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Great job Mac. Your roots are really spreading out now.

Congratulations UIS. One week is a big deal. Screw the chew!

Good for you Angeleek....congratulations!

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Congratulations koder!

Congrats on 8 years babs!

Yo! Have you heard of this thing called Coronavirus? It's a deadly pandemic that is completely out of control in the U.S. It's main method of transmission is primarily close, indoor contact. Exactly the type of environment you would find in Vegas. The probability of acquiring it increases exponentially with the number of people you encounter. Especially if they're from all over the country (potentially a "hot spot"). The fact that you're considering two agonizing ways to kill yourself 1.) the slow way from smoking 2.) the quick way from COVID-19, shows just how stupid and reckless addiction makes us.

In my numerous failed quit attempts I was always fishing for a medical excuse to start smoking again. Things like: higher anxiety, worsening breathing problems, more sore throats, etc. Even if these things truly are associated with quitting, they are temporary and minor compared with the real, scientifically proven, deadly diseases that are caused by smoking. Coronary heart disease, stroke, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and cancer are just some of the proven killers that are in fact associated with smoking. The unsubstantiated theory that quitting may cause shingles is greatly offset by the true link between smoking and deadly diseases. Our junkie brains often look for an excuse to ditch the quit. It's time to focus on the truth. Smoking equals death. Here are some statistics from the CDC: Estimates show smoking increases the risk: For coronary heart disease by 2 to 4 times For stroke by 2 to 4 times Of men developing lung cancer by 25 times Of women developing lung cancer by 25.7 times

Put 7000 chemicals in your body? Congratulations Nancy!

Forgive me Michelle, but..... I'm shocked (in a good way). This could really be the one. Congratulations on one month! Keep it going....you CAN do this.

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Happy Canada Day!

Congratulations Amierouge. You're like a inmate who's been released after serving a long sentence. Now what do you do? Whatever you chose is going to be infinitely better than being confined in the prison of addiction. Keep that great quit going!

Coming up on July 1st Lilley. Hope you’re able to honor the goal you set for yourself.

Q. What happens when you quit smoking? A. Every 1's a Winner

One month is major milestone. Congratulations John Q. "Q" is for Quitter.

You are a winner Latoya.

My advice is simple. Stop looking for an excuse why you keep failing and start looking for the commitment required to succeed.

Hi Sarisaac. Remember that the discomfort you will likely feel in the early stages won't kill you. So, knowing that, there's really no reason to be anxious. Just bring bundles of determination. If you make a commitment not to smoke no matter what your addict brain is telling you, there's no way you can fail. The benefits FAR EXCEED any distress you feel in the beginning. Remind yourself on a daily basis of the health and financial gains you are making in addition to the overall sense of freedom. This may be your last chance. Make it count.

Jeff - No one is going to be able to slap some sense into you. That needs to come from within. Snap out of this disastrous cycle and get this done once and for all.

Great job Nana. Keep on marching.

I came to the realization after a month or so of quitting that it really didn't matter how many weeks, months or even years the cravings might go on. What mattered was my resolve to overcome them whenever they reared their ugly head. It's a lot more worthwhile to focus on the benefits you are attaining than dwell on the moments of temporary discomfort.

I believe that smoking (and most other addictions) often go hand-in-hand with deceiving both other people and oneself. Here is a something I wrote about that subject in 2016 and re-posted on QuitTrain in 2019: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/11725-the-lie/?tab=comments#comment-338534&ct=1592870502

Duh! There’s no disputing the science. Of course smoking may kill you over the course of time. Cancer, heart disease, COPD are a few of the ways smoking may eventually do you in. But you might not have to wait years or decades for those outcomes. You may be killed much quicker simply because the act of smoking causes you to touch your face significantly more than a non-smoker. “University of New South Wales professor of respiratory medicine Christine Jenkins says smokers may be more vulnerable [to contracting COVID-19] because of the number of times they touch their mouths and inhale repeatedly.” Whether it be slow or fast, the result is bleak. You know the solution….quit now!

Not One Puff (or wire hanger) Ever!