MarylandQuitter

Watching my daughter, in awe that she's so perfect.

NOPE!

NOPE!

NOPE! Not a chance!!

So, you fell off. So what? Dust yourself off and hop back on and make a firm commitment to yourself that you will never, ever take another puff!!! Don't Let A Slip Put You Back To Using Video stresses the importance of drawing a clear line in the sand regarding the issue of whether or not to take a puff. Another alternate title for for this video could have been "should I reset my quit meter?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cfxzB804S4&index=3&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Way to dig deep and stay strong! Sorry for what is causing you the stress but you handled it well. Very proud of you. It truly is an addiction and we know this for certain for many reasons, especially when we realize how dependent every moment and event in our lives was consumed by smoking. GR8 job! :)

That's awesome, ExTex! Keep dancing! :)

Welcome to the forum! You weren't weak around others who smoked, you simply made the choice to smoke, mostly in part because you're addicted to a drug called nicotine. The way to beat this addiction is to treat it just as that, an addiction to a drug. If NRT is working to keep you from lighting up, that's great but please use it only as a short-term aid to quit nicotine completely, in any form. You can't feel that "magical" moment because you're still feeding your addiction. Once you get off of it, there will come a point where you'll undoubtedly look back and be very proud that you quit. Hell, be proud right now!! You're not smoking, be VERY proud that you're staying committed to quitting smoking even though you can't see what good lies ahead. That takes guts! As you put more time in between you and smoking, trust me, you will feel fantastic. I'm not saying that the lion will lay down with the lamb and little birdies will come to your window and sing to you, but you WILL feel better both physically and emotionally. I suppose some people have had birds come to sing praises but I never did. I just took it day by day and never gave an inch to this deadly addiction. Please start reading here and start watching these videos right away. We all beat this addiction by being smarter than it, not stronger than it. :) Please keep up posted and fire away posts at will. That's why we exist; to help you and support you. :) Nicotine Is Nicotine Is Nicotine Video discusses how nicotine delivered by any source via any route of administration has the full potential of causing relapse to any former smoker or user of any nicotine product. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KViTfIfHUv0&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=6 Related articles: Original nicotine gum article referred to any video http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_07_NR... Pharmacological aids Part II http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_08_NR... 40 years of progress http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_33_Fo... Whatever you do don't quit cold turkey! http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_30_do... Is cold turkey the only way to quit http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_31_is... Are cessation pharmacology quit smoking products a sham upon smokers? http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksCAids... Related videos: My first encounter with NRT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k_mcy... Is cold turkey the only way to quit? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFycqB... Oral tobacco usage and addiction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNwF6l... Cigars and relapsing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNfzs-... First television ads for electronic cigarettes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7SrMy... Electronic cigarettes and harm reduction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE42iW... The law of addiction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2I0NQ... How to quit smoking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l27zWo... Maybe a puff isn't that big of a deal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLxFE9...

Nice view!

Have a great time! We'll be here when you get back. :)

Lots of sleet, about 2" of snow and it's going to turn to ice tonight. It's going to be a real shit-show once everybody gets back on the roads here in the DC metro area. :rolleyes:

When I first quit I found that I could obsess about wanting to smoke, if I let myself. You'll drive yourself loony if you fixate on this. I expected to have craves. Expect, Detect, Reject. Turn your thoughts to something else and by that I mean do something physical. I would get up and start doing something because it would force me to focus on what I was doing, instead of what I wasn't (smoking). I can tell you that it doesn't take long before the craves do away, especially if you train your mind to deal with these unwanted thoughts. :) I Want One! Video discusses how to stop the internal debate that often occurs after quitting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHvi6dwLanA Will I Ever Stop Thinking Of Cigarettes? Most people overestimate how much of a battle staying smoke free will be once they quit smoking. This video discusses how people will generally stop thinking about smoking, and much sooner than they usually think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8310BI-euJw&list=PL8EB359C247D3FE6C&index=13 Frequency And Duration Of Thoughts And Urges Smokers often want others to tell them how many urges they are likely going to have when first quitting smoking, how strong will they be, how long will they last and will they face these urges for the rest of their lives. This video addresses these concerns and gives some practical advice as to how to deal with urges when and if they do occur. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuRQVdXv7Is&feature=em-upload_owner

You're goal for today: Don't smoke. Make a firm and unwavering commitment that you're not going to smoke. Destroy the smokes and ditch lighters, ashtrays etc. We all started on day one of our quits and we're still here and so will you. Remember, you're addicted to a drug and you're dealing with a drug addiction. Stay close to the site, read, post, watch videos and don't smoke! If needed, post an S.O.S. Myself, the moderators and many members get alerts sent to their email/cell phones whenever a new thread is created in S.O.S. forum so should you post there, sit tight, somebody will be there quickly. Today is the day. Acknowledge The Negative But Dwell On The Positive Video discusses benefits of working on developing a positive attitude about quitting smoking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbu6onu0N_s&index=33&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB

Welcome Stwine! Thank you for sharing a bit about what you're going through. You're going to be pleasantly surprised how much easier it is to quit than what you're thinking. Sure, you may have your moments but that's where we come in. We'll get you through it so this quit will be permanent and without relapse. If you haven't already done so, please start watching the video series by Joel Spitzer as the videos start addressing various topics day 1 of your quit. Here are a couple of videos later on in the series which you might find interesting. :) Dealing With People Who Try To Undercut Your Quit Video discusses how there may be times when you encounter family members or friends who actually try to undercut your quit. Often they are smokers who feel threatened by your quit, but there are times where non-smokers may encourage you to relapse too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S46gMeHbws Weight Control Concerns After Quitting Smoking Video discusses why many people gain weight after quitting and what steps can be taken to avoid this from happening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgIWjMkoco4 The Importance Of Quitting For Yourself Video discussing the importance of quitting for yourself as opposed to quitting to make other people happy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwYQ6fq9ZCI Why I Recommend Cranberry Juice When First Quitting Smoking Video discusses how cranberry juice can help people when first quitting smoking, but that it use is only helpful during the initial withdrawal period that lasts only 72 hours or less. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVkuOU7MBjQ

Welcome back!

Nope! Not happening today!! :)

NOPE

Better hear some pots and pans rattling in the chick cave!!

NOPE!

Okay, I guess you can rate members on their profile pages but not individual posts. :)

I think we used to be able to rate members and posts with starts but there was a vote and we decided to not use any kind of ranking system. I think the stars are leftover from that time. I can double check and see if it's even an option anymore...

Nope! Not today, not ever!