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First, I would throw away "I hope" and "not sure"... Negative self talk gives you an out. You have to want this quit for YOU (not a job/money). You have to completely commit for it to work. But, the good news is, quitting is as easy as never putting a cigarette in your mouth. That's it. That's all. As Doreensfree said, educate your self on actual nicotine addiction, and the changes it's made in your mind and body to build a firm quit foundation. Get your snacks/juice and distractions ready and just dive in!

Being comfortable enough to believe that they can outsmart the Law of Addiction...you can't. One=all. NOPE.

Hooray for 8 years free from the chains! Amazing testimony that it CAN be done! I hope you are enjoying your new life like you never smoked at all!! You're a star!

I'm looking a lots of pretty bathroom tiles to replace from my excavation but I know it's all in vain...will end up getting what's on sale. Rent house?

Hey Jayhawk! 4 months already, huh? Congratulations!

Congrats time4change!! Come by and tell us how you celebrated this awesome milestone!!

Congratulations Weegie!! Sit back and relax!! You've worked hard this past year! It's a tough climb, now here you are!! Celebrate today and everyday because you deserve it!

Or worse...a glitter covered frying pan... Cause we'll do it!! I can tell you, it is worth fighting for...and I know you know that...or you wouldn't be here with an sos. (You would be like the countless otherels that disappear into thin air.) Have you tried yoga? Or taking up the pogo stick? ?...just trying to think of what is jumping your junkie brain and how to calm it down. I wish I could help more...sorry your having a hard time with it. I'm here if you need to talk friend!!

High five first day done!! Don't make yourself crazy if you can't sleep well...use your distractions and sleep when you can. See you tomorrow!!

26 days in...this is what it is. Maybe an "ex-smoker" on your way to non-smoker. I felt like that too...like Weegie said I would ask myself "what should/would I be doing right now?" Oh yeah, smoking. Bleh...now what? This might be your time to fake it til you make it! Keep up the positive self talk and just find something else to do! Congratulations on your almost month free!

Congratulations Octain!! You are working that quit!! Can't wait to see you on deck!

Send in the sticks...I have a new recipe I want to try ?

? @Linda Thomas that's not what I meant by glittering puppies!!

Just got back from Holland and MLMR is starting to feel a little better...

Wee fluffy me has already been in the stash...getting ready for Santa

We're just finding out my son is dyslexic...he hid it well; memorizing words and books but when they started doing real math in school...it was bad. He has a lazy eye (not terrible but it sucks) we've been working on that for 2 years and I really think that's why. Patience and just breathe?

Sounds like you're trying to take the attention off someone else....?

? been feeling a dark cloud around here lately...a few people have been down. Post if you need us Parsley! We are your support system...don't hang by a thread...grab a rope and we'll pull you up!

Here...just hanging out at jillars?

Amen johnny5!! I hate it sooo much!! Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and kick 13yr old Jane's a** ?

@catlover that is beautiful!! Keeps your hands busy for sure! Thanks for sharing!! ?

I will certainly throw in my ? 13, 488!! How crazy! Keep throwing them in guys!! I'm so proud of all of us!!!

How freaking AWESOME!! Wonderful, beautiful and well deserved, friend!

The Law of Addiction will get you every time!! I liked learning about nicotine and the withdrawal process and it helped alot to be educated about my addiction...I was able to understand that if I was crabby it was probably low blood sugar or if I had a "craving" then I probably just wanted a break from what I was doing. Find a reward that works for you (I used mini chocolate bars) for that dopamine release. Welcome aboard