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Hey @JH63, the continued fight wore me down too but I knew the only way past it was to go through it. Once you do that you'll never have to go through it again. I used my misery as an incentive to stay quit. I knew I didn't want to do that again! And as far as complaining goes, sometimes it's just the best medicine. Get it off your chest and feel a little better.

@Mona, I am so glad you are not lighting up. Your attitude is great. The patches continue to feed your addiction and prolong your 'fog'. This won't end until you are done with the patches and possibly for some time afterwards. Just something to be aware of and the downside to NRT's. They lengthen the healing process. @Mac#23 You blaze the trail for others every day. You're attitude is so great and your exuberance, contagious. @JH63, your posts are a catalyst for getting the information out there. I am so glad you are taking advantage and learning all you can. This quit of yours is growing leaps and bounds. I know there are lots of lurkers...I love lurkers. I was a lurker, quit and 10 months later joined to thank all these people. Stayed for the education and the laughs. It is a great community we have here. All of our newbies make it great. The energy, so beautiful. The power being re-claimed. The self-confidence emerging like wildfire.

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Mac.... You my friend have a good solid quit ....even though your a newbie too....you support all the other travellers . Your gonna make it to Freedom .....don't prove me wrong !!!!!.....and make me use my frying pan ... Mona... Your doing great this time around ....I'm proud of you .....all the tiredness and restless stuff your feeling .. Will slowly fade away the longer to keep on track..my sleep was disturbed for a while ...but I was told it was temporary and it was ...I was soon back to sleeping normal ,if not better....upwards in onwards .. JH63. When I watched those 3 Tabacco Documentaries....it was a light bulb moment for me ...how could I have been so blind for over 5 decades...I promised not to give them any penny of my hard earned money ... Some folks go through what's been called ..No Man's Land ...it's when the newness of your quit has faded ,and your just plodding along ...and some can lose thier quits....Thankfully I was always excited about mine ... That's why sticking around here and posting , joining in ..can be important.... It helps through the tough times ... Stay strong ....the Benefits are so worth the fight ...

I just finished day 12 of this quit! I've been getting by. I've been on this site at least twice a day, everyday. I read the recent posts and some of the older ones. I've also been watching the Big Tobacco videos. I don't post much now because not much has changed. I can't see complaining all the time when I know what it is I have to do. So far I'm doing it. Everyday is pretty much the same now. I fight the cravings as they come. Some are easier to get past then others, but I manage. I've said before that I don't believe there is such a thing as a craving that can't be beat. I still believe that. I will admit that continued fighting with those cravings can wear me down over time. I lost my last quit, of 20 days, earlier this month because I was just plain worn out, physically and mentally. Each one of the fights to stay quit adds up over time. I just got tired. No excuses, I didn't have the resolve it took to succeed. I wasn't even having a craving when I lit back up. It's hard to explain! Well this is a new quit. I'm trying to think differently about how to handle it. I'm trying to think about the whole process in a more positive way. The people, along with the materials on this forum, can be credited for that. I am drinking too much caffeine right now and I know it. I've watched Joel's video about cutting your caffeine intake in half when quitting smoking. It's in my quit plan. I was sticking to it. I had cut it exactly in half. But I've noticed that the amount I'm drinking each day is slowly creeping back up. I just feel like I need it for energy. I'm going to try and get the amount back down again. I'm just tired, and the caffeine gives me a little boost. I have been able to keep my sugar levels up, so I know the tiredness is not coming from that. Thanks for asking!

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I know it's a lot of work and it takes a toll on you both mentally and physically. The end game here and your commitment to the bigger and healthier picture is all you need to be focusing on. Do not give into the junkie mentality. You are stronger then that. Make smart choices and always remember NOPE.

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@JH63, keep on learning about this hideous addiction. It will forever sour you on smoking!

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@Sazerac, I didn't get the fogginess until several days after I stepped down so I'm pretty sure it is a withdrawal symptom. I will be further stepping down mid next week so it quite possibly will get worse. Might pick up another symptom or two also? Hope not but it is what it is. I'll get through it as I feel that there is no turning back now. I am a non-smoker albeit a nic'ed up one.

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I might be able to help. I have several size bowls and some really sharp scissors.

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The foggy brain issues will eventually clear up because of your commitment to being smoke free. You got more of handle on your quit than you give yourself credit for. Stay with it Mona.

Hope so but if not, I'm just being extra cautious when I drive or do things that could be dangerous.

Where are all of the newbies? Seems like they're here for a short while and then disappear or they just show up sporadically to post something in Celebrations to get some kudos. I feel pretty good except for a bit of foggy head. I'm sure that I now have some extra time but I'm not aware of it...lol...the days still fly by like nothing. I'm very happy about the saved $$$. After trying so many times, I'm just relieved that I finally quit.

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Sorry I sent before I was finished. Then went to edit but never sent.....lol

yes, Mac.... utterly bodacious .....what ?

You are correct, the fogginess is a withdrawal symptom. Some people don't experience this although, I certainly did. As far as other symptoms, keep an open mind, you quit smoking and whatever discomfort you may feel, it is only temporary and you don't smoke ! I love your attitude, 'it is what it is', you are right and your statement, "I'll get through it as I feel there is no turning back" is the way forward. You are headed towards your freedom and it will be yours FOREVER to nurture and protect.

Congratulations Jillar on your 4 years .A great quit you got there. Thanks for all the advice, wise words and laughs you bring here, and keeping us busy on the games. Much respect to you....

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Hey Mona, You can handle this and persevere through all the pitfalls that come with it. I know in my heart that you are a non-smoker as am I. We shall beat this nicotine monster with all the wonderful support we receive on the Quit Train.

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Eliminating rational suggestions

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A new adult toy was delivered. It is blue tooth capable and 'special' friends can control it from ANYWHERE in the WORLD. . tee hee hee. This has only given me hilarious, long lasting and multitudes of belly laughs so far but, the night is young, ain't it ?. Reporting in with tmi. Liftoff was achieved. Must have been the preamble of laughter.

When I first quit I was looking for some like people who have also quit or are quitting. I found all the support I could ever need right here on the train. So, for all you newbies welcome. Purchase your ticket, board the train and soak in all the knowledge and support that you will ever need. Oh yeah, don't let Doreen scare you with that frying pan talk.

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