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I think anyone who's attempted to quit has felt the same way as you are feeling right now. Unsure at times if we could actually do it or not. The answer to that lies within you and you alone. The question is always the same; do you want to quit more than you want to smoke? You have a couple weeks invested in your quit now. Two of the toughest weeks you'll go through. Wouldn't it be a shame to waste those by throwing in the towel at this point? The more time you invest in quitting, the more reason there is to continue on with it because of that emotional investment. You don't know what's going on with you because your whole daily life as a smoker has been turned upside down by quitting. Smoking was tied to everything you did day to day so of course you feel lost now; anxious, angry and just plain uncomfortable. You're going through the process of learning to live your life without cigarettes at every turn. Doesn't it make sense to continue with that now that you've started the process? That's how you solidify your own quit by continuing to go through your daily routine without smoking. After awhile, that will become your normal state of being and you'll even wonder why oh why you ever smoked in the first place because it will seem so un-natural to you. The only way to get to that point is to carry on doing whay you're doing right now. All the quit symptoms you are feeling right now will slowly fade away as you become more and more established as a non-smoker. That process IS the same for all of us and that's why people are often moved to say; "If I can quit, anyone can!" The only reason any person would have to say that can't quit is if they choose not to. The ability to quit is within all of us unless we consciously choose not to. You've done much of the heavy lifting already in these first couple of weeks. Make that count for something and carry on!

Best thing you could possibly do for your future @Icandoit! As Jillar mentioned, have a look around the site and read as much as you can. Knowledge is power when it comes to quitting. Small steps for now, one day at a time. Come here and ask questions you might have or just rant about the challenges you might experience. We've all been where you are and we've all had to do the same thing .... find our way through the quit process. It's possible for everyone including YOU!

8 is Great @Stewbum! Keep on Truckin'!!

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Oh Boy! Getting excited now that @QuittingGirl is into double digits! Congrats!! We'll soon be having another Lido Deck Party ..............

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Doing GREAT @Breath-of-Power!! That first week is something else. You're getting everything thrown at you at once and have to develop methods of getting through it all that work for you. Keep up the great work! We're here when you needs us for asking and questions you may have or just for venting any frustrations. And remember, these tough early days WILL get better the longer you don't smoke!

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