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Addicts and non-addicts are exactly alike - with only a few differences. Quitnet Re-post, March 24, 2007. Author Unknown Addicts have cravings; non-addicts have hunger, thirst, headaches, depression, anxiety, and so on. The feelings are identical, but addicts use the wrong word. Do yourself the favour of honesty and call things by their right names. Perhaps then you can do the right thing about them, and there won’t be anything to fight. Addicts have withdrawal; non-addicts have stress. The sensations and chemical causes are identical, but addicts use the wrong word. Also, the addict takes nicotine, which amplifies the feelings. The addict in recovery often `fights` against these feelings, and so only adds to the stress. Stop the insanity. Address stress the way sane folk do. Don’t think that smoking will help. Don’t think that fighting will help. They can only make it worse. Addicts have urges and desires; non-addicts have memories. Again, same thing, wrong word. I remember my old girlfriend, but that doesn’t mean I want to wreck my life and leave my wife. And while I’m remembering, I’ll remember the hells that wench put me through. While you’re remembering smoking, remember that made you feel good only by taking away some of its own bad, and that bad is gone for good now. Addicts fear consequences, non-addicts fear causes. Stop looking for the `next one`, start seeing through your delusions. Then there won’t be a `next one`. Addicts believe that addiction `makes` them think things; non-addicts know that faulty thinking IS the addiction. You stopped believing in monsters under your bed, stop believing in demons between your ears. You can quit. It can be amazingly easy and permanent. You just have to quit the right things. Quit using the wrong words. Quit lying to yourself. Quit fearing your own imagination. Do it consistently for two months, and I guarantee you will find yourself quoting Dr. King: `Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we’re free at last!` Addiction is not about weakness, Recovery is not about strength. Addiction is about self-deception, Recovery is about self-love.

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I just got back from climbing a mountain, Quitnet Repost, March 16, 2005 I Had this in my library and thought it might help someone! Sandra D436 I just got back from climbing the mountain (100 day ramble) From Kiwi100 on 3/16/2005 2:26:37 PM Newbies and repeat quitters - NEVER GIVE UP. This has been with me a long time. Finally - after several attempts I have made it.. no more excuses as to why I can not do it. I Tried To Climb The Mountain Today I tried to climb the mountain today. As I inched my way up the path, I felt overwhelmed, so I had to turn back. I tried to climb the mountain today. On my journey, darkness started to fall, and I was full of fear, so I had to return to a safe place. I was ready to climb the mountain today. But it was so hot outside, I thought I better stay in my nice air-conditioned house and rest up for tomorrow`s attempt. I was about to climb the mountain today. But I had so many other things to do, so instead of climbing the mountain I took care of much more important tasks. I washed my car, mowed the grass and watched the big game. Today the mountain will just have to wait. I was going to climb the mountain today. But as I stared at the mountain in its majestic beauty, I knew I stood no chance of making it to the top, so I figured why even bother trying. I have forgotten about climbing the mountain today; until a friend came by and asked me what I was up to lately. I told him I was thinking about climbing that mountain some day. I went on and on about how I was going to accomplish this task. Finally, he said, `I just got back from climbing the mountain. For the longest time I told myself I was trying to climb the mountain but never made any progress. I almost let the dream of making it to the top die. I came up with every excuse of why I could not make it up the mountain, but never once did I give myself a reason why I could. One day as I stared at the mountain and pondered, I realized that if I didn`t make an attempt at this dream all my dreams will eventually die.` `The next morning, I started my climb.` He continued, `It was not easy, and at times I wanted to quit. But no matter what I faced, I placed one foot in front of the other, keeping a steady pace. When the wind tried to blow me over the edge, I kept walking. When the voices inside my head screamed `Stop!` I focused on my goal never letting it out of sight, and I kept moving forward. At times, I was ready to quit, but I knew I had come too far. Time and time again, I reassured myself that I was going to finish this journey. I struggled to make it to the top, but I climbed the mountain!` `I have to be going,` my friend said. `Tomorrow is a new day to accomplish more dreams. By the way, what are you going to do tomorrow?` I looked at him, with intensity and confidence in my eyes, and said, `I have a mountain to climb.`

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Welcome @Summer When you get a moment, please introduce yourself. You will find lots of support here to help you along the way!

Thank you everyone for your kind words of support. But today, I am not feeling very confident in my quit. Just been here so many times. This time though. I am doing this COLD TURKEY and totally off the patch. Taking it one day at a time. Not one puff or nicotine patch ever!!

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Hey @MLMR.... ask yourself emotionally, what do you need right now? Find a way seek some comfort and attend to what is bothering you... or find something that can make you feel a bit better in the moment... we know that smoking never really made anything feel better!!! Smoking only ever made us want to smoke more.. You are doing awesome @MLMR One Day at a Time!!

@DenaliBlues... thank you for reminding us that withdrawl exagerates and distorts any suffering we are experiencing.... @MLMR.. this is good advice. Please let us know how you are doing and hang close to Quittrain. Hope you feel better soon.

Hello @MLMR... the fact that you came here for help says a lot about your commitment to keep your quit. You have the right idea. Take it one step at a time. You are here because your desire to keep your quit is stronger than your temporary cravng to smoke. Let us know how you are doing buddy. Keep your quit.

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How will you greet the morning? Quitnet Repost, December 12, 2005 From Peter_is_in on 12/12/2005 11:51:23 PM So how will you greet tomorrow morning . . . ? A) As someone who is experienced at being smoke free and solid in your quit. You will face the day knowing that smoking is never an option and that you now experience all the rewards of your positive choice. You are probably so grateful for finally being free that your main reason for coming to this site is to support others. You are greeting the day smoke free. B) As someone who is new at being smoke free. Your first waking thoughts are about your quit and how you will manage another day to defend it. You wake up knowing that this is something you want to do and that you have started the journey. You are grateful for the support others have shown and you come to this site to receive support and give it as well. You are greeting the day smoke free. C) As someone who is ready to quit smoking. Your day is filled with wondering about your ability to make it finally happen. You have made plans and you are ready to start a smoke free life. You are grateful that you are just on the verge of quitting and you come to this site to receive support, to learn about quitting, and to witness others helping others. Before long you too will be greeting the day smoke free. So how will you greet tomorrow morning . . . ? Greet it smoke free . . . . addiction free . . . Peter _ ‹(•¿•)› ¯°°°¯¯°°°¯¯¯¯ _ ___________________________________________________________

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Not one puff and not one nicotine patch ever!! City of Ottawa iStock photo .... I have wall art in my living room that looks like this photo

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Thank you everyone it’s Sunday night and I’m visiting more friends who are smokers. My very best friend from college days and her husband smokes. I had a momentary desire to smoke with her… I just told myself that smoking was not an option. I had to step outside for some fresh air because the smoking felt suffocating.

Nope!

Well, the craving is gone. It’s interesting that all it took was a little bit of distraction in the moment.

So, decided to read posts here to keep me busy. craving is still there but just a cloud at the back of my head.

Hi, I’ve had a few drinks and I’m hanging out with a friend who is smoking. I’m not going to smoke but just craving them right now. So here to remind myself why I need to keep my quit.