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-3 Good, I'll have some as soon as I can free up a hand.

-3 Then, how about that cake you promised to make us?

Don't you have to go to work soon? -1

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I'm glad things aren't too intense for you today Lisa. Nice to have a break in the "action" from time to time. When I was a little further into my quit, I got an urge to smoke one day and I tried to imagine myself smoking in my mind and ...... I couldn't!! I just couldn't see myself with a smoke hanging out of my mouth any longer. That was a very powerful moment for me. I have drawn on that visualization a few times since. Keep that feeling you had today in mind as you move forward. Your brain is telling you that you want one but, when you just stop and think about it for a moment. You KNOW you don't! Does nothing good for you and puts you right back to square 1 again. NOT where you want to be. Carry on &, enjoy that home made Pizza (Yummm).

That second one explains the reason for the one above it

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You just reminded me that when I first quit, I didn't tell anyone for a few days - for fear of failing right away of course. Then on day 3 or 4 I think, I told my daughter that I had quit - not my wife but my daughter. Somehow, I guess I figured I could break a promise to my wife easier than I could break one made to my daughter. Not sure if that makes me a better father than husband but, it worked so far so ..................... Wishing you the best with your quit. You can leave all that crap behind and be free - just like we are plus, keep that pinky promise

^^^^ What you say above is such a simple concept. People understand it but then when they get a little way along their quit path, the junkie brain starts up with all the excuses you can think of to make it OK to smoke just that one. That's when your resolve and commitment to that self promise needs to really kick in.

^^^ Pretty normal for early on. I was pretty much a zombie for a couple of weeks but, my diet is horrible to begin with and I did nothing to improve it so, that's on me!

^^^^ Busy with her impending childbirth no doubt As I recall, one of the reasons she wanted to quit was to improve her chances for that so, can't think of a better result

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Great gifs Just goes to show, people everywhere are idiots when they get behind the wheel! I drive about 3 hours a day on multi-lane highways coming and going from work every day and can't count the number of times I want to push someone off the road who is doing well under the limit in the fast lane It's just "common sense". Well, maybe it's not THAT common?

Hi and welcome Pinky Promise. I will congratulate you on your desire to quit smoking and take back your life from this gripping addiction but, I must state up front that I don't consider you (or anyone else for that matter) to be smoke free until you have satisfied two things. Stopped taking nicotine into your body through your lungs and stop using any device that you put in your mouth then inhale and exhale anything, whether it be smoke or vapor. I'm sure you have heard this before and you will hear it again here, possibly more forcefully from some than others, because we're a quit smoking support site and we just don't believe that vaping has been proven to be a successful quit method. I won't wade any further into the whole debate surrounding vaping but did just want to give you the heads up that it's likely not going to receive support here. There are a couple of threads around here somewhere discussing this in case you want to seek them out. Just don't remember where off hand. That being said, as far as I'm concerned, you are welcome here anytime to participate with us on a whole host of other issues surrounding quitting and quit symptoms.This is a small community compared to some others and because it is, we get to know each other very well and there's a lot of genuine support here for all new quitters. We also like to have some fun along the way, just to ease the difficult times many are having from day to day - plus; we're all a little crazy I applaud your goal to soon reach the 0mg nicotine dosage with the e-cig then drop it altogether. Be sure to let us know when you have done that as that, to me, marks your true first day as a non-smoker Beyond there, lean on us for all the support you need. We'll be here for you. P.S. Isn't it just bizarre that Doreen posted up a picture in our Nope thread earlier today of exactly that ........... WOW! What are the odds?

NOPE!

^^^ At the very least, I expect eating healthier foods would help in avoiding weight gain issues often associated with quitting.

I know - Great work T4S!! 1St week (Hell week) is done. Keep climbing and you will get to where you want to be. Yes, taste and smell changes as all that "crap" left on your taste buds and in your nasal passages starts to disappear. You will get used to the new "more acute" senses as time goes on. Maybe try some different foods or drinks that you didn't drink before. That way, there's no comparison in your brain It will all seem normal to you in the coming weeks. I Got This, on this board, stopped drinking alcohol because once she quit smoking, the drinks she was used to were no longer enjoyable to her so yes, things do change temporarily. They will eventually become normal to you again though in pretty short order. You may in fact discover some new things you really like in the process

Completely normal! Time seemed to stand still for me the first few weeks of my quit. I had some pretty serious "brain fog" too in the early part of my own quit. Trouble focusing on anything for more than 10 seconds, unproductive, agitated, anxious - you name it. Wasn't pleasant but you know what? It's all temporary and a pretty fair exchange for what you are getting back on a permanent basis. Hang in there Bev. It'll happen for you too Nice that you are walking and yes, the cooler air is a nice change

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Ha, ha, ha chicks fell down again in the counting game!!

^^^ Randy "Mr. Cheeseburger" from Trailer Park Boys .... Love it Nice Win BKP!! Doorbell is asleep and (T) is at work! We showed 'em OO

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