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Celebrate each day without a cigarette. Looking forward to rewarding yourself helps you keep focused on the positive.

You are right Gus. Eventually you will have to go without the patch, so now you are completely taking the reins and steering this journey to the end. You are in control the whole way and you definitely have the strength to do it. You go girl.

That is what I want to hear. All any of us can do, is keep on trying. You can do it Linda. You are the one in control!

Oh Linda. I am so sorry you are having such a tough day. You have come too far to cave and go back to smoking. That cigarette is not going to change anything about this day. I actually think that if you smoke it, you will feel worse. I know you are stronger than that crave. Go back and read all your thoughts of the day. There is so much wisdom there for you.

Welcome Chris. Just one does not work when you are an addict. I am so glad you are ready to quit again. Hang close to the forum and let's get this quit going. You did it before and you can do it again.

Unfortunately @Linda and @AceWhite we are all addicts and will always have that occasional crave of having a smoke. Just know that giving into that crave is what keeps you hooked on the addiction. Always know that your are stronger than that crave. You have conquered the toughest part of quitting, so breath deep and remember that you are not going to let that addiction control you anymore!

I bet that coffee tasted great. Not only does it taste better because you quit smoking, but fresh ground beans makes the best coffee. It is going to take a while to change those old patterns of thinking. Smoking dominated a big part of our lives. Keep changing it up and making life more interesting. The biggest reward will be freedom from the addiction!

Welcome Linda. What a pretty name you have. I am a Linda too and there is another Linda here. You have a great quit started. The first couple of weeks are the toughest. If you've made it through those, you can definitely go the distance. There is a great group of people here from around the globe. We are here to support you along your journey. Hang around and get to know us all. You definitely can do this.

All of us past smokers have felt like that BmoreRaven. Some of us have even wasted more years than you! I remember obsessing about my breathing when I first quit. My anxiety about it did ease as I progressed along my own journey. I tried to imagine my body healing along the way. I too think you should check with your physician and make sure all is well. 132 days quit is awesome. Stay committed and don't look back. You have gotten through some of the tough days on your own. We are here to help support you along the way!

Welcome Reynjoe. It is never to late to quit and it is definitely doable. Make this forum your new addiction. There is plenty of information, games and friendship here. I tried many different clinical ways to quit and was not successful until I landed here. This is your time to be enjoying life. Why not find freedom from this awful addiction. You can do it!

Our happy campers. On the road in our motorhome, for our first camping trip of the season.

Because sometimes they stir up the difficult memories and I am sure the loss of your husband was very devastating. So glad you have made the decision to quit. You sound like you have many wonderful people in your life to stay healthy and live life for. Quitting smoking is the best way to do that. Hang around and get to know us. This is a wonderful place for support and friendship. Stay committed and look forward to a life free of smoking. You can do this.

Your doing great Diane. You are just breezing through this journey. Celebrate and enjoy you freedom. It gets better every day. You have got this girl!

They say you are pretty safe after the first shot. I think we are only at 35% vaccinated and appts for vaccines have slowed. I hope they start the covid passport for travel. Let all those Nay sayers sit home!

Way to go Peachfuzz. Stay confident and know you can do this. Stay focused on the prize (A Life Free Of Smoking) and don't look back. Make the forum your new addiction. We are here to hold you up and help you through you journey.

Way to go Diane. You've got this now! That says it exactly. I had attempted many quit smoking clinics but was not successful until I found this forum.

@Diane that is the way to do it - One Day At A Time! You are doing awesome. As you make it through each day, you will find yourself becoming stronger. Be sure and celebrate because you do deserve it!

Welcome Janice. This is a great place for support in quitting but you do have to do the work. It is best to stay close to the forum and educate yourself. Everyone on this site has been where you are and can help you through the tough spots. Throw the cigarettes away and just get started. You can do this!

Linda, I am so sorry about your friend. I am sure this is devastating news. Don't doubt yourself Linda. You are very strong and can get through this. Don't let your grief turn into regret. Concentrate on being supportive in other ways you can help. Her family may need support or meals. I will add you and your friend to my prayers.

Edy, I craft. There are many craft forums on line and isolated woman, like you, that love to share what they know. Crafting keeps my mind busy and has always helped me when I was sad, alone or worrying about something. It helped get me through those tough days of quitting. I am sure much of your smoking comes from loneliness and boredom. Get addicted to this forum. You can support others, play games and make new friends. I love the fact that many here are from all over the world. We have been able to support each other during the pandemic and share our differences with food holidays and traditions. I promise that quitting will most likely help with your anxiety and make you feel more confident. Stop thinking of all the reasons why you can't quit and start thinking of how you can quit. You can do this!

Because it is an addiction and you have to be vigilant against the urges to smoke. Smoking is killing you and you are so worthy of freedom. I hope you can find you final quit. You can do it!

Many of us past smokers are paying the price with the damage that occurred to our teeth and gums. Not only did I throw good money away on cigarettes, the diamonds I always dreamed my husband would give me, are in my mouth, instead of around my fingers or neck.

Linda this is so true. So many people give up before they can feel this strength. I never thought I could quit but now I feel I can conquer so much more in my life. Your thoughts of the day may help someone who is struggling. Keep that wisdom coming!

Dianne, hang on to that thought throughout your quit. The first week is the pits while your are getting that nicotine out of your system. Now, comes the brain game. You formed the repetitive habit over 40 years, so it will take a while to learn to redirect those thoughts. Just remember that smoking is now behind you. You are strong and can push through any crave that comes your way. You go girl, you can do this.

So glad you found us Diane. The first week is the toughest as you get that nicotine out of your system. After that, you have to learn to redirect those thoughts of craving. I found it was easier to hang around and get to know everyone. I read as much as I could, played some games and Posted a Nope each day. There was plenty of help and encouragement here. You can do this. Always keep the cigarettes behind you and keep moving forward to freedom.