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You are doing so great, @Slow progress! I love that you're being real about the cravings and ups and downs, but have taken smoking totally off the table as a response to them. That's the foundation of a really strong quit. @Boo once said, "There are a million things you CAN do in response to a craving, and just one you can't - stick something in your mouth and set it on fire." Good on you for embracing all the other possibilities!

Day 16 and still going strong - yesterday was tough in terms of craving but didn’t come close to smoking - hope you’re all doing well

Well you all had more faith Than I did! it’s funny with the cravings because I have no desire to smoke! If I am bad I just sniff my husbands ashtray - it’s really bad! I think he will be following in my footsteps pretty soon - fingers crossed. Met my smoking friend for a dog walk this morning with a cuppa - enjoyed being a non smoker.

Hi @Sandi149 nice to meet you! Ive quit several times, but like you I threw away a years long quit, but hey im back again also. Ive used champix before also, I dont think i got a long quit with champix, but it was so long ago, i cant quite remember. But I am a major NRT advocate!!! It got me my years long quit before, and its whats aiding me on this quit now, I think im coming up for 6 months The patches, gum, lozenges, whatever you fancy, they realllllly reallllllly help! I must admit, i prefer the patches, the gum tastes really quite awful! But different strokes for different folks. My good pal is quitting on the gum right now, he needs that physical grab a gum and chew it when he gets a craving. I think you just need to jump in and go for it! We'll all be here to support you

That is great news SP. Did you show your hubby your ticker? If he smokes as much as you did you guys will be around $1200.00 a month richer! ☺

Omg this is amazing SP!!! I’m in awe lol. Truly. You’re doing amazing!! So proud of u

NOPE - Not One Puff Ever

NOPE - not today

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That’s the key -once I’ve signed up to nope I can’t smoke until the next day- so I have to get on with it! Mostly seems easy - not always

Another beautiful day done SP! And isn’t all of that fresh air amazing?

Love to see this SP, you've come so far already. We knew you could do it and now you know it too

NOPE!

This is so awesome SP! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come along in your quit! I hope that you have a wonderful day!

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@LeapOfFaith, its different for everyone. I had a hard first year but when I look back at it now it really wasn't as bad as I had myself hyped up for it to be. I would say the first month is the worst and we recommend sticking around your support for the whole first year of your quit so we can help support you if you need us to.

Nope.... because I am no longer a slave to the addiction!

NOPE - Not One Puff Ever

Thanks all of you -it really makes a difference feeling you all cheering me on - determined to succeed for you all!

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-4 Did the sticks give up?