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Thanks everyone! Feels really good which is not how I experienced my previous quits. Think you all have something to do with it. Since we have no winter yet, I think I am going to jump on the bike and be grateful that I can breathe! Thank you again...

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It was amazing, the first time I realized I'd gone a couple of days without thinking of a cigarette. I was also regularly forgetting to come online and pledge NOPE in Quittrain because I wasn't thinking of smoking. I finally added it to my morning checklist of things to do while I'm having morning coffee. Passing someone outside who is smoking no longer gives me a wistful feeling. When I see someone standing alone, on the side of a commercial building or at an uncovered bus stop, huddling under an umbrella in the drizzling rain in Seattle, I feel a moment of amusement mixed with compassion--I used to be that person. Halleluiah, not any more!

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

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

That terrible fear that we can't survive without smoking gives way to the experience that not only can we survive but we THRIVE without smoking. This is such a gift....

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I still get a buzz ...over 8 years later .... I want everyone here to feel that ....Lurkers too....it's so doable ....

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On Monday night, I saw the legends Jackson Browne and James Taylor share the stage...8th row! I'm still pinching myself.

Congratulations @KEL on two months quit! That is fantastic and we're so happy to be a part of your journey Thank you for being so active and supportive to everyone too. I hope you celebrate and do something special for yourself today

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Congratulations @KEL! You are doing exceptionally well with your quit!

Congratulations @KEL

I’m busy sewing Christmas cards , and getting decorations out ready for the weekend, going to put my tree up then. I love all the lights at Christmas, heck I love fairy lights all year round

@intoxicated yodaand therein lies the rub! The big brain that goes round and round which is what got us into trouble in the first place.

In the last few days, I have gone hours at a time not thinking about smoking or about not smoking. I can't wait until it is days at a time!

So true and it will happen without you even noticing at first. You’ll be like, “Whoa!!! I just went all day without thinking about smoking or even quitting smoking.” FREEDOM!!!!

Well said Chris, couldn't agree with you more! @KEL, we're stoked to have you here and being so active. That's how successful quits are made and I have no doubt you will succeed

It's really good to see you here .... This means you want to rid yourself of the horrible addiction of smoking nicotine ....I was where you are once ....just trying to find that one thing that would free me once and for all of my 52 year smoking addiction .... I had tried every method know to man ...always to end up back to smoking ... I was given a sharp shock .... prospect of losing a limb or two...all of a sudden Just trying wasn't a option it was time to do.... I smoked my last 3 ciggerette,s...with tears flowing ... How would I manage without my crutch ..my friend for so many years ....I searched the web looking for that one thing I hadn't tried ... I stumbled on a group of people ...QSMB ....then The Quit Train .... They gave me the Knowledge...showed me the way ....armed me with my tools to beat this monster....they guided me every step of the way .People from all over the world ,they cared ,they understood .... I did it ...I free,d myself ....I still feel that sense of pride ... I stay to tell anyone that will listen ....jump on the Train....give yourself the best Chance you can to free yourself.....your so worth it ....don't be shy... It's your life ...and you only get one ..... We will welcome you ...

@GusThank you-hope your day is wonderful.

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Congratulations Kel.... Two months is a quit to be proud of .... So glad you found us ....helping others strengthens your own quit ....Well done ...

Thank you everyone!

@KEL i love those times when my mind is free. the only problem is that I never realize it until it's over. i still have to think about not thinking about the thing i don't want to think about which is really just me thinking about it. but i'm learning to love the process.

G’day Yes you’ll think ….real smokers just like me. Ha I resemble that comment… Yep that me including those little lies I tell myself to protect my ego and continue to smoke. We’re not here to stoke our egos. We just tell it as it is. Me I don’t want to forget. Never forget ..so I never become that smoker again!

That crutch as you call it, is what is holding you down and holding you back. It isnt a crutch instead it is a ball and chain in the deep end of the swimming pool.

Great post @Doreensfree, I stumbled upon my first forum from googling the quit symptoms I was having and each one led me to my first forum QSMB where I lurked for about three weeks before that one post stood out so much that I registered to thank that individual. And I'm so glad I did because I truly believe that it was through the support and understanding of others who had or were walking the same path to freedom that I'm over five years free now

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Congratulations Kel. You're doing great.

Congrats @KEL

Congratulations on 2 months smoke free, @KEL That is awesome!

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I know I've said this about other quits but this time it's for real. This is truly an epic quit. Congratulations on 19 years MemaX7. I pray I make it as long as you have.

Trying to be positive and boy with all the craziness going on in the world today this month has been difficult!!. The best part is I'm not smoking!!

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This is not my first quit but it is the first time I have jumped into on-line support. Lurked about in 2005 which I am now realizing was the predecessor site in all likelihood. It makes a difference. I look forward to each and every person's comments. Even if they just do a "like" it lets me know I am not alone. There is a whole wave of support here to release that which no longer serves. Well, it never served; we just thought it did. Now armed with information and like-minded friends, we can hour-by-hour, then day-by-day, get free. Eventually, it won't occupy the same headspace which is such a relief. Thanks and have a great day.

Enjoying the start of the Christmas season. The house is lit up. The tree is up and decorated. Wreaths, stockings, and various other Christmastime themed items have been strategically placed throughout the house. Santa Claus has been renamed "ho-ho" by my daughter. Watched Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer earlier; Maddie makes roaring noises when King Moonracer comes on. Christmastime is on here at Boo Acres.

I have this same problem but was embrassed to ask. @jillar to the rescue once agian! K

@Kris Very well said!! Sorry for your loss. I can so relate and the holidays are always hard. I try to remember the good times that were shared.Thank you for Sharing

I haven't smoked in quite a while now and I've been riding the QTrain smoke free for 2,782 days