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Hey Newbies! There's a Pinned Thread on the Quit Smoking Discussion Page called The 1 Year Commitment. There's a reason for that pledge. There are seasonal challenges that we face depending on the climate we live in or even our religious beliefs and celebrations. We were conditioned to smoking when certain things happened with celebrations or changing of seasons. You must face these times now as a non smoker to become comfortable with no longer smoking in those situations. It's not because you will be having major cravings all the time. That tends to settle down within the first 4-7 months depending on the person. You WILL come to a point when you just suddenly realize that you never want to smoke again. That is a magical moment. It happens to all who adhere to the NOPE pledge for long enough. This doesn't mean you will never think about smoking again. It just means you will have a different reaction to those thoughts when they occur. That's when you KNOW you've arrived at your forever quit!

I used smoking as an escape from having to face problems that came along in my daily life. It gave me a chance to as your say Ankush get to "a peaceful quiet corner" where I could contemplate the issue before facing it head on. What was really happening was that I was just feeding my addiction, which calmed the anxiety caused by my addiction to nicotine because I hadn't had a smoke in an hour or so. Meanwhile, the problem I was facing was still there just festering and often getting worse because I wasn't doing anything about it. So much better now that I don't go through that ritual any longer. Now, I just deal with things as they come along. Overall. my anxiety and stress levels are much, much less. You'll see, once you get a little further into your quit.

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Yes you're a newbie QueenB but that doesn't diminish your take on things or your experiences with quitting one bit. In fact, as newbies, when you participate with others on an aspect of your quit it not only helps others but it strengthens your own resolve as well. It's truly a win-win

You have the correct outlook Ankush. Focus on the good things you are seeing and have yet to see. That will help get you through. It's early days still Ankush. It just takes time so be patient. The magic will happen.

That day will come for you Ankush if you just have faith in the process and live your life in keeping with the NOPE principal. I guarantee it will happen for you.

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Unsolvable puzzle

I got an appointment at 3:00 PM

I used to be a newbie. Does that count?

Here's a link for you on No Man's Land. Click on the link to open.

That's why you stay close to a place like this where everyone DOES get it, what you are going through with your quit whether you are using NRT or not as a method to quit. As long as you follow a plan to use NRT products safely and properly with an aim to reduce and get off altogether then who cares. It's the path that works for YOU. You're getting into no man's land where most don't want to hear about the struggles you still go through in quitting. Your hopes and your fears about having a successful life long quit. The people here on this forum do though and that's when I believe it's most important that people stick around. Once that shine wears off the brand new quit and it's just down to working what you've learned until you are on solid ground. We don't stock or sell marmite crisps though - you're on your own with that one

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Great job MLMR! 9 MOnths quit and 3/4 of the way to the Lido Deck Next month you'll be into double digits with your quit. You've worked hard, adding tools to your toolbox that has helped you overcome challenges you have faced along the way. You should be very proud of the depth of the understanding you have built not only about your addiction but about just how strong you have been throughout your journey. Be sure to celebrate this milestone as you look forward to the final push to the Lido

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