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Hello everyone, I had a relapse and I am starting over.

Good morning. I had a relapse and I am starting over. NOPE

Good morning @tocevoD.. if you are beginning to feel like a non-smoker, that is a good sign. Hope your son heals well. Regards, Gene

Good morning everyone, Happy to be here this morning with my quit in tact. This weekend, I spent time with family and did some partying with friends. Yes, I was romancing smokING big time and honestly came very close to smoking. I still have work to do to get to a headspace where I completly stop romancing the smoke. Well today, not having one puff. Cheers, Gene

Hello:) I asked my AI program how I can maintain a positive attiude and hope for the future when we have some global leaders tearing down the foundations of democracy. Here is the response: Thought for the Day: Cultivating Hope and Resilience In times of uncertainty and change, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by the challenges we face. Yet, history teaches us that from adversity, we often find our greatest strengths. As we navigate through complex global landscapes, let us remember the power of community, dialogue, and perseverance. "In the face of adversity, we have the opportunity to build bridges, not walls. By listening to diverse voices and embracing the values of empathy and understanding, we lay the groundwork for a future where democracy flourishes and justice prevails."

What am I doing?.... I had to buy new car tires. Bought Goodyear tires.... It was expensive. Cost 1,200 Canadian. Taxes In.

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You are absolutely right @Pilgrim... but please examine your thoughts about the that first "exciting" cigarette you had. Was it really that exciting? Did you love the taste of the hot air burning your lungs? Did you really love the feel as you probably wanted to gag a bit after that first puff? Did it really feel like a lot of fun? Probably not. The nature of the addiction is that our brains trick us into believing that a cigarette was responsble for creating this imaginary exciting pleasure. That' really the brain distorting the truth. It is false evidince that appears real. You are doing amazging in our quit but I offer abit of advice. Please re-examine that belief you have about the excitement of smoking a ciggie. Its a form of romancing the smoke which can be the cause of a future relapse my friend..... the next frontier for you to overcome in your quit process is to overcome this false thinking. This is what is needed now for you to maintain a long term quit. Keep up the good work.... you are doing aweseome. @Pilgrim ... give this a read. From an old mentor of mine in Quitnet.... he responded to me when I was in the midst of glamorizing and romancing a cigarette..... RE: Dangerous Thinking----Help From danl1 on 9/21/2004 8:56:09 AM No buttkicking for you today, because weakness is not the problem. Never was, really. The only problem you have - or ever did - is that you believe that smoking has a way to improve your life. It does not, and the last 107 days have proven that to you if you'll only pay attention to the lessons. Chances are you are "romancing the smoke" - remembering it to be an enjoyable thing to smoke. IT'S NOT. The things you were doing while smoking - say, relaxing or socializing - were good things, but the cigarette did not enhance that experience at all. Take a moment to remember the first cigarette you ever smoked, carefully, fully, and honestly. Nasty, Gross, Dizzying, and Nauseating. I've never met anyone who honestly said differently. Cigarettes never changed. They always were and still are perfectly horrible things. It's only a mistaken perception - one that nicotine helped form - that has you believing that they are any good. It was the things surrounding smoking that were 'good', and cigarettes only stole credit in your mind. It is an error. Stop believing and you will end the desires/urges/cravings. That's the only way they can form.

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HI @Kingelocin ... please check in and let us know how you are doing.

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HI @Heterophemy.. please come back and let us know how you are doing. No matter what is happening. You are either keeping your quit or you are struggling and still need support. Never quit quitting... we are here to support you. This is good advice from @Penguin "If you fall off the wagon, get back on it immediately. Just because you slipped off the wagon and fell into the mud doesn't mean you can't get back on, muddy boots and all. Even if you're still smoking, get yourself here and check in. Talk through it. You're going to get some tough love for it, but don't run away just because you've started smoking again (if that happens)".

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@Eli... nice to have you come back. I was a member of the old Quitnet back in 2003 to about 2014 ish.... I had started a thread here called The Quitnet Lounge where i was sharing some of the wisdom posts I had kept i my personal library. https://www.quittrain.com/topic/26599-the-quitnet-lounge/#comment-526771 Nice to meet you and thanks for coming back to Quittrain

Happy Friday... It seems that our Friday Window Lickers Club is becoming a Quitnet Friday Dance Party celebration. Who is ready to shake your booty to celebrate another smoke free week? Pipe in and show us what you've got!! Shake that Friday Booty!

@johnny5 @Doreensfree @QuittingGirl @Reciprocity @jillar @Reciprocity @catlover @DenaliBlues... thank you so much for all of your kind words of support! Quittrain is simply the best!! Group hugs!