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

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I dislike everyone equally (unless they're really, really rich)

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Aw Reci, we know you like hanging with the pigs.

Hi all sorry I’ve not posted for a bit I’ve had a bit of illness to deal with which went on for Christmas into feb (not Covid) either way all is good on the non smoking front. Before posting I had to work out how long it’s been . I think it’s 3 years 8 months. I hope this gives encouragement to those joining the path especially during such difficult times, when you have to work out how long it’s been your not doing badly. I hope your all well within your quits and dealing with any Covid issues. It seems we are making good progress here in the U.K. at the moment and long may It continue. Wherever you are in the world stay strong with your quit and stay safe X ⚒

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I put a wall up from time-to-time. The trick is knowing when and where to put them up and when to knock them down. A certain level of detachment is a fine tool to keep in your survival kit. The question is often asked: how do you deal with irrational people? My answer is: you don't, not anymore than you just have to. Someone who is unreasonable, irrational, dishonest, and an all-around pain-in-the-ass is not worth the time. I wouldn't let someone like that in my house, why would I let them in my head?

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NOPE Ach, cigarettes are no longer a problem. Beer is a bit of a problem. But not for long. If you can quit smoking, you can quit anything. The important is to quit the cigarettes. Those are those ones that will kill you. Invest in stocks invest instead. I quit 85% in 6 month. You can never get back what you spend on cigarettes.

Replacing something that will kill you (smoking) with something that's good for you (walking).....how smart is that? I'd say it's brilliant!

Don't ya just hate it when this happens?

You'll likely become much smarter after the brain fog clears. I know I did and from what I hear, five thirds of people do get smarter

When quitting Amy, there's a lot of crap that's been plastered to our airways from years of smoking. That crap starts to dislodge after we quit and it takes some time for that to become completely resolved. It may just be something along these lines you're experiencing at the moment. I don't know what your health care options are but I am a firm believer that anyone who has smoked for years (if not decades) should get at the very least a chest X-ray after they quit and better yet, a CT scan. That way you know for sure what you're dealing with in terms of the general condition of your lungs. Depending on where you live, and your age etc., there may be ways to get this done at little or no cost. Worth exploring IMO.

Hi Amy, since you're not having any chest tightness or SOB it could be your lungs cleaning out the gunk or even your anxiety causing it. If you're really worried about it then you may want to go for a check up if for nothing else but peace of mind. You're doing great btw, congrats on five weeks quit

I followed a truck 10 exits passed my exit because I could smell them smoking

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I don't really see the self pity here, I see someone who is becoming very aware of their body and the changes that are occurring in a positive way. Taking that walk was a great idea and seemed to change you outlook to positive thinking about what this quit is doing for you. Strong work there -- great job looking inward and finding a way to get thru this. Like you said -- a day at time even a minute at a time (it gets really better as go along and get over the humps like this). Keep Strong!!!!

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Very well said!!! You are so right.my head can be a scary place sometimes. Lol

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Congratulations to you, Mac!

I am getting my party duds ready. You have been on one awesome journey!

Congratulations! You've done a Great Job!

Congrats, @Mac#23!

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RIP Mr. Gretsky

Congratulations on your wonderful quit Jack. I hope you are getting better.

Good job Mac. Prepare the deck, we've got another one coming in hot.

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Well, I'll admit to being a bitch when I need to be

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Welcome Amy. Awesome start to you quit. Keep concentrating on the benefits you will get by quitting. It is so wonderful not to be controlled by smoking! Keep that beautiful quitt going.

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Wonderful post Chrys. Addiction to smoking is like any relationship - you need to work at it. The more that we addicts romance the notion of smoking, the more we bestow power on the cigarette by imbuing it with relaxing powers that it never had, then the more we feed and nurture the relationship. Sitting on the dock, kicking back, looking wistfully into the middle distance and taking a sip of cool clear water is just as relaxing as smoking the cigarette was...it is the moment of relaxation, of peace that we romance (quite rightly). Where we get it wrong is by believing that it was the sucking in of 10,000 noxious chemicals that 'made' the moment. For me, the key was to see how abusive the relationship was and to actively stop working at it. Smoking is not fun. It never was. The Great Pretender