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I rewarded myself a day early yesterday with a trip to my favorite winery with my favorite person--my mom! We had a lovely afternoon together, sharing a pizza at the winery and enjoying the gorgeous fall weather we are having here. And the best thing--I wasn't polluting the air with those nasty stinkerettes!

NOPE. Not today!

I have 300 days smoke free today. Just felt like tooting my own horn a bit!

@notsmokinjo I have CREST/systemic scleroderma. I'm so sorry to hear it runs in your family. It's not a disease I would wish on anyone. Not even my worst enemy. I do get chillblains, as well. I got a particularly nasty one on my toe last year. I was afraid I'd lose the toe. I have to be so careful with my hands and feet. It's ridiculous!

Congratulations on 1 month of freedom!!!

Welcome aboard, Heather! You have the right attitude going in. One day at a time. Don't think too far ahead. Some days, it'll be one moment at a time.And that's okay. Each minute, each hour smoke free is a victory! Come here as often as you need for support.

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NOPE. Not today!

Facing those cravings mindfully is going to make you so much stronger. You aren't avoiding them--you are facing them head-on...and you are winning! You are approaching your quit in such a great way. Congratulations on 5 days!

You got this. We are all here rooting for you. And you'll be so proud of yourself when you make it through this smoke free. Look at all those smokers around you with pity. They are still chained to their addiction. You are free!

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For you, @johnny5

So glad you weren't seriously hurt! I would have been triggered by that. Car accidents (or any car trouble in general) trigger my anxiety so badly. Your post is an excellent reminder that we are in control of our choice whether or not to smoke, even during triggering events like these!

This popped into my head at about 3am.

Congratulations, Saz!!!! I'm very happy to be here to celebrate with you today, as you have been such a source of encouragement to me!

@notsmokinjo you are so lucky you don't have it. It's a real pain.As soon as the temp dips below 75 F my fingers and toes start losing circulation. I've had to take out stock in extra warm wool socks and lined boots.

I suffer from a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome, which impacts the blood flow to my fingers and toes. (I've actually gotten frostbite without ever leaving my house!) When I was diagnosed, my rheumatologist told me I absolutely had to quit smoking, because smoking constricts the blood flow even further and makes Raynaud's so much worse. I was in danger of losing fingers or toes! (I still am, but smoking greatly increased the risk.) Incidentally, my rheumatologist was actually giddy when I told him I quit!

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Congratulations on 2 weeks of freedom, @Vivianne!!!! Love the energy you bring with you to the Train.

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