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I no longer feel envy for smokers when I see them. I look at what I used to do and be and those are not good thoughts anymore. I now look at smokers in some sort of amazement that they continue to doing harm to themselves -- and many times they look so lonely and at times agitated with what they are doing -- keeps me strong on my own quit at this time!!!

Fantastic on that 2 year mark, Congrats!!!!!

Thanks for this. I too do not look back at milestones during my quit, I also remember the difficult times along with the early struggles. The only milestone I really remember is the 1 year mark since I was truly amazed that I made it that far. My quote of late has been "With every challenge comes new opportunities", I have found great opportunities since quitting!!!!!

NOPE --- Yay we are on the right day !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Great job, your getting the jist of it now -- !!!

Welcome aboard Mike, I agree with Jim above. Chantix is designed to reduce your overall desire to smoke. Again I would discuss this with your Dr.

And here I be!!!!

Avatar Lord of the Rings Batman -- any The last three Star Wars Harry Potter movies and the list goes on!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!! (Yipper Nope Wednesday)

Totally agree with your post MLMR, a good capture of your journey so far and how you have a strong grasp now. I remember how the last few years of my smoking life that cigarettes had total control of my life and everything I did and planned (also had those mornings you mentioned -- never deal with me until a cup of coffee and a couple of cigarettes). It is so much better now that the control of nicotine is no longer there. Great job on your quit to this point!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jayhawk awesome job on the 10 month mark. Congrats and remember to take time and celebrate today!!!!

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Sammy welcome on this journey, glad to see you decided to come along. Looks like you are getting some time into your quit, congrats. As to the depression, yes I had to deal with that for a bit, I had smoked for 44 years and it was like losing a friend that had been around so long (too long actually). As you go further into your quit things will improve and you will get used to the "new" you. Until then do not be afraid to post here and do not be afraid to speak with your physician -- they can be of so much help. Anyway keep posting and wish all the best!!!!

Glad you are doing better and that your quit is safe -- good for you -- Keep the quit going strong!!!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shawshank Redemption Citizen Kane To Kill a Mockingbird 2001 A Space Odyssey

Don't let other people get you down, you quit your way and if using NRT's help then so be it as long as you don't light up. The addiction to cigarettes will always try to find a way back in -- just push it away and continue to march forward as you have the last couple of months --- this can be done and you are doing it, I can sense you really want this -- Keep Strong!!!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah it sure is!!!!!

Yes, hope all goes well -- please be safe!!!!

Kate I too like your posts -- it is showing your journey in an honest way and that will come back to help you -- please keep posting as it will bring you a bit more confidence. As to the dream, I too had a couple of those and like you I felt guilt upon waking and was so relieved when I realized it was a dream. Keep strong and keep coming back to find more positive re-enforcement, you can do this, it is in you!!!!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, lazy days -- they can be so worthwhile. I enjoy them all the time now!!!