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It is as Linda Thomas said t4c! Linda is fairly new to this place too and the thing she didn't tell you because she may not even realize it herself yet is that she is strengthening her own quit by caring and giving advise to you about your quit! That's how things work here. It's give and take. We take knowledge and advise from others who have gone before us and we leave those same bread crumbs of knowledge behind us for those newer people following in our footsteps. This is why participation here is a valuable use of your time. It will develop and strengthen your own quit while you help others

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I hope your hubby does quit as well. That would be great for both of you

Looking forward to seeing that post

The early days do suck - big time but, the good news is that those days don't last all that long in retrospect and the rewards you give to yourself by quitting last forever so just grit your teeth and power through the early days. You will experience any number of quit symptoms and your addiction will try it's best to lure you back to feeding it but you know what? Your addiction doesn't call the shots - YOU DO!! So, just say NOPE each and every day. A day at a time, that;s how it's done. Those single days add up to a life long quit. Remember to stay here as much as you can. Partisipation with other quitters seems to really help most people

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I wondered why all the Turkeys up this way were carrying firearms last week

You have received a bunch of really good tips and suggestions that will help you quit Lilly. Personal commitment is a huge part of any successful quit! Make a commitment to YOURSELF never to smoke again. Not One Puff Ever! It may have been said already somewhere but, figure out which cigarette was the most important one to you. That first smoke in the morning? A smoke after a meal? What ever one it is for you, change up your routine during that time. Just a little in some way that will require you to focus more on what you;re doing and not automatically think of needing a smoke. If it's that first one in the morning - jump in the shower or bath 1st thing so you can't light up. Cut out your morning coffee or tea if that prompted you to smoke before - you get the idea.

Welcome Time4change! Your story sounds very similar to mine when I quit a little over a year ago. I have smoked for decades and never really tried to quit whole heartedly but suddenly one day, I just knew I'd had enough and decided to quit on a whim basically. Well, long story short, I managed to get it done. It was not easy and it does take a 100% commitment to yourself not to smoke even 1 cigarette or not to even take 1 puff, for old times sake. That's the only thing you need to do. Not easy but very doable Hope to see you back here in the morning

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Well done Sparkzzz!! 1 full year quit and climbing onto the Lido Deck is an important and memorable milestone for all of us. Lay beck on a lounge and relax awhile and we'll get you a cocktail I bet you're really proud of this accomplishment, as you well should be!

Huge congrats JB for making it over all the hurdles that this addiction throws at us. Not everyone is successful, as you well know so, it's a big deal when someone makes it to the 1 year mark. Hope you celebrated in some way that was truly meaningful to you Sit back and catch a few rays on the Lido Deck now as you have earned it

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Great job Octain! A 9 month quit does not just happen easily so congrats. All your hard work has brought you 3/4 of the way to the 1 year mark. Be sure to celebrate before you race off to the Lido Deck

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I have a Cardinal's Sweatshirt that I have had for probably 30 years. Clearly my favorite piece of clothing - lol! It's got paint on it and has worn thin in sports but it's irreplaceable!!

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That's good to hear Parsley Yesterday was a large bump in the road for you. Those bumps will become smaller and less frequent the further down the road you go. Keep at it Parsley. You're getting closer and closer to your goal each day!