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Congratulations @AceWhite on two years quit, that's AWESOME! Hopefully you'll check in and tell us how you're doing

Great to meet you, @Slow progress! Congrats on giving those smokes the heave-ho. I, too, quit after more than 40 years of smoking. At first I thought I could never be happy without cigarettes. But it turns out that feeling of “I’m going to be miserable forever” is an illusion… it’s something our addiction does to put up a fuss about withdrawal. It’s not accurate. Smoking was NOT our true friend, because real friends don’t bind us in chains, mess with our heads, then slowly try to kill us. It takes a while to recalibrate, but it IS possible! And there are a lot of good people here to help. Keep at it, and let us know how you are feeling day by day.

Started my own topic to try and keep on track. wasn’t really expecting to be awake from 3am but it seems I was desperate to get up and start a really long day 2 of not smoking! Hoping the sleeping will settle down eventually …. nearly gave in a couple of times yesterday but just kept coming on here and reading other peoples stories. Husband still smoking but I find that doesn’t bother me really (he’s outside freezing!) yesterday I coughed very little compared to coughing after each and every cigarette. no idea how today will be but I am committing to not smoking for today! Book club tonight so that will keep me busy around the time I find it hardest.

Congratulations on two years quit. You are doing great . Celebrate with a sweet reward.

Thanks for the support! Thankyou sooo much - chugging along! Busy day so that helps

Good job, SP. Quitting can, indeed, goof up your sleep patterns - and so can the patch. (Talk about bizarre dreams!) But it doesn’t last forever. Staying busy and distracted is a good plan. One day at a time and you’ll soon be FREE!

Hang in there SP. Hard going at first but it will ease up. Best wishes.

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Well done SP.... Sleeping patterns effect alot of new quitters ...me included ...I kept telling myself .. This soon will pass ...keep strong today ..

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

Yaaa Acewhite ....2 years ...Wow how fast time flies ... Huge Congratulations....Hope you stop by and share how you are doing ... Miss ya

Lots of us get insomnia in the beginning of our quits but thankfully its only temporary. I took an OTC sleep aid a couple times and that helped get my sleep pattern working again. Glad you're sticking close and reading all you can. We also have a huge video forum with lots of information there. I'm going to move this thread to our main board since you'll be using it to track your quit

OMG thankyou for your support and sharing that story - I do this thing where I think - Ah well I could have just one ciggy- or I could pick a different day! it’s so ridiculous! You have given me the determination to at least get through until tomorrow - so thankyou for that!

Hello QT Folks, I am still here. Free from nicotine slavery. Could be more graceful and eloquent and pulled together, but hey, where's the fun in that? I am struggling everyday and making different crappy choices, and still grateful to be free of nicotine. Hopeful that things will level out and I will find my groove of feeling like me again. As it stands right now....I feel semi sick lots, low energy, eating way too much , not swimming anywhere near enough and enjoying the return of circulation, realizing and saying aloud I do not smoke whenever the urge comes up. I am being extra kid gloveish with myself when I am tired or grumpy.....I just stop.....often eat something....maybe just sit and breathe. Jillar's air cigarette seems especially useful when I am beyond my energy limit for the day and still need to get home before feeling "safe" from buying cigarettes. Have had a dental opportunity come up and am negotiating that delightful foray into the world of medical professionals. Really hoping I find the RIGHT dental care provider. Love the ones you're with and the ones who are far way as best you can.....today is all we ever have.

Hello Slow Progress, So glad you found this train to FREEDOM. Not far along myself on the quit train. I, too, have been a decades long slave to nicotine and have had only brief respites of a year here and there.... Glad you will have the company of folks who're nonsmokers to be with over the next while. Be super kind to yourself. Make your quit THE top priority, even if it means you walk 5 miles with the dog every day, or stare vacantly at the sparkle box (TV) for longer than is healthy, or become enamored of a tea service ritual 10 times a day. You are saving YOU for you and those you hold dear..... and gaining FREEDOM from slavery to death one breath at a time. Very deeply sad story....my dear, dear colleague and I used to go out for smoke breaks announcing we were headed out to kill ourselves one breath at a time (because we KNEW that is exactly what we were doing) eventually , my dear friend called to say he was dying of stage four lung cancer and that I should enjoy the time I have with my wonderful husband and the ability to walk around and DO the things that bring me joy. Miss him ever so much. Any way....glad your progress has gotten you this far. Stick close. Read. Use the S.O.S. board if you even maybe vaguely think you might stick something in your mouth and light it on fire. Read Johnny5's tag line ...it pretty much says it all. Welcome.

Great approach....One day at a time ... Don't forget our daily NOPE thread ...it's a great way to start your day ...It's a powerful tool ... Your hubby may follow when he sees how great you are doing...

Well I’m trying to keep super busy - long walk with dog - supermarket, cooking, cleaning and gonna walk dog again soon - oh yay! hubby was meant to quit today too, but hasn’t (he didn’t quit last time either) so that’s a little annoying. Read lots on the site and am going with the approach that I am not going to smoke today! Lately have been feeling the effects of smoking so I think if I don’t do this now I’m gonna be in trouble fairly soon! On a positive note, I’m going away on Friday for a month - none of my family smokes, so hopefully will be easier with a change of routine and location. thanks to all for the cheerleading x

Hi Slow progress So glad you jumping back on the train. Finding ways to fill that time is hard at first. You did this once so already know you can do it. Just remember it ok to still give yourself breaks like you use to when smoking (I had to give myself permission for that) now just do it with something else ...short walks, coming here to read, a funny video whatever you like and remember how good you felt for those 2 years.....cheering for you all the way

Hello and welcome @Slow progress.... Congratulations on the making the decision to quit smoking ...I too smoked for many decades .. Being free is the most wonderful feeling ... Check out all the green pinned posts on the Main Smoking Discussion Board .. There is tons of useful information there to get you started ... We will support you on your journey to Freedom.... Stay Close

Welcome @Slow progress, Congratulations on deciding to quit this nasty habit The first year can be a struggle with thoughts of .pissing the very thing that was killing you but as your quit grows and things like your sense of taste and smell return, your breathing improves and your bank account grows you'll start seeing that there's more to love about NOT smoking then there is to miss smoking I recommend making yourself a ticker for your signature so you can see all the time, cigarettes NOT smoked and cash saved since quitting, it's a huge inspiration to keep the quit

So in 10 days I will be 2 years smoke free! I’m so proud of me. I still haven’t had a single craving since day one. I’m horrified at how I’m sure I used to smell. Secondhand smoke absolutely disgusts me. It was awful for a while because my office mate smoked like a chimney but she’s now almost a month smoke free now too! Definitely makes for a better day for me not having to smell her all day. Lol If you’re reading this and just starting your journey, you got this! Just keep reminding yourself why you’re quitting and stick to it! If you need a shoulder to cry on, or someone to vent to, reach out!

Congratulations on five years quit @catlover, I hope you have a great day and thank you for sticking around and giving your support to everyone

Well done, @AceWhite. So glad you escaped the smoking penalty box!! Congrats on your two years.

Congratulations @AceWhite Wow 2 years that went by fast!!!

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Congratulations on 2 years smoke free, Ace. Celebrate big today!

Congratulations on 2 years smoke free, Amy! That's huge! You're on the gravy train now...no need to ever smoke again! Just be on guard for urges at major events and life-changes, and you should be home free! Woohoo!

Congratulations on 7 months smoke free, Overcome! You are nearly 3/4 through the year! Fantastic job and just keep going! It gets easier and easier with each month!

Way to go, Catlover! Congratulations on 5 years no ciggies! I bet it still feels awesome when you realize you don't have to go stand out in the weather and take a smoke break!! Life without cigs really is grand!

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You're doing great @darcy and as you get past each trigger will become easier to get past in the future. Glad to see my JAC (jillars air cigarette) is working well for you. I used mine the whole first year of my quit.

Darcey... Your body is in repair ..it has a lot of healing to do...all your feeling is Temporary... Be kind and gentle with yourself ... Don't worry about the eating ..you will get around to that later on in your journey

SEVEN MONTHS is wonderful.....

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Hello @Slow progress! You are doing a wonderful thing by quitting smoking again. You know what to expect because you’ve done it before but, it’s still going to be hard and one of the hardest things to do is to come up with ways to fill all of that time you normally would have spent smoking. Don’t dwell on the ‘missing’! Dwell on taking in deep breaths of fresh air! Going on short brisk walks or long runs. Literally anything other than lighting up! I look forward to seeing you around and following your quit. We have an SOS thread that has been successfully used by others when they reach out in times of intense cravings and want help getting through it. You can find it on the main page of this site. Welcome aboard!!!

Hi all day 1 of quitting after 40 years of smoking. Am initially using patches (quit once before for 2 years). Struggling with feeling like I will miss smoking so much. It was such a big part of my life for so long! determined to persevere although I imagine I’m going to face some really rough days ….