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I hope that you are well soon Linda! Keep close!

YAY!!!! Two months @Kris!!! You are doing awesome! Stick close!

So true @jillar

It’s so refreshing to see someone with such a long quit own up to experiencing a desire for a cigarette after a great length of time. I am 5 months quit and although I hardly every think of smoking anymore I know that I need to always be vigilant against the addiction. I too believe that we are addicts. There is no other word for what we deal with when we quit, the thoughts we have from time to time and the craving for something that is only going to kill us. I am sorry that you were under so much stress but thank you for being honest so that us newbies KNOW that we will battle this the rest of our lives. And awesome job saying NOPE to nicotine!

Welcome Darcy!!!! I’m glad that you want ride the train with us! I literally would be sitting in my favorite chair on my front porch chain smoking away right now if it weren’t for the QuitTrain and all of the helpful and kind fellow passengers here with me! Stick close and let us know if you need us. We are here for you!

NOPE!

WooHoo!!! Congratulations @Dianne!!!

Thanks everyone! Time is flying by!!! I hardly ever think about smoking anymore and although I still run into triggers from time to time it’s becoming second nature to be dismissive of them. I have a new life to live!!! All of this from a 2 pack a day 35 year smoker of just 5 short months ago!

Good luck today Ace!

Thank you @jillar! The benefits from quitting smoking that you mentioned are great! And that self discipline comes in handy when fighting that mental game! Much needed pep talk! Thanks again!

YAY Katgirl! Way to go! Three months in and doing great! I want to thank you for all that you bring to our discussions! You have been most helpful to so many!!!

I’m sure that you will do fine! I’ll pray for you!

Congratulations Linda! You’re doing great!

Great going Steven! 2 months is awesome!

8 is great Doreen! I will always be ever so grateful that you are here on this train with us! You have helped me so many times! Your concern for and care of your fellow man is beyond measure! Prayers for blessings on you, always!

Great going Ace! You always seem to be here for everyone. Always with the boost up! Our very own Iron Man! A great coach!!! You have helped so many of us along! You deserve so many kudos!!!

Fantastic Robbie! You sound so much more comfortable with your quit too! Remember how rough it was in the beginning? Remember when we thought that we weren’t going to survive our initial quit? LOL How gullible we were. We kicked butt girl!

Great job posting IamMommaBear! I had lightheadedness. I think it’s pretty normal. If it continues for a prolonged period or comes with weakness and/or confusion you may want to talk to your doctor about it. I’ve been following your quit and you are doing awesome. I’m 55, 35 year 2pk a day smoker with anxiety issues. The initial quit was so hard and horrible for me. But I survived. I thought that my mind would break a few times but I survived! I’m 4 and 1/2 months into my quit and it DOES get easier. So very much easier! I promise!

Congratulations on 8 years quit!

I’m on board!!!

Welcome aboard Momma Bear! We all get so excited when someone new boards the train! I had severe anxiety during my initial quit so I pretty much had to lay in bed with the covers over my head and just cry it out. I eventually overcame it. My biggest help was constantly reading all of the posts on this page and drinking plenty of fluids to flush my system. We are all here to help when needed and I do wish you well with your quit.

Congratulations @Mee!!!

I’m sorry that you are going through this. I know exactly how it feels. Sometimes it makes me think that I am not allowed to be happy, on top of the world, or just completely comfortable in myself or where I am at in life. But I muster on. Breathing exercises help me the most. They ground me. I surely hope that you are over this latest attack. Praying for a happy day!