my mom being close with the owner and them all knowing my situation just makes me that much more at ease!! I told them to just take run of the house and if they needed anything from us to just knock on the den door and let us know. It's so funny how things just seem to work out when they do even when everything else seems against you. I'm just going to enjoy the good vibes of this week and maybe even catch a kat-nap!!

Taking an outdoor shower in Canada between Dec. & March I'm sure it's the same in Ohio LT!

Welcome Ikea. You are doing a great thing by quitting smoking and e-cigs. Stick around this site. There's a lot of support and knowledge you can get here to help you stay quit for good.

Welcome Ikea. Nope is the best way to start. This forum is also a wonderful place for support while you are getting through your quit. I smoked for 42 years and tried many different methods to quit. I stumbled across this forum and am so grateful that the people on board were able to guide me to success. Educate yourself and stay close to the forum. We are here for you.

I'm late to the party, but huge congratulations on the all important first year down, Christa!!!

Congratulations on seven months smoke free, Solo! You are doing great!

@Doreensfree do you really want a Boo's butt pic vote?....I thought you only wanted to share with Sugar Britches....I mean I can hook you up with a vote, just say the word but be prepared for the outcome.

Congrats, Christa326! Celebrate the momentous occasion and KTQ! Cheers!

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