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Well today is a new day and I haven't bought a pack. I might be going through withdrawal but (luckily?) I feel so terrible anyway I can't really tell. I know self-destructing is not going to help the situation.. And after the prolonged quit they didn't even taste the same or have the same appeal.

Thank you guys, this just happened today and I've been chain smoking.. no easing into it at all. I know I could and should make this my last pack, I dread starting to feel the physical effects again.. I've been working out since quitting and know I feel a million times better/healthier without it. Emotionally I was not doing as well though since quitting (it really was a coping mechanism) so that's something I need to address. I'll let you all know if I can stop again.

I'm sorry to say I relapsed.. Going through a break up and my emotions are all over the place. Not a proud moment but wanted to be honest.

Thanks everyone!! I've been really busy after starting a new job (which I love) so it took me a while to get back here.. I have a new found confidence since quitting which is having a ripple effect in positive ways. I still get occasional thoughts of smoking but I know I'm not going back to it. Hope everyone else is doing well!

Thank you all for the congratulations and support!! Sorry I'm not here very often, honestly I've just been trying to think about smoking as little as possible. I still have fleeting thoughts but then I think about how truly awful quitting was and how I never want to experience that again. Overall I'm feeling much healthier and I'm enjoying being able to taste and smell foods again fully!

I pretty much agree replacing cigarettes with vaping is a non-solution. It frustrated me to no end to be lectured by my vaping friends about how "easy" it was for them to quit cigarettes or drastically cut down. I'm sure it was easier for them, but to me it defeats the entire purpose so I didn't even try it that way. Over a month in and I'm now very glad I don't have to deal with yet another quit. As for the "leafy green" I'm not against it but don't partake except on rare occasions, and I actually prefer edibles anyway. I gave up booze soo it's kind of the least addictive vice I'd even consider these days if I was going to have one lol

Aw thanks everyone I appreciate it!! The first few weeks were really tough but it's gotten easier. I'm doing my best to just deal with any stressful situations that arise rather than avoiding them, which I'm finding cigarettes gave me an "excuse" to do. I'm also on a home decorating kick and have been making little improvements around the house, so that's nice I guess. Interesting ride so far.. thanks your your support!

Thank you all the replies.. I quit drinking (alcohol) 8 months ago so I'm familiar with the "beast" concept as it's used in alcohol addiction as well. I also understand quitting means locking the door completely, there can be no ambivalence or "maybe just one" mentality. A big part of getting sober is changing your habits and lifestyle, but smoking has partially prevented me from doing those things. I've smoked for 5 years, thought it would just be a fleeting "phase" but it's now become very entrenched. So I'm determined to stick with this quit no matter what! I appreciate the comments and look forward to exploring more of this forum.

Hello, I was smoking a pack a day and quit cold turkey 18 days ago. I also quit drinking soda and cut down on sugar in an attempt to prevent gaining weight. So far it's worked. Next I will need to join a gym and start exercising regularly. I'm loving the feeling of "freedom" but can't say I've been especially balanced emotionally. There always seems to be a some amount of frustration brewing right beneath the surface, I'm more quick to anger or tears. I know there is a lot more to this than just breaking the physical addiction to nicotine, and I'm probably in for a long road. So just wanted to introduce myself and hopefully join in on some discussions.