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Mona ! How was your first 24 hours ? Are you with us ?

What a great charge for you to be able to say, 'NO' and mean it ! Good for YOU !

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For all you geographically challenged nicotine free creatures

It gets easier, Opah. Just know that addiction doesn't go away. It needs to be kept dormant FOREVER. This is just the nature of addiction, it changed our DNA. The initial 'fight' in the first months of quitting is replaced by a calm but sturdy vigilance and the knowledge that 'I don't smoke anymore' becomes like a comfortable old sweater. Of course, the addiction can be ignited into full force again with one puff but, the temptations fade fade fade as the benefits continue to shine shine shine.

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Hey Reci ! This is one of my favorite posts of yours So, You're a Newbie - I Was a Newbie Once Too By reciprocity, January 28, 2018

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Congratulations, Reci, on your TWO YEARS of Freedom ! Thank you for all your marvelous contributions here, you make my world a better place. Hope you celebrate wildly !

What a splendid testimonial, M'life. You have shaped your story in a truthful and accessible way. Thank you for taking the time to share it with all of us. We are behind you and beside you.

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While you sleep your cilia are scrubbing the tar and nicotine off which stimulates your sense of taste and smell. You are doing really great, Opah. It is really cool to watch you build a sturdy quit and to see you jump in and be an important part of community. I am so happy you are here. Your emotions can be all over the place while you return to your original human state. Water your eyes, they will grow. Try and understand your anger, it will dissipate Remember how much fun you had last weekend ? Imagine yourself back in your sanctuary.

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Hey Kenzie. Congratulations on quitting smoking. It may be helpful for you to remember why you started smoking again. Was it, 'I'll just have one ?' or ? I believe that immersion in your education about nicotine addiction is the number one component in a successful forever quit. So, please, even if you think you know everything, read read read until your eyes bleed. Watch the videos, even if you have seen them before. Understand your addiction, inside and out.

Well darling nicotine free creatures, Since January is almost over, February approaching and the Sun is thin, many feel dark as well, some have SAD, some ARE sad. Turn on your sun lamps, find the sun and expose your face and hands, take your Vit D3 and B's and C's. Hang in there, the Light is coming back.

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Great post, Peter.

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Congratulations, Jack, on your First Month of Freedom ! @notsmokinjo is absolutely right, please make sure you reward yourself ! The Significance of Rewards

Congratulations, Raidermom, on your Two Months of Freedom

Congratulations, Mrsguest, on your First Month of Freedom !

This is a great post, Peter. Thank you. and now for you, Missy ! More tattoos for you ? I CONTROL MY LIFE

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Here are your own words, M'life, Posted August 24, 2018 "So, somehow you feel like you don't care anymore. Maybe it's the depression, anxiety, or just some sh☆tty situation. Let me tell you this: you do care and you definitely give a lot about it. You used to think you didn't care, because it was easier and less vulnerable. Back then, it was your only way to survive. But now things are different, you have changed. Be honest with yourself and listen to the soft voices. They want to be heard. They will help you continue this journey. X" and my words, I am sorry the relationship didn't work out and is causing distress. Please be kind to yourself. Stay true to yourself. You needn't make a bigger catastrophe by smoking. Stay close. Drink Deep From The Cup of NOPE. You have built a strong and sturdy quit, trust yourself and protect it. S