Lust4Life2016

I sure wish I put that saved cash in the bank! I know others have and I regret not doing it. That $17K would sure come in handy right now! So if you’re early in your quit- set your savings aside and splurge in the future! L4L

Yep to NOPE!

@Cbdave Exactly. Reset. I would like to have a glass of wine with dinner (preferably a medium rare steak) on occasion. Not every night and not the whole dang bottle!

Anyone here observe Sober October? I guess I have technically observed it by watching others abstain from booze in October. I then stood by and watched them dry out in January. I read Allen Carr’s Easyway to stop Drinking. It didn’t work like the Smoking one did. That book plus the forum saved me. Here’s the rub: When I quit smoking- I did what we preach. I took it off the table. It was not an option. Period. NOPE. Not One itty bitty teensy weensy Puff EVER!!! I knew when I stubbed out that last nasty butt- that was it. No more. Ever. Because I knew- from my reading & research- that the quieted neural pathways would be awakened. Why the hell isn’t this working for alcohol??? Answer: I have not accepted the truth. I have to face alcohol like I did nicotine. It has to be off the table & not an option ever again. That’s the hard part. Never again. I have a problem digesting that- never a glass of red with a perfect steak? Or a neat bourbon by the fire? Ever? Is the addiction the same? I’ll get there. For now, it is sober October- even with my birthday & Halloween. Cheers! L4L

@Nancy That is so awesome! Congratulations and a belated Happy 10 year Smobriety!!! You continue to inspire!

51,196 coming in hot!!!

@MLMR I respect your honesty. Please do not leave the forum. Stick around and read-think of it as conditioning or training to achieve your ultimate goal… saying goodbye to this horrible cycle for good. Do what needs to be done. It is Your Life, Your Recovery. We’ll be here when you’re ready. L4L

Thanks everyone! It is great celebrating milestones- even if I forget!!! Which I did! Newbies: Once upon a time 7 years ago- I counted every second that passed since I put out that last cigarette. Then every minute. Then every hour. Days. Weeks. Months. Years. Somewhere along the way I stopped counting. Keep your daily NOPE pledge. Post an SOS. Your seconds will grow to minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and then years. Your bank account will be happy. As will your body & mind. Yep to NOPE every dang day! L4L

Great quit you’re growing JustSomeGuy! Congratulations on 2 years!

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@Stewbum-Howdy! I think I remember you from years ago at QSMB. I quit in 2016. Glad you found your way back to a forum. You know the drill! I’m really happy for you and your quit. Yep to NOPE! Lust4Life

Good job stewbum! I’m sorry for your stress. I’m thrilled with your resolve! nope

I got locked out- couldn’t remember my password etc. So- I updated my name from Lust4Life to Lust4Life2016 and I’m back on the train! My quit year- 2016!!! Thrilled to say still smoke free. No relapses. No close calls. Easy because non-smokers don’t smoke. Ever! I look forward to poking around the site and catching up! L4L