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Good morning everyone. First I want to say thank you for all the support yesterday it really does help and it does make a difference. I promised a longer post so here it is.I think the last time I actually posted was like last Thursday, now I have been commenting on threads and stuff, but I have felt kinda just quiet feeling. Like I have the peace on the outside and sometimes a war going on inside. I know that now all my physical withdrawal is over with. I know that the battle I am fighting right now is a mental and emotional battle. I have done a lot of nature things in the last week in a half. and thus have done a lot of thinking. And I don't mean romanticizing a cigarette. I mean I have been doing a lot of thinking about who I am, what I like, and don't like. How smoking cigarettes has changed me. Then I read. I read post like "Does Brain Ever Recover From Nicotine" wandering if our brains could ever recover to the way it was before we smoked. I was reading some of the answer and some of them ranged from no not really to glimpses. I don't know about you, but I started smoking when I was 15, and having my brain go back there is a big NO. But who would want to. Yeah most of our teenage selves made really big stupid life changing decision when we decided we wanted to smoke those first few cigs, but would I change anything else about my life no. And I do believe smoking has held me back in so many ways, but I would not be me if I did go back and change it. and "Rip the Patch off" where we all rallied behind Mona and encouraged her to take the patch off and leave it off. We encouraged her by being there and hearing her fears and telling her that we are here to catch her if she let us be. That is truly amazing. So to all of you that are wonderful and generous with your time, words of wisdom, and your compassion. Thank you.

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I love reading your ramblings, Nana, so as long as they are helping you, please keep them coming. Your comment "And I do believe smoking has held me back in so many ways..." really hits home. I do believe that smoking is one of, if not the, biggest mistake of my life. But that is the past and that is where it will be left. Onward to our smoke free futures!

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Congratulations Nana. 11 days is awesome. Every day behind you strengthens your quit and gives you power. Just keep focused on a life without smoking!

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You are a beacon of light, Nana.

Wow, cravings down to a couple a day or even NONE! Well "none" doesn't happen often yet. It's a relief Right now I'm on a Zoom union meeting about contracts and pensions, and I'm craving a smoke and a hard cider. Fortunately, I have neither in easy range. And since my new hobby is stock learning and investing, I'll not spend the money on either smokes or alcohol. Hope you're having a great day, all.

Great news. The thoughts will get further and further apart...it has been MANY years since smoking seriously crossed my mind. Many years...like SIX. Bliss. Freedom. Hang in there, time is our friend. S

Getting ready to go to my first appointment since this crazy virus took over the world.

I appreciate that you think that, but I'm really not. I mean I am in the trenches right along with all the other newbies. I am just sharing some of the ramblings that are going through my head. Things I am starting to realize. Things that have all aided in many failed quits. And to be honest this quit is only as good as the very present. We all have to stay vigilant and on our guard. Yes when you are freshly quit, you are more susceptible to relapses and slips. but if you think about someone who has been quit for years can have a relapse to. So I think our quits are as good as the last completed minute smoke free. Because the next minute is not guaranteed. We are all in this together, we just have to continue the fight. the longer you are quit the easier it is, but a ongoing battle nonetheless.

Good for you Nana! One day at a time......

No smoking in next 24 hours! NOPE!!

Stay safe Mona. Here we go, restaurant opens to the public tommorow.

Hello, everyone I am still here lurking and reading. I make sure I come here everyday to pledge nope for the day. Then I check it periodically throughout the day. I am still smoke free. I Haven't had a cigarette in 11 days. I have been keeping busy cleaning our the house and car. Going fishing, and hanging out with family and friends. Dealing with everyone and everything. Like I said I am coming here when I need to, sometimes reading, sometime posting on my blog or on the forum. Just wanted to let people know I am okay.

Wow! Glad to hear from you Kate! I hadn't seen posts from you in awhile so was wondering how you were. Sounds like you're right on track Glad to hear you have a new hobby too! That's great. Investing, done responsibly, can be very rewarding, in more ways than one Carry on .... happy to see you're still doing great

The next milepost to watch for will be when you completely accept that you are a non-smoker. It happened for me at about eight months; it was like a monkey fell off my back. It is a remarkable moment for many quitters, be sure to tell us if / when it happens for you.

So happy to read the good news Kate! Keep racking up the time and it will get better and better!

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min Hour Day as required!)

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Hope all goes well Mona !!!!

because of you sharing this and more serves as the beacon. There are many eyes out there/in here and your voice will resonate with many. Thank you for sharing your quit with us, Nana.

This is marvelous Kate .... Soon you will be able to Zoom too ...without a crave too...it will become the norm !!!

That is fantastic news Kate, I'm really happy for you Why don't you suck on a candy or take your zoom meeting to an area of your house that you've never smoked in. That worked really well for me when I had a crave

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So proud of you. I know you can do it.

As of noon today, 3 days nicotine free! Yay!! (Love that picture Doreen! lol)

This is splendid news, Nana ! Continue to reward yourself and hold fast to your commitment to NOPE. and ENJOY every moment of your freedom !

You're doing great Nana. Keep it up. You have the beginnings of very strong quit. Congratulations on 11days.

11 days is an eternity. Well done!!

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I took some advice and rewarded myself this afternoon. Since I'm recently-ish single again I took my ownself out on a date. SOMEONE has to! So this awesome chick named idontsmoke and I went for a mani-pedi and then got a burger. Masks, gloves, plexiglass and distancing were in place, so we were safe. Anyway, I kinda like this lady. I may have to treat her to nice things like that more often.

You too Mac...tomorrow is the big day! I'm laughing Doreen because my appointment was just for some maintenance on my car. To me, everything seems like such a big deal after being in lockdown for so long.

Yay Mona!

Thank you all. I will do a longer post later.