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After reading here for quite awhile I decided today is the day. Been a smoker forever it seems. Many failed attempts. So determined to make this the last time I smoke. Removed all smoking paraphernalia and said to myself this is it. Reading here has been a big deciding factor. So much information and support. Just reading so many successful stories has given me the stamina and resolve to just say no. I realize I need the support and knowledge from this community to move forward. I want this so bad. Something is different with this decision. It's as if I really want it this time. I am so happy to have a place to come and share all the ups and downs coming my way. I am determined to never smoke again. Thanks for listening and for any support along the way. Going cold turkey.

All the best for valentines 4.Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails ….Corinthians 13: 4.8

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To all the train riders!!!

Welcome Sunshine! Great place and lots of support as you know. Hope to see you hanging around and kicking the habit. I was a long time smoker and did the cold turkey way. Tough at times but not as bad as I had imagined. Stay strong and hang tough and you can beat this. Best wishes.

Happy Valentine's Day Doreen...

Welcome aboard the Quit Train Sunshine. Make the commitment to yourself and you are set. Congratulations Sunshine, you've made one of the best decisions you will ever make.

Thank you sunny and Doreen. Day one almost done. Hanging in there. Will be spending time reading here and watching videos.

Happy Valentines Day EVERYONE!

Thanks for the feedback. I have read Alan Carr and did take alot from it. My attitude has changed with my decision. I seem to be happy and excited to begin this journey. Before it was always a feeling of doom and gloom. The book is very helpful. I even smiled today as I said to myself...I am a non smoker. I know from past experience this is not easy and there will be plenty of rough patches but I am not going to cave. Reading others experiences and following their journeys has motivated me. I am going to do this.

Cup of coffee, tea, or broth will help with your throat as well. If it is a smoker's cough, I found that mine went away after a few days. That is the clincher for me and helped me want to keep going. I was able to breath so much better, didn't have to worry about that horrible sounding cough that makes people stop and look at you.

Thanks garry. A bit of a sore throat and some coughing so thank goodness I have some cough drops. Other than that just hanging on. When it gets intense I just get up and do something. Into day two...no turning back now.

Thank you Boo for the encouragement. Really anxious today but working my way through it. Keeping myself busy and will be reading here later tonight.

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Thanks Mac. Been reading most of day. Some major withdrawal but am working my way through them by keeping busy. Appreciate the encouragement.

Welcome Sunshine, congratulations on your decision to quit smoking. You can do this mainly by kicking nicotine to the curb and believing in yourself. You deserve a happier and healthier life. So, grab a seat on the train and don t worry we got your back.

Welcome @Sunshineyou seem to have a great mindset already. Cold turkey doesn't have to be scary. I found the best way to deal with the craving were, to except that they will happing, try not to fight them. Rejoice that your body is cleansing itself. Look forward to watching your journey

@jillar Sorry, you have the good memories in your heart, cherish them.❤

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Welcome, Sunshine and huge congratulations on making it through the first and hardest day of your quit! You're on your way now! Stay close, read, read, read, and keep busy doing anything other than smoking. A good nap to pass the time is never a bad idea either (unless you're at work).

I know what you mean Kris about being looked at. I had a cup of green tea a bit ago. Seems to help. My sinuses seem to be draining. Is that normal or should I have that checked out? Am going to make a doctor appointment anyway for sometime soon. Had all covid shots including the booster. Thanks for your suggestions

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Woke up today and realized I'm pretty sure I've been telling people I'm 58 all year and I'm 57 for at least a few more weeks. What the heck?!

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Hello and welcome aboard @Sunshine.... So Glad you decided to jump on .....we can support you ..all the way to Freedom .... Looking forward to travelling along with you ...

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Welcome @Sunshine! You seem to be well prepared for this quit. You’ve got this! See you around!

Welcome @Sunshine and congratulations on our decision to quit. You are doing a great thing in putting cigarettes behind you. The last few years that I was a smoker I made numerous failed attempts as well so I can relate to your experience there. What really helped for me was joining a quit forum like this. There is a lot of education and support you can get here. Understanding nicotine addiction and having the support of others really does help. There are many ways to quit but I also quit cold turkey. Along with this forum, I would recommend reading Allen Carr's "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking." I would not say that this book makes quitting easy but it does put smoking into a different perspective, especially for a cold turkey quitter. The main thing I took from the book is that smoking really does nothing positive for you. It is all negative. Once you realize that there are no positives to smoking, it does make quitting a bit easier. You may struggle early on but if you feel the urge to smoke and can't shake it, start a post in the SOS Board part of the site and wait for some help to keep you from lighting up. Also, pledge in the NOPE (Not One Puff Ever) thread daily. It does help. Welcome again, it is good to have you here.

Welcome back @Sunshine, lets make this your forever quit. You can do it, we're all proof of that. Stick close and reach out to us if you need extra support to get you past a crave. You got this

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3/4 of a year…not too shabby….

Happy Valentines Day everyone on the QT!

I too found this post very helpful. It's as if I sit here wondering what to do with myself. Must be careful as it's these voids that create junky thoughts to creep in. I am going to venture out after these three days of freedom surpass and get me a jigsaw puzzle to keep both my mind and hands busy.

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Thanks Gus will be looking forward to sharing my journey with you

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Stay strong.... If you smoke ...you will only wish you were back to where you are now ... Have to agree with everyone ...Monday is another Day... Our brains can be our worst enemy.... Take it one minute at a time if you have too !!!