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Sounds like you just needed some validation so that you feel like you have a reason to quit; and confirmation that they are wrong. If it only takes one to get addicted what do you think four a day do? I'm only on day two of my quit but I smoked 4-5 a day since I was 19, and usually just halves at a time. If I wasn't addicted it wouldn't have taken me 14 years to be ready to stop touching them all together and if you weren't addicted you wouldn't be stressing about it and your girlfriend wouldn't be upset with it. Your friends have bad science. It gets passed through the grapevine by someone who thought they knew something as common knowledge but it's entirely unscientific. You can tell them to sit right down and then you can tell them that Penn State College of Medicine and Duke University says even 1-4 a day smokers are still addicted and require treatment. Actual Science "Smokers tend to take in the same amount of nicotine from day to day to achieve the desired effects. They adjust their smoking behavior to compensate for changes in the availability of nicotine (e.g., when switching from regular to low-yield cigarettes) to regulate the body’s level of nicotine. Light smokers (those who smoke ≤5 cigarettes per day) and occasional smokers smoke primarily for the positive reinforcing effects of nicotine and have minimal or no withdrawal symptoms. They smoke primarily in association with particular activities (after eating a meal or while drinking alcohol), and are less likely to smoke in response to negative affect. Although withdrawal symptoms may not be prominent, many light and occasional smokers have difficulty quitting. Some of them have a high level of dependence, but with pharmacodynamic (edit: by pharmacodynamic, they're basically saying what the drug does to the body) that differ from those in heavier smokers." Nicotine Addiction, Neal L. Benowitz, M.D. Basically, that means even with five or less cigarettes a day, ya'll still addicted and your withdrawal symptoms could be less or nothing, but still addicted.

Congratulations FYD on setting and sticking to your quit date and making it through the first day! They say the 1st three days are the hardest, but it depends on the person, I think. Day 6 was a zinger for me, but I made it through. Every day gets a little easier, especially knowing you made it through the previous day. You can totally do this! Enjoy the Joel Spitzer videos and the documentaries. Chat as much as you like here. Play some games to busy the mind. Don't let the non-quitters derail your plan to stay smoke free and reclaim two of your greatest health assets - your heart and lungs. Enjoy getting free!

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You can do this Fluffyyellowduck, just believe that you are stronger than this addiction. Faith in who you are and the direction you want to go in is totally up to you. We are here to help and support you.

Hey Fluffyduck, let me tell you that you'll be fine either way, with cravings or without. You will survive the tougher moments as well. You will learn new ways of dealing with anxiety, because of quitting. The rough moments are part of the package, part of life. You'll be fine, as long as you stick to your commitment of not smoking. Emotions come and go, all the more reason to make your resolve as strong as possible. When the going gets tough, this is what will help you through.

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Well done for not smoking since September.... We all quit for a reason .... yours is to keep your girlfriend who hates smoking ...nothing wrong with that .. I Quit because my feet where about to be amputated ... Your a Non smoker ...because you have chosen to be .... Rejoice ....it just may save your life one day ...

Those are called relapses......We're addicts, nicotine is our addiction.

Day 1..Done and dusted ....Onwards .....

Congratulations on that first day smoke free. You are doing great!

Mac got snow and we got.......RAIN!

That's fantastic fluffyduck, on to day two

Just checking in to say that I made it through day one and it is complete for me because I have to go to bed. I don't remember much of what happened except that it was relatively easy. The worst cravings came on between 1-2 PM but were defeated by taking a nap. Afterwards, I did some stuff with the kids, made dinner, and then for some reason I ate four plates of beans, rice, and corn tortillas. (I'm only 4'11 so this is actually very impressive. I will gold star myself... I earned this. ) Usually after a meal is one of my triggers, but this time I was just hungrier. I want to gain so it was a win. Then I played the harp a little and fell asleep and had another nap. If tomorrow is as easy as today, or easier, I'll be fine.

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I truly love living here. Fall here is my favorite season but I do like the snow. It's not that bad if you dress appropriately for the weather. Like I always tell people, just embrace and enjoy the outdoors no matter what the season or weather.

Oh and I agree about the marshmallows

You're doing great fluffyduck and you update us as often as you want. We love going on your journey with you

Just updating that I made it through Day 2. I only plan on updating up to Day 3, I promise. It makes me feel better. Not really feeling much in the way of withdrawals. Also feel much, much cleaner. Ate entire bowl of Lucky Charms after dinner, proudly, and determined that the marshmallows in the name brand are much more vibrant than the marshmallows in the off brands.

Great job, Layla!

Way to go, Layla!! Congratulations on being 4 months smoke free!! Isn't it wonderful not having to shop for cigarettes! All the money saved...and no more stink-stink!! Congrats!!

Narcissists and negative Nancies would rather tear others down than better themselves. Sometimes it's chronic pain or mental illness. Either way it's not about you, and no amount of convincing on your part will give them a change of heart. Stay firm and focused on the person you are, your goals and the positive outcomes of your actions. Give the narcissist / negative person as little ammunition as possible, and try not to let it get you down. They are miserable and can't help it.

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jillar Posted November 30 *A lifetime of freedom from nicotine. *Worldwide support from members in all phases of quitting and who know and can relate to what you may go through at any given time in your quit. *Tons of educational material about our addiction to nicotine. Be it by reading, watching videos or asking other members. We have it all So what do you have to lose by becoming a member? ACT NOW and you can go into the New Year COMPLETELY SMOKE FREE! You heard that right folks. No more burn holes everywhere No more stale smoke stink on you and all your stuff AND we already told you about all the extra CASH All this and there's STILL MORE! Yep, we've saved the best for last. Quit now and enjoy better health and less colds. Better circulation, pinker gums, the list goes on and on... So give yourself the ultimate gift this holiday season. You won't regret it Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/14789-free-to-all-new-members-who-register/

Just got done watching the Buffalo Bills improve their record to 12-3.

Do you need help finding it?

Did I miss something here?

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We had some light snow fall earlier today

I'm not sure, do you think we should do a poll?

8-- Pick things out of your keyboard

Aren't stupid questions funny?

@Boo , Thanks , yes i am focusing on diet and exercise . I have plans to avoid meat completely and then i am going to eat a bit less food and burn more . Today i have pain all over my body , not sure if i should rest today or continue working out Will decide to workout or not within an hour . Thanks for all the suggestions

Hip hooray, Layla! 4 months already!! You've made it thru the holidays and now will bring in the new year as a non-smoker! You are awesome!!

Way to go Layla. You are doing so good. It's time for a sweet reward.

I'm a bit fluffier than I was before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Time to get back to eating clean More to love !!!!

Slow and steady wins the race Sunshine. My advice, you can take it or leave it, is this: don't fret over numbers on the scale. Focus on behaviors, e.g., diet and exercise. The numbers on the scale will work out if you're doing the right things; for some the desired numbers happen relatively quickly for others it takes more time. Step-by-step is the best way forward. I'm a bit fluffier than I was before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Time to get back to eating clean.

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If they’re smokers trying to “get you “back” just ignore them. You’ll have the last laugh when you successfully quit and maintain it. They are envious of you for having the Will power to quit and stay quit if it’s anyone/everyone else giving you grief. Are they giving you grief because you quit and might me anxious or slightly irritable for a few weeks. Again I say just ignore them. Politely end the conversation or encounter and turn/walk away. if it’s your boss that’s a different problem altogether. Check into your workplace conduct policy or guidelines or with HR

Really appreciate everyone's bluntness. I know I'm addicted, but my smoker friends insisted I was t and I wanted to hear it from people who aren't in denial about addiction. I don't want to be in denial either about who and what I am thanks. It's really kind of everyone