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@Kdad you don't have to convince me quitting is hard . Been there , it's a gong show I know and tough . It is gut wrenchingly tough too having to repeat the same pain over and over . Change the things you can to not repeat mistakes . It's part of the process . I can tell you if all you have is a seed of hope it will be enough to make it happen . The way through is to get through the nonsense thinking that you "can't " quit and believe in " I will " quit by the action I take . Take smoking off the table as an option . You may shed a few tears , that's ok . You may become angry , parr for the course , you may feel you lost your best friends , but you didn't . They were never a friend in the first place . It takes time so don't be hard on yourself , don't quit trying , just come here , lean on your friends here for help through until you can do it on your own . Reaching out when we are weak is actually strength . That's what friends are , they will support you to the end . Everyone is here for you and wants to help . Put pride aside and let us help . We help each other . You helped me today .. believe it . You did . Put your stubborn side to use . It can be a powerful tool to use against craves . Halt . Crave hits ask yourself ? Hungry , angry , lonely , tired ? Solution : Healthy snack , walk, call a friend , rest . Distract , delay , deep breaths , discuss , dont smoke . Do something different . Oranges help with craves as will cinnamon , frozen grapes or blueberries , walking , a new hobby . Write a letter of goodbye to smoking . Write a list . Remember your why . Why are you quitting . Because enough is enough right . Hope something here helps . Everyone has given you food for thought . Take what helps and add your own thoughts and you got a great recipie to quit happening . I am glad you are here . Post , don't smoke . You won't surprise us on how you may be feeling . We have been there on our own journey too . Not the same shoes but on the same road to freedom . Everyone here can relate to your feelings I think . I know I do . You. Can . Do. This . By . The. Action And Choices . You . Make. Through . Every . Crave . Hard yes , but temporary . It gets easier . Hang in there with us until it gets easier . You won't regret the time you spend here . Promise you .

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FANTASTIC!!! well done..

You must tell yourself No matter how hard it is, or hard it gets, I'm going to make it

I remember all the times that I tried to quit before my stick one and the fear of being without a fag hanging out of my mouth terrified the living daylights out of me, I remember thinking oh my god but I need a cigarette, I can't live without them, how will I survive, but do you know something that wasn't me speaking that was the addict inside of me. Once I realised that my life was going to be so much better without having that cigarette the quit became easier, its changing your thought patterns. Its acknowledging that its an addiction and not a way of life, its about being kind to yourself, and believing in yourself. No one else can make this work except you. But we are here to encourage, help, guide and cheer you on. So make the next cigarette you have the last one, stand up tall, brush yourself down and tell yourself that you are bigger than the addict inside.

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It is as difficult or as easy as you choose to make it. Your current ... situation ... (whatever it may be) ... is 100٪ self inflicted. You are in control of the outcome here. Time to start making the right choices ... right? EZPZ

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Thanks @koder3 Nope here too . Smoking doesn't pay well . Staying quit has the best benefit plan . Gaurenteed satisfaction . Signed : A happy employee here .

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Congratulations @Mona on one year quit! I hope you're doing well and might stop in to give us an update on your awesome smoke free life!

NOTE TO SELF Share your story even (especially) the scary, ugly parts. Because it's real and it matters. And when you send it out into the world, you are giving someone else the power to do the same

Thank you EVERYONE! I do appreciate all of the support! I am ever so grateful that I found this site! You guys are great!!!

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I once rode the short bus as well- short bus is reserved for us dumb asses that ruined a perfectly good quit. Good news is the short bus is easy to disembark, but can only be done by boarding the quit train. You know what to do- dont be a dumbass Hope to see ya around

Good job Gus.

STRENGTH doesn't come from what you can do, but from overcoming what what you once thought you couldn't

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^^That is so true, and it loses the power it had over you @Linda^^

I'm so 6e

Hello how are you doing? Quitting is never easy is it, we all know that we have been where you are, in fact I must be someone here who had the most failed quits ever. But the most important thing is that you keep quitting, you keep telling yourself that you can do it, I personally feel that vaping is still smoking, I hear people saying I quit smoking and a I vape, errr you are still smoking by the way, you are still inhaling something into your lungs. So when you are ready, mentally tell yourself this is it, chuck away everything smoke related. My downfall was I always kept one hidden, just in case you know, but that should have told me the addiction was still in control. The day I stopped I lit a cigarette and nearly coughed my lungs up, I was actually heaving whilst smoking, I mean how sad is that! So give yourself a good kick and tell yourself you are worth stopping smoking, don't let the addiction be stronger than you.

Good job @Doreensfree @ Pig Lover taking the first step is the right foot forward . So glad I took that beautiful walk yesterday , although not real scenic there were some nice hills to climb ... today is only 4 C and the s hhhh word s--now! Today is rest day from walking with a 25 minute work out with weights x 2 . Thanks U tooobe . If a hockey game is on tonight you'll find me on the stationary with chai tea and water . Imma stationary bike riding couch potato addict ! Some couch huggin today tho too . Rest is good . Gearing up for another big walk day after tomorrow . Hmmm might be in my future .. something I've not done but might try . What ya all up to today ?

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There is only one way To succeed in anything and that is to give EVERYTHING!!!!

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Hey @Kdad..... Are you convinced ?..... Don't wait for the horror stories to come knocking ... Nothing will be able to help then... Take your seat and join the Newbies .... You want to Quit ...Deep down ...you want your Freedom .... Its here waiting for you ....

Hi Kdad I only on day 3 so no great advice. You came back to post you struggling and I can think of no better place to hang out as you struggle then here. I a new found respect for any who have quit. A deep respect for the journey and choice. Keep trying and do it!

One day at a time, Kdad. You can do it again. Keep trying and don't give up.

Oh Kdad. The will is apparently there or you wouldn't be showing up. The only one in control of your life is you. You have arrived at this same fork in the road before. You also know which way you have to go. We can only hope that you choose wisely. We are rooting for you. You succeeded before and we know you can do it again. C'mon Kdad lets get this final quit going!

Congratulations Gus, don't forget to reward yourself

Congrats, Gus! Celebrate your first month and KTQ!

Change is hard at first Messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end

NOPE - Not One Puff Ever Smoking sucks. Life without cigarettes is freedom.

Congratulations Mona on getting through your first year. Welcome to the Lido deck and don't forget to reward yourself.

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Day 3...using lines on myself all 2 hours of the morning I have been awake......isn't it nice I can have my coffee with out a cigarette ...isn't it nice I can wake and not go outside for a cigarette....isn't it nice I do not need a cigarette after breakfast.....isn't it nice I can brush my teeth and not go out and have a cigarette right after brushing them.....I think it going to be a isn't it nice day and a stay close to here day

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Day 2, There great ideas in this thread and encouragement. I do not feel I can apply some of them right now....because of the bronchitis.... exercise is limited (for the moment) getting lots of sleep is out too because I am coming off the steroids and they seem not to like me and the anxiety attacks (add in the GERD)....it so rough right now.... I feel like I asking for pity ( I guess I am) I only on day 2 so for others who trying to quit cold turkey who want their health back and fighting off multiple other things on the way....I drinking lots of water and sugar free Gatorade...I pacing pacing pacing till I just stand in the kitchen and stare blankly at the universe.... then I come here and read or blankly stare at the screen....then... repeat it all again ...and each time I want that cigarette I remind myself how bad I want to breath and be healthy again and thank Jesus for keeping me safe from cigarettes' today (I must of said that 50 times yesterday) I hanging in and on that the best I can say.

Nice one Gus! Keep the faith! Things will only improve from here on in.

Awesome job @Gus Congratulations on your first month smoke free!

Awesome job! Keep it up and no need for you to ever smoke again

Way to go Gus, just keep knocking off the cravings one at a time. This will help build your forever quit.