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welcome @Arnolderthat's great that you here and set a quit date. Enjoy your weekend and your party.

Welcome @Arnolder and @JustQuit83so glad you found us! Quitting smoking isn't easy that's for sure but in the long run it's so worth it in so many ways! I am relatively a newbie as I'm quit 9 months. 2nd time for me, first time I quit for 6 years but this is the last time I will quit. I don't want to go through the early days of withdrawal ever again. Anyway, my advice is to take it one day at a time, even one hour at a time. Try and focus on things that don't make you think of smoking. The beginning is very difficult as everyone here can attest to but it does get better. The longer you don't smoke, the less cravings you will get. What helped me was taking a cinnamon stick and pretending it was a cigarette. I would hold it like a cigarette and suck in air from the stick, plus it tasted very good. If you don't like cinnamon, you can cut straws and use those. Stay close to this forum as there is lots of good advice and help for you. Remember, everyone here had a first day of quitting, so we all know exactly what you are going through! Good luck to you both and have a great day!!

Welcome to you both to the quit train! The previous posts pretty much says it all but it`s tough at first and you have to really want this, Focus on now but keep your eyes on the life of smoke free life awaits you. I believe when you reach that you will realize that it was not as hard as you thought it would be. I was a pack a day for over 30 years and my regret is I waited so long. Stay close and post S.O.S. if you need it. That`s what we`re hear for. Best wishes to you both.

Welcome aboard Arnolder and Justquit83. Since you are already here, why not just grab a seat on the train. We are a group of well adjusted quitters who would love to help you any way we can to get you to your forever quit. There are a lot of videos and articles here to help as well. This is the perfect time to say enough is enough. I am stronger that my addiction. If you are not ready now, then we'll wait until you are.

Welcome @Arnolder and @JustQuit83! JQ83 is correct. Knowledge is the key. There is so much information and always an assist on this forum. I look forward to seeing you guys succeed!

I'm a 20 yr a pack a.day smoker and I have decided march 11 as my quit day. Please pray, I succeed this time. I have tried multiple times before and failed. Scared to fail again.

Welcome to both Quitters. we have two spare seats next to each other . Read as much as you can Watch all the videos , there is a ton of information here , start on the Main Discussion Thread Those pinned in green will get you started , we are a friendly bunch , don’t be afraid to ask anything , we have some great Newbies , to travel along with , Believe in yourselves , you can do it . X

Hey @Arnolder! You’re going to be doing a great thing…it does suck, for me there was anger, rage, crying, sadness, seemingly like life wouldn’t be the same so it’s ok that your nervous….but it allll goes away. All these people here experienced those feelings at different degrees and now they’re not anymore. So just keep in mind it does go away the uncomfortableness. Jillar taught me only way to go is through. And it’s true. When you don’t know what to do just keep going. And embrace the suck. When u want one u can acknowledge “I want one”, bc u do it’s addiction lol, but just were not gonna have one right now. And ya keep going. Come here to post anytime!

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Cos there is a big get together over the weekend and I don't want to start today and fail then...better to have a blast before I start saving myself and my life....

Hey there. I'm only a few days in myself. I've done a good amount of research this time though. One of the main things is mindset. Try to get yourself to saying "I won't fail" or "I'll succeed" by the time your quit date comes. I know it sounds a little lame, but it works for me in other aspects of life as well. Keep repeating positive thoughts to yourself. Negative thoughts create negative outcomes. Hope this helps a little. Good luck on your journey.

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@Arnolder and @JustQuit83 Welcome aboard the Train. Arnolder date setting is a very important step, "the decision to quit". Be careful to not let the addiction tell you that another date would be easier, or better for some reason. This addiction is very tactful and may at the absolute right moment work on you with a quit date that may make more sense!! Just realize this is the addictions way to hold you and get you BACK in it's clutches even before you quit.. The problem with setting dates is it also gives the addiction time to prep for its reasoning on why the time is wrong, just don't listen...push forward!!! Yes it does sound like the addiction has the inside tract, HMMM? Each day quit is a win and will become more important to keep..... Remember it only takes 3 day's to get the nicotine out of your system so lots of water and rest. As Jillar stated, disassociating yourself with the area's and times when you enjoyed and were drawn to light up are the first lessons and "tests" to accomplish. I used sugar free hard candy to help. Each time you DON'T light up as usual is a win and changes the needs and connections we have made through the past. The craving's that are based on our personal scenario get weaker each time we realize it for what it is and we deny it. I personally found my safe areas and turned them into my Castles. Remember you aren't special to this addiction and all aboard the train have been through very similar issues in our quits, so use everyone and look back at their early quits to get some comparisons. Time is on your side here and the most important thing is the outcome of LIFE so use it to your benefit and just do what it takes. As an almost 50 year smoker with quite a few serious quits that failed, the horrible addiction created health issues that helped to force a more serious quit. This certainly is not an uncommon issue to have the ultimate end of a smoker open a persons eye's to the quit or die scenario! You may find that Allen Carrs Easy Way book gives you some help. It really did push me over the hump. Jump off that rollercoaster and onto the train. @JustQuit83 I hope the above is some information that you can use for your quit also. Stay on this forum as much as possible and burn time reading what it takes and just loose yourself here. Just think you don't smell like cigs anymore... Benefit's will just keep coming I love the deep breaths that I thought were gone for good. Be careful when the sense of smell comes back!! Those good smells are great but the bad ones are really SHITTY.. LOL. Remember stay happy, the old Nicodemon loves depression but really hates Happiness!! Cheers and KTQ Stew.

Yes - went through similar dreams in the beginning.

Welcome Goodluck with the quit Stay close to the site and ask for advice or support as you may need it there's lots of helpful people hers.

yep. I had smoking dreams quite often. I think it's a fairly common reaction to quitting. I decided to attribute it to my brain rewiring itself to being a nonsmoker

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Since that's the case, you can help prepare yourself by not s.oking in the areas that you normally do. This will help you disassociate those areas with smoking so you don't (hopefully) get triggered by them ☺

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Anyone have dreams about smoking when they first quit? I know vivid dreams are a thing with wearing patches. Had a dream last night that I was telling everyone I quit, but was sneak smoking. It seemed so real! When I woke up I had that feeling that I relapsed. The mind really is a crazy place. Lol. After I got my bearings I was good and the day hasn't been bad so far. Just weird experience. Here's to Day 4!

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@QuittingGirlnothing really unusual about getting a strong urge. I had been quit nearly a year and a half and I got a few strong urges that seemed to last. I was even having a lot of smoking dreams and when I woke up my mouth almost tasted like I had smoked. It takes a lot of time to work through all of your triggers so just keep riding it out. Remember, we are all recovering addicts and we always will be so expect that there will be times that this happens. The good news is that you're not broken and not smoking. Congrats on keeping the quit

Hey, @Arnolder. Welcome aboard! Glad you have made the decision to quit. Knowledge is power - learn all you can about nicotine addiction so that you’re well-prepared for withdrawal, and equip yourself with a lot of ways to distract and soothe yourself at the beginning. The pain of withdrawal passes… you CAN do this if you’re truly determined. A lot of us found freedom after decades of being heavy smokers, so we’re living proof that it’s possible. We’re here to help!

Welcome @Arnolder, congratulations on deciding to quit. Why wait when you're here now? ☺

Welcome to you both. You are both doing a great thing in quitting smoking. It is a life-changing experience over time. I hope you stick around. Lots of knowledge and experience you can get at this site.

NOPE!! Wish I could say NOPE to this flue. Home all week.

Oh yes, the patches REALLY effed with my dreams! (Because you are getting a constant nicotine supply while asleep… to prevent you from waking up in withdrawal.) Wild, extravagant, improbable, intense, epic, ridiculous stuff. It gets better at the lower doses. But it’s ever so lovely to have a waking reality that is smoke free. Meanwhile, major congrats on Day 4. You are DOING this!!!

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

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I can still remember the joy when I still had my quit intact .

It's called the Nicodemon. You will find him everywhere in your first weeks of quitting he will try any ploy to get you smoking again so your brain gets a fix of nicotine again. You must recognise him when he tries to persuade or trick you onto having just one puff or just one cigarette.If you can recognise him when he tries to trick you you can resist him more easily.As they guys here say your never more than 1 puff away from 20 a day ( again.) Goodluck with the quit.Stsy close to the.quit train there's lots of advice available from the people here.

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Yayyy @JustQuit83!!! Nice to “meet” you and congrats!! It really does suck in the beginning but it will totallyyyy get better. I was a two pack a day er too and driving was also my biggest trigger. Jillar here told me about her JAC, her Jillar’s air cigarette and then I coined my straw cotton ball contraption my BAC Bri’s Air Cigarette lol and it very much helps during the first I’d say 3-5 months, then I just kind of forgot about it. But you literally hold it w your two fingers or just put two fingers up to your mouth and breathe in like you would a drag and blow. It tricks your mind but also I really believe stupid smoking forced us to deep breathe more than we all would without it so remember to deep breathe a bunch of times bc that helps. Come here to post and we’re here for ya!

Hey @QuittingGirl, sorry you had a bad day. Hopefully yore feeling better today. I agree with intoxicated yoda, it's totally normal and to be expected for the reasons he said. Luckily you're far enough along to know this to shall pass so hang in there. You're doing great!

Here chicky ... Goodnight All.

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JQ83 2nd quit in two weeks hell yes we have a brawler! Nail this thing, smile and laugh at the craves because they can't have you!! The more you hang around here, read post and play games the fewer craves can work on ya. As Yoda mentioned get yourself a ticker to document the crushed days and the amount of burning smelly stink sticks you haven't used along with the cash you are saving. Remember time is on your side... Maybe post a daily NOPE. It does help keep a daily promise to yourself. Keep positive. Keep the Quit. Cheers, Stew.

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I totally get that QG!! I just had that feeling a few days ago and I got so annoyed I’m like really you POS?! (The POS being my addiction/mind). It’s so random and annoying. But yes I totally get what u mean. Onward and through-ward! lol.

The last time, indeed! Let’s make this your ultimate quit!

Hi everyone! All of a sudden I got this really huge urge to smoke! No I didn't smoke, I don't even have any cigs, so I'm not gonna smoke, and I haven't in over 9 months! In the past I have gotten a few urges that would last a few seconds and then go away, but this time, the urge is still with me and it's sort of strong! Is this normal, have any of you ever gotten this type of urge after being quit for almost a year? I don't like this at all!! I have been doing so well and now, all of a sudden, I want to smoke!! Yikes!! Not good at all!!!! Don't worry my friends, I am not going to smoke at all. I just made myself a cup of Mint tea!! I just don't know why this has happened?