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I never thought I would quit and I believed all the lies addiction feeds the addict. Then, on a whim, I just did it. Very quickly, I searched for information, how was I going to feel ? how long was the withdrawal going to last ? when would the smokey thoughts stop ? Finding Joel Spitzer at WhyQuit.com and his Daily Quitting Lesson Guide, I began to understand my nicotine addiction. For the first ten months of my quit, I lurked here and there joining to thank everybody for their experiences that helped me so much. Staying for the camaraderie, the possibility of helping others and continuing my education of nicotine. That was nearly six years ago and I say to you, 'If I can quit, everybody can quit'

Quitting is so much more fun on the train ...I swear it's being with these great folks here that helped me solidate my quit ....why do it alone ? Quitting doesn't have to be doom and gloom ....quite the opposite ...I've had the ride of my life ... I've not only kicked my killer addiction ...I've had fun doing it .... Meeting new friends ...what can be better....

Nope and I would not be here if it wasn't for the support I received from my family of friends, on the forum

Those considering quitting probably have many questions... How do I quit? You just quit. Don't put things in your mouth and light them on fire. At the end of the day, that's all this process is: refraining from doing one thing repetitively. What will I need to quit? Commitment is the only prerequisite. Education facilitates the process greatly. And if you're looking for support, look no further, the Train has got your back. Yeah but...isn't quitting hard? It has its challenges, but oftentimes the actual difficulty of the quit never lives up to the hype we built for ourselves leading up to the quit. Continuing to smoke is also a challenge, smoking takes much and gives nothing. Pick your challenge. Will you invest in yourself and enjoy the many benefits of quitting? Or will you continue to sentence yourself to more time on the hamster wheel of futility that smoking is; a decision that will offer no positive returns. The right decision is obvious. What are the benefits of quitting? I'm not even going to attempt to provide a comprehensive list of benefits; it's a long list. Better health. Improved quality of life. A boost in self confidence. The lessons we learn in quitting have a carryover effect that can help you improve your life in almost every way imaginable. And of course...Freedom! The process of quitting is simple. It's free. The benefits begin immediately and only accrue with time. The process will benefit you in ways predicted and unforeseen. So I close with one question of my own: What are you waiting for?

G’day a NOPE today

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Boy Reci, that was some recovery. I thought you were still recuperating from my party!

Already on my way to the pier. Did I mention .... there'll be fireworks?

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As one of three young children, I recall one of the most coveted privileges my mother bestowed upon us. Shortly after my eighth birthday, and right before Christmas the stars had aligned to give me the winter reward all 3 of us children desired. Of course my older brother who was 12 got to carry out this deed much more often than me or my sister who was 7. But tonight he was at a hockey practice with my father. My pregnant mom, sister and I were driving from our suburban home on an 18 mile trip to see the amazing Christmas lights adorning the vast Boston Common. This was one of my fondest annual childhood memories. Shortly after our journey began my opportunity to participate in the reward came. “Honey, reach into my pocketbook and grab me a cigarette and light it, would you?” You see, my mom refused to take her mittens off will driving due to her poor circulation. In her wisdom, she recognized how dangerous it would be to try to light a cigarette, while driving, with mittens. It would be much safer to have her 8 year old son light it for her. I felt like such an adult as I passed her the lit Pall Mall and blew the smoke toward the back seat where my jealous sister stewed. The only downside to this whole scenario was that my mother would not allow us to crack the window for fresh air. “Are you crazy? It’s freezing out! Roll that back up right this instant!” Looking back on this, I realize that my mother had practically no idea the danger cigarettes posed to one’s health and absolutely no concept of secondhand smoke. The Surgeon General had issued vague warnings that cigarette smoking may be harmful to your health. What’s so discouraging now is that we do know the hazards of smoking and nicotine addiction, yet we see predatory companies pushing children’s flavored vape cartridges. They even have the audacity to put a warning to keep out of reach of children on the side of Cap'n Crunch, Count Chocula, and Trix flavored flavored vape cartridges. So the battle moves from the ignorance of smoking dangers to predatory targeting of children. No one ever said it would be easy to win this war. But each individual victory is a step in the right direction. Keep up the fight and KTQ.

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You would have thought we would have learned the last time. Boo is piloting another boat load to the ship!

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I've ordered more wine ...this is a big party !!!!!

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Yup! Nothing to lose and everything to gain. Quitting never killed anyone but smoking well ,you KNOW what the end game of doing that is so why not give quitting a try? You will find that you really do have it in you to quit! We are all the same and all of us who are quit were scared to try because of the unknown. How could I possible function as a nonsmoker? What will I do with my time? How can I get through life's stressful situation without smoking. We ALL pondered these questions as I'm sure you will but we are all here to tell you; It IS possible no matter who you are!

They said I could learn to dance and combine that with my love of exercise. However, I just couldn't shake the feeling that I wasn't quite flamboyant enough to ever really fit in with these fellas.

I cared a lot what the people here thought (well, not here exactly, but at the last board where I "met" many of you for the first time), because I was ready to hold myself accountable but knew I didn't have it in me quite, and I needed to be held accountable. I think when you come to a message board for support, you have to be ready to accept that support - you have to have just enough belief in yourself to trust that there was a reason you showed up in the first place, but after that, you have to let others help you out. I needed the jabs that I got when I first arrived - asking me why I was setting a quit date so far in the future when I could quit sooner and get the hard stuff over with and not risk backing out of my commitment. I credit whoever said that to me (which was NOT what I wanted to hear...) with saving my life. I haven't been around in a long time, but I'm still quit. Umm... 20 months at the end of August, I think? I don't miss smoker-farmgirl one bit.

C'mon smokers. It really is not as difficult as you think. I smoked for 42 years and spent the last 15 years trying different methods to quit; always giving into the addiction. I became so discouraged. I knew the dangers of smoking and saw my father-in-law die of lung cancer from smoking. I was so embarrassed and ashamed that I became a closet smoker. As a result, I did not want to do much and mostly stayed home and smoked. I was terrified I would die of a smoking related illness. One day, I stumbled across the Quittrain forum and started lurking and reading everything I could. I finally summoned the courage to post and join in the conversations. Everyone here jumped in and started guiding me. These strangers seemed as if they had known me my whole life. Of course they did, because at one time they were like me. They knew what I needed to hear to muster the courage to quit. With a little humor and encouragement, they held me up through the difficult weeks and guided me into a smoke free life. Hop on the train and give it a try. Freedom from nicotine addiction is a wonderful result.

We're still the same Grund. We care about people wanting to quit. In fact we care about them as if they were our family (which they are - family of quitters )

I can tell from our reinstated online user list that we have a lot of guests viewing topics. I was you until I found that one post from that one member which made me decide to sign up so I could post and thank him for all the support he was unknowingly giving me. You need to register to post and we would love to meet and support you so won't you sign up today?

almost two years after quiting and almost one without visiting the forum, I can only say: NOPE!

There's a lot of peeps coming to this one

I have great news ...you can ....yes even you who has smoked for decades... You can quit ..... Just imagine being free from cigarettes..... Every smoker can kick this killer addiction ....all you need is the desire to be free.. We will help you ,support you ,100/00.... What have you got to lose ...nothing ...you could gain everything.... Deep down you know this addiction will get you in the end ...why wait for that ... Don't be just another number....make a stand .... You can do it ....we all did ....

Save some room for the stroopwafels!

Those that quit before you @farmgirl knew full well that your junkie thinking would have talked you out of quitting long before your quit date arrived and yeah, as a still smoker, that's NOT what you wanted to hear but fortunately you listened and quit. Great job on 20 Months smoke free by the way! Ain't life great as a nonsmoker?

Everyone on this board has gone through the process of reclaiming their freedom from tobacco. It's not impossible. It CAN be done and it's easier with comrades who know perils and pitfalls of addiction. We are on your side and want to see you succeed.

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What could possibly go wrong

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Never Take Another Puff... Same as ever NOPE.!!!!!......What a lovely family of Quitters we are !!!!

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back then the people here helped a lot, you will make it, stay strong!

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Aw, C'mon...It'll be fun.

G’day NOPE