MarylandQuitter

Sunburn Chiggers or deer ticks?

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lol Is that a glove hanging in the shower?

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Intentional Relapse Some people say they actually plan on relapsing or have consciously already thrown away their quits. Video introduces two articles that explain these kind of intentional actions and ways of avoiding falling into such a trap yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QeMkronis4 Articles related to intentional relapse I made a conscious decision to smoke I think I have decided to go back to smoking

That is hilarious. lol Look at Rez lol

lol Good one! ;)

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Sometimes Evelyn, going to bed early is the best thing because tomorrow is a brand new day and a new beginning. Please, never give up hope. Not with your quit and all of the other things that you have to deal with. This train runs 24/7 only stopping to pick up a few and here and there and of course coal for the fires, but other than that, we're always running on time, especially since The Watchman's Gone. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ92sS8WwGM

Doreen, I've had a very rough day and you've brought tears of joy to my eyes. You beat this horrible addiction and took your freedom back. I love how much inner strength you have and always find the time to say a kind word and support others when I know you must have a lot on your plate to deal with. You're a good woman and wish I lived down the road from you so we could sit and talk over some coffee (perfectly brewed, of course) or whatever you drink. Congrats on your 1 year and keep on going! :)

This thread seriously changed my mood this morning and despite the stress of the daily grind to make a buck or two, this thread has made my day. Thank you all very kindly. This 10 months really means something to me. I feel like I've accomplished more in these last 10 months than any other in the past, including my several year quit. This 10 months means everything to me and I will protect it will all that I have. I will always keep my guard up, remember that I used to smoke and accept it, accept that I will have urges and triggers and that I'm an addict for life. For me, these little truths will keep be making the right decision to never take another puff as long as I live. And by the way, I don't plan on ever dying so that's a pretty big commitment and I plan on having the longest quit in the history of quits. The mother of all quits, if you will. :) In my own way, I love each and every one of you. You're my extended family.

Thanks guys! I didn't even know until I saw this thread. You all are the best. Period. :)

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Count me in! NOPE!

This is a post that Joel used to use quite often at the Freedom From Nicotine Message Board before they implemented their no relapse policy. While it's no longer used at Freedom, it's a very insightful and an excellent message for all of us, especially those who have relapsed and most importantly, mirrors our ideology concerning relapse. A special thanks to Joel for allowing us to use this. I tried freedom once, why bother trying again? Some past participants have shown a certain reluctance to return to Freedom after relapsing back to smoking. Many are embarrassed to come back admitting failure. Others feel they tried Freedom once, and, since they went back to smoking, its techniques must not have worked for them, so why bother trying the same approach again? Still others feel it is an inconvenience and an unnecessary commitment of time and effort considering they "heard it all before." The concept of returning after a relapse may seem embarrassing at first, but, the ex-smoker will probably see quickly he is not alone. Many people have had past quits prior to joining Freedom and understand the fragility of a quit. They will generally understand and accept the presence of repeaters enthusiastically. Relapsers offer a strong confirmation of the concept of addiction to our old members and to all new participants. They often openly share their past experience of how, after initially quitting, they came to a point of complacency which allowed the relapse to occur. They generally reflect back at their non-smoking period as a time where they felt emotionally and physically better, and then openly express the disgust and misery that the relapse brought on. Not only did it cause embarrassment, physical discomfort, and maybe even serious health complications, but also, it was putting them through quitting all over again. Their insights offer a valuable lesson to first time participants not to make the one tragic mistake that could lead them back to smoking and the need for quitting over again--taking a puff on a cigarette. As far as it being an inconvenience, while reading and posting may take a chunk of time out of a smokers life the first few days, in all probability, there is nothing a smoker has to do the week that he or she is stopping that is as important as quitting smoking. Failure to touch base daily with us because of conflicts of time with social or even professional commitments makes about as much sense as a cancer patient skipping life saving chemotherapy treatments for the same events. Missing an entire day because of prior time commitments may jeopardize the quitting process or the long-term maintenance of smoking cessation. This may cost the person his or her life. In the long run, it will probably be viewed as an error in judgment by the patient as well as any significant others who recognize what was put at risk and what was lost in the process. For those who feel that Freedom didn't work, the fact is that the techniques taught here didn't fail, the smoker's implementation did. Only one recurrent theme runs through Freedom: if you don't wish to go back to smoking--NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF! No one ever went back to smoking without disregarding that rule. Relapsing is an automatic admission that the smoker disregarded the basic principal taught at Freedom. As far as feeling that "I've heard it all before," being a relapser is evidence enough that the smoker did not hear it or comprehend it all before, or is the type of person who needs to hear it over and over again in order to keep believing it. Repeaters are people who have trouble initially accepting or keeping the concept of addiction alive. This trait is in all probability the reason why the ex-smoker originally relapsed, or maybe didn't stop at all the first time. He or she reached a point of complacency where it was believed that smoking could be controlled at an acceptable level. Smoking is an all or nothing proposition. The repeater must recognize the reason for the past failure and learn from the experience. Otherwise, he or she will be doomed to repeat it over and over again. If you have gone back to smoking, come in and try again. Once you quit smoking, do everything in your power to stay off. Come in for continued reinforcement and witness the mistakes of other past participants who got complacent. As far as addiction goes, it is much better to learn from others' mistakes than having to attend later due to your own. You just don't know whether you will ever have the strength, desire, or opportunity to quit the next time. In today's society, failing to stay off smoking carries long-term risks which include loss of social status, and respect of others; financial implications which range from supporting an addiction costing hundreds to thousands of dollars per year as well as possibly costing your job and career; and, most significantly, eventual loss of health, and possibly loss of life. Considering all of this, the choice to quit smoking and to stay off is an important one. To keep the ability to stay off smoking you need to always remember to NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF! © Joel Spitzer, 2000

Quitting Smoking Is An Option A commonly used phrase on Internet quit sites is "Smoking is not an option." This video refers to resources we have set up to explain that the phrase is not true, that smoking is always an option. What is true though and even more important is that "Quitting smoking is an option," and staying off is an option too, options that are doable by all people who make and stick to a personal commitment to never take another puff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvJ_vTpZhq8 Follow up resource material: The fear of success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHhWSOsWoBE "I can't quit or I won't quit" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i22AI_prRQI The power of nicotine addiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpYRrZG5l8A "I don't have a choice, I have to quit smoking" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYnBqGqrlN4 Quitting smoking: A fate worse than death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AfYEZeP2zM "I can't quit because I am addicted" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWso5QxV58Q Who wants to go back to smoking? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG9qGjf2hd8 "Boy do I miss smoking" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT5ZL02832s Article: Smoking is an option http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11402/Smoking-IS-an-Option

For today, all I have to do is not take another puff. NOPE. :)

Nice to see you back, Juan!! What is your plan this time? The more you tell us the more we can help. We're all ears...

Gotta keep the Chili's up in here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtmnt-Ol1UY

You and your neighbors get a decrease in property tax. I insert a flock of geese heading north.