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I don't think that phase ever ends, unfortunately. They still appear frequently for me, just don't let them threaten your quit.

Great job, mightyboosh. Smoking is not an option. Keep up the great work.

Congratulations @abbynormal on 8 months smoke free. You are doing great! I hope you do something to celebrate today!

NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.

I agree with both posts completely. I think Kris Bryant is a very talented player but definitely overrated. His first two years were excellent (1st year - rookie of the year, 2nd year - MVP) but has been above average at best since. Being a Scott Boras client, though, he is very vocal about how badly he feels he's been treated and will probably want to be the highest paid player in MLB once he becomes a free agent two years from now. It is annoying. Castellanos does not have the natural talent that Bryant has, in my opinion, but he seems to make the best of it. His overall attitude and passion for the game is very refreshing. I'd love to see the Cubs sign Castellanos to a new contract and see what they can get for Bryant in the offseason.

Congratulations mightyboosh. 1 week isn't a mini milestone, it is a huge milestone. That first week is the toughest. Keep up the great work.

NOPE - never again.

I got the day off from work so I'm watching the Cubs face the Brewers. Jose Quintana has been pitching awesomely as of late, although I'm afraid to say that while he is still in the game. Nick Castellanos has been a terrific late season pickup and has had two more home runs in today's game. I wonder if the Cubs will try to re-sign Castellanos who is a free agent at the end of this season. There are rumors that Kris Bryant may be on the trade block this offseason - the validity of those rumors remains to be seen. Still, the Cubs are a game and a half behind the Cardinals for the division lead. Should be fun to follow down the stretch.

I made quite a few attempts to quit and I can tell you that the quitting and relapsing cycle is pure hell. You know life is better as a non-smoker, Juan. Its time to break out of this cycle and quit and stay quit for good. You will be glad you did.

Wow, congratulations on 6 years smoke free, Gemzee! Great job!

NOPE!

Nice to see you back, Juan. Congratulations on 10 days smoke free! Stick close to this site. You can do this.

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Welcome aboard, Roark and congratulations on 38 days smoke free. Some days are better than others early on but the craves do lessen with time. Keep focused on not taking another puff and things will improve. Quitting may be difficult early on but life as a non-smoker is worth it. Stick close to this site. There is a lot of knowledge and support that can be gained here and we all want you to succeed.

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A lot of what you are going through is normal. There will be some weird feelings like this but that is your body adjusting to life without the poison of nicotine. You will start to see a lot of improvements to your overall health as time goes on. You are doing a great thing. Keep up the awesome work.