PeaceTrain

These are just thoughts bjean. You DO NOT have to act upon the destructive thoughts you're having. What's happening to you now is what we call "junkie thinking." It's the addiction trying to pull you back into its clutches. The good news is every time you stand up strongly against a craving you are strengthening your quit. You did a great thing posing an SOS. It demonstrates your commitment to staying quit. Please hang in there! Take 10 deep breaths to the count of 4, exhaling to the count of eight. Change your focus to anything other than smoking (even if what you change it to us NOT smoking. Let us know how you're doing. Now KTQ! You can do it!!!

NOPE

Two already

Two!

Maybe this is the weekend he's in Vegas with his wife... If so, wish him big money!

Twoooooooo!

NOPE!

Free!

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bjean, congratulations on your decision to quit and welcome to the quit train! With all we know about smoking and the devastation it causes, it's simply delusional to continue down that destructive path. The more you learn about this addiction, the stronger your quit will be. At least that's how it has been for me. Read all the newbie stuff, watch the Joel Spitzer videos if that helps. It did for me and it also helps to keep busy. Too much idle time wasn't good for me especially in the beginning. I found that redirecting my thoughts also really helped. When I'd find myself thinking about smoking, I'd purposely focus on something else. Anything! Walking and any activity you can comfortably and safely manage is also really helpful especially in early days. It won't be long before you start noticing the benefits of not smoking. Reach out for help, if you need it. You'll soon be helping others which strengthens your own quit as well. All the best PeaceTrain I'm not wishing you good luck because luck has nothing to do with this process. All you have to do is NOT smoke.

Congratulations buddy this is awesome! I may smoke a rack of ribs in your honor, Reci.

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Singin' this'll be the day that I die This'll be the day that I die THE END

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Aha- that's why you're always telling everyone to "keep marching!"

oops tried to edit.. messed up

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Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry

Congratulations, Gemzee! You're part of an elite group, I see. Well deserved....

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That is so sad, Nancy and a wake-up call to any lurkers or folks on the fence about quitting. What a terrible deadly addiction it is. I'm sorry for your loss.