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Hello Everyone, I am Darcy and currently hugely enjoying living in Minnesota about an hour north of the twin cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul). I have smoked 39 years , minus a few. Quitting because I like myself and my life much more when I am free. Also, health, scent, life quality, money and resource allocation. Gave up over a year of wonderful freedom last week. Glad I am aware and taking action to be free again. a big fan of both prawns and brussel sprouts.

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Yay, started now. on the train.

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

Nope... Kicking the habit!!

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Gus, let me assure you that the longer you're quit the easier and farther in between the craves become. So its not really a battle so much as its being AWARE of the fact that we're addicts. And as long as we don't act on those pesky craves we will never relapse

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It’s so refreshing to see someone with such a long quit own up to experiencing a desire for a cigarette after a great length of time. I am 5 months quit and although I hardly every think of smoking anymore I know that I need to always be vigilant against the addiction. I too believe that we are addicts. There is no other word for what we deal with when we quit, the thoughts we have from time to time and the craving for something that is only going to kill us. I am sorry that you were under so much stress but thank you for being honest so that us newbies KNOW that we will battle this the rest of our lives. And awesome job saying NOPE to nicotine!

Have the party catered. Lot less stress for you. My BIL hired cater for my sisters 60th. He still got all the credit for the food

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There are both the negative reasons - don't want bad things to happen ... and the positive reasons - want good things to happen. Mine was the 2nd - wanted to be able to take long deep breaths without coughing, being able to run and ride. What was yours?

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Hi justanotherme! I think it's the addiction, we'll always be the addict (in my opinion). That's why we must always be vigilant. I stay prepared for that monster. There is a reason I spent those years reading, watching videos and constantly educating myself. Supporting others and being supported to keep myself accountable. Understanding the lie is what helps me on those moments when I "want" a cigarette. Glad you came to vent about it. That's part of what this fabulous support group is all about. KTQ

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I think we may have all stumbled at some point before getting to our final quit. Glad you've decided to start over again @darcy We would like to hear from all the newcomers - please introduce yourselves. You'll find lots of support here.

I told my therapist I used to smoke to have an excuse to be alone. I'm very introverted and my "social batteries" are very limited. I quit smoking years ago. I don't usually think about smoking. I forgot about it. It's just a silly thing I used to do and won't do anymore. Then I came back to my hometown for an important family reunion. A lot of distant cousins are coming over, there are a lot of phone calls and everyone is coming over. I have to cook for a lot of people today. ... Oh geez, I can't believe I want a smoke so bad. So weird to feel like this again. I won't smoke, of course. Just... It's frustrating. Remember to respect yourself, your time, your boundaries. Eat when hungry, sleep when tired, take your time. Understand your triggers and get some chocolate. Cravings go away eventually.

So true @jillar

@darcy glad you made the decision to quit & regain all the things you mentioned- money, life etc.

Apparently it's no shirts, no shoes, no ducks, no service...

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

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Chipmunks play with kindly bears dwcvw

Drinks many beers..

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Frogs getting their butts licked Bpgmw

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My trusty old listen-O-meter is all the technology I need.

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