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So as I was leaving calculus class (ughh....whole different topic with my quit, some know! Lol) anyways, I was back at the same campus and was driving home and passed a gas station that reminded me of the day I came close to losing my quit 11 months in.....It was all in all a horrible day, almost got killed a few times in traffic, was dealing with depression episode, and it was the day before my daughter had been stillborn years prior, but you never forget. I posted something before class about having a hard time wanting to smoke, then of course psychology and they had to talk about development in womb, of all days, It took everything not to walk out and when I left I didn't care about my quit or what breaking my quit would cause, I knew if I had one cigarette, that would be it, I would it and I wouldn't stop again! I just didn't care at that moment. I stopped at the gas station and I had all plans to go buy a pack. I sat there I went in got some snacks and walked out and sat about to go back in I posted an SOS, I couldn't stop crying but eventually I left but I had a 45 minute drive and stopped a couple times and read, replied and I was a mess. This was the first anniversary I was a non smoker and it was hell, but what I remember is the caring, non judgemental, and understanding posts. I really wasn't sure I would make it through the night or the next few weeks but I did, I'm writing this in case someone may need to hear that SOS's really can help. No smoking won't make it better, no matter what your dealing with but it can be hard to see that and when you post an SOS there are people who will help you see clearly again. It's now been over a year and half from my quit date.

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Allen Carr's book helped me, along with the support of many here and that's what it finally took for me. One thing that finally stuck in my head was when someone told me you have to want to quit more than you want to smoke.....period. you can do this ?

So I recently started focusing on my health beyond quiting smoking (okay not my first attempt ?) I was at work and kept trying to talk myself into skipping the gym and grabbing a cheeseburger, since I forgot lunch ? I went back and forth arguing with myself about how I couldn't do it and how much more I would enjoy that hamburger. Got in my car after work and continued to argue with myself. I made it to the gym sat in the car and eventually found myself working out and felt pretty good until I stopped and grabbed a slice of pizza on way home....so one step forward, one step back! Lol it made me think of all the times I told myself I couldn't quit smoking, not now my parents are coming to town, the anniversary of a loss, holidays, No I can't it's TUESDAY ? There's never a perfect time and you may fail at the first attempt, but just keep trying and don't stop until it sticks. I've now been to the gym twice this week, and today joined a p31 class and it's only Wednesday! So just because I may have stepped back the first day I'm going to do like I did when I quitsmoking and try until I succeed. For the lurkers or newbies there's always an excuse not to quit and you may stumble (I did many times!) Just get back up, dust yourself off and know YOU CAN DO THIS!

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You too ?

Thanks to all....new and old! Lol Good to see so many familar faces and look forward to getting to know new ones

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I quit many times, as most of us I think do before they truly quit! Getting involved with a message board and reading Allen Carr's easy way to quit smoking is what helped me ? The first day I made it 1hour!!! Yes I thought let's quit on my brothers birthday (he passed away years ago) but I wasn't giving up on my giving up smoking! Lol day 2 I made it 3 hours I think this went on for days, I even made it to 1 day! Everyone was supportive even though I wasn't completely quit I just kept reading and trying finally someone said "you have to want to quit more than you want to smoke" it clicked for the first time. I've been quit for over a year and a half now. Just never give up on quiting until it sticks. It's not easy but it's worth it!

You too! Thanks

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So I should fit in is what your saying ? Good to hear from you!

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