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NOPE. I've not touched one since I quit and I've neglected this site, sorry. The reason I've done it today, is because a colleague of mine wants to quit and can't imagine a World without fags. I told her my story and showed her the site so hopefully she will join up. Fingers crossed for her.

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Welcome aboard the Train! Glad you found us. As others have noted, reading/learning all you can is an important part of quitting. Knowledge is power (learning what to expect over the course of your quit), and it’s amazing how many rationalizations we attach to smoking without even knowing it. I found this post really helpful: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/11789-nicodemons-lies-lies-truths/ Everyone has a different style… you will find the quit strategy that works for you. Distraction, having a variety of coping mechanisms in your toolkit, and staying close to this forum are key. When you have questions or need support, we’re here.

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Welcome @Jenner! A great place to start is to just trash all the stashed smokes, toss the ashtrays, the lighters and deep clean the areas in which you smoked. Stay busy, distracted, and hydrated! I hope to see you around.

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@QuittingGirlWhen I was at your stage in my quit I had cravings regardless of whether I was around smokers or not. The weird thing was that I seem to remember the cravings being more tolerable when I smelled the smoke of a freshly lit cigarette as opposed to being alone and not having that smell. If it doesn't bother you then I wouldn't worry to much about it. If it starts to become a problem then you'll have to take some steps to protect your quit. I think we all go through all kinds of strange changes as we quit so learn to embrace the novelty of your experience and enjoy the ride. You are doing great.

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@QuittingGirl, even though 5 months SEEMS like forever its just a drop in the bucket in comparison to all the years you smoked right? So its to be expected that you would still have urges. That's why we have the One Year Pledge to stick close to our support. At a year quit you should be through most of the triggers a year brings. That doesn't mean you won't still get cravings here and there but they will be much easier to swat away when you do. You're doing awesome, especially since you have to smell your mom's smoke!

Hello and welcome.. A great place to start your journey is reading all the posts pinned with green on the Main Smoking Discussion Board.. Take your seat and settle in.. Looking forward to travelling with you on your journey ..

Welcome!!! Lots of good people and good support here. Jump on the train and get your quit started.

Welcome Jenner!! It’s so daunting in the very beginning…at least it was for me. It’s kind of like an ice bath…just get in and deep breaths. I spent a lot of time “waiting for the right moment” or “I’ll know when I’m ready” and it’s all horseshit. Ya just do it and bear the waves that come w quitting. Sugar free red vines were all I ate lol. Proud of u for making this decision!!

Hi everyone! Lots of you know me and I am over 5 months quit, which is a big accomplishment! But, I still get the urge every so often, especially since my mother lives downstairs from me (we have a 2 family house), and she is a smoker!! For the most part I am ok when I go down to visit her. Its odd because I do smell the smoke, but it doesn't really bother me which is odd? Don't you think it's odd as well? I don't get choked up from her smoking (she mainly smokes in her kitchen and at night a little bit in her den/TV room). But, I go down to visit her many times a day to check on her as she is 97 1/2 years old and is doing great!! *Knock wood, thank God* She is really doing well for a person of her age!! Sooooo, how do I handle this?? As I said, I don't smell it mostly, but sometimes I do. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!!!

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Hi @QuittingGirl. Nice to see your post. Glad your mom is doing so well at her age. It’s great that she has your support! It’s natural to still have urges at 5 months - doubly so if you are in an environment where you’re often exposed to smoking. Heck, I still have urges at 18 months! I think it has more to do with internal factors (neural pathways built over decades as a smoker) vs external “temptation.” Whatever their source, the urges bug me sometimes, but more often than not they are just irritating…. as if a commercial I don’t like came onto the TV. Tune it out or change the (mental) channel. Because you are around cigarettes a lot, I think that means you need to stay pretty proactive about asserting the strength of your quit inside your own mind. So post a daily NOPE, use affirmations/prayers, and stay busy. Not sure you can prevent urges from arising (I haven’t been able to yet). But you can refuse to imbue them with power.

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The only thing I can think of is maybe put some cotton from a cotton ball up your nostrils before you go down there. That may eliminate or at least mask the smell somewhat. Or one of those nose clamps that swimmers use. Of course you would have to explain to Mom why you're wearing it and maybe you don't want to have that conversation? Personally I don't mind the smell of fresh smoke, like when someone is smoking & I get a whiff as I walk by but I can't stand that stale smoke smell on a smoker's clothes or that is present in a car or house where someone smokes. I find that very offensive

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Aww..I hadn t heard this yet .. Such a shame.. RIP..

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Welcome aboard @Jenner and congratulations on deciding to take your life back. Lots of great tips already that will get you started on your journey

Welcome to Quit Train @Jenner! Take a seat in first class and enjoy the ride. Lots of other quitters here willing to help you along on this important life saving journey you have wisely decided to take. There's no magic involved in quitting it's a commitment you make to yourself to put those nasty, controlling cigs down and to Never Take Another Puff! There's no shortcuts but some prefer to use quit aids such as patched , sprays, lozenges or gum to help relieve cravings in the early days of your quit while others prefer to just go cold turkey and get the nicotine out asap. There's only one rule once you smoke your last cig and that's N.O.P.E. (Not One Puff Ever) We even have a daily NOPE thread here. Hope you decide to stick around and read some of the posts and other articles available on this site. Have you picked a quit date yet?

Welcome @Jennerand congratulations on deciding to quit smoking. When did you quit smoking or are you preparing to quit soon? There is a lot of support and advice for you here no matter what stage of your quit you are at. A good starting point would be to read the information in the link posted below. Sazerac has posted a great intro. Also, read up on the posts in the Quit Smoking Discussions part of the site. Reach out to us for any questions or struggles you may have. We have all been through the ups and downs of the quit process. It is great to have you here.

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