Ankush

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Car driver

Yttrium

Congratulations on achieving this milestone!!!

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Game over

Stale

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Congratulations!!!

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@Lilly I am sorry you were offended. I was just laying it out as it is, that Nicotine is an addictive drug no matter what the source is. If NRT has helped you stay off cigarettes (which are more harmful then regular cigarettes themselves), then that's a good thing. I did say that I hope you will be Nicotine free one fine day and you said you are on your way to a Nicotine-free land, so my thinking is that we are on the same page with the fact that we both hope that you will be Nicotine free one day and I wish you the best for the same. I know staying off cigarettes takes a lot of effort and time and considerable strength as well and I wasn't undermining your effort and time spent in staying smoke free in any way. Its an achievement to stay off cigarettes and I am happy for you.

One of the things I do when I get a craving for a cigarette is I submit to the craving by saying to myself "Yes, off course I want a cigarette, but I am not going to have one because that will lead to all the crappy health issues that will occur in future with all the other cigarettes." Here's a video that may help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTb3d5cjSFI&list=PLFSPvz6xN0rw0Sa26OUxOtyF5xPtrdrHe&index=1

@Lilly I've had a similar discussion on the forums regarding NRT before. NRT doesn't solve the problem with Nicotine addiction. It just shifts the focus from one source to another. Using NRT may have other side effects as well. The problem is that Nicotine is the addictive drug, it just doesn't matter which source it comes from. Compared to NRT, probably the only benefit, as far as I know, is that harmful tar (in the case of regular cigarettes) and chemicals released as vapor from the liquid (used in e-cigarettes), are not being inhaled. From what I've learnt, Nicotine as a stand-alone drug comes with its own health hazards. NRT may help some and may not help others. It depends from person to person. I am glad that NRT has helped you stay away from the more harmful cigarettes and e-cigarettes. I do hope that one day you will be completely Nicotine free. P.S. - I hope you weren't offended by my mention of NRT in my previous comment. If so, I am sorry.

Watched all three parts, what an eye opener!!! I still find myself trying to adjust mentally as an ex-smoker. Definitely an addictive product. Documentary doesn't touch on NRT and e-cigarettes though...i suppose because it was released a long time ago (1999). Maybe it needs a sequel. This is one documentary that everyone should watch (smoker/non-smoker/ex-smoker/never-smoker doesn't matter)

Congratulations on achieving this milestone!!!

Congratulations on achieving this milestone!!!

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Congratulations on a great quit!!!

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@desperate1 Congratulations on reaching this milestone!!!

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@Linda Thomas Thank you

@reciprocity I found that sticking to my pledge of "Nope" and taking one day at a time is working for me. I also watch a couple of Joel's videos daily to reinforce my quit.