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Nic free in 2023 Nic free permanently in 2023 Permanently nic free 2023 2023 nicotine free Free in 2023 This is us... If you've got the resources go with whatever sings to your heart. I'm onboard with you and Molly. NICE SEATS, EH? great view, marvelous company, and glorious glorious waking and sleeping without setting fire to things in our mouths. I've been having a rough go the last week.

I felt a lot like you at 4 weeks, Brioski--it's crucial, I think, to know that this misery is NOT a referendum on the strength and quality of your quit. I know that doesn't make the experience of it any easier, but it can be tempting to infer that you're doing something wrong or that your quit is somehow just a relapse waiting to happen. That is not the case. At some point in my first year, when things seemed like they were never going to get any better, I came to the realization that I would stay quit even if things never got any better. And of course they didn't (and ultimately got better than I could ever imagine); in fact, I think that was the beginning of a kind of peace and acceptance for me. I wish I had an easy recommendation to get you to that place, but I don't. But I hope you'll hold onto my promise that things WILL get better, in a way and at a time that works for you. I sometimes tell people that quitting was far more difficult than I thought it would be (and I went in with pretty realistic expecations) but/and far more transformative. Given the latter, I'd sign up in a second for double the misery (and it was pretty miserable for me) for the freedom and peace on the other side. We're all pulling for you, friend--stay close. Christian99 21+ Years Quit

Thank you, thank you…. Hearing your responses (lol hearing…reading your responses) really helps. It’s one of the very few things that helps me is knowing some of you guys went through this same shit. Jillar I’ve thought of getting some old plates and throwing them at the rocks behind my house, I have a lot of acres so it wouldn’t matter but I would worry abt the animals/wildlife stepping on them so I’ll look for a place like that to go to. Great idea. I also called a few ppl to get started w a therapist. And plan to talk to my dr abt this weird depressed state, I don’t want to go on more meds but if that’s what I need so be it. Your words mean so much Jillar thank you. The brats were salty lol. Christian those words were powerful. I sense a lot of similarities btwn our quits although it sounds like many many ppl go through this too. I think that’s it, I just have to literally force myself to do things that were once nothing day to day tasks that now seem utterly impossible, even painful, and accept that my mind is gonna wreck havoc on my mental and emotional state due to this addiction while going through the motions of life. It’s just scary as you mentioned that it seems like it’ll never go away. I trust you, and the others, that it will one day. I pray for that day to come. By the way, thanks for telling me all of that. I have to admit something bad too….when hubs came home and I was a mess, a puddle, almost throwing and punching stuff…he said “why don’t you post on your train? Have you written to the people on the train and see what they say?”…and I said “**** that train!!” And for that I’m sorry.

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Hey Brioski, Some opportunities are just like that...rageful and messy and wet and icky...and you're still an exsmoker. YAY YOU. Really glad your husband is supportive. Mine is too and just rolls with whatever roller-coaster portion I'm on... It is okay to be numb and feel too much and have every little effing thing be super hard....it is okay to do absolutely nothing except protect your quit. If you have theeans to that, do that!!! You chose to quit because being free from the stench, time and money leech, endless searching and strategizing about where and when, mindless death one breath at time is NOT living the life you desire. Yay YOU. I do strongly recommend endless searching and scrolling for things that make you laugh or smile and of course reading here, rereading and playing games....all of which you know. I have taken an entire day and night to sleep... otc medicine for flu helped knock me out....used as a reaet. Not okay for everyday but when completely off my rocker, it can be the kindest option. Best of all....the crappy feelings change. We simply cannot sustain long term hysteria...our bodies shut down, crash after awhile....then something different rolls along...eventually the good feelings roll in too. Nic free in 2023....please remain seated ... Keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times and do not exit the train. Hang loose...and next time youre losing it laugh or shread paper by hand...it doesn't hurt the animals if it gets tossed about. It is okay to BE LIGHT of heart & spirit.

You got this @Brioski .... it gets better, I focus on not letting the crave have any room in my head. I get a thought smoke...NOPE and move on as best I can, usually grab a mint (must be like an jillar air cig for me). Hang in there, you are doing great! It would be better if you stayed away from Chicks and Sticks, that game can cause some serious stress.

You bet your OK @Brioski, you're swatting those craves down one by one and showing who's the boss of your body! Keep doing it and PLEASE believe ALL of us who've been where you are that it WILL get better, we PROMISE.... Enjoy your brats. Btw, have you considered making a rage room or maybe going to one if there's one by you? Great way to get some frustration out from what I hear

@Gabes is who designed a few of the logos. Maybe he'll see this and be able to help out again if that's what you guys decide on for your year logo

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Thank you so much, friends. You all mean so much to me. Even my mom, aunt, hubs, are all thankful for you guys….they tell me how wonderful it is that I have this support from you all. I can’t agree more. I have to say, being the subject of a celebratory post was def cool. hey….any computer graphic connoisseurs in the house? I was thinking for us 2023ers…. “Nic Free in 2023” @darcy, @Molly2310 what do ya think?

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Congratulations on one full month quit @Brioski! That is AWESOME!!! And thank you for being so supportive of your fellow quitters, it's appreciated

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Those all sound great, @darcy I’m sorry you’re having a rough go, so am I. Hubs came home to me sobbing, like gutted sobbing, at the sink doing dishes. I said I seriously want to go buy a pack. Had keys in hand, crying. I feel like I’ve never felt before….depressed, unmotivated, sad, anxious, lazy, mad…like rage…like wanted to shove my metal fruit basket out of the window and break the kitchen window. I took a bottle of water and my anxiety med and went from just sat there staring out blankly for a while, to literally having a war within my head of going out to buy a pack to relieve this scary place I’m in or to suffer, literally feel like torture suffering until…who knows when bc it’s different for everybody. Then I smoked some weed. Then used my straw air cigarette. That helped I think. And now I’m typing to you guys. Hubs is making brats on the grill. I feel bad I’m such a wacko to him but he says it’s ok. Am I ok I don’t know.

Congratulations @Brioski! You are fighting this addiction and winning! Keep it up!

Sorry to be late to the Party Huge Congratulations B .. Your doing great.. Keep Going .

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Congratulations on the one month mark. Huge step. Keep it up and you will be over this in no time. Best wishes.

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20!!! line up, sticks

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Those aren't things I'VE done, just things that CAN be done 9. Use for scrapbooking (Yep, don't do that either )

Wow you all are so creative. The only thing I’ve ever done with wallpaper is to… 8. Cuss furiously while removing it cuz it’s so dingdang ugly

6. Last ditch car covering once the paint and rust are taking over....just glue it on for an interesting look...

Congratulations, @darcy So happy for your accomplishment. Keep the good times going!!!

Most Excellent!!!! Congratulations of your first month and may there be an incredibly long list of months to follow.

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and acknowledgements. Stopped by to let you know I am still on the train and saw this celebration. Thanks for lifting me up.

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Aww B... Sorry your dealing with these feelings ...and sorry to learn about your Lovely Dad ..he would be so proud of you ..because you are doing whst evey smoker on the planet deep down would love .. To be free ..I lost my Hubby to Emphysema..it was hard to watch .. We promise it will get better ,you will reach your Freedom .. Keep coming here and posting ..we will help you through it ..xx