MarylandQuitter

Welcome, Wendy! Congrats on day 2! :) If your goal is to quit smoking for good then that is all that matters. Different methods work for different people but we as a support group will encourage you to never, ever take a puff on a cigarette again. I used Wellbutrin XL to quit. Ava used gum and Babs used a chicken wing. Doesn't matter. When you're 80 years old it won't matter how you quit, only that you're still quit. There are several members here who've quit with another smoker in the house. I did so many years ago and didn't have any issues with it but my last quit had I been living with a smoker, I can imagine it would have been tough at times. Reach out with any issue or concern that you may have. Post and post as often as you can to stay very proactive in your quit. Start your own blog here to chronicle your quit journey (especially in the early stages), let us know how you're doing (yes, we will check up on you) and enjoy the ride. The coffee is free on Quit Train (or your beverage of choice but coffee is encouraged, lol). Go RAVENS!!! PS, I fixed your ticker for you. :)

I'm sorry, Jimmy. :(

Awesome job!!!!!!! :)

After all, Men Are From...lol All I have to add to this subject is that despite having cable and Netflix and more than enough TV's in this house, nevermind. I don't win the battle at home and certainly won't here either. lol Tonight, if it's anything like the last 8 years, it's Golden Girls DVD's to fall asleep to. No matter how much I plea, Golden Girls and that damn song is forever stuck in my head. But I do get very irritated when I'm trying to watch something and people are making small talk etc. If it wasn't for watching the Orioles and Ravens, cable would be gone in an instant and we'd all be just fine with Netflix. After all, we watch Netflix far more than cable. I think I get the games with some Internet subscription so I may look into that get rid of a cable TV. Way too expensive for what it is anyway.

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Quitting smoking for some people is easy while for others it's terribly difficult. Although the law of addiction is much the same for all of us, our life circumstances, feelings, outlook and other characteristics play such a huge role in our quits which makes it easy, hard and everything else within the scale. These differences are what makes a support group so conducive to success. I know many people who had very easy quits while for others it was torture yet they were no more or less addicted than anybody else. Chances are very high that whatever someone may be going through their are a few members who know exactly what they're going through and are able to reach them on a level where perhaps others cannot. In other words, the more the merrier. :)

I haven't but I'm going to along with a body scan or MRI or whatever they need to do. All my blood work came back normal but I really want to know if there are any other issues that are just starting.

I make it a personal rule to never assume, but I'm starting to break my own rule because I'm seeing a correlation between absence and relapse. I hope you start posting more and tell us what's going on that you keep reaching for the cigarettes. You can quit and be happy in your quit. I remember a time when you were that guy. What happened? We can help but we need to know each day if your struggling and what you're struggling with. Quitting Is More Doable Than Most People Think The idea that quitting smoking is close to impossible is often perpetuated at Internet quit sites. This video hits home the point that this is a dangerous misconception. Quitting is in fact more doable than most people think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gtXGwu3uC4&list=PLCDB8BA311D538113&index=6 One Day At A Time Video discusses how the concept of one day at a time used by most other addiction programs is just as helpful for smokers who are quitting which of course should be obvious considering they are in fact trying to break free from an actual nicotine addiction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD4dzeQiPlI The Power Of Nicotine Addiction Video explains the full power of the grip that nicotine can take on an individual and the consequences that can be faced if a person does not quit smoking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpYRrZG5l8A

Welcome to the forum!! Love your quote in your sig. :) "One is one too many and one more is never enough!"

Leanna, I can see the happiness that you both share in one another. Treat your relationship (soon to be marriage) like it's more important than anything else, take care of one another and always put the other one first. Add 50 years and the smiles will be even bigger. :) You guys make a wonderful couple and sometimes when you see two people you can tell that they belong together. This is you and Steve.

lol Well played Action & Bakon. Well played. :shout:

Congratulations, Aine!!! A job well done.

NOPE! Not ever includes today. No matter what today has in store for me, or better yet, what I have in store for it, I will not smoke. Period.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PVjcIO4MT4

Congratulations, Leanna!

"It's Inevitable, Some Smokers Are Going To Relapse" If you are a member of any quit smoking support group, whether it be online or a live program, it is likely that some members of your group are going to fail. You should not interpret this fact to mean that it is likely or inevitable that you are going to fail. Video spells out the major difference between people who relapse and those who don't. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ego_dpPmfOk Related Videos: There is no legitimate reason to relapse Is relapse a natural part of the addiction process Should I find a quit smoking buddy "My support group is responsible" "I liked my other clinic more" Intentional relapse Teaching of conventional wisdom

You guys are far too kind but you sure know how to make a guy feel good. :) I'm kind of at a loss for words right now but thank you for the kind words and Beacon, thank you for the thread and Ava, one word; knuckle samich.

One of my fav Social D songs!

OH! lol I missed this. You were drinking whilst riding the bike. Don't drink and peddle! QADB!!!!! (Quitters Against Drunk Biking)

Once you realize that you benefit not a thing from smoking and focus on the freedom, health benefits, increased energy, breathing and list can go on for a very long time, it is fun! It's like a new beginning to to new life. You have no idea how good it is until you quit. So what are you waiting for? I really want to know. There is no reason to delay the healing process and to take your life back. If you have a good reason to continue smoking, I really do want to hear it. Get on the train (the coffee's pretty good! :) ).

I haven't smoke despite everything, I'm sure has hell not smoking today. NOPE!!!! End of story. :)

A Thirty Year Success Story A short video discussing a clinic graduate and panelist who just celebrated his 30th year anniversary of having quit smoking. His experience relates to the video "Amount smoked" that is linked in the video description. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62wrmoJEpuE&feature=youtu.be Related Video: "Amount Smoked" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8MEEj9aQwE.