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MLMR I agree with Jillar above. I went thru the same thing during my quit especially the 6-8 month part of it. I started coming out the down and out and no fun type of thing in the autumn when I really began to notice all the benefits of no longer smoking one day when I was on the front porch and realized that I could smell all the things that make up the seasons. From that point on I started getting used to "the new normal" and since then have been getting back to the new normal. The first year you will see many changes and in the end you will be proud and glad that you did quit.!!!!!

Good to meet you and glad that you have such a strong quit going. Stop by a little more often and socialize a little!!!

Glad you are back dizzy and that you did not delete the account. At least you committed to quit again and that is important. My heart goes out to all of you in New Zealand -- It must be horrifying to go thru something like that. Anyway take your place back on the train and know we will be behind you!!!

Opah sad to see go, but hopefully, as you state down the line, you will be back. Keep your quit strong and try to keep us updated as mentioned above. All the best to you, you have done so well with the adversity that you have faced!!!

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

I too am glad you are going to see a pulmonologist, hopefully the doctor will be able to help you and find some answers. I too have felt how bad my lungs have been damaged and it can be a roller coaster of a ride but my doctor has been helping me. Good luck and keep us posted!!!!!

Deep breaths (even the Jillar cigarette will help did for me), try drinking some cold water or juice, and take a walk -- you can get thru this, it is tough but it can be done!!!

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

Great news, you stand as the role model and showing him how it could be done. Congrats and happy for you and the hubby!!!

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Awesome job on the 6 month mark Kdad -- half way mark. Congrats and make sure you take time to celebrate today, you deserve it!!!

OK, if I must go healthy I will choose celery sticks (wrapped in bacon) !!!! (have to add flavor somehow)

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It can suck the first few days and is a struggle but it can be done and you are showing that it can be done. Keep up with the advice that you have been given and are following -- it will help. It will get better (slowly), once you get thru the first 72 to 96 hours you get past the physical symptoms. From what you say about how you feel seems pretty typical from withdrawing from smoking. You are strong and can do this. Great on posting and post as much as you want -- it can really help!!!!

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There is sadness when leaving something behind -- but look to rejoicing in what is new and can be found!!! All the best in your search.

Any day you can celebrate is worth it, but some special reasons can help also!!!

There are weeks, then there are weeks -- sometimes good to see it end!!!!

Welcome back desperate1, so glad to see you jump back on the train. You have a great attitude to start out and I agree with those above, change up your morning routine some -- it will help. And have plenty of cold water at hand to drink and Jillar air cigarette works great, still have my own. Remember to NOPE daily it truly helps!!!!!

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Yipper there is more smoke (or steam to represent vaping now??) -- like the idea of being more proactive on that part!!

Good going, yeah those thoughts of smoking keep cropping up but they get easier to conquer and come up less as time goes on -- keep strong you are doing great!!!

Awesome job on the 5 months IGT you are moving along now. Congrats and take time to celebrate today!!!

kallisonmk, welcome aboard for this journey. I had thought about quitting for some time, but it really came on spur of the moment -- I was truly tired of smoking and smoking had gotten the best of me -- it was time. Read what is on this site, educate yourself, read others experiences from the forum and come here a lot. If you like to plan -- plan to come here each day to learn and reach out to others -- we will be here to help as much as we can. It is tough but it is doable. Air cigarettes and lots of cold water to drink help greatly!!!