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

I've watched every episode of The Andy Griffith Show...multiple times. I've lost count of how many times I've seen that episode with Jimmy the dynamite eating goat. That being said, I feel like I need to go back and re-watch those shows. I have a son on the way and watching Andy raise Opie is like a masterclass in father-son relations. Said in my best Andy Griffith voice: that was a fine show, a fiiine show.

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Probably against the "rules," but I woke up this morning feeling really positive and its been a long time coming. So I am going to double down on my "NOPE" today and wishing for each and every one of you a great day!

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It was all or nothing for me. I was going to do it or I was not. I picked all, it has not been pleasant or easy but I am almost to six months. You will struggle and you will think is it worth it; Yes you are worth it and yes we can do it. Just take it each day and you will find out you are strong and you do matter.

I also cut way back for a time and it never worked for me either. I would smoke 1 to 3 a day. Take a few puffs and put it down and save it for later. A bad day comes along and and I would smoke 10 or more. It is very tough at first to get your mind set and fight through the crave to smoke but you can do it. None of us that have quit own any special ability except we just had it with the back and forth stop and start. Best wishes in your quest to find that. Keep in mind that to keep trying no matter how many times you do this is a victory of sorts and better than giving up. Hang in there and stay strong. It will happen if you keep at it.

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I am liking this Wif Hof breathing technique more and more. I have noticed that my respiration slows down considerably after each session. I'm going to start monitoring my heart rate next and see if there is any difference over the next 2 weeks. On the diet and craving fronts I've been doing pretty good with the carnivore diet. Nothing but steak or fish for the last 10 or so days i think. I don't feel good after eating fish though so I think I won't eat anymore of that for a while. Cravings and bloating have been vastly diminished. I'm beginning to think the bloating is inflammation and by eating only meat I'm eliminating whatever is getting me inflamed. Cravings have been muted a lot as well. I swear when I get them my brain can't decide if I want a smoke or Yoplait Strawberry Banana yogurt. It's weird and hilarious at the same time since I can't do either one. Anyhow, hope everyone is having a great day

@Leenyc3 Don't know if you have read Allen Carr's book, "Easy Way.." but that certainly helped me understand my addiction in a different way. Or maybe I was ready to understand it in a different way. The "cutting down" only serves to keep the addiction alive. I would venture to guess there are folks out there who can do that. But I am not one of them. Wishing you strength on your journey.

@Leenyc3 Sorry you caved again!! I have been there before and for me that one a day does not work. I was right back to smoking all on again. I know its tough But you can do it!! Keep trying, you are stronger than you think!!

@BooYes. Its so fascinating to see what works for each person. For me, I just got tired of the GUILT. Once I made the serious attempt (4 years ago) and failed so many times since, it was like a pervasive fog. I felt so crappy about myself. I couldn't even argue with it anymore because I knew how it did feel to be free. So much better than smoking for sure. @Leenyc3Just stick with it. Stay close to these folks because they sure know what they are talking about. Gratitude for each and everyone on the QuitTrain. K

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@KEL Hey Kel! Glad that is helpful to you. Yes, it's a real concern, right. For me, normal meant a certain way of feeling and being in the world. I could remember feeling a sort of a peacefulness, or gentle equilibrium, back before I got hooked. In moments when I was pitter-pattering around my little world undisturbed, usually at the crack of dawn while the house was still sleeping. I remembered that feeling, and it struck me that that was my normal way back when, so I wondered if I would ever get that back. I got it! It's the absence of the addiction keeping you ill at ease 24/7. You will get there and you will feel soo much better

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Re read all the posts on the Main Discussion Smoking Board...they are pinned in green ... You have to Gain all the knowledge ....to fight the beast ... It's no good going half in ...you have to put your whole self in .... It has to be the most important thing in your life must now .... Understanding this horrible addiction ....this is what will help you along ....

@Leenyc3, please use all the support here to help you past the crave BEFORE you smoke. That's why we're here every day. Relapsing so easily leads me to believe you may not be ready to quit just yet? Do you still have cigarettes in your possession? If so, throw them away. When I quit, I failed to empty all the ashtrays and proceeded to smoke all the butts throughout the day so that my quit time instead of 5:00 pm ended up being 10:00 pm, We addicts just can't have that temptation around if we want to succeed.............

I only have one, her name is Lily. She is a Boxer which is my favorite breed. Through the years I have had several. She is spoiled rotten and a 55 pound baby. She thinks she is a lap dog lol. She is a great companion and loves to go with me everywhere I go. She is a great baby and a lot o company as you well know dogs are and gives unconditional love!!

Panic, panic how to just get thru another day, even before I quit, I had it everyday. How could I get thru everyday without the fear of everything. Then I realized I have lived to see another day despite my fears. No, I am not like everyone else and never will be but I can be content if I just stop fightng the fear. If something is going to happen it will, I have not control over it. It is okay to be fearful, to panic but I want to enjoy what I can when I can. If I drop dead at the mall, in a bowling alley, at a wedding at least they are things I would not have missed. I quit smoking to have the possibities of all I might see, all I might do. We only have one chance, I don't want to throw them away. You are young with so may adventures and possiblites. Do not throw that away lightly, smoking will only cause terrible things for you health. Keep you from the life you deserve. Be proud and stand strong the world awaits you!!

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@Angeleek Thank you for coming back and responding. Helps those of us in the earlier stage navigate this journey. I have no idea of what "normal" is. I think those of us who are drug addicts got some wiring crossed way back when. There is a part of our brain that seeks the pleasure/pain cycle. It takes a bit to get comfortable with peace. At least that is what I sense. My prayer is that I will be back to update this thought in October of 2023 when I have two years! Thanks again...

Congratulations DD. Your hard work is paying off.

Congratulations nurse @Devil Doll

https://www.facebook.com/gswchp/videos/446098720382291 Jenn worked so hard, graduated from nursing school, and won two awards at her pinning ceremony! Way to go, DD!

Hi kenzie, you've quit before so you know how it rolls. you got it this time. thinking good thoughts for you to beat the crave

Nope! Merry days everyone!

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required) love the cool of the bush

You even survived organic chemistry! Good work!

@Kris Yes they do!!

I am so happy you have Lily in your life. Our pups get us thru everyday; I do not what I would do without mine. I have three but I still find myself looking for another.

Congratulations on the twenty year mark. I would say "you got this" Best wishes.

Lord God. Cannot sleep, up again. Getting ready to cook some bacon and make some fried eggs for the dogs. It is that time of month for their heart worm medication an they take it well when mashed in an egg. I have given up on shoving down their throats and take the easy way out.

To Katgirl ... Sending you these trainers for when you run ...

Find your "why" and the "how" will work itself out.

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^ oh those are our boys.... I once was a backup dancer for them a gazillion years ago for a single gig....back when they were Human Who??? ....benefit of going to catholic school run by Mary McKillop nuns. Meanwhile, back below the boarder I was listening to these guys....

Happy Holidays everyone! I wanted to come back to this and answer my own question after nearly 2 years off the nicotine. I think the brain does recover 100%, or at least enough to feel like it's 100% recovered. I guess its been a few months now that I feel like I used to feel before I got hooked on nicotine so long ago. Feel normal again. Yay! So, yes, eventually you do feel normal again after quitting smoking! Just keep that quit!

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