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Welcome back aboard the Quit Train Darcy. The cycle of constantly craving a cigarette. Then smoking and regretting it. Then constantly thinking of quitting again... It all begins to feel mentally exhausting and futile. There is a way to end the cycle for good: commit to the quit. Make it through the early challenges and eventually smoking becomes a distant memory.

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

Yoda... Sorry to hear you are suffering .... I didn't suffer with this ..so carnt really come up with anything more positive than what other members have said ... Water and gentle exercise ...to keep things moving ...it works for me ... Hope you find relief soon ...

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I have said in previous posts the we have to be aware of train robbers. This time for you, there must have been a gang. They stormed upon you waving guns and demanding submission and everything you hold dear. They are the enemy, trying to tell you that you are not in charge. That they hold in their hands the key to your future. They tried to rob you of not only your worldy goods, but your family and your freinds. They want you to feel weak, afraid and submissive. The Nicotine Gang does not care about you. They want to only pillage your bank account, spend your money, time with doctors and make you plead on your knees for a breath. What they fail to know is that you have your own gang, that will fight them to keep you safe. Your quit train is here to protect you, just call on them if there is any danger. They are here 24 hours a day. I know this to be true as I am living it!! Let the train take you to safety.

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

There was a thing on Shark Tank about the Squatty Potty and it's supposed to help with constipation too. I think Amazon has them because let's face it, Amazon has EVERYTHING lol

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There in lies the problem. We all have to say that everyday, at least I do. I say that everyday and I am tired of it. Do I have problems, yes, but I can only be responsible for me. I can't fix everything for anyone if I don't fix my own first. Right now, the goal is my quit, have I gained weight, you bet. Do I feel bloated and tired. Also true, but the most important thing is to quit smoking. That is my biggest health issue. I do feel physically better, I can breath which means I will be able to be more active, that will help the weight issue. You need to appreciate what you are doing for your self. Remain committed to the goal. I am 5 months in and the hand to mouth thing is passing and the weight is slowly going down. Now that the weather is cooler, I will start taking small walks. Keep in mind that I am still recovering from a hip replacement. You are doing great, even if you don't feel great right now. It will get better the more time that passes. I have found that to be true but I did not believe it at the beginning. Everyday does make a difference, keep going!!

Project Winter Wonderland is now all systems go here at Boo Acres. Christmas decorations have been sorted. Strings of lights have been tested. The logistics of the operation have been planned. Beginning early on Friday morning (day after Thanksgiving) we are going for ridiculous levels of holiday cheer here. Having a one year-old gives me a perfect excuse for over-the-top decorating.

Hey Darcy! Utilize the train! It works! Time and time again. Being an addict sucks. You can build your quit again and QuitTrain can only make the foundation more solid. See you around.

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Welcome back aboard the train Darcy. I'm glad you chose to quit smoking again. Remember that even the strongest people stumble sometimes. It's what you do after you get back up that matters. So, dust yourself off and kick that nasty nicotine monster to the curb. You are much stronger than the addiction and need to start believing in yourself. Just grab your seat and enjoy the ride to a happier and healthier life.

This has been popping up on my screen every Morning, showing how to make sure you empty your bowels every morning. Before you get up, stay in bed, Lay on your Back, bring you heals up to your Butt and left your butt off of the mattress and push your knees away from you at the same time. doesn't have to be huge lifting just enough to get your butt off of the Mattress. Continue till yep you got it.

Kris g’day. Sit down and just except it.you’ve done it! Yes you. Well deserved fondness Chris

Well I am glad, I would have to fly to the UK and have fo have a tangle. i had enough of that when we were in high school. I was always the winner from age fifteen to fifty one.

Congratulations Kris, this is the perfect start for your forever quit. KTQ

Thanks Boo, I love this and I do have 3 pups, they do not look like these 3, but I do get this reaction when they get breakfast and dinner. K

Good job Kris. Congratulations.

@jillarthere in lies the problem I face. If I focus solely on quitting the cigs and indulging in everything else then the problems of bloating and weight gain get so severe I can't move. I'm beginning to believe that smoking masked a lot of food addictions/reactions and I may have backed myself into a corner where I have to fight all of it at the same time. I'll give the little peppermint puffs a try and see how I react to them. I'm definitely drinking enough water but fruit juice is something I haven't been able to tolerate in years. It will be interesting to see how things progress. In the meantime, know that I appreciate you and Kris and Linda and Gus chiming in and supporting me through a rough patch. I love you all for that and can't thank you guys enough. May you all be richly blessed.

Kris you are awesome thank you for being a part of this support group!! Congrats to you I know it hasn’t been easy for you- that shows how strong you are !!

Great quit you’ve got going Kris! I remember your first couple of weeks on here and wow, you were really having a rough time, but look at you now! Keep the quit and I am so proud of you for persevering!

Great words of wisdom @Kris We are all proud of you!!!

Thanks to everyone for your well wishes and support. Special thanks to Dorren for posting a picture of my husband. You are all great source of comfort and peace. I will not lie, for me the battle is still raging but the truth is we are all doing we thought was impossible. We are doing these with the support of people we have never met. It strikes me as sad and odd that so often our families, friends never tell us (me) that they are proud, that we (me) are doing great. I know that is my fault as I have pushed everyone away for various reasons. I think that prepared me for quiting. It is something that I can do for me. It has been along time since I put me first but here I am at 62, putting me first. That is what I have to say today, realize that sometimes you have to put yourself and your health first. You should be doing this for you and only you. I shall never be young again but I can have productive, happy, healthy years to do things I enjoy that matter to me. I have come to know myself without obligation to others and who they think I should be, I get to choose and so do you. Be your best self, do the things that bring you joy, peace, let the rest of it go. Love and best wishes! K

Congratulation Kris you are doing awesome!!!

Great job Kris. Keep it going. The best is yet to come!!

Congratulations Kris. 5 months smoke free is great!

Hi Darcy. I was gonna beat up on you but you seem to be doing the job good enough. I know it's tough. There is that feeling of loss that you can't get that time back, But the reality is the past is gone and no longer is. The future isn't here and hasn't yet become. All that is is now. Live in the moment and quit for just that moment. No guilt, no shame, just be. You can do it.

Congrats! I'm sticking right behind you.

Welcome back Darcy ... No time for shame ...this is your life ...never give up...trying to give up... We are all addicts have have been where you are .... Take your seat ....reread all you can here ....learn,learn learn .... Take on board where your last try went wrong and learn by it ... Those who stay close to the board ,post often,are more likely to succeed... Take our daily pledge ...it can be a massive help ....

Hi @darcy, welcome back aboard. Sorry you caved to a crave and gave away your quit but you're back now and have learned that as addicts we have to adhere to NOPE! Use us to your advantage, please, that's why we're here. We want to help you achieve your forever quit. So maybe post SOS if you feel your quit is in jeopardy so we can try to help you past it next time As far as your ticker goes, I deleted your old one for you and here's the link to make one with screenshots so you won't have to get so frustrated hopefully when you're ready to make a new one. https://www.quittrain.com/topic/15042-creating-a-ticker/ Glad to have you back

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Congratulations on another month quit @Kris, they're really adding up now! Hope you have a great day

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Special thanks to Dorren for posting a picture of my husband. Your welcome Kris ....I'm not going to tell you how I came to have it ...lol....

@Boo give Pumpy ( Sugar Britches gave him a hat) and beard. Go to the thrift store and buy him an ugly christmas sweater. Put some fake wrapped presents at his feet, candy canes in his hands and change his name to Crumpy, the christmas scarecrow. Tell little Miss Boo he is Santa's friend waiting to see him. K

Other than that...How's your day going? Seriously though, hope you're feeling better now and your recovery goes smoothly.

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