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Congratulations on 2 months smoke free @Genecanuck and thanks for all the support that you give to others. Keep up the great work!

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

Hey all! I am now 17 days quit using Varenicline (the generic Chantix/Champix). This is my 3rd time using this drug and quitting. I am age 45 and began smoking at 16. I switched to vaping in 2016, then quit in 2019 for almost 3 years. I relapsed twice, and am back on the Train now. I'm glad I came across this site. Reading about quitting helps me stay quit. Thank you for being here!

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Congratulations @Genecanuck, your such an active member here and it's really appreciated. Especially all the support you give other members so thank you for that. I hope you had a wonderful day and spoiled yourself ☺

Way to go, Buddy! You’re building a really solid quit, Gene - one that can last a lifetime. So glad you found us. Congratulations, and keep on rolling!

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required.) they call them flame trees…..

Not yet, Paul! Too embarassed for messing up, I think. After all the effort many people put in that thread… mmm. You are right though. Thanks for reminding me. Tons of good advice and spirit in there!

Congratulations Gene!! Two months is amazing!! You really are doing so great! I am so glad you found our train, and we are really happy to have you aboard. You are doing wonderful in your quit and also helping others! All the best to you, my friend and here is to month 3.

Huge Congratulations Gene … Your Doing great… Already you are a massive part of our family joining in with the fun and support We are proud of you

Hi @MLMR We all know how much it sucks when those horrible cravings sneak up on us! I have had many days like that early in my quit. It's great that you came on here because we can help you. You need to distract yourself with anything other than smoking. Read a book, go for a walk, drink a big glass of water, go for a car ride, anything that will get your mind away from the cigs! One day at a time, one hour at a time or even one minute at a time! You can do this, you really can!! The urges don't last forever, I can promise you that, and the longer you stay quit the less frequent they become! Hang in there and come on here and vent to us whenever you want. That's what this board is all about!!!

Welcome @Summer When you get a moment, please introduce yourself. You will find lots of support here to help you along the way!

Thank you everyone for your kind words of support. But today, I am not feeling very confident in my quit. Just been here so many times. This time though. I am doing this COLD TURKEY and totally off the patch. Taking it one day at a time. Not one puff or nicotine patch ever!!

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Aww sorry I’m late to help you through this tough time , life got in the way . Great to hear you got past this and are back on track … Good work Quittrain another quit saved

Great job fighting through this @MLMR

Hey @MLMR.... ask yourself emotionally, what do you need right now? Find a way seek some comfort and attend to what is bothering you... or find something that can make you feel a bit better in the moment... we know that smoking never really made anything feel better!!! Smoking only ever made us want to smoke more.. You are doing awesome @MLMR One Day at a Time!!

I made it through the day. Thanks for your great advice and wisdom. I’m still a bit battered - but thats ok. Thanks again, glad I asked. I’ll be happy when this day is over

You will do it @Genecanuck. Hang in there as each month will get easier and easier. Just keep coming on the train as much as you can.

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@DenaliBlues... thank you for reminding us that withdrawl exagerates and distorts any suffering we are experiencing.... @MLMR.. this is good advice. Please let us know how you are doing and hang close to Quittrain. Hope you feel better soon.

Hi @MLMR. I am so sorry that you are struggling. We get it. It sucks. Keep in mind that withdrawal exaggerates a lot of things… it distorts your experience of misery… makes it seem like everything is awful and you will never be whole or content without smoking. That’s the addiction having a tantrum. It’s not an accurate view of the world or your destiny. It’s FEAR - false evidence appearing real. Please do not give in to the despair. You do not need smoking to complete you. In fact, smoking will make the wretched feelings worse. The agony of withdrawal passes if you can endure it for long enough. It does not last forever, I promise. Good things await you on the other side if you can make it through the first wacko phase of quitting. Keep writing out your feelings here. Interacting on this forum can keep you grounded and enforce the assurance that you aren’t alone. Get mad, shout, cuss, cry, whatever… just keep smoking off the table!

Step by step is how we all quit. We can't walk for you but we can walk this path with you. What can we help you with? Have you read your excellent intro thread lately?

Hello @MLMR... the fact that you came here for help says a lot about your commitment to keep your quit. You have the right idea. Take it one step at a time. You are here because your desire to keep your quit is stronger than your temporary cravng to smoke. Let us know how you are doing buddy. Keep your quit.

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A belated congratulations on the 5 year quit!

Congratulations Chris! Thank you for all that you do to help us all in so many different ways.

Great job CB. Glad your still on the train helping the new passengers on their journeys.