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Hey @Kris, I agree with the above. You're still thinking you're missing out by not smoking. One thing I did each month was I would go back and read my posts from the beginning of my quit and remind myself how badly I wanted to be where I am now. Unfortunately I lost all my early posts when the forum I was on back then imploded. But it will really help you to not forget where you came from. That being said, you may have rogue craves for years, I have. The difference now though is that they come and go so quickly its a non issue and easily swatted away

How wonderful for you Doreen, have fun!

I just did some research myself and found this: Cigarette Prices by State 2022 The Price of a Pack The average cost of a pack of cigarettes in the United States is $8.00, with average prices ranging from $6.11 (Missouri) to $11.96 (New York). The median price for a pack of cigarettes is $7.93. With 20 cigarettes per pack, the average cigarette costs between $0.31 and $0.60. Both the median and the average cost of a cigarette in the United States is $0.40. Eleven states, along with the District of Columbia, have an average price above $10 per pack. Twenty-eight states have an average price that falls below the $8 national average. The states with the highest cigarette prices are: New York ($11.96) Rhode Island ($11.71)* Connecticut ($11.60) Massachusetts ($11.11) Minnesota ($10.49) Alaska ($10.46) Hawaii ($10.41) Maryland ($10.26) Illinois ($10.60) Washington ($10.14) *Were the District of Columbia included in this metric, it would have the nation’s second-most expensive pack price at $11.75. The states with the lowest cigarette prices are: Missouri Georgia North Dakota North Carolina Mississippi Idaho South Carolina Nebraska Alabama Wyoming Overall, the average price of cigarettes is on the rise in the United States, with an average increase of $1.50 per pack since 2018. Average Annual Costs According to The American Lung Association, The average daily smoker smokes 15 cigarettes a day. The price of this habit sits at a national average of $6 a day, or $2,190 per year. In New York, the average smoker would spend $8.97 per day, or $3,274.04 every year. In Missouri, the cheapest state for smokers, the average daily smoker would spend $4.58 a day, or $1672.61 per year. Geographical Trends Geographically, high cigarette prices tend to be concentrated in states along the northern coasts, such as New York and Washington D.C. in the Mid-Atlantic region, Rhode Island and Connecticut in the “New England” area, Illinois and Wisconsin along the Great Lakes in the upper Midwest, and Washington, Oregon, and California on the West Coast. The non-contiguous states, Hawaii and Alaska, are also home to some of the nation’s highest cigarette prices. The lowest prices are generally concentrated in the Southern and Great Plains regions, where all states have an average price below the national average. Taxation & Cigarettes Cigarettes are taxed on both the federal and state levels and, in some instances, are subject to local and state sales tax as well. The federal tax rate on cigarettes is $1.01 per pack of 20 cigarettes and has remained steady since 2009. There have, however, been recent calls to increase the federal tax on tobacco products. Each state also imposes a state tax on cigarettes, with an average of $1.91 per pack. Cigarette taxes range from $0.17 per pack in Missouri to $4.35 per pack in New York. Roughly half of states have increased the tax rate rate on cigarettes since 2012, with the greatest increases since 2018 occurring in Oregon, Maryland, and Colorado. Cigarettes may also be taxed locally, at the city and county levels. According to Tobacco Free Kids, Chicago, Illinois has the highest combined state-local tax rate at $7.16, with Evanston, Illinois coming in second at $6.48 per pack. Several states have also implemented minimum pricing laws. In Colorado, for example, the current minimum price per pack of cigarettes is $7, with that floor set to raise to $7.50 by 2024. Proponents of tax increases claim that higher taxes lead to a decrease in smoking rates and increased revenues. According to The American Lung Cancer Association, for every 10 percent increase in the price of cigarettes, consumption drops by four percent among adults and seven percent among youth. Additionally, states rely on the revenues from cigarettes to boost their general funds. According to Statista.com, total revenues from tobacco taxes in 2020 came to 12.35 billion dollars. At the federal level, this money goes to supporting health initiatives like The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). At the state level, these funds are often used to support health initiatives, education, and smoking cessation programs.

That's a pass for sure

Congratulations oh 6 years free @d2e8b8! What a great quit you have my fellow butt kicker Have a great day and I hope you check in today and let us know how you're doing with all the things you've been doing

PixelSketch Members Quit Date: March 19, 2017 Posted April 10, 2017 OK, this is the first time this has happened since I quit!! Even those moments where I wasn't craving one, it was constantly on my mind in some way, even if it was just "I'm not smoking, I'm not smoking..." Today, wrapping up a work project into the wee hours of the night, I suddenly realized that I hadn't thought about smoking for ages! So, there's hope!! It's exhausting to always have it on your mind, even when you don't want one. For me, this is the first sign that a future without thinking of smoking really, truly does exist. Looking forward to more and more moments like this. Off to bed, but doing a happy dance. Had to share - to those wondering if you're ever not going to think about it - yeah, the time will come. Hang in there!! :yes: :good3: Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/8314-i-forgot-to-think-about-smoking-yay/

Congratulations @Cristóbal on a decade quit! That's fantastic Hopefully you'll check your n and let us know how you're doing

I keep having to replace my chargers too @Cbdave

Yay! Hi @Cbdave!! Thanks for checking in, we missed you!!

@Cbdave, has been missing for almost a week now. Has anyone heard from him? Did he go on vacation? Hopefully someone knows or he'll check in soon..................

Yay @Doreensfree, im so happy that you're feeling a little better

Well shoot, I was going by your calendar event lol. I changed the title to 8 but kept the 9 image just to confuse everyone else

Congratulations on your second to last month in single digits @DenaliBlues! How awesome are you!!! Have a great day and celebrate your success

Soberjulie Posted April 7, 2014 some days are harder than others. but you don't pick up that first cigarette you just don't. it's less about willpower than it is about making a decision not to, in advance of the thought or the desire, no matter how scared, angry, jealous, happy, bored, horny, depressed, anxious, elated, insecure, arrogant, lonely or silly you feel. some days it seems that although yesterday life looked good, today it doesn't, and although you know the only thing that's changed is your attitude, it's hard to shake. but you don't pick up that first cigarette the one that always leads to all the others. you just don't. even though you might think about it for a minute. (but you're too smart to let that thought linger. Still ... for just a minute, the idea is there it feels like the Universe is leaning on every. single. button. so you make some phone calls but all you get is voice mail. but you don't pick up that first cigarette you just don't. you leave messages all over Quit Train and Facebook pretending to be doing a little better than you are, but sort of alluding to the idea that, gosh, if they could get back to you that would be cool... You feel stupid about what could amount to spamming your social networks but you log on and do the same thing again. and that thought from before, the one about smoking didn't leave, exactly. it's like a piece of food stuck between your teeth, or a little splinter on the bottom of an unimportant toe (not the big one, that you'd feel with every step -- this is there/not there -- uncomfortable enough to feel but not so much that you stop and do something about it.) so you get busy, and try to write, or read, or do that whatever-it-was you've been putting off, but that just feels futile or irritating. and you dare the universe to dazzle you with some amazing "coincidence" -- a call from your quit buddy right now -- a knock on the door right this moment, a particular song on the radio the second you turn it on -- a Sign you can share about at Quit Train then everyone will smile warmly and nod, and you'll feel all "right" with things and wise and connected ... but ... nothing happens. no call. no knock. an ad for discount mattresses on the radio. and you don't pick up the first cigarette you just don't. you judge yourself an ingrate, a poser, an impostor, a spoiled/wounded ass/sadsack, pathetic you judge yourself for judging yourself, you go to the refrigerator you look at porn you click through channels on tv you wonder if you need medication, you suspect you should try deep breathing and meditation but you don't. but you don't pick up the first cigarette you just don't. and it gets better. it passes. eventually. If you Just Don't. Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/354-you-just-dont/

Happy anniversary Chris @Cbdave, and thank you for always being here with your NOPE threads! Hope you have a GREAT day

He is a beautiful baby @Katgirl

Oh that poor baby, such a lot to go through at such a young age. At least he won't remember any of it when he gets older. Thank you for the update @Katgirl

Our Doreen is down with Covid you guys and is in bed resting. Please send positive thoughts and prayers for her speedy recovery.............. We love you @Doreensfree, xoxo

Congratulations @MarylandQuitter on nine years quit! I hope you have a great day and weekend

Here and ready for Halloween!

Yeah @overcome, three months quit! That's FANTASTIC! Don't forget to treat yourself special today

Sazerac Quit Date: October 23, 2013, A Good Day to be Free. Posted May 4, 2018 Surviving The Great NicotineFree Fog Some people experience a mental fog soon after they quit smoking or using nicotine, others don't. It can last from a few hours to a few weeks or longer. My fog wasn't consistent, showing up unannounced and somewhat dismaying. Who am I kidding ? It was disarming and seemed impenetrable. I couldn't have made thoughtful decisions and was glad they weren't necessary. My fog lasted over a month and lingered far too long. Not what you want to hear, I know, but remember, this was only my experience. Everyone's quit is unique, much has to do with attitude, general wellness, behavior/lifestyle, nutrition... Keep some tricks in your tool box to help you, just in case, and keep your blood sugar up. Antidotes ? forced walks, cold air, intentional breathing, too much coffee, 'embracing the suck', attention to my blood sugar, alerting people that might be affected, not stressing out about it...understanding that it will pass. Duration and Density ? On a scale, (10) drastically impaired to (0) normal. -For three days, with OTC help and Whisky, I flirted with informal catatonia (10) -For two weeks, I had little concentration, I wasn't making executive decisions or problem solving (7) -At four weeks, I slowly wakened to lethargy (3) and indolence (2.5) -It tapered off so s l o w l y, it was hard to mark but, that could have been my inattentiveness. pfftt. Have you experienced The Great Smoke Free Fog ? What helped you ? How dense was it ? When did it clear ? Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/10324-the-great-nicotine-free-mental-fog/

I Love to see those high prices, hopefully it stops people from starting up the habit and becoming addicted!

I think that you should never ever run out of toilet paper What do saw horses eat?

Congratulations @JustSomeGuy on one year quit, that's AWESOME!