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Yeah, finally 6 months!!!! Been looking forward to this moment and now it feels like... just another up-and-down day. ? Nothing new there, been like that for the past six months, many unexpected highs and often when I 'should feel' like celebrating, nothing happens. Well, whatever. I am kicking *ss anyway. Thanks all so much for every kind word, the butt kicking, the cheering. I am glad I made the decision to do this together with you guys. Month 7, here I come!

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What a brilliant way of looking at it. No personified nicotine devil at work, but just your EA doing its job.

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Suggestion: write down when, how often and how long you feel like that. The shitty thing about anxiety is that its so overwhelming and energy consuming, that it often seems to last longer than it actually does. Besides, quitting smoking can cause time distortion though im not sure if thats still the case with you after 8 months.. I think you should pay attention to what you are anxious about, instead of focussing on whether or not quitting smoking is the cause. Take care and let us know how you are doing ok?

Hey Tam, congratulations on 8 months! Thanks for all your encouraging words and for being the example that you are. Whisky alone doesnt cut it though! We need Jane here, to encourage you to throw glitter all over the place and to tell the world its YOU who made it to eight months!! Yaaay! Here's some for you:

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At almost 6 months (i admit... this is also just an excuse to talk about these awesome upcoming 6 months...) my quit is carrying me, instead of the other way 'round. I cling to it like a lifesaver. Last week I had a few really tough days. The joy I experienced afterwards, after NOT lighting up, is so extremely satisfying and self-confidence boosting, daimn. I can honestly say (and this is huge to grasp!!) the 'Ahhh, thank god I didn't light up!!! I am good at this and I am going to make it to the one year mark!!' is 1000000x bigger than the 'Ahhhhh, my receptors are having a nicotine orgasm while I almost vomit and curse myself for giving in'. Do your study, keep telling yourself how great you are for choosing life because you can't expect that from anyone else... and... trust the proces. And all will be fine in the end. Promise.

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Congrats Christa! So good that you are still ahead of me ?. I bet you walked around with a giant smile all day?

They didnt sooth your itch. These two cigarettes prolonged your itch. It really doesnt get any simpler than that! I whish you determination with your decision, there's absolutely no reason why you wouldn't be able to make it. Instead of idontknowhowmanytoxiccomponents, suck in all the information you can get, pick what works for you, vent, spoil yourself, scream, exercise, do yoga, stand on your head, take on a new hobby, talk to your support system about what you need. Please let us know how you are doing, it will help us in offering you much needed support.

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Wow, 5 months already! The months are lining up nicely. Well done, upwards and onwards, steady as you go!

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It's hard because you are addicted to nicotine, not because they smoke. I admire you for not giving up. This can just as well be your forever-quit! When you are about to give in, will you SOS?

@Linda Thomas i whish you celebrating ?

Nothing left, all gone, peace restored. Thanks so much for your answers. I concider this a new seasonal/reward-crave-in-one, busted and conquered.

The worst is over. I went for a veeeery long drive, with the music real loud. That helped. Still a bit shaky though. Will read your answers for a few times, just letting know im ok now.

Ahhh huge unexpected trigger, writing it down in hope it will leave me ALONE!! Had two major work things this week, both succesful. Been putting lots of energy in it. Emotional release, first spring day, sunny and blue sky and everything full of promise while still shaking from past months. How I would love a cold beer and a.... NOPE. Not familiair with the celebrate craves. Its hittin me big time. Got to keep steady. Excuse my possibly strange sentences. Been writing in a hurry. God this is scary, so strong!!

Quitdate: 22nd of august, 2018. Next week I'll be hiring a trumpet orchestra to bring news of MLMR's Six Months Victory! I had multiple reasons to quit. I want to get rid of anxiety and depression, or at least establish a new understanding with them. I want to run stairs without the feeling of no oxygen. I want to feel my age (35). I want to be happier! And about a 100 reasons more. Ive been rewarded so far with a much calmer mind. It's not always easy going yet, but steady and determined nonetheless and it seems Im scaring Mr. Black Dog Depression away with that determination. My advice would be to push yourself from the early days on to conciously look at the beauty of your quit. Scream and be annoyed when you have to, but purposely return to that point where you can connect with your decision to quit and register how far youve come, whether it's about hours, days or months. Time will ALWAYS pass and it will get easier.

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