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Ankush, The best time to quit is always NOW! Don't let a momentary lapse in judgement become the chain that binds you to addiction. Tell yourself you want that quit, and then take it! Make it happen. Drown those cigarettes in water. They are doing you no good, I promise you that.

Welcome aboard the Train, Steveo! So glad you decided to quit. The best time to quit is always NOW! Way to go!

Birch, I'm so glad you made it through your shift and didn't smoke! Well done! Every time you face those cravings head-on and don't smoke, you get stronger and the addiction gets weaker. You can do this. You proved it to yourself today.

Thank you so much, everyone! So far I'm rewarding myself by sitting in the tire shop, waiting while they fix a leaky tire. But later I will find a much more enjoyable way to celebrate the day!

Thank you, Jill!!!!!

That happened to me the other day! I found a lighter in the pocket of a coat I hadn't worn since last winter. I was immediately triggered and had to battle some nagging thoughts for the next 24 hours. But they were just that--nagging thoughts. Not hardcore cravings. Much easier to resist. But still annoying as heck!

Thank you, Martian! It's good to be back.Gonna try to spend a little more time here from now on!

NOPE is the life for me!

I was just looking at my 2019 Ashkickers logo, and I realized something--2019 is winding down! What the heck? Where did the year go? This time last year I was deep in the smoking habit, still trying to hide it from my family, feeling an almost constant sense of urgency and desperation for that next smoke.. Now I'm almost 9 months smoke free, and cravings have dwindled down to only the very occasional nagging thought, easily pushed aside in favor of a smoke-free existence.. If you are early in your quit and struggling with the daily grind, don't despair! It gets better. Before you know it, you'll be wondering where the heck the time went, and you'll be so happy you kept your resolve in those early days. Freedom is fantastic!

Welcome back, Opah! Congrats on the new job, and congrats on quitting smoking again! You'll make a much better impression at your new job smelling fresh and clean instead of smelling like an ashtray! You got this!

That makes me feel better, Jill!

I'm currently attempting to organize my home office, but as you can see by the number of posts I've made in the last few minutes I'm not getting far.

Ok, I used to be able to see these things easily, but either my eyes are getting old (likely) or I can't see them on a computer screen (less likely.)

One of my favorite rewards is a new Kindle book. I'm on a tight budget, so I try not to spend too much on extras, but I never feel guilty for splurging on new reading material. It keeps my brain and hands busy, and it is a great escape from the stress of everyday life.

Great job! You are past the first 2 weeks. You should be incredibly proud of yourself! I'm proud of you!

Congrats on 5 years of freedom!!!

Congrats on 9 years!!! That's a tremendous accomplishment!

Congrats Jill!!! You'll be great!

Thank you all for remembering me on my 8 month anniversary! I'm still here. The quit is going strong. My life is a bit of a shambles at the moment, but my quit is the one thing I can count on! Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate!

Congratulations on your full-term quit!