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Are You Stronger Than Your Cigarettes? This video discusses the importance of understanding that you won't be able to quit smoking and stay free by becoming stronger than cigarettes but rather by becoming smarter than nicotine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxLxDuTOCT0 Related videos: Are you smart enough for an IQ pin? "I know I will quit smoking" Related article and commentary: Stronger or Smarter? http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11391 Stronger or Smarter? http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/228166/Str...

Congratulations, El Bandito! :)

Good deal, Tom! One Day At A Time at the beginning is so important to set realistic goals. Read, watch videos and take advantage of everything Quit Train has to offer. Have you given any thought to my previous suggestion of starting your own blog? I think your first post in this thread is a good start. :)

Long Term Quitters Who Say They Are Having Bad Days Video discusses how longer-term quitters sometimes lose perspective of what really constitutes a bad day when it comes to thoughts for cigarettes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TpXVAEgOtU&index=31&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB Related article: "Bad Days" http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12487

Complacency Video discussing the importance of not allowing yourself to become complacent after longer term success not smoking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZSktbwotI4&index=30&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB Related article: Complacency http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12452

You Mean You Haven't Had A Single Puff Of A Cigarette? This video discusses the danger of other people or former smokers themselves in making an arbitrary distinction between the ingestion of a smaller dosage of nicotine in contrast to some larger amount. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvve35Z3ArY&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=48 Related video: Words that translate to relapse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdBvS... The below video touches on the advantages for people who understand this concept as opposed to those who do not: People in recovery from other addictions

Smoking A Cigarette Will Help Me Secure My Quit This video discusses how some people can bargain themselves into smoking with the thought that taking a cigarette that tastes bad will reinforce their resolve to stay smoke free. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY6tAeam9Lg&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=41 Related videos: The emotional stages of loss (The bargaining phase) Complacency: Fixating on a cigarette The fallacy of "good cigarettes"

Fixating On A Cigarette This video discusses how people often fixate on the desire to have "a good" cigarette. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZLJ_nlkUCQ&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=42 Related resources: Fixating on a Cigarette http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/17045 Videos: "I want one" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHvi6... I smoke because I like smoking Just think of something else The fallacy of "good cigarettes"

What Is Your Quit Smoking Mantra? Many people use mantras to help them to quit smoking. This video discusses the limitations of simply relying on a mantra to focus your attention as to why you quit smoking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-q-5kHiIJA&index=17&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB Related articles: Smoking is an option http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11402/Smoki... Never take another puff http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11384 Just think about something else http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/173

Watching Others Smoke Video discussing how to watch others smoke and to use such occasions to reinforce your desire to stay smoke free. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEEk5-0kj1A&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB&index=15 Related articles: The Palmolive Bottle Demonstration http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/9971 Another slant on how to watch people smoke http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11405 Related video: The Palmolive Bottle Demonstration

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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8310BI-euJw&index=14&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB Related resources: Craves and thoughts that occur over time http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/207 Related videos: Tell a newbie how many seconds a day you still want a cigarette Talking to others about not smoking

Quitting Smoking & Mental Health This video discusses how most people experience minor emotional reactions when first quitting, but also how people with pre-existing mental health issues may need physician assistance in dealing with problems that seem to be exacerbated after quitting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ysFk0-pQ3A&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B Related article: Depression: A normal reaction or a real organic depressive effect: http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12459 Related videos: The emotional stages of loss: Using cigarettes to self medicate pre-existing conditions: Is anyone else experiencing the symptom: Is this a symptom of quitting smoking: Life goes on without smoking:

Unexpected Benefits After Quitting Smoking This video explains how some people first discover problems they had over time were in fact caused by smoking. Mostly talks about circulation issues but can principles apply to many problems. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXi0-LcK-iw&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B Related article: I Feel 100% Better Since I Quit http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/9954

I Know I'm Going To Gain Weight If I Quit Smoking! This video discussing misconceptions about weight gain, and warning about physiological adjustments and changes that may occur after quitting. Stresses importance of not writing off symptoms after quitting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeHXoqpKq1c&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B Related articles: http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_Index_06... Related videos: Weight control concerns after quitting smoking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgIWjM... Going back to normal after quitting smoking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUKBBc... Using cigarettes to self-medicate pre-existing conditions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVk2Ve... I'd Rather Be A Little Overweight & Not Smoking Than Underweight & Dead! Video discusses the importance of not letting the chance of gaining weight being used as an excuse for not quitting smoking or for relapsing after having quit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I3fv5EqTBU Related videos: Weight control concerns after quitting smoking Incorporating exercise after quitting smoking Quitting may lead to other self-improvements "After I lose weight I will quit smoking" Blood sugar symptoms Does everything smell and taste better after quitting smoking I know I am going to gain weight if I quit smoking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeHXo... Are doctor's taught about nicotine recovery Related article: I'd rather be a little overweight and not smoking than underweight and dead! http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_06_03_un...

Who Wants To Go Back To Smoking? This video discusses how former smokers at times think they want to go back to smoking, but if they really remind themselves of the package deal that goes along with being a smoker, it will be easy for them to stick to their quit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG9qGjf2hd8&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B Related articles: "I think I have decided to go back to smoking" http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11399 "I made a conscious decision to smoke." http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/11400 Craves and thoughts that occur over time http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/207 I Want One! Video discusses how to stop the internal debate that often occurs after quitting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHvi6dwLanA

I'll Come Back For Reinforcement When I need It This video talks about the benefits of regularly reinforcing your quit when things are easy as opposed to relapsing and having to try to quit again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiIOvdMZ7us&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B Related resources: Come Share Your Strength Come Recognize Your Vulnerabilities http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/186

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 "I know I will quit again" "If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me." Never take another puff "Maybe a puff isn't that big of a deal?"

The Lucky Ones Get Hooked This video discusses how not all people who take a cigarette after quitting instantly get hooked--only the lucky ones do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8XvSiHmlQ8&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB Related article: The Lucky One's Get Hooked! http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11401

Is Relapse A Natural Part Of The Quitting Process? Discusses potential of long-term relapses after quitting, as well as dispelling the idea that people have to quit multiple times for a quit to be able to finally take. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk6OFRO9BY4&list=PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB Related article: Is Relapse a Natural Part of the Addiction Process? http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/22962 Is Relapsing On Nicotine A Good Experience? Many people write off their past or current relapses as "good learning experiences." This video addresses the potential problems of minimizing the serious nature of these relapses, and how doing so may cost you future quits or maybe even your life. The videos attached in this description really hit home this issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgcdqzu5JFE Related video: I know I will quit again Past "successful quits" "Don't beat yourself up for smoking "If I relapse I will smoke until it kills me." "Get right back in the saddle" The lucky ones get hooked "Don't let a slip put you back to using" "Maybe a puff isn't that big of a deal" If this is your first time quitting Is relapse a natural part of the addiction process?

Getting Colds And Flus After Quitting This video explains why when people get colds or flus shortly after quitting they often seem worse than similar infections experienced when smoking. Also explains why urges for cigarettes may intensify during the recovery process of the infection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5WsGA5XnYY&list=PL5129CAB5EDB2A285 Related articles: General warning about getting a cold or flu after quitting http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/12152 http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/26572/Will-... Related video:

Dreams Of Smoking This video discusses the common experience of dreaming about smoking after quitting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_gZx_6hq0I Related article: The smoking dream http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12468

Avoiding Situations Where You Used To Smoke This video discusses the importance of facing triggers head on as opposed to the natural inclination of many to avoid situations where they used to smoke. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M681p2B-8kA&list=PLB9C6D1DB230060AA Related resources: Avoiding triggers http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12676 Craves and thoughts that occur over time http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/207

I Can't Drink Alcohol Without A Cigarette This video discusses why there is a strong association between cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE-Z6GxSAc8&list=PLD5456CD4353F9B67 Can People Quit Smoking And Still Drink Alcohol? Video introduces the article below that covers how people need to address drinking alcohol after first quitting. There are distinct groups of people who need to consider just what kind if drinkers they are to determine if and when they start drinking again after quitting smoking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VPYfgszP3g Related articles: Can people quit smoking and still drink alcohol? http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11599 Alcohol and quitting http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11776

Dealing With People Who Try To Undercut Your Quit This 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&list=PLC450F77D542064AB Related articles: Negative Support from Others http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/23019 Offers for cigarettes http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11342 Quitting for Others http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11559 My Support Group is Responsible! http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/9975

I Don't Feel Any Better Since I Quit Smoking! This video discusses how some improvements happen gradually after a person quits smoking, and sometimes go totally unnoticed. It is beneficial to try to take note when improvements do occur for doing so can very well assist former smokers in keeping their resolve strong to never take another puff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnzbjzFy25c&list=PLC450F77D542064AB Related articles: Make a list of why you want to quit smoking http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/11575 "I feel 100% better since I quit smoking!" http://www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/9954