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Also, it is a grieving process. Most (if not all) of us used cigarettes as a substitute for connection. For me, it started when I was in a devastating relationship with alcohol (and a man-it all fits together). I got rid of the booze, the man and I healed but the smokes remained. They became my companion as life just didn't seem to turn out the way I had hoped. Finally, through a lot of hard work and the help of these loving souls on the QT, I was able to put down the cigarettes. Today I am headed out to see a former smoking companion. She is still smoking but knows I am not. I know there is a trigger there but am trusting it will unfold for both of us in a healthy way-she wants to quit so maybe instead of me feeling sad that we don't "share" that anymore, I can be excited that there is a new chapter for us. Anyway its super normal to feel sad but smoking will not change that. Rather you will feel sad and angry that you are in a toxic relationship if you pick up again. Sorry for the ramble but I hope something in here helps to give you strength.

@Edy Don't give in to the nicotine monster!! It is not your friend!! You know that !!! Sorry about your brother. Honor him and beat your addiction, you can do this with the help here!!! 3 days is an awesome start. Stay close here and post and read!!

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@Edy, congratulations on three days quit I'm really sorry about your brother and @KEL, I'm sorry you lost your brother to addiction too. The best way to honor them is to kick your addiction to the curb and take control of your life once again. You both are doing great As far as missing a "friend" Edy, it's a totally normal feeling when we quit. They were with us through everything, literally. Unfortunately they weren't there to sooth us even though we thought they were. They were there to satisfy our drug addiction to nicotine and the other 1000's of chemicals that are in cigarettes! No thanks! And believe me as you get farther into your quit you will see it too.....

@EdyWelcome! I too lost a brother to addiction. Its really quite common; I think we are all addicted to something. I agree with @Lindato dedicate our actions to those we love who, for whatever reason, couldn't do it. This is not an easy road being an addict. But there is a way out and everyone here is committed to supporting you get to the other side. Best wishes!

@Kris Sorry your struggling, been there right with you!! You are winning the battle, I know you have fought worse ones!! You got this!!

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I’m so sorry about your brother, @Edy. Addiction hurts so many people. Depression and anxiety will most certainly be a part of your quit. Hopefully yours will be mild and of short duration. Mine was not. It was horrible and messy. But I survived. With the help of this board and all the good people here that helped me through. Stay close to us and keep posting. It helps so much! Also, there is an SOS forum that you can reach out on if you are close to lighting up again and want someone to help through the crave. I hope that today is better for you.

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Checking the weather in Florida. The Sunshine State issued its first falling iguanas warning yesterday. I'm 400 miles north of the Florida line so these warnings are little more than a fascinating oddity to me. However, if you are in Florida...heads up!

Congrats on 10 months Gus, nearly at the Lido Deck

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@Kris Sorry to hear that you are still struggling. I have faith that you will get through! You are one strong woman. Your fight to kick nicotine to the curb has been epic. I’m pulling for you!

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Ahhh, Dianne. My first hero here. I knew that if you could hang in, so could I. Stick around! Play our silly games! Continue to share your journey. You are an inspiration… Kat

True friends only have your best interests at heart ....

He's no friend of mine!

Thanks again everyone!

ok.. today is my third day quit .. with a little bit of help from nicotine replacement tablets .. first day wasn't too bad .. but yesterday i was feeling nostalgic, sad, like a depression creeping in... as if i had lost some a dear friend .. (terrible feeling) and so deceitful! .. Actually, today is my brother's birthday - but he died - lost to another addiction ..

Congratulations on ten months Gus! I'm nearly there too...all the best.

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4. cover the dome of a home made tesla coil... @jillar (no one ever said these had to be good ideas, right?)

Went on a two week road trip, up the coast to Oregon, visited John’s relatives, and walked the beach. Also hiked in the Redwoods. We also spent 5 days at my home. Had fun, but missed my power walking workouts. I did resume them, as soon as we returned to his ranch ( which he calls “our ranch”). My stamina did not seem to suffer much. I was able to resume my workouts at the same speed and incline, as before I left. I am still doing exactly 2 miles a day, at a max speed of 3.8 mph, and a max incline of 6%. John worries that I am pushing myself too hard, for my age, but I told him that as long as I can carry on a normal conversation, while working out, I’m fine.

@KEL I’m sorry. I didn’t realize that my ticker wasn’t correct. As soon as I have a few extra minutes I’ll go look at it and reset it if I have to. It was correct the last time I viewed it. I don’t know why or how it could have been changed.

Congrats, @Gus! I love a good Lido deck party...and yours is coming up soon! Celebrate your achievement of 10 months and KTQ!

You had done so well at your ninth month. At ten months you have your quit baby, now it sleeps thru the night and is walking easily through the day. It makes me giggle with delight!!

Oh my...how did I miss this one. Congratulations @Gus 10 months and still kicking butt.

Wow, excellent! Congratulations, Bat!!!

Nice! Fresh warm sea breeze and blue water! Makes me long for the summertime! I don’t do cold very well.

Thanks everyone! I have the Lido Deck in sight and it’s getting closer everyday! I do feel like a non smoker most of the time. Vigilance is my offense!

8. Dip in rubbing alcohol and clean around newborn’s umbilical cord (Did that a time or 4….)

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@Steven Drojensky my first memory of the Saints is being crammed into the boot of my uncles panel van with 4 other kids they were supposed to be babysitting driving to the beach and my uncle saying "now kids, this is music, listen, learn" ....sound track of my childhood. Also in those early days of panel van trips to the beach my soundtrack included Radio Birdman... And The Limespiders .... Now I want a lime spider....mmmm yummo

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