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It literally sucks so much, mlmr!! That cursing section on QT was calming to me, to read, to post lol. You can totally do this and I forgot who first told me but the cravings go away if you smoke and they also go away if you don’t smoke, that always helped me put things into perspective. You got this

Yeah, sometimes quitting is a zen flow sorta thing. And sometimes it’s a brawl and you just wanna shout “Get offa me!” You are making great headway. Smack those cravings away and march on toward freedom!

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NOPE! Gone forever. Not 1 puff ever again. I am free! Thank God Almighty. Free at last!

Hey all I started again. My wife and I are divorcing so it is just me in an apartment and it triggered me to start smoking again. I want to stop so badly. Any encouragement would be good. KDAD

Sorry to hear that you are going through hard times, @Kdad, but I’m glad you came back here for support. The thing with smoking (and other addictions) is that they are demoralizing, isolating, and they erode our self esteem. You don’t need all of that junk that when coping with the loss of a relationship! So saddle up and re-start that quit. It will be hard at first but will ultimately help you feel better. You are not alone, we are here to help you!

Ha Bri, brilliant and true. They go away if you smoke and they go away if you dont smoke. Spot on. The choice is mine. Glad I survived the day. I feel my baby quit is worth more to me every day, and overcoming cravings really matters. Djiez I want to put on some schlagermusic and cry haha. Omg. The drama.

So obvious most people don’t even see it.

Hello Kdad, I remember you from a few years back. Sorry to hear you divorced - and relapsed. I did too, took me a good 2,5 years to pick myself back up again. Must be a difficult time for you atm. Wishing you all the best, and let us know how we can help you! I for one know that you can do it all over again!

Nope!! Noway. Not Today.

That's a tough one @Kdad! All I can say is when you think your world is falling apart, work on things that you and you alone can control ... like quitting smoking! You have obviously realized smoking again was not the answer you were seeking so get rid of it. Hang in here and let other quitters help support you in your effort to quit once again! Cigarettes offer nothing positive for you going forward!

Sorry you relapsed kdad, that really sucks. How did u feel when u first lit up and how do u feel now? May help to remember those feelings and also help us newbies be reminded to not cave. You got this, even though life may feel crummy right now

I hate this happened @Kdad! Slowly killing yourself by smoking definitely isn’t going to help you or the situation though. Trash those cigarettes and let’s get you started on that forever quit.

Aww KDAD.. Sorry you have smoked again. And for your break up .. But glad you cane back to the Train Life sucks sonetimes ..all you can do us be your very best ..for you . Stay close Buddy x

@Kdad, sorry to hear about your divorce and relapse. I agree with Reciprocity. Plus there's nothing better than improving yourself to an ex who probably expected you would start smoking again right?! I'm glad you're back, let's get you your forever quit

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

A late Happy Everything Everybody!

Upwards and Onwards x

Hey! I'm not Roman so can't deal with the funny symbols but I'll just go with .............. 6?

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Had a bit of a sh*tty day today. Multiple cravings, didnt know where, what or why. Said: Nope. Nope. Nope. No discussion about it. Felt relieved afterwards! This attitude does work. Trying to downsize as much as possible. I am so happy about my sleep, apart from two or three bad nights everything is ok. Makes it all a lot less tense. Day 8 already. Moving fast!

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Hope the tests go well .. Quitting is the best thing you can do for yourself. Copd and Emphysema are two Horrible diseases. .

Having clear X-Rays is encouraging. Let us know what happens with your request for a CT scan.

Maybe I will start cutting white straw's and put them in a bin to recognize what the volume of coffin nail's were avoided?

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

Yes! Absolutely best for determining what's going on with your lungs. If there's an issue, the sooner you know that the sooner you can get proper help in dealing with things. Please let us know how things go ... we do care!

Thanks very much. I will ask my pulmonologist for a CT lung scan tomorrow. I am seeing my pulmonologist tomorrow afternoon and will ask for a CT scan.

Welcome to the train @Glenninindy and congratulations on your four year quit, that's awesome Sounds like you have COPD which you would have to get diagnosed from your dr or pulmonologist. Maybe its time to make an appointment?

Great job surviving Hell Week, @MLMR!

You are rockin it!

Congratulations Stew. You are doing great!

Congratulations Stew, isn't it amazing how much we smoked and didn't even realize or want to realize it at the time?!

Beacon and Melanie might stop by tomorrow.

Very much agree with Reci and would add, I have been to two pulmonologist and turns out they have a different diagnosis ......... who would have thought. My confidence in the medical industry is low and getting lower, a person can go to a lot of doctors and get lots of different diagnosis, that's why they call it a practice. I prefer not having them practicing on me. Forgot to say, with a CT scan, you have something better than just a guess.

I have had a few chest xrays which were all clear. Today, I am asking fof a CT scan. Thank You

Quitting smoking is the number one best thing a person with COPD can do for themselves in terms of improved future health. I'm a little surprised that the Dr. who did the breathing tests did not also schedule you for at least a chest X-ray or preferably a CT scan which gives more detail on the condition of your lungs than an X-Ray might. It's my understanding that COPD is usually linked to other lung issues such as chronic bronchitis, asthma or emphysema which is why I'm a little surprised your Dr. didn't investigate those issues further. Are you on and sort of medication for your COPD?

How was your case of COPD diagnosed? Personally, I have never heard of a case of misdiagnosed COPD. More details required here.

Sending you well wishes Stew, hope you’re on the mend soon!! Feel free to call on us for help if u want to vent or pass the time etc. feel better!!

I visited Lahaina years ago too and it was a quaint little town, we even stopped for lunch there at the cafe. Great time, it's so sad the devastation.