MarylandQuitter

Every Quit Is Different Video discusses how it is impossible to determine with any certainty what kind of withdrawals or problems a person may encounter when quitting because every quit is different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHkaGt-YhE Related videos: Comparing quits with others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlyD... Amount smoked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8MEE... The fear of failure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_64R... If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCRLo... Quitting smoking is more doable than most people think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gtXG... What is withdrawal really like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbEoM... Related article: Every Quit is Different http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11549

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New Reactions To Anger Video discussing why many people find themselves encountering exaggerated anger responses after initial smoking cessation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC8wRhjLFL4 Related article: New reactions to anger as an ex-smoker http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12462 Related videos: The emotional stages of loss Smoking does not help you overcome stress

So glad that you didn't toss in the towel go back to a full-fledged life of smoking. Way to get back in the saddle, or as we say, back on the train. :) What led up to your relapse? We will cut through to the issue so you can be better prepared. Many congrats for owning your relapse, getting back to the business of quitting right away and understanding that a puff caused you to relapse. If you have any leftover cigarettes, break them apart and toss them. Get rid of all your smoking paraphernalia. Are you ready to give this quit 100% of everything you have? Are you ready to protect your quit no matter what happens? Don't Let A Slip Put You Back To Using This 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 Related article: http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11411 Related videos: Get right back in the saddle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcEzzF... "I know I will quit again" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHp8yF... "If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCRLo9... Never take another puff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYNWI8... "Maybe a puff isn't that big of a deal?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLxFE9...

lol That was a good one.

The tickers are definitely not keeping track of money saved from not smoking properly. It's being looked at. :) A work in progress and once this issue is solved, they should be good.

This is a big day for you! Very proud of how well you're doing. :)

Sorry I'm late (my kids were making me play songs while they danced :) ) Completely normal and to be expected. From now on, Expect, Detect and then Reject these cravings. These craves are your minds way of telling you "Hey! I'm missing something! Where is that poison that I'm used to getting?" By the way, you're doing great! NTAP, NOPE, NOSE, EDR & NAFCEFA! :) The Urge Hits This video discusses options former smokers have when the urge for a cigarette hits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJIQ3hdT6zw Other related resources: Craves or thoughts that occur over time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Z98...

Actually no. I have several pairs. Which color do you prefer or are you going straight up hillbilly? lol

That would need to be something that was written into the software. ^_^

Welcome, John and congratulations on the best decision to take your freedom back. :) How To Quit Smoking This video lays out simple tips for people wanting to quit smoking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l27zWo7hbcY Related resources: Quit smoking tip sheet http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_01_ti... Why Do Smokers Smoke? Video discusses how nicotine addiction causes cigarettes and nicotine products to incorporate into almost every aspect of a smoker's life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9AmZiI3rNI

I would guess that the overwhelming reason that most people don't attempt or delay quitting smoking is out of fear. They fear that withdrawal is unbearable. They fear how hard it is because others told them it was. They're afraid because they think they'll be unable to cope with stress, enjoy alcohol, a meal, a night out with friends, morning coffee and the biggest one, the fear of ditching a familiar friend. Of course we all know that these are all lies but until the lies are exposed and you experience how much better life is after quitting, these fears stop a lot of people from taking the plunge. The Fear Of Success This video explains how many people are fearful of attempting a quit because they realize that they may actually succeed. The attached videos examine the reasons for this fear and will help smokers to understand that the fears they have of their lives being ruined are based on the false assumption that cigarettes were helping them to live as opposed to recognizing that smoking was ruining their lives in many ways. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHhWSOsWoBE&list=PLCDB8BA311D538113&index=9 Related videos: Resources explaining interaction between nicotine and stress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHbpX... Quitting smoking can make you calmer, happier and healthier http://youtu.be/7K038NtxO6o "I'll never be as productive again if I quit smoking" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8awQ... The Fear Of Relapsing Video explains how many people are fearful of even attempting a quit because they are convinced that even if by some miracle they succeed, they will likely lose the quit at some future point in time. This video explains why they may have this fear and what resources we have to deal with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoWuSG8W_2E Related videos: Complacency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZSkt... Lost long term quits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJeHt... I know I will quit again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHp8y... Past successful quits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39An4... If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCRLo... Smoking a cigarette will help me to secure my quit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY6tA...

Done. Now just create your blog and I can help you with the rest. :) FYI, I deleted all the links. :)

I don't think you ever created a blog and instead just hit "blog this" because your blog is external only. I'll delete the blog and you can create a new one and then blog each entry so it's all in your blog. Once that's done, you can add all your new entries to your blog instead of this thread. :)

Good to see you, Rob. Congrats on on 650 days. :)

The fire hose scene was awesome!

What are some examples of thinking that should send up a red flag that somebody is romanticizing smoking? As we know, relapse is always planned and usually starts with romancing the cigarette well before conscience choice to take a puff is made. Since I will always be a nicotine addict I must expect, detect and then reject any thoughts of romancing smoking because if I start to entertain those thoughts, the seed of relapse will be planted. Any thoughts that smoking somehow benefits you in any way is a red flag. If you think that it's too hard to stay quit is another good one. It's harder to smoke and maintain the constant state of withdrawal than it is to break the addiction once and forever.

What are some examples of thinking that should send up a red flag that somebody is romanticizing smoking? As we know, relapse is always planned and usually starts with romancing the cigarette well before conscience choice to take a puff is made. Please join in our weekly discussion. http://www.quittrain.com/topic/3390-wk46-group-discussion-how-to-recognize-if-youre-romanticizing-the-cigarette/

Not that I'm aware of...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBPSr4TsQkI

You're not losing and it's quite the opposite. If the problem is the Chantix (or even part of it), see if your doctor might want you to stop completely. You don't need that to quit as you're already quit and those meds can mess with ya.

If you want to know, click the spoiler.

MQ here.

I read a spoiler but nobody is for sure what will happen...although some think they know.