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Good morning everyone - I am feeling really good after making it through the work week and just sitting here sipping coffee, reading through a lot of older posts. So much good/useful information shared on the train here, just amazing. Had one major exhilarating event this week: Wifee called and said she had rear ended another car, then said I got to go and hung up! I tried calling her back, NO ANSWER!!!.....my son and I were texting trying to meet up for lunch, I text him mom was in an auto accident and I cannot get ahold of her. So we are both racing/heading to Scottsdale where she works. (Now I am pumped full of adrenaline, really wanting a smoke, mouth full of peppermint candies, trying to do breathing exercises, while racing across town) then my son calls, has talked to his mom and she backed into a parked car, everything was ok and not a lot of damage to the cars. I am now angry! with a mouth full of mints, trying breathing exercises....why did she answer his call not mine, how is rear ending someone similar to, backing into a parked car!!!!! Anyway, I really, really, really wanted a smoke but did not and I did get to meet up with my son for lunch. Also - I do not recommend filling your mouth with mints and trying to do breathing exercises.

I am almost at twelve months. I know there is no way I could have done it without the people here. You can talk about anything here. We all have challenges in our everyday lives that we would like to think that we have to smoke to get thru it. That is not true, I would come here and just spew all that out. Everyone would tell me it will be okay, you will get thru it. So far, so good, and I did not even have to pay for a therapist. LOL They are all gems, they just don't know it. You will see!!

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Welcome aboard, @11better11. You came to the right place to get support for your quit. We’re a quirky bunch, but we all understand what it’s like to try to kick this addiction. You can do this. Take the daily NOPE pledge and ride this train to freedom!

NOPE - Smoking sucks!

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

You ARE at twelve months Kris, almost thirteen in fact, unless you know something we don't lol. You fought hard for every one of them too!!!

Wow, what a day you had overcome! You should be soooo proud of yourself for getting past a MAJOR craving, well done!

Aww O..... You are being tested ....sorry your having to deal with this just now ... But Hey ...Look at the positive side ... You haven't smoked ..you come here instead and got it off your chest ... I'm proud of you my friend ...you fought the little Nico monster and told it to do one ...

Glad you are on the mend, @Cbdave. Agreed that it’s getting scary out there again… I know a bunch of folks who have been laid low with this latest strain. So thankful you had quit. Take good care of yourself!

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G’day Thats so sweet of you to say. Thank you! I’ve had my sweetheart look after me. It’s hard for us both. She is clear and I have to quarantine away from her. She’s been my rock. Cant buy her flowers cause I’m yet to get out of quarantine so this is the best of them from my mid winter garden. They are not “store bought” but we’ve brought up two boys without “store bought” so I’m shore she’ll like them…. regards Chris

G’day Well what an absolute bottler of a day….. NOPE definitely

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So glad that you are recovering @Cbdave! Take care of yourself!

I am so glad you are feeling better. I have avoided it so far and I am scared this new strain might be the one that gets me. I wish I could have been there to fix you that good breakfast and a lot of comfort food that would bring back your strength. Everyone should be pampered when they are that ill. Take care and keep us updated.

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Just thought I would check in here. It’s been a while. I’m just a few weeks shy of 1.5 years smoke free! Still super proud of myself. Still no cravings at all! I’ve gained some weight and that’s a total bummer, but it’s better than lung cancer. The anxiety I was struggling with has gotten to a more manageable level and I’ve been able to be more social (I had debilitating anxiety over covid). Still not good with loads of people not masking but baby steps all around. Either way I’m winning! Just wanted to give some encouragement to anyone just starting on their journey! You can do this! If I could quit, cold turkey, after almost 20 years of a pack a day, you totally can do this!

I have tried quitting several times and failed, and I have realized I cannot do it alone. Sadly, I am a secret smoker so I don't really know how to talk to anyone about it IRL. But, reading all your posts on this forum makes me feel less lonely and gives me more confidence. Here's to the start of my quit journey

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Jillar is right Kris ....you have had your big Woohoo.....Lido Deck ... We can have another party if you want ....we love a parteeeeee

Good Aussie band here.

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Go get-em Ace!

Man @Cbdave, that sounds scary! Glad you're starting to feel better now.

Playing the Beauts tonight, but we can takew the Mighty Pigs no worries

Closet smokers are also closet quitters. You quit in public. Embrace the closet quitter within- Welcome to the train

Welcome about this Fabulous Train @11better11. Glad you found us .... I couldn't have rid myself of this killer addiction without the help of this forum. and the folks who travel along . Quitting along people who totally understand ...and get where you are is much easier than going alone ... Make yourself a tool box ...we have lots of useful tips to help you do this ... Our daily NOPE thread is a great place to start ...it's a promise to yourself ,you won't smoke the next 24 hours I found this a powerful tool ... Looking forward to travelling along with you in your journey ..

Strippers in particular. Many a young lady shook their biscuits to "Pour Some Sugar On Me" back in the day. It's not important how I know this! Here's another strip club song. And the band is from Australia, so it's kind of in keeping with Jo's theme of Aussie artists...

Welcome aboard the Quit Train 11better11. Good call on giving up the smokes. You're amongst friends here. Grab a seat and stay awhile.

You found the right place to help with quitting smoking @11better11 all the best to you!

Welcome aboard @11better11! I’m thankful that you found us and decided to hop on the train! YES! KEEP READING! Reading everything available on this site helped me more than anything else. Watching the videos available helped me to understand a lot of what was happening to me physically and mentally. Stay close and post anything that you might have an issue with and someone will help you along. Again, welcome!

Welcome 11better11. You can find support and knowledge here from folks that been through the quitting smoking from all different angles and methods. Stay close to the site and read the wealth of information here. We all share at least the desire to rid ourselves of the addiction. If you have reached that point, you have landed in a good spot. Stay close and keep your focus on what is important. You can do this just like so many others here have. Just want it and set your sights on a smoke free future. Best wishes and hope to see you kicking this habit.

Welcome aboard, @11better11 You are making a great decision in quitting smoking. That was my situation. I had made several attempts at quitting and it was the help, support, and knowledge I received from an online quit support group like this that really helped me quit for good. There are many people here who can relate to what you are going through and offer advice and support. Welcome. It is great to have you here.

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@Doreensfree Nice bump ! Good read, really like the - Hang Tuff Don't Puff !

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.

G’day Well that wasn’t what I would call a fun 5 days. I was kinda hoping if I got the COVID I’d have a mild dose but it seems that commodities like COPD and strokes and cancer do count. I ended up getting monitored at home. It was oxygen meters and thermometers and constant phone calls from my GP and various nurses. They took away all my meds and put me on a special course of antivirals. I’m grateful for those recon they got me through. Just kept above the dreaded 90 on the oxygen level and the ambulance at the door to drag me off to hospital. I’ve spent my time in tracky daks in a blanket sitting up in a chair. Couldn’t lay down and fall asleep if you did your lungs would start to fill and you’d wake and cough to clear your lungs to breath. The pain in my chest was bad .. every cough was so painful. I though I was pretty tough but I’m not. Recon I’m through the worst of it. I’m still coughing up fur balls but no pain. Starving hungry gunna have a big breakfast eggs bacon sausage grilled tomatoe….mmmm. Please don’t feel sorry for me I’m on the mend. Please be careful. This COVID is pretty serious especially if you’ve got any other health problems. Stay Safe PS if you haven’t yet, do yourself a favour…. Give the smokes away