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I see the shark finally spit you out. Welcome to QT.

What happened to your quit date bud? Is everything okay?

Congratulations Peace Train! You deserve this special victory! Thanks for all the support you give here too.

It's actually 912 days today. That explains why no one came to the all important 907 day celebration.

Respect to jwg....but I disagree with some of this post. Quitting was HARD for me. Despite knowing all the slogans It's only as hard as you make it out to be It's temporary...you'll get over it in a few minutes You need to focus on the positive and not dwell on the negative Etc, etc. My gut was in a knot for the first several months. My brain was unable to focus. It really was the hardest thing I've ever done (and I've been through some pretty serious sh/t). But regardless of that, when things got really tough, I was able to keep going on sheer determination. I want any newbie who's feeling distress to know that not everyone can dismiss the discomfort simply by thinking it's not hard or adopting a new mindset. You can do it in spite of it being hard. So, whether it's hard or easy, the bottom line is it's doable. Just because something is difficult doesn't mean you shouldn't do it or it's not worth fighting for. Eventually the hardships diminish. One day the thought of "Quitting was hard" will be replaced with "Quitting was smart".

Mother (71) Colon, lung, liver, brain cancer 2 PK/day 26 years Father (73) Congestive heart failure 3 PK/day for 56 years Brother (58) COPD 2 PK/day for 41 years In my family, smoking equals illness, pain, and death.

Camping this weekend and expect spotty service so I want to congratulate you in advance PT. You've been so positive and helpful to others on this journey. It's extra special to see someone like you make it to the Lido Deck. Celebrate this wonderful victory!!!

It's important to get back on your feet right away Sunny. Sometimes those "I'll quit again in a few days" turn into "Why did I keep smoking for several decades?" You can, and must do this.

High five for you Latoya!

Welcome Kbc Many here (including myself) had a decades long smoking addiction and finally decided we'd had enough. It can be done. You can do it too. We're all here for you.

I love that.... ....quitting smoking is the ultimate recognition that life is good and worth fighting for.

Fantastic Miss Dixie. Enjoy your special day. ?

One month is definitely one of the biggest milestones. Congrats my thornless friend.

Bye bye nicotine. Soon to leave your body forevermore. Congrats lml.

I was thumbing through some pics on my phone last night and I came across this one. The quality and content are pretty poor, but there's a tremendous amount of significance I associate with this picture. This picture was taken at 6:36 AM on 11/29/2015. It was exactly one week after I quit smoking and I had a terrible night's sleep due to quit-associated anxiety and insomnia. I rolled out of bed shortly after 6 AM and thought, "I'm gonna hop in my car and go buy some cigarettes.....I just can't take it any more." I was feeling total despair and gut wrenching cravings. Well, the store didn't open until 7 AM, so I got out of my car and paced the parking lot. I snapped a quick pic of the sun hitting the foothills shortly after sunrise. At that time, I knew nothing about "NOPE" or "distract" or "breathe". But somehow all those concepts were buried deep in my brain. I thought, "I've made it this far, and I would be so stupid to ditch all the efforts I've exerted so far." I decided to drive my car down the street and take an early morning walk along a small stream. That moment of misery passed and here I am 2-1/2 years later so grateful that I was able to win that most difficult battle of my quit. To those who are newly quit: your commitment, strength and determination are most needed in the early days. But keep in mind that when you get past these trials (and it does get easier), you will be changing your life from a picture of despair to a picture of health and freedom.

Congrats Octain

9 months is not a wee bit of time. Congrats.

Congrats Sslip

Congrats ela

Congrats Joe. One year is a biggie.

Congrats Weegie

Congrats Sparkzzz

Congrats JB

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