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Day 29. Join me in a smoke free day.

Hello, quit train-ers I’m “new” to the official train but have been a lurker for around 1.5 years . I stopped smoking 8 days ago due to a 5 day hospital stay with pneumonia and oxygen for 3 of those days. While in there and before going home, I thought to myself I’d be pretty dumb to go back to smoking, especially being given the gift of pretty much being trapped in a room w/o option to smoke and get through the first few days of physical withdrawal. Then again, it was pretty dumb to think cigs helped through…everything. Waking up, going to sleep, getting ready to do the dishes, after doing the dishes, driving, etc. ironically the time I thought would be hard is easy (?) for me, after eating. I think I’m doing ok? Lol. My fiancé is amazingly supportive which I feel like I don’t even deserve, he quit in feb 2019 when I went to the er w breathing problems and it was anxiety w asthma. He quit that night then and there. I’ve been smoking 20 years, I’m 37 years old. Sorry if this post is all over the place. I’ve had quite the past few months. My Dad, best friend in the world, passed away in December from smoking complications/lung cancer, he was 67. It was the absolute worst seeing him go through that and I hope to the heavens he is breathing as clear as I’m getting to be now. Also, in the beginning of March, I discovered I was pregnant with 3 positive pregnancy tests, only to find out a week later that it was a “chemical pregnancy”, basically meaning no embryo forms and hcg levels go up (positive) and then down (negative not pregs). Then this health scare/hospital stay. Then quitting. Lol I swear I’m not trying to sound “woe is me” just a few weird big things to process. looking forward to getting to know u guys more and actually excited to play the games section of quittrain as I am no longer a lurker . take care all! B

Welcome aboard the Quit Train Brioski. Congratulations on eight days smoke-free. Fate pushed you in the right direction. Good call on keeping the momentum going.

Way to go Justin!! We don't mind celebrating twice

way to go @JustinHoot99 firstish month down. fantastic job.

Welcome @Brioski and congratulations on deciding to quit smoking. I am sorry for all that you have experienced recently but it is good that it encouraged you to quit. Since you've been a lurker here for quite some time, I assume you are familiar with this site. There are a lot of supportive and knowledgeable quitters here, some for years, some early in their quit, but you can gain a lot of support and knowledge from a lot of their experiences. You mentioned the games section - that is a great source of distraction from smoking and just general fun as well. Looking forward to seeing you there. You are doing a great thing in quitting smoking. It is great to have you here.

Congratulations on your decision to quit .... Sorry you have been through your ordeal....and the loss of your Dad... So happy to have you on board ...if you have been lurking ,you have got to know us a little ... Looking forward to getting to know you better .. We can always use a new chick on the counting game ...

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

Welcome @Brioski! Good for you, using that unexpected hospital stay to quit the poison sticks!! I did the same thing when I wound up in hospital 5 years ago... I like corned beef and cabbage and eat it basically once a year on St. Patrick's day...although I sometimes crave a Reuben sandwich once in a while

Welcome @Brioski! 8 days quit is amazing! I’ve just recently reached the Lido Deck and I’m telling you this is completely doable! Stay focused! Stay quit! I’m thankful that you have support on hand, but remember there is almost always someone here and if absolutely necessary send out an SOS!!! I’m thankful that you have decided to join us!

welcome to the train @Brioski it's awesome that you quit. getting that first week behind you is a huge win.

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Welcome aboard @Brioski, Congratulations on 8 days quit, you're already past Hell week, the hardest week on all! Sorry about your dad passing away. I'm sure he's watching over you and proud of you for quitting. My father also passed away from a smoking related cancer and I continued to smoke for another four years Be sure to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns and be sure to check out all we have to offer here on the various forums and tabs at the top of the page

Yummm corned beef n cabbage Is this an official poll? Welcome to the train glad to have you on board!!!

AWESOME! Congratulations!

Corned beef and cabbage fan here, but I bailed on making it this year so let me know if you have any leftovers. A big welcome to you and congratulations on getting through the hardest week. It sounds as if you have an amazing attitude and great support that will help carry you through the early days.

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Thanks everyone. I shall celebrate this but celebrate again after 31 days. I can use all the celebrations I can get.

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Thank you!!! You are a great part of my success to be healthier, and I am so grateful.

I love corned beef and cabbage but its probably because its only once a year Lol. You mentioned our tickers in our signatures. They are a great way to watch all the time, money saved and cigarettes NOT smoked add up. I LOVED logging in and seeing mine that whole first year. Here's the link to make yours if you want one too: https://www.quittrain.com/tickers/ And if you need directions on how to put it in your signature you can find them here: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/15042-creating-a-ticker/

Congratulations Justin, you are doing great and don't forget to reward yourself.

Congratulations, @JustinHoot99. You are building up some awesome quit muscles!

There are many different types of monthly cycles.... enjoy yours No doubt your family is proud of you cuz we all are!!

Congrats on a month (is a month is a month is a month.) No matter how you count it, the first month down is a very big deal and you're now well on your way! Yay you!

Congratulations Justin! WooHoo!

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Welcome aboard the Train, @Brioski! So glad you've joined us. Way to go on being 8 days into your quit. It’s impressive that you can actually form complete sentences at this stage. 8 days into my own quit I was capable only of monosyllabic grunting noises and pathetic whimpers. You are doing great! And things will get even better. Count on it. For me, 40+ years of addiction are not pivoting overnight, but there are more gifts to quitting than I thought. I don’t stink. (Well, as long as I occasionally bathe.) I breathe easier. I’m not held hostage to the nicotine fix. My partner is really happy. No more yellow stains on my fingers. And this forum is a great resource for info, real-world experience and supportive distractions. Good for you for embracing this opportunity for yourself and your loved ones. P.S. I would pay big money to not have to go anywhere near corned beef and cabbage. Silver lining = more for others.

I'm not a fan off either but everyone is different. I believe you can get your own ticker at the link below. If it doesn't work, @jillar one of our moderators can help you with this. https://www.quittrain.com/tickers/ EDIT: Looks like Jillar beat me to the instructions in the post above mine.

Congratulations Justin! That first month smoke free is huge! You are doing great!

And one that has become my favorite Johnny Cash train song...

I'm nothing if not predictable. Train songs? Take it away Mr. Cash...

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Great job Justin. Congratulations. How many lunar cycles 'til the lido deck?

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Good job @intoxicated yoda. Keep up the good work.

Great job Yoda. Seems like only yesterday you were a freshman...

Congrats, @intoxicated yoda! To yourself give big reward for milestone reached.... and KTQ!

Congratulations Yoda, you deserve to party!!

Congratulations @intoxicated yoda on 7 months quit! That's fantastic AND I get to FINALLY use this gif that I've been saving just for you, hope everything is "coming out" ok now

Congratulations Yoda. Very impressive quit.

Congratulations Yoda! Thank you for all of the help you’ve given me and others. You are totally awesome!