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Many of us have had stutter-steps on our quitting journey, @Molly2310. It’s ok. Learn from what happened and hop back on track. There is always a seat for you on the Train.

I sorry Molly2310. Please just jump back on the train. You did it once. I know you can do it again. There a line somewhere on this site that really spoke to me...something like....stop putting things in your mouth and lighting them on fire....Jump back on there plenty of company on the ride

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Fall down, get up ......... @Molly2310 don't be too hard on yourself, but do learn from this and get back in your seat on the train! I read Alan Carrs book the "Easy Way" early on in my quit, I wish I would have read it before my quit, it just made sense to me. I know I would not have got this far without all the information and support on the train and the Easy Way book. Just a suggestion and all the best to you! https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Smoking-Without-Willpower/dp/178404542X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=19AV89VIOO7HG&keywords=alan+carr+easy+way+to+quit+smoking&qid=1677618703&sprefix=Alan+C%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUzdCNjRFSzczRUtSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODE0ODY4MU5NSUxXSUJPS01QUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjUzOTYyNkVGVzdQRFhDNjRGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Molly don’t feel bad or sorry!! I’m sorry you feel bad . And I’m sorry u smoked. I know that feeling from last year…and I feel bad for writing abt that I relapsed last year on my third week….sorry if that was weird to write. anyway, I’d love if we can still do our journey together….I’m on this damn site almost all the time bc my quits so young so I’ll be here! Hugs moll

Welcome back on the train Brioski You got this, you can do this! I had a hard time with anxiety when I quit. In part because of a bad reaction to steroids (oh lordy that was not fun) I found, quick ten minute walks helped (surely the neighbors thought I lost my mind lol so did I) walks and exercise also help with the dopamine. Rethinking time was one of the hard things for me when I quit. What to do now with that time I normally spent on feeding the addiction. I too loved smoking or thought I did. After reading here and watching videos I was honestly shocked to learn I was a addict. I always just thought I was just a smoker. The more I learned of it all the more I got mad, at the companies, at the government, at myself for allowing myself to become addicted and getting mad helped get me pass it all. Stay close to the site and reach out whenever you feel or want to. I so glad you got back on the train

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Aww Molly ,im sorry you gave up your great quit .. You should read your sos to yourself ,the reason,s you quit are still there. I had a saying that i repeated all day if necessary... Take Smoking Off The Table No Matter What ..Even If Your Arse Is On Fire. Someone who is not supportive Is not a reason to destroy your health Jump back in your seat ..and Quit For you...

Same here with the triggers. I think the nicotine and chemicals screwed us up so much our bodies just go on the fritz during the beginning stages of our quit and can’t handle ‘peace’ so it wants to kill it and us. HaHa I will be 2 years quit next month and every so often while I’m reading and totally immersed in a book I find myself wanting a cigarette. Just a thought. Nothing major. I never really smoked while reading. I need both hands to read. Holding the book and turning pages. (I hate ebooks and audiobooks make me want to hurt someone.) I speed read. So, I’m constantly turning a page. If I lit a cigarette while reading it remained in the ashtray totally forgotten. (I don’t have the patience to read like a normal person. I get bored and anxious.) So yeah, I find it extremely odd that I now will think of a cigarette while reading. Probably just my brain attacking me because I am totally ‘zen’ if I have a book in my hands. So the ghost of nicotine tries to ruin that for me. You are doing great. Recognizing and resolving your issues. Talking them through with someone. I hope the remainder of your day goes smoothly!

@Brioski I suffer from panic/anxiety attacks with depression. I was having major issues with anxiety after quitting smoking. I can’t remember exactly what I saw that first brought it to my attention that some quitters have to reduce or even totally cut their caffeine intake after they have quit smoking. I’m sorry that I’m not more informative on the whys of that. It has something to do with the brain having to need more caffeine for it to actually work when you smoke so that when you quit you are overloaded. Not everyone. But of course, me. I need coffee and I love an ice cold Coke. It’s one of my favorite things. I was using an ice cold Coke as a reward during my initial quit. My anxiety was so bad though that I was desperate enough to try lowering my caffeine intake and it worked!!! I could hardly believe it, but it helped so much. I am best when I have zero intake of caffeine, but living a life without caffeine is insanity itself, so some days I just deal with that. It bothers me that I can’t or don’t really want to totally let Coke and a really good cup of coffee completely go from my life. I mean I’ve kicked Nicodemon’s butt to the curb! Ground him under my heel into his own ashes and I just can’t seem to want to get rid of something that causes me so much emotional turmoil. Maybe if I have a full blown public breakdown it would make me want to totally let caffeine go. Maybe not. Anyway, I don’t know what your caffeine intake is, but it might be worth it for you to try reducing it for a period of time just to see if it eases the anxiety. I’m not positive, but I believe maybe it was @intoxicated yoda that first brought this issue to my attention. I hope that you can get the anxiety issues under control. I know how bad they can be. P.S. You know those times when you feel like all you need is a really good cry? Well, I can very easily trigger that by fixing a really good strong cup of coffee or having a Coke. That’s just how sensitive to caffeine I am and that depresses me greatly. But I press on.

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

Hi, @Brioski. So sorry you are having a tough day. I don’t have any advice for anxiety attacks (would use the tools your doc suggests and follow the tips from folks here with firsthand experience). But I can say that in the first while after I quit, my breathing felt extremely strange at times. Sort of floaty, like I was taking in O2 but it was not “gripping” somehow. I believe it had something to do with the fact that I was a heavy menthol smoker. It took me a while to recalibrate to breathing without the pinchy feeling from smoke, menthol and chemicals. I had to get reacquainted with clean chemical-free oxygen. This weird feeling got better. But during the transition, I appreciated aromatherapy inhalers and diffusers. Different essential oils have different properties and appeal to different people. But for what it’s worth, I found rose, grapefruit and sweet birch (wintergreen) scents to be helpful during the early weeks of my quit. Lavender, rosemary and jasmine also. In any case, I’m wishing you ease and a good night’s sleep. Take care.

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Oh @Molly2310. I’m sorry that you smoked. But we’re still here for you. You just get right back on this train and start counting those smoke free days again. We are here to help you. Please reach out if you need us. Don’t try to bare the burden alone when you don’t have to. We’ll hold your seat here on the train. I do hope to see you back with us soon!

Belated congratulations on your first year smoke free! May there be many more to come!

Wow so interesting! Yes it does seem like that…destroyers the peace/peaceful times. I smiled reading about your reading….hopefully I’ll get to experience that one day…fleeting thoughts…. I went to visit my friend w my pup and wanted a cig in the midst of us hanging out but not in the car or anything, so weird. Some light anxiety but nothing like yest. I also resigned from teaching last June so I think part of it is doing something, something to keep me busy and not just being at home all the time. I have some ideas for a business so it’s just a matter of organizing and getting my life back together. im so so proud of your 2 year quit coming up Gus!!! Wow, all of you guys’ accomplishments are something to be valued and admired. I mean it. Fantastic.

Thank you, @Gus your sharing some of your story was so kind and I appreciate it I actually haven’t had caffeine for I think like 5 or 6 years due to high blood pressure, although I drink decaf and I know there’s trace amts in that but oh well. I do love a good diet and caffeine free coke myself but lately it’s been cranberry juice and water or ginger ale or hint water. Thank you again You all are so helpful I appreciate every one of you On a separate/same note, I’m surprised about the times when I’m craving (I guess not craving bc it comes and goes rather quickly so triggers? maybe idk the times when I’d like a cig lol) because it’s not when I thought they’d be…ie I thought first thing in the morning, after I eat, driving, but those aren’t too bad…it’s after a shower, during a nice afternoon/evening cooking dinner, and after completing a house chore. Hmph, interesting.

Wow, @DenaliBlues that is such great advice, too! I definitely am comforted (not glad per say but you guys get it) that you guys can relate to this uneven breathing….yesterday was def panic attacks but I slept great (like 8pm to 7am lol woah), nose breathing, and I feel ok right now. The aromatherapy suggestion is great, I will def look into that too. Thank you friends. You’re comments, advice, and comforting words mean more than you know. A beautiful blanket of snow has fallen, biggest one of the season really. So I’ll try and take in the beauty today.

Hugs @Brioski, hope those clues work for you...............

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No the chicks got this........@Denaliblues got in just before me! I gotta go hide now before @Doreensfree gets here and starts slapping.

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Congratulations @DenaliBlues on a full year quit! That is so AWESOME and you should be so proud of yourself. I love the support you offer and have no doubt you've helped many people already. I really hope you stick around for years to come

Congratulations! You "old timers" are an inspiration to those of us following along behind.

@Brioski, I should have quit way sooner than I did too but we're addicts and didn't. We can't go back so we just have to accept what was and be glad for the changes we are making now. Be sure to use your inhalers as needed. I found my breathing actually got worse for a few weeks before it started getting better so don't be surprised if that happens to you. Not that it will but it may....

Thank you @jillar I have an anti anxiety med for as needed/rescue and I’ve also just been put on a daily anxiety med like 2 weeks ago so hopefully those help. I’m also ashamed to say I have an inhaler and nebulizer for breathing stuff, which I was sometimes using and then shortly after go smoke *cringe*. I never told anyone that. Man, do I feel like shit knowing what I was/am doing to myself. Hopefully I’m on the track to freedom. I am committed, but saying that “ever” is just daunting and grim to think about forever. Idk. I sound like a basket case, huh.

Later-est! Bravo, Darc….you go gurl!!

Wow @Jordan7 that is awesome, big congrats to you!

Later still, but huge congratulations to you, Darcy, on putting the first and toughest month behind you!!! There's no stopping you now!

Congratulations, Jordan! So happy for you - and grateful for your being part of my quit. The Penguin People cannot contain their joy!

Huge Congratulations on your Fabulous 8 years Smoke free.. Reward yourself well

Dear QT Riders, I deeply appreciate your support and celebration. I am delighted to be a month quit.

Congratulations Darcy on the one month mark. Keep it going and stay strong. Best wishes.

Congratulations Darcy on your first month smoke free! You are doing great!

Congratulations @darcy way to go!

Congrats DenaliBlues (I know it late but it truly special)

Congratulations on reaching the lido deck DenaliBlues. I was late for the party, but I'm making up time.

Congrats on this milestone!! Celebrate!!

Big Congrats to you DenaliBlues, I’m so happy for you, great to see you on the Lido deck.. celebrate this great milestone

Great Party DB...

Thanks to one and all! It’s been an uphill climb at times, but I’m super grateful to finally reach the lido deck. So thankful for the encouragement , companionship and wacky laughs along the way. One year down, many more to come! Time to get the party started…

Congratulations and welcome to the Lido deck. You are doing so great keep it up and don't forget to reward yourself.