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My quit is not in crisis , just no idea where to put this . Perhaps it might help someone here . My quit is fine , it's safe , its strong , but addiction can be deceiving and unpredictable . It caught me off gaurd once and it cost me dearly . I learned though and I won't let it happen again . One puff is never enough . I think this SoS thread is a life saver . I committed to nope for a reason so I will stick with nope . When I feel l may give up or give in , I know I have the tools , resources , support and strength to get me through one more day. I am stronger than I think . I will reach out if I must . I can predict with absolute certainty there will be 0 percent percent chance of smoking at my house today . I don't do that any more. Today is another scorcher. Rain in the forecast ? Unpredictable most days . Stay safe , stay healthy , stay active . Heading out for my walk .

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

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Linda, I feel for you. It can be very difficult when you and only you can make the decision. The stress can drive you crazy and I to would want to smoke. You are doing so well, don't do it. I am only 3 weeks in. I am lucky I have not had any big decisions to make or I might have smoked. If you can take more time to think about it you will be more at ease coming to the decision. K

Scorcher here also. Do my walking around 5:30 a.m. Your right the S.O.S. and NOPE pledge are life savers and this site has tons of support and great people.

Congratulations @Katgirl!!!

Congratulations @Katgirl.... Another month done and dusted ....well done ... Thanks for all you bring to the board ....always supporting others ...

Thanks, everyone. I still think about lighting up sometimes, but ignore the temptation.

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Ya your right Linda ....smoking won't help or change anything .... It's your junkie mind trying to trick you .... You will solve your problems much better ,if you don't add nicotine withdrawal in the mix .... Sorry your going through a tough time ...but remember even Non smokers have some tough life problems . Your doing the right thing ...coming here and sharing ... When this bad time passes ...and it will....you'll be glad you still have your wonderful Quit .

I'm sorry you're having a hard time Rant as much as you need to to keep that awesome quit of yours @Linda. And if you need the boards advice on anything, or even just an ear, we're here for you

Completely agree, the NOPE pledge has been a huge help in the quit and having the S.O.S. there is a comfort. I also walk early in the morning especially since the 116 degree day a couple of weeks ago, nice now.

Had a great time, it started out about 105 and kept getting hotter, Monday got the youngers together with airsoft rifles and let them go at it. Tuesday we all flopped out in the air conditioning, burnt out from the heat and sun. Wednesday I got the work that needed to be done done Thursday headed home, finally stopped at Peggy sues %0s dinner for breakfast. all went great all had fun and we ate very well Bacon wrapped Shrimp and sea scallops, fantastic rib eye steak and teriyaki spam and pineapple cabobs. Still feeling the results of the heat ended up Thursday 119, it was 100 at 530am

I spend mine on the occasional dinner out at nice waterfront restaurants.

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Its okay to look back and see what went wrong. its ok to observe how our actions have contributed to some of our current challenges but don't live there don't allow yourself to wallow in regret and defeat rise up forgive move on

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Sure I will pledge in advance . It's a good feeling to know the answer is " I won't be smoking" .

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Really struggling today Have some personal decisions to make, that I'm not sure how to handle. I know smoking will not make them any easier, but my nicotine monster is really screaming one won't hurt!!! I know that is a lie been there done that I know where that will go. Sometimes I hate being the responsible adult. I just need to decide what I really want and my choice is not an easy one. Thanks again!! I am the official RANTER on this sight. Is there a badge for that?? lol

Hang tough in there Linda. You have come so far to let go now. all will be better shortly and you will still have the quit. Better times are ahead. Try to think positive and I know that is easier said than done from my own situation. I tell myself most everyday to look for that silver lining and it is not always that simple but hang in there. It is worth it. best wishes.

Congratulations on your second month quit @Katgirl, you are doing GREAT!!!! Make sure those kids of yours treat you extra special today!

Take care of yourself go for a walk eat your favorite food get a haircut cry if you need to take a vacation have a drink do what you need to do take care of yourself because at the end of the day you're all you've got

Congratulations, Robbbie! 3 months is epic! Remember to keep rewarding yourself with anything except a cigarrette.Keep up the great work! Soon smoking craves will be a distant memory.

A walk down a country road is good for body heart and soul

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Yes,do you think they would take us to Bush gardens?

Why stop now?

@d2e8b8 Thank you for the kind words!!! It is true I have made many dear friends here!!

Its time to just be happy being angry sad and overthinking isn't worth it anymore just let things flow be positive

The universe is saying to you today let go of attachments to old memories release what needs releasing and enjoy life don't be a prisoner of your past be a creator of your future starting now

Thanks @jillar you all have been there many times for me

Fantastic Steven, a month is Fabulous. Stay positive and focussed and you will get there.

Hi @Abby, another great post. You can put posts like this right here on the main board Oh and if you have trouble figuring out where to put something there's a brief description of each forum right under the title, or we can move it for you

Congratulations @Katgirl You are doing awesome!

Yay @Linda, half a year quit is HUGE!!! You should be so proud of yourself Have a GREAT day!!

Way to go, Ace! Congratulations on 5 months quit! Soon it'll be a real cake walk! Keep it going!

That's awesome @Robbie!

I always heard, Daniel Boone kilt a bar

If you are at least trying then you're already halfway there KEEP GOING!!!!

Saw this this morning and thought of this thread @Linda

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

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

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

You don't have to Solve your whole life Overnight. And you don't have feel ashamed for where you are. All you have to focus on is one small thing you can do Today to get you closer to where You want to be. Slowly and lightly,one step at a time. You will get there