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You make great, important points here, Yoda: one of the implications of them (for me) is that there are fewer downsides to NRT than many cold turkey advocates sometimes suggest. Claims of the quitters who, for instance, are still chewing nic gum years after they stopped smoking are wildly overstated and hyperbolic IMO, and I've always been concerned that such messages (and the overall fetishization of the Cold Turkey quit) have limited overall quitting success rates (because people who might benefit from NRT are instructed and that the "best" or even only way to quit is CT). I'm not nearly as active in the cessation community as I used to be, so I don't know if the CT message is as strident and even exclusionary as it used to be. But my sincere hope is that more people have come to understand and honor the many different ways to effectively and healthily quit smoking. Christian99 21+ Years Quit

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

5. Put a conch shell yo your ear and listen to the ocean

4. Collect them until you just have boxes and boxes of friggin shells collecting dust

Congratulations on your second month (and a day) smoke free @brioski We're so glad to have you here supporting everyone as you conquer your addiction. That's how successful quits are made Don't forget to treat yourself to something special for all the hard work!

DenaliBlues Quit Date: 2/10/2022 Posted January 21 Reading and re-reading is a great strategy in the early hours and days of your quit. I did that, too. What else will you do to support and distract yourself? You might try making a list of things you can do instead of smoking when the cravings strike. I know it sounds corny to make a list, but it helps to be prepared (things to do with your hands, things to do with your mouth, mindless tasks, exercise snacks, physical comforts). Otherwise, Addict Mind will go blank and tell you that nothing but smoking will suffice. When things get crunchy, remember... Cravings really suck, but they will pass. A craving is a commercial, not a command. The feeling of "Other people can quit but I cannot" is a withdrawal symptom, NOT an accurate assessment of your ability. During the early stages of withdrawal, our addicted brains tell us all kinds of crazy s--t that isn't true. During that time, trust what you read here on the board, don't trust Addict Mind. It's not your friend. Keep us posted - let us know what's on your list and how you're feeling! Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/21358-quit-thoughts/

Congratulations and well done. You got this. Stay strong and positive. Best wishes.

Great going B.... Two months is a brilliant Quit .. Its not always easy ..but your whooping that Nico Monsters Arse. Thank you for your support to others and for helping to slap the sticks Upwards on Onwards .

Congratulations on 2 months quit. You are doing so great. So, don't forget to reward yourself today.

Congratulations on your 2nd month of being quit! You are doing great! I hope that you rewarded yourself well.

Great job @Brioski!! Way to defend your quit despite adversity. Congratulations on hitting the two month mark. Here’s to many more months to come. It gets easier soon!

congrats @Brioski 2 months is a mighty fine start. you are doing great.

I feel ya on the digestion thing. That is actually what spurred me to join this forum. If you read my earliest post you'll see that I literally was full of shit. LOL. But the way they were able to take something that was probably about as addictive as weed (which I could smoke or not smoke at will and never had a crave for it) and turn it into something that is so subtle and yet so hard to give up is almost admirable. We are a genius lot even if some of us are evil asf. Anyway, glad the NRT worked for you and @Gus.

Thank you

Congratulations @Brioski I know it may not always feel this way but you are doing great. Keep up the awesome work, it does get better. You are doing awesomely.

woohooo! Congratulations!