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Arm yourself with everything you can think of and pay serious attention to the armory of knowledge here on site. You will have plenty of ammunition and when needed, remember your troops here are ready to assist you in any way we can. I am really pleased to see you preparing you quit. Yay you !!!

You are so right about complacency, @Phoebe2. As I approach my fifth year, I know to keep NOPE as a mantra and recognize the 'Ever' part as Never Ever.

So true, Lusty one, and the Gulf water is hot as hades right now., perfect for trouble. It looks like another panhandle of Florida event. You are right, @notsmokinjo, Levi is a prince, here Tropical Tidbits.

Catching up with y'all and listening to Gilberto Gil with my new fancy earbuds. Wow ! Fidelity !

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

This is a beautiful and inspiring post. Thank you !

Oh, Parsley, You have such a great quit going ! Congratulations on every day and every crave you conquer.

Congratulations Sparkzzz ! One year really solidifies a quit. There is nothing stopping you now.

Congratulations on your nine months of Freedom, Octain. Thank you for being here, you blaze a clear trail.

We are lucky to have you here too, time4change. You don't smoke anymore and should celebrate each and every crave or pattern you beat because you are changing your brain. The benefits of quitting will show up by and by and astound you. Stay close to the board, post often. I know you are in the gruesome bits right now but, stay your course. You quit smoking ! How awesome is that !! This post may be helpful to you 10 Ways to Use This Forum

Lilly, Glad you are here and planning your quit. This thread may be helpful to you, it is filled with our anecdotal evidence of our first days. Your First Days Nicotine Free

Hey Linda, I am so happy you held your ground with your quit and sorry you are in the throes of family drama. Remember you don't smoke and remember how powerful you are. We are so proud of you and appreciate all your good work here helping us all keep our quits.

Welcome to QTrain, You have made a brilliant decision and it is great to hear you are learning about our nicotine addiction. I look forward to watching your quit and supporting you in any way I can.

hello @Lilly, I am so sorry you resumed smoking again, really sorry. Nicotine is our enemy and it is a fiercely persistent foe but, WE ARE MORE POWERFUL. YOU are more powerful ! Sure, it is a big bad addiction but, not stronger than our will or our intent. Nicotine addiction shrivels when we commit to NOPE. Quitting smoking is a wonderful journey of self discovery. Denial and deception are seen in a clear light and truth takes precedence. Truly, it is an extraordinary experience when one's self-confidence solidifies and you get to know a New YOU. Lilly. Thank you for your apology and I apologize if I upset you in any way. I did feel bad and worried that I might have messed up someones quit. I try and weigh my words, I try to be careful. We are all fragile beings really, and especially so when quitting. Sometimes, I am too heavy handed. I know this. Tough Love isn't always the correct solution but, with our fabulous community here, you will get warm and fuzzy love too. All our voices are important. ALL OF US ARE ON YOUR SIDE. So, put those fags down and jump back on QTrain. We are your allies and you can quit smoking, I know this.

Yay Weege ! Congratulations on your ELEVEN months ! I am in the Tardis hovering over Scotland at this very moment just in case you need an escort to the Lido deck.

Congratulations Jayhawk on your three months of Freedom. Stay focused and remember to reward yourself. You are on a fabulous journey.

Congratulations on your first year of Freedom, JB. This coming year will reveal even more benefits of quitting smoking.

You are one hour before FOUR days. This is incredible ! You must celebrate every damn moment of your precious quit ! The truth about Nicotine is never pretty and I am sorry if I brought you down, I only want to lift you up. As I see it, one of the greatest benefits of quitting smoking was the acceptance of the truth. This continues to serve me, truth has no judgement...it is only truth.

With the change of seasons, the sun going to visit those like Jo, under the equator, the light and lack of it is a real factor in our moods in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a real thing. Light your lamp, Every day point your hands and face towards the sun, even if it is cloudy. The UV's will find you and cheer you. Also, Vitamin D3. Stand your ground, you are a fabulous nicotine free woman.

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

Congratulations on your nine months of freedom, Illpass. Rewards continue to be important for the healing of your brain so, do something nice for yourself. You quit smoking !

I am so glad you quit smoking. Your exuberance will help you through any rough bits, that and a commitment to NOPE... well done, you !

Congratulations of your nine months of freedom, Gabes

Congratulations wren18. Do not worry about random craves or errant thoughts about smoking. It takes a long time for the addiction to fall asleep, that is just the nature of it. You must reward yourself for your fine 9 months and hold tight to NOPE. Then there will be no worry, no worry at all. Any ol crave that bothers you will get stomped on pretty damn quick.

Congratulations Roryplog. Nine months of freedom is a wonderful accomplishment. Be sure to reward yourself.