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Hi Everyone After smoking for the last 12 years or so, initially just socially and then out of habit and gradually more and more daily, It's my first time to 'properly' quit. Lots of times I've said I'd stop and I never do, or I only do it for a day or two. I got engaged over the holidays so I am busy planning wedding and have a goal to aim for and want to be healthy and smoke free for it. I never start a new year resolution so I waited a week and began then. I'm now 1 week quit. Good luck to all other recent quitters and well done and continued success to all those who've quit already and have made a new habit of not smoking. Joan

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Welcome aboard @JoanD! Great start on your quit! And ohhhh! A wedding! How exciting!

Welcome @JoanD Congratulations on your 1 week quit!!! The train is a great place to get support for your quit, from people that have been there and understand. I would have not been where I am in my quit without the great people here. So take your seat, stick close and enjoy your ride to freedom!!

Welcome to qt @JoanD and congratulations on being a week quit, you're already through hell week. That's awesome And congratulations on your engagement. What a nice day you'll have being present in the moment instead of always looking for that time and place to light one up. Not to mention the stink You'll have all the support you need/want and there's quitters here from all over the world so there's usually someone around 24/7. So take a look around, lots to do here from educating yourself on our addiction to Socializing to help get your mind off your quit

Welcome @JoanD Congratulations on 1 week smoke free. The first week is the toughest so big congrats on that. Also, congratulations on getting engaged. That is awesome. For what its worth, I smoked for 20 years, initially just socially and then it became a habit and addiction so I know how you feel. What worked for me was accountability (joining a support group of fellow quitters, like here, and sharing your experiences and reaching out for help as needed) as well as learning more about nicotine addiction (lots of this info can be found in our site's quite smoking discussions section) This really helps. You are doing a great thing in quitting smoking. There is a lot of support and knowledge you can gain here. Welcome aboard.

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@JoanDWelcome and congratulations! That is a super impetus. I am really glad you are here!

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@Gus. Truer words!

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Nice, really, really, very, super nice. Great job!

@garry mhudsonDon't think one can ever be "late" on congratulations. Its such an amazing accomplishment @Linda! Deserves to be recognized for quite a while...

The best we can be to ourselves is to strive daily to be the best that we can be.

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Thanks for the information. I think its critical we take ownership of the damage. But I also think it can be dangerous since we really have no idea of why some people have health effects from smoking for a certain period of time while others don't. We can all agree that quitting is a good thing and there will be healing. Both my mom and one of my oldest friends had "lung cancer." However, neither smoked. Their form was on the lowest of the malignancy scale. They had surgery and are both fully recovered. My mom's was over 25 years ago. Sometimes bad things happen to good people and vice-versa. Life is somewhat of a crap shoot and all we really have is this present moment.

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Thanks so much, everyone!! I’m just now seeing this! I’m feeling great & loving being a non smoker. I appreciate everyone’s support so much! 1 month down, forever to go

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Welcome aboard Joan, congratulations on your decision to kick the habit. You are on your way to a happier and healthier life. Plus, congratulations on your upcoming wedding.

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@notsmokinjo Another barn burner from the mighty Saints!

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Whatever damage we did while we smoked ....it stops when we quit .... Well done Ace ...your body is healing ...

Thanks, everyone. I almost forgot My anniversary date was approaching. Wow! 2/3 of a year! Awesome! Aside from a few cravings that pass quickly, and the occasional smoking dream, I have been doing well. Whenever I have even a fleeting thought about lighting up, I think of my 4 kids and 13 grandkids, and that keeps me grounded. I want to do all I can to be available for them, as long as Our Lord permits.

Congratulations Kenzie, on your first step towards a happier and healthier life. Reward yourself today.

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Congratulations Kenzie! You are doing great!

Congratulations on 1 MONTH free!!! Awesome!!

Congratulations .....You've smashed that first Month ...keep going !!!!

Congrats! Come and let us know how you are doing...

And when did I start drinking Heineken?!

Congratulations Linda, I am very proud of you because I know how hard you worked for this quit. So, now let's let loose and party on the Lido deck. Great job and make sure reward yourself for this momentous occasion.