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

Steven, unfortunately it only takes one. You are an addict and until you acknowledge that and not allow it to consume your life, you will stay stuck in this vicious cycle. At some point you have to want to quit MORE than you want to smoke. Believe in yourself and know that you can do this. Start this quit knowing that you are going to leave smoking behind. Don't carry it with you on your journey. Keep directing your thoughts on the positives of a life without it. You can do this.

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Friends and family aren’t going to get it. They aren’t going through it, so they have no clue. Here; we get it. Here; we can help you through the roughest times. Reach out. Save your quit at all cost.

There is never any shame in asking for help, but it is a shame you didn’t ask, before lighting up. I’m glad it made you feel sick. That should tell you something. Stick close, from now on, and next time the urge strikes, reach out, via S. O. S. We are all pulling for you.

I will, Abby. I am getting over the shame of asking for help. No shame in asking for help at all , its not wéak to ask for help it shows strength . Quitting is not easy . We are all here to help each other when it gets too hard . Glad you got right back on the horse. You've chucked the cigs , drowned em I hope . Get angry at those darn things . They keep stealing your freedom , but gaurenteed they won't this time cause we all got your back when you post .

Steven, this reminded me of my first year at my old forum when I was too proud to post an SOS so instead I would word my topic in such a way that I didn't SAY SOS but members could clearly see that it WAS an SOS. I did this two or three times and it worked every time.

Did some yard work today, put mulch in my flower beds, potted some plants.It was really warm here today. So now it is time for a hot bath and then kick back with some wine!!!

I am now officially smoke-free and have been for over a year now. I went to St. Augustine Fl for the day (I happen to live in Florida). Spent it with my Daughter and her boyfriend and a dear old friend. Not One Puff Ever. The NOPE really works. Nana

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There's not one rider on this train that hasn't dealt with the quitter's paradox: I want a cigarette but I don't want to be a smoker. Most of us threw away quits before we got it right. Every quitter understands how associations are made between routine functions and smoking a cigarette. You are amongst friends here Steven. Grab a seat and take the ride.

Steven, don't stress this small setback. It's only a small stumble but what defines you is how you react to it. You took ownership and determined what went wrong. You also determined what you need to do to build a better and stronger quit. So, don't beat yourself up over it but learn from it and move forward. Trust and use all the available knowledge and forums here on the train. Mainly, lean on us, we have your back 100%.

Steven ...why are we all here ????.........that's right we are nicotine addicts who are doing thier best to kick Nicotines backside .. That little monster came calling ....and you listened .... So glad it tasted like crap....Now ...jump back in your chair ..yes it's still here .... Start afresh..... post everyday ..come play games ....post a daft gif or two ... And yes next time the monster calls ....you call here first before you do anything .. If you have any cigs left ...flush them away .... Done rely on friends and family for support ...most dont get it ......come here ,we will always pat you on the back !!

Try posting before you smoke then wait for three responses, if you are still craving wait for three more . Give everyone an opportunity to help you through .

@Steven Drojensky, Sorry to hear it. But also happy that you're right back at it. As others have mentioned, please try to come to the forum before you smoke. The thing is the craving only lasts a few minutes. If you post an SOS, people will jump in and help you get past the crave. Just take a moment to post the SOS. The craving passes in a a few minutes and you'll be glad you kept your quit and proud of it too. Again, happy you're here and doing it. Stay strong.

Don't worry about being judged here Steven. There are a couple of members here who may take the tough love approach but that is not a judgement. Think of it as a slap in the face to make you pause and take stock of what you are doing and how you're approaching things. The more you're involved here, the stronger your focus will be on your own quit. Doesn't even matter what you have to add to a post - just dive in. Even if your contribution is; good job! or I agree, or I feel your pain .... doesn't matter the content, What matters is that you're involved frequently. It WILL help Steven!

Thank you, Linda. I am not giving up. I promise I will, Jill.

That is why we come here everyday Steven. Here we are surrounded by others who get what we're going through at any given point in our quits. I really wish you would have come here BEFORE you smoked so that we could have helped you think more clearly and hopefully save your quit. I hope you will do that in the future...

Steven, so sorry to here this. No one here is going to judge you!!! Just feel bad you keep going through the starting over. Trust me I know how that feels, been there. I have had many melt downs here and many struggles. Go back and read some of my old post. If I had not reached out and trust me I felt like you do and everyone here was so supportive here and no judgment. So post reach out let us help you like they have done me. You can do this!! Post an SOS I have and that is the only reason I am as far as I am! Stay on the train!!!

I smoked again earlier today and was instantly sick to my stomach. I don't need to do anymore research. I do, however, have to reach out more on this forum. I am also cutting way back on coffee as it is giving me anxiety and I haven't been sleeping good lately. I still struggle with bipolar issues, but that is no excuse to keep smoking. I try to talk to family about it, but they don't really know about addiction. I just have to get over my fear of being judged and check in more often here. I know I have stumbled, but I can do this. Thanks for listening to me.

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Happy Birthday Sweetheart... Hope you get lots of spoiling ... Love you Heaps

Just to clarify, you're not saying you've actually done this yourself, right?

Don't you just hate this addiction when especially you see how it takes your friends from this community even if just a while . No , we've don't know each other personally but we have a personal connection that only smoking addicts can understand. Never give up folks . Never ever think you are not welcome here no matter if you've failed or not . I don't know of many who can quit on their own or have quit first try . Quitting IS a process and although all of us would like to see the least amount of pain for our fellow quitters and the quickest way through , it's a process . I suppose we can't inferfere with that . People learn what they need to in their own time . Addiction like an octopus has captured its prey here the last couple days and it saddens me but I'm hopeful they will come back even stronger . I'm concerned we have a ripple effect that can often happen when one or a few members smoke. Others see it as opportunity to give themselves permission to smoke too . It's important to keep your quit for you but for the group as well . Perhaps thinking of others help ourselves too . I remember having one foot out the door ready to give up one night myself , one foot out the door and one foot in . What stopped me from buying cigarettes was the quit community . I hope our friends come back soon .Hope they ride the waves with strength and ripple gently into shore .

Been hot & humid here too with some good rain just at the right times Gardens are lovin' it!

There is no shame in asking for help. That is what this place is for. I had several attempts at quitting smoking before I quit for good. It took me joining a site like this and reaching out for help when I needed it that helped me quit for good. Please don't be embarrassed. This place is here to help people quit smoking and we understand what you are going through as we have gone through it as well. If you are struggling, come here and post, vent, etc. Do whatever you need as long as you don't smoke. I'm glad you are quitting again but the best thing is to remain quit. If you need help, come here and ask for it. We are here for you.

Good job Nana. Congratulations.

Happy Birthday Nancy. Celebrate with a sing-a-long (I'm assuming you know the words to this one).

Thank you Doreen and all! So happy to be able to get together with friends this evening, unlike last year!!

Happy Birthday To You

Happy birthday Nancy!!

Happy Birthday. Have a wonderful day!

So here we are a little under a month away from the date I wrote this a year ago. I came I made this pledge and I have officially made it a year without smoking. I have not done anything to deter me from my path. I did it this time guys, no cheating, no anything. I made it. When I decided to come here and post about my one year being behind me. I had all these lessons I had learned. When in reality it took a lot of hard work,dedication, and determination. So I am here to tell you if your scared do it anyway.

Happy Birthday, Nancy!

I will, Abby. I am getting over the shame of asking for help.

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Well that's good if you think there is no ripple effect happening but I do think it's important for people to know about the ripple effect , that it can happen and it can be very tempting to newer quitters when they see people giving in .Just sharing my experience so that people can be aware .

Sounds like a lovely way to celebrate a year smoke free!

CONGRATS Linda!!!!

Awesome. Isn't it amazing how you feel. Getting control of your life can be so powerful. So glad you made it Nana20 and thanks for sharing your encouragement!

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