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Just for future reference: 1. Yes, there is a Rant Thread. It's on the "Off The Record" Page (at the bottom of the main page). There you will find a thread titled "Can We Have A Curse Thread" You can go nuts there - fill yer boots so to speak. 2. If the "reactions" you receive are bothering you, you can dial those back somewhere in your profile setting I believe. It's been awhile since I did my own but if you need help - let us know. Someone can let you know how to adjust those. Just to help you out .... I didn't "like" your post above

Welcome aboard Ren! Nova Scotia eh? Nice one hoser My Mom & dumber brother live in N.B. Anyway, as you will find out if you haven't already, there is no just having one here and there to keep the addiction at bay. You are just prolonging the withdrawal process doing that and who want's that? You can use the NRT if you feel it's right for you and yes, that's keeping you physically addicted to nicotine but, while you are on the NRT the idea is to start working on the mental part of quitting. That's the process that takes the longest anyway. Just think about all the associations you have formed with smoking and other activities or situations in your life. Even just smoking lightly, you will need time to rewire your brain to live life comfortably without smoking. When you feel you are strong enough, ditch or cut down on the NRT based on the product or your doctor's recommendations. Read all you can here. Watch the Joel videos. Education, determination and great support will get you there. Remain active here. It helps big time

Great job Weegie. You're now into double digits and approaching that Lido Deck. Not long now! Take some time to celebrate this milestone by treating yourself to something special

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Wow Moom - 8 months smoke free?? That's fantastic!! Congratulations for putting in all the hard work necessary to get here. Celebrate your proud achievement today

Congrats Latoya on reaching the 4 month smoke free mark!! You're doing great with this quitting thing. Go treat yourself for achieving yet another milestone

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^^^ Hey! You're not allowed to play!! There's a 1 month probationary period for newbie chicks 6

FINALLY!!! An actual photo of you

Oh my .... Yes, Sticks Rule!! Happy Birthday Bakon! And, keeping with the Trump hair thing ........................

I didn't experience this but I know Jetblack did. The same as you, right at the 3 month mark and she had said up to then, her quit had not been all that challenging for her, which made it all the more surprising to her I think. Battle the craves using all the tools you have gathered so far in your quit and you will be fine. It WILL get better for you.

Good stuff DV! You have the plan so now it's all just execution. Based on your story above, I'm betting that's one mistake you will never make again. Thanks for sharing your story too because it's always a good reminder to the rest of us just how fragile our quits really are. Hope you participate here as much as you can.

Great job Rose! Your words above ring very true "a celebration of victory because I can do this not smoking thing and it's ok; i'm not gonna die from it; it's not impossible." This quitting thing is VERY possible. Education about the addiction, a positive attitude toward it and a supportive community are all huge tools in building your quit and I believe you've checked all those boxes Those quit symptoms all fade to nothing with time so carry on .... one day at a time for now.

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Congrats Joe! Great news for the whole family I'm sure

Great work Birk! 3 Months smoke free .... yes, 1/4 year quit now!! This is worthy of a celebration! Keep up the good work

Congrats MD! 11 Months smoke free is fabulous You are getting so close to that Lido Deck. In fact, I can see that cruise ship coming already!!

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Didn't know where to post this but wanted to acknowledge the horrific bus accident in Saskatchewan (Canada|) Friday that killed 15 and sent many others to hospital, some in critical condition still. This was a junior hockey team traveling to a playoff game in another community when they were broadsided by a large truck. An entire hockey team and their home town devastated in an instant. These are small communities where everyone knows everyone and hockey is the national game that all kids play growing up. So sad! Parents - hug your kids or if they are not with you, call them and express your love for them because, you just never know what life has in store. It can all be gone in an instant.

Congrats on finding the ONLY cute Hyena pic ever - lol

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Oh wait .................. 20!!