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Juan at least you were honest, sorry to read that you relapsed, make tommorow your quit date!

Noticed your stripe earlier Juan well done,

Hey Tiff hope your doing ok, Just put the nicotine addict in the corner and go get a lovely bubbly bath, by the time you have finished the addict will be long gone in a huff that you didn't answer it. Your doing great

Evening and last again! sorry to read of your struggle, and recognise it well, see that damn inner voice, the addict can be strong when it wants to be, but you kicked butt well done, be proud of yourself, Im proud of you, you did fantastic, writing it all down really helps, and you can come back and read this in a short while and tell yourself Hey I did it. Fantastic and thanks for coming and posting.

That is such a much better statement to make, thanks Johny for sharing

Now there's an even better idea Like this one lol

Julie thats fab news, and a whole lunch break dedicated to you, not to you and the stinky cig, but you. Me I would head straight for Costa, take a leisurely stroll around the shops, enjoy my peace and quiet, read, the options are endless for you I only get a 15 min break and by the time I dash up the stairs to the kitchen my break is almost over lol

Oppps Ladybug so excited to see Yoda forgot to say awesome Post :D

to follow this I must :)

getting closer and closer each day :)

(((Tracey))) sending lots of hugs your way, I'm sure your Dad is looking down on you and saying well done thats my girl, xxx

So many reasons, had been trying on and off for a number of years, knew it was not good for me, but clung onto the "it wont happen to me" syndrome for as long as I could, my oldest son started smoking, didn't faze me, then my youngest told me I would die if I continued and partner told me he and my children need me, simples , my health was suffering too, scared of having a heart attack, my mum took angina at 51 and fast approaching that age, the cost of cigarettes I could no longer justify being heavily in debt and burning money so so many reasons, but mainly I wanted to quit for me.

I am 48 years young, smoked since I was 14 OMG 34 years I smoked, at least a pack a day up to about a year ago when I cut down to 10 a day if anyone is hovering out there and wants to join and matches me please PM would be more than happy to help anyway I can.

Jajasue I came back on and thought ohhh logged onto wrong place lol, then realised nope I havent its gone all posh and we all stand out very very professional looking,

OMG was just researching eating healthly so I can gradually lose weight, my exercise regime is building up now its time to cut out crisps and chocolate, so armed with a shopping list for tommorow and lots of fruit and veg and some green tea, which I believe is very healthy, almonds to snack on and chocolate dipped banana's to subdue those sweet craves

Right anyone who is loitering on the edge of this website I just want to ask you a simple question and I want a yes or no Would you walk into a burning building and inhale the smoke there, knowing and believing what that smoke would do you. Well why are you still lighting a cigarette up and inhaling the smoke...............just saying makes you think doesnt it.

I was really really worried and scared to stop smoking because the cigarette had such a hold over me, a tiny tube of nasty chemicals that kills, that you set fire to and inhale its smoke, had such a hold over me I was so scared to let it go, but do you know something, once I overcame the fear and I face my cravings and deal with them as they should be dealt with a quick short sharp NOPE , it doesnt scare me anymore.

NOPE from me

amazing baffled keep going your doing great

8 months is fantastic (grrr still can't get my graphic to post :( ) anyhooo Andrew it says Congratulations lol x

Makes you stop and think doesn't it, we once did that!!! beggars belief, so glad you had a great holiday. Your quit is amazing x

It really is scary reading, and whilst people remain smokers these numbers will only continue to grow and grow because the addicted smoker will read an article like above and immediately dismiss the words they see, "it will never happen to me" will echo in their heads, we all know this as we all were once that addicted person, but we realised we could break free and take control of our lives again.

Juan so proud of you, you are doing amazing keep on going and know that you can and you will do this, Attenshhhuuun :D

WOW very powerful words and so very true, makes so much sense

Good to see you Evelyn, your coping with grief from the loss of loved ones and the loss of nicotine in your life, it will take time for your body to heal and adjust but it will I promise and we are all here in the meantime for you