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Memorial weekend eight years ago today I decided I wasn't going to buy anymore cigarettes and quit. I had a pretty rough first year and I googled a lot of my symptoms the first three weeks and each time I did it led me to my first forum. I couldn't believe all the people willing to give their time to help another person succeed. It was truly awe inspiring so I signed up. It was the best decision I could have made to win the battle with this addiction. Now I get to offer my support along with the many others. I've made great friends from all over the world and have had some great laughs along the way.

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Jill. Thank you so much for all you do here and the wonderful mentoring, along with the support for myself and this forum. You are the bestest bunny!!

Great job @jillar and congratulations on 8 years smoke free. Also, thanks for sticking around and providing support for others. I know that is a tough task. I hope you celebrate big today.

Huge congrats Jillar on 8 years smoke free and for all the support you have given freely to others over those 8 years in order to help them also succeed in quitting (myself included). You have truly incorporated giving valuable guidance to others into your own quit journey

Great Job Jillar! Eight is great and helping others is its own reward. Seeing others succeed is extremely satisfying.

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Congratulations @Wayne045 on eight years quit! That's awesome and something worth celebrating so treat yourself special today

@jillarcongratulations on 8 years quit. you've been an inspiration and a guide to many who have come here for support. I know you helped me get through the long rough patch I had at the start of my quit and I thank you. I hope you have a wonderful day today and everyday. Happy Quitaversary!!

Jill, Congratulations on your 8 years smoke free!!!!! You have done an amazing job!! I hope to be at 8 years and in your shoes!! You have give me so much help in the past year that I cannot thank you enough, my dear friend!! JILL, YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! All the best to you!!!

Jillar Well done many congratulations. Thank you for all that you do to keep the train journey a smooth one for so many.

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YAY JILL!!!! YIPPEEE!! ALL THE BEST JILL!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US AND THIS COMMUNITY!!!

Congratulations, all the best to you!!!

Great Job Wayne!

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I Love, love, love Queen!!! For many, many years!!

Congratulations on 8 years smoke free, Wayne. Great job!

Congratulations on your fabulous 8 years Reward yourself well

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Hello and welcome ..Glad you decide to sign up and take your seat… Congratulations on your decision to end this killer addiction .. Im sorry to hear about your Mum..I know first hand what this crippling illness can do .. I think joining in ,trying to help others ..making friends is another huge tool in your toolbox… Looking forward to getting to know you better x

Glad to gave you on the Quit Train @StellaBlue. “Firsts” are always hard… first vacation after quitting, first argument, first funeral, etc. I used patches when I quit and they definitely took the edge off. But I still got huge cravings (because I was a heavy smoker and because skin delivery is less potent). Ice cold drinks and the occasional nicotine lozenge when I was at the end of my rope got me through. You can get through, too. Until then, remember that your cravings are just your addiction throwing tantrums. You wouldn’t give a 3 year old a sharp knife - or a cigarette - just because she had a tantrum, would you? Of course not. Hang in there and post often!

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It will get easier the longer you go without a cigarette. Since this isn't your first time quitting, you know what will happen. Is there a stronger Mg for the patches that you can take? Maybe you need the next step? I didn't use the patch so I don't know, but some people here have so maybe they can give you advice. Jill recommended an air cigarette, I used cinnamon sticks which tasted really good. So if you like cinnamon, try doing that. I used them for about a month or so and they really helped me. I struggled for a long time with the cravings. Even now after a year I still get a craving every once in a while. The big difference from between back then and now is that now they don't last very long, maybe a few seconds and they definitely don't come very often. It will happen for you too, just don't smoke and each day will get easier and easier. We are here to help you. There is a Games section which I recommend that you try. It's a lot of fun and will take your mind off of smoking. Also, drinking water helps. Do anything but smoke!

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I'm 16....right now I'm a teen, i'm having fun. I enjoy smoking. I can quit at any time. So, I'll quit when...... I'm 20.. but life is a little stressful right now...I have 2 babies, working full time..saving to buy a house....I'm still young and won't be affected long term by this smoking...no big deal...right? I'll quit definitely by the time... I'm 25.....still a lot of my family and friends still smoke...they seem to be okay. That must mean I'll be ok..My parents both smoked for years and they are both still healthy and vibrant...look at all these people outside..taking a smoke break with me...we are all ok right??? I'm 30.....starting to get a little nervous...my dad quit, my sister quit, handful of friends are jumping ship,. I've had 15+ years of smoking now and fear is creeping in a little. Fear of quitting..and never enjoying life as I know it...and fear of never quitting and suffering a horrible disease and feeling the effects of smoking. Time to dig that hole in the sand deeper and put my head in there...I'll quit when... I'm 36..Dad is diagnosed...Stage 4 lung cancer..inoperable. :blink: :( My smoking has now doubled! I know...he's dying and I'm smoking more...what is wrong with me? As dad lie in a coma taking his last breaths...I whispered in his ear "I promise daddy, I'm going to quit smoking". I purchased a copy of Allen Carr's easyway to quit smoking and I did it...I quit smoking!! Yay me!!!! :) 3 months later...I start getting restless...cravings are coming left and right...I read the book again but the words aren't jumping out at me like they did when I first read it...I felt like I was losing my mind. I looked at the back of the book and called a number they listed as support...It was in London. The book was old and the number was for the publishing company, not a support line. I was losing my strength...and ultimately relapsed. :( I will probably be a smoker for life....I can't do this again.... The next 8 years are a blurr....that book remained on my shelf collecting dust--every once in a while I would glance at it with guilt and say...some day...maybe in the spring when it's nice out, maybe the summer, maybe the fall, after christmas,...new years resolution, after my birthday....ok..after spring again..one excuse after another. I was smoking more than ever. I did quit a few times during that time...few days or weeks..only to smoke again...always started with one puff. Finally...at the age of 44...after all that struggle, relapse, disappointment, denial, and thousands of excuses....I finally picked up that book..knowing this was it...I was either going to quit for good this time...or I was going to remain a smoker till my death. I knew I just didn't have another quit in me otherwise. I can't keep going through the torture of quitting over and over..it's exhausting..and the pain from relapse is too distressing. So, my final quit began. Only this time...I knew that the quitting journey was a roller coaster and even though I feel strong in my quit one day...doesn't mean I will still feel that way the next. I proved that on my last quit. I Googled quit smoking support and got it. Best thing I ever did to ensure that I would never smoke again. I introduced myself and became a member. Point of the story is....time moves so quickly..and the excuses are just that....excuses. Before you know it...nearly 30 years have gone by. The best time to quit is TODAY....tomorrow has a way of always being that carrot that dangles out in front of you...never able to reach it. Addictions are design to hook you for life. I do wish I quit sooner, I do wish I never smoked. But wishing for something that is in the past, is a waste of time. The only thing I can change is what I do from now on. My quality of life is so much better today. I am healthier, happier, and confident. I have quite a smoking history and am full aware it may come back to bite me in the ass...however I will not die a smoker chained to addiction. No matter what. I am free. If you are reading this and still smoking, please.....sign up...join today. Read all the information here and in the blog and educate yourself about nicotine addiction. Don't just read once..read again and again and again until you "get it". You will never regret that you quit smoking but there is plenty of regret when you don't. Quit today....no more excuses.