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YES! Come here all day! Focus on all the positive benefits of quitting. There are so many!!!! As you said, "Let the games begin!!!" Bring it! We sooooo want you to succeed!!! I have to work today, but I'll try to check in on you! :)

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Way to get through those craves, Alley! So happy to hear they are fewer. As far as the "easy" quitters, I think that it is more that the decision is easy - you decide to stop smoking, and you stop smoking. However, that doesn't mean that some moments won't be hard. I cried (hard) on the floor getting through a crave one day. Oh, and I hated the junkie negotiater. Please try not to let yourself get into that anymore. Distract yourself. Come here and post, take a walk, eat something, cook something, we can give you more ideas if you need them, but that arguing is not good at all. Most important - don't let the junkie win - not even one little tiny puff. NOPE! Not One Puff Ever.

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How you doin, Nik?

Nice job!!! 3 years is so awesome!!! :)

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No smoking for me today!

Totally here! :)

How you feel so outweighs and weight you will gain! And yes, hair, nails, skin, teeth - all look better without a nasty ugly stinky cigarette hanging out of your mouth. Energy also increases, so many people have gotten into a more regular and rigorous exercise routine. A little discomfort in the beginning of your quit will lead to so many benefits!

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-5 Oh no - I missed that Joe. Will have to go back and rea about what happened. Colleen - Great to see you!

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That icky sickness went all through our family and all through our office at work. Ugh! Good news is that you're purging more toxins out of your body.

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-1 Nicely said Mr. Boo, bask while you can, ass whippin' is on the way.

hang out on the Quit Train too! We'd love to distract you. We could really use you in the chicks and sticks game. We need to offset newbie Nick the Stick. :)

Chicks let you win that one since the newbie was playing.

0 Dog Breaths! you sticks! Sheesh - go to the gym for an hour and you sticks sneak in there.

NOPE :)

Doreen - I think you were 12. Nick the Stick threw us off and Stewie snuck in there. :) I'm 11. Let's show the newbie how chicks win!

Way to hand in there Nik the Stick! In the beginning, people may irritate you more for sure. Tell them to f/o (to yourself, of course) and take the high road. Know that others around you probably know that the other guy is being a prick and see how you are going above and beyond to cover his ass. Take the extra work as a distraction to keep you from having to go run out and smoke - no time for that if you're busy working. And you are in no way troubling us!!!!! We love giving back! We were all in those early days and posting often and reading all the replies was a huge part of our success. We want to help you succeed! Also, regarding the patch, I agree with MQ, they are keeping the nicotine in your system and prolonging withdrawal. Cold turkey is an awesome way to go and gets that nicotine quicker. Your cravings might be a little more intense for a few days, but as the good ole Sarge would say, "Embrace the Suck." Post again soon!