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G’day Just for today... Not One Puff...Ever

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Think of our friend, Sirius', words, "The next time a craving plunks down on your face ask yourself, "What price you are willing to pay to own yourself?"

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Soon she will have days where she completely forgets to think about cigarettes. The first time it happens is a pleasant surprise.

QT has become my stop for working through the stronger cravings. I pick posts that catch my attention and am often amused at how what I am reading is just what I needed to think about. Thanks to the moderators and others with a commitment to helping those of us who are trying to follow your example of living nonsmoking lives. Clean-air-breathing lives. Just reading my way through another craving. Decided to post a "thanks" this time.

Kate, There is no perfect way to get through the triggers and cravings. Plus, there is no perfect recipe for the perfect quit. Everyone has a different way to get through or past all the pitfalls that we face. So, once you find something that works for you then stick with it. As we learn to cope with this stuff we build a good lasting quit. So stay strong and safe.

I was glued to my former forum 24/7 my whole first year quit and I'm convinced it was because of that that I got my forever quit. You are doing everything right Kate to insure your forever quit too

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Welcome aboard, @JH63! One day at a time is my mantra (along with lots of deep breathing and drinking water!)...and participating here in the forum. I was also a 40+ year smoker with several quit attempts behind me over the years and I am so thankful for online support! Hang in there, it is all worth it....

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Congratulations on getting through day 3 Jeff. The nicotine is pretty much out of your system so it's screaming for its nicotine fix. That's why we call this week hell week. It can be brutal but you will never have to go through it again as long as you stay quit. Read your list, post positive notes to yourself on the bathroom mirror, use your air cigarette and if you need support you know where to come. We all know what you're going through

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Welcome to Day Four, @Jeff ! Smokey thoughts, thoughts concerning a quit, thinking smoking/not smoking ALL of this will consume your brain for a while. The sooner you are able to switch up your thoughts, the better you will feel. I started to replace smokey thoughts by looking at something of beauty which gave me a bump of endorphins. That light on that leaf. Your Beloved's face. A favorite photograph. A piece of art. Listening to a favorite song, recalling a favored memory. Choosing moments of beauty in a small meditation still help me through life's challenges. You have the power to change your thoughts. Sure, this will take some time but, it is a valuable coping mechanism just like slow and thoughtful breathing. Leave your failed quits behind. You are onto a brand new day and can build this quit in a way that will keep it strong. Keep educating yourself about nicotine addiction, this is your foundation. and here is a vid from Joel about Every Quit Is Different

Thanks for the info about how the site works. I will try addressing just one poster. I have known all along that my reply would remain in the same tread for everyone to read, just didn't understand how to make sure someone knew I was commenting on what they said. Day three is gone. It was about the same as day two. I had the worst cravings in the evening again. I was was quit for 20 days, lost it for 13 days, and now I am quit again for three days. Because of that I feel like I'm almost back where I was. That's scary and worries me somewhat. I'm glad that the first three days haven't been that bad. But on the other hand, I'm just as shaky and fragile as I have been on my failed quits. I've got to really pay attention and not let my guard down. I have quit four different times this year alone. Lost the first three and many others before that because I became complacent after awhile. I get tired of always thinking about not smoking and I end up letting my guard down. I know that I have to be stronger in my resolve this time and keep reminding myself what's at stake if I lit up again. I've got a list of reasons why I want to stay quit that I carry in my wallet all the time. I've just got to keep that agreement with myself and read that list anytime I think about lighting up again. I'm just exhausted from the fight. It's on to day 4! A good night's sleep should carry me through! Take Care! Jeff

Good for you Kate. You need to find what works for you. My strategy is distract, distract, distract. The more engrossed I get in something, the better.

When focus is on how this is possible, instead of why is it so difficult, then it gets easier. At least, that's how I'm managing through the cravings. I was a serial relapser and absented myself from the forum numerous times. But I kept reading the wisdom of people who try to help us quit, and one day I figured out a big enough "why?" that has made quitting possible. I believe that pressing ahead eventually leads to the motivation to make a quit stick. Half the battle is showing up. Looks as though this is you, showing up. Best of luck,

HI! Going through the material that you ask me to read and watch. I came across this part of a post written by you. It hit the spot for me. During past quits I have always bargained with myself. I have also said "if I don't feel better in X amount of time I will go back to smoking". I've lost quits this way because I actually thought that I was never going to feel any better. I was lost in a fog and my mind wasn't strong enough to ride it out, no matter how long it lasted Depression had taken me over and all I wanted to do was feel better. The unknown part about all this is how long it will last for me. As Joel says, everyone's quit is different. I'm just happy that I'm not feeling bad enough right now that I have to bargain with myself. It's early in this quit, so maybe I'll bypass that stage this time. Great post for all to read! Thanks!

HI! Again the AM of day four has been alright. I had to go out this morning for about 4 hrs. No problems except some brain fog when I first started driving. I'm happy right now! @Sazerac that's a great video. I think I understand what it means. I will read and watch some more suggested links you have given me this evening. I'll post again at the end of the day. Hopefully Positive!

The body is going through massive changes just now Jeff.... It's been used to having all those chemical's put into it for years ...so many times a day ... It has to adjust ...remember all what your feeling is Temporary....you will never have to do this again .. Unless you smoke ... Before you know it ....this will be all behind you .... You have to fight the Demon .....

Happy to hear you are home Jo. Take care - speedy recovery

Our Nancy asked me to post this from my blog to 'Quit Smoking Discussion'. Thank you Nancy. Lifetime of Addiction I didn't want to hear this but, I am now facing this truth. Nicotine Addiction doesn't go away. You can put it to sleep. You can even put it into deep deep and deeper sleep for years ! but, it will awaken the moment you take one puff. One Puff. This is for your whole life. Mind boggling, huh !? This was the choice you likely didn't even know you were making all those years ago when you started smoking, I didn't understand the ramifications for sure. But, it is the truth. You will always need to be cognizant of your addiction even when smoking is a vague memory, because the moment you take a puff, the moment you take One Bloomin' PUFF, That's it ! It's all over and your enslavement will begin, again. What tenacity ! but, you need to understand, Nicotine is not as tenacious as You and Your Will. You can quit. I know you can. I quit and I am not a special snowflake, I am a Nicotine Addict, just like you. I have great resentment about my Nicotine Addiction. Damn....I didn't know it would be so invasive. I didn't know it was going to be a lifetime relationship. I am so angry about this and it is My Own Damn Fault ! But, my anger, it is a good anger. It is a righteous anger. It is an anger that will fuel my commitment to NOPE. Not One Puff EVER. Copping to the 'forever' part is a cold hard reality of the addiction. At some point, I had to quit fooling myself and accept it. It isn't just for today. It must be forever. If it isn't...I will continue to enslave myself. Some feel their addiction is so strong they cannot quit, This is wrong. You have the power. You always have the power to quit and you always have the power to stay quit. Make the commitment to NOPE ! As our friend, Sarge, says, 'Easy Peasy'. Easy ! not complicated ! This is not Rocket Science. If you make that commitment to NOPE...you will not fail. You Will Not Fail. The simplicity of it ! The Beauty of it ! Not One Puff Ever. Do it. You won't regret it. Love, S

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You can't run forever, learn to face these challenges because triggers can happen throughout our lives, not just when we first quit. The point is staying current with yourself and confirming your commitment to NOPE every day. Learn new skills to strengthen your quit and you needn't fear craves or triggers. You will know how to reaffirm NOPE, it will be etched into your consciousness.

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Congratulations Kate! Woot woot

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Glad to hear you are home, take it easy, and feel better soon (((hugs)))

I glad everything went well. Get well soon.

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