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Matthew Newbie

Matthew

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How does it feel to be free? I am trying to quit for the last time. I recently quit for 2 months, but that was 8 months ago. I like the EZ way by Alan Carr, and I am ready to give it another shot. I have been smoking for too long...20 years!?!

 

I said I would quit at 21, then 25, I would never smoke in my thirties, yet here I am 33 and trying to sweat it out again....

 

It's going to be a tough day today.....hope I don't break the SOS board...

 

Keep up the good work,

Matthew

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Frezflops Newbie

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You got this and welcome to the board think of what yoda would say there is no try only do lol Repeat after you are quitting smoking. you have quit smoking. drink lots of water and juice. remember deep breathes. 

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Doreensfree Grand Master

Doreensfree

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Hi and welcome aboard....

Congrats on your decision to quit....

Read all you can here...really great info....it does help to understand this addiction...

Stay close to the board.....you can never post enough....

We will support you 100 per cent....

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Matthew Newbie

Matthew

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Thanks so much. Jaw clenching action over here....could be worse though.

 

Seems like a great website. I'll be here to help too. Nicotine is such a powerful drug, but it is time to say goodbye.

 

Thanks again for the kind words!

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buMbLeB Newbie

buMbLeB

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Hi Matthew! How does it feel? It doesn't feel like anything, really. It doesn't feel like constantly craving the next smoke that will reset the cycle until the next next one... it doesn't feel like a horrible, itching hacky cough that never really stops... it doesn't feel like strange pains in your lungs, back, and throat... it doesn't feel like huddling in the cold rain with the other nicotine lepers... it totally doesn't feel like that hopeless feeling that comes from knowing that you're hurting yourself for no good reason, but can't make yourself stop...

 

NOPE, it really doesn't feel like anything at all.  :)

 

But why take my word for it? Come see for yourself.

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sherry Newbie

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Hi, and welcome to the Quit Train family!! :lol:

 

Congratulations on your decision to quit, best thing you'll ever do for yourself and those you love,..you said you quit once before, for about 2 month, good practice quit, lets make this one the sticky quit...maybe think about get'n yourself a ticker..it helps to watch the days "grow"  .. we're here if you need us,..

 

oh and about  "hoping you don't break the sos board"..not to worry!! our MQ (his boss around these parts ;) ) made the sos supper tough... so post as often as needed to keep your lovely new quit!! :)

Still winning Newbie

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Hi Matthew,

 

Sos is there because we'd all rather use or answer that than keep fighting the same fight.

 

Welcome aboad!  Drink water and juice, deep breaths. Lots of reading how this addiction works...really helps to understand.

 

Look forward to hearing your updates. 

Rob Newbie

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Hi Matthew, best of luck! I'm newish as well but this is a great and a very useful place when you're going through the quit process. Everyone has gone through it and can relate to anything you're feeling and help out. 

 

I listened to the Alen Carr audiobook and thought it was great :) I might listen to it again for a re-cap.

 

Remember that every bad feeling is temporary :)

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Fay Newbie

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Welcome Matthew!  You have received some great advice above. Just remember NOPE (Not One Puff Ever) just for today or an hour if need be.  You can do this!!

Tink Newbie

Tink

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Welcome Matthew, ok let's do this!

 

You are not on your own, we are all in this together, read and post, one step at a time just for today then repeat

Devil Doll Newbie

Devil Doll

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Congratulations on a great decision Matthew! Welcome to the QT.

 

NOPE ...just for today... ;) 

I look forward to reading you. 

Humbled Newbie

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Welcome to the train - this is the only place as far as I am concerned to achieve a successful quit - we are here to support in anyway we can but we can't force you to pledge NOPE everyday or to look past the short-term craves you think you are having (I say this because smoking is only a habit especially after a few days to a week when the dependency is already gone) it's not your body that craves it - it's your conditioned mindset you developed - I need a smoke after I eat or when I drive - I always light up with my morning coffee etc..- DEVELOPED HABITS - all of them not your body craving poison. I smoked at least a pack a day for 25 years and quit cold turkey  -my mindset, NOPE and this board made it as easy as riding a bike - I wish I understood the psychology versus physical dependency years ago - it would have saved me a boat load of money and time. Focus on just a few simple things -  Pledge NOPE everyday - take it minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day etc.. get involved on the site -play some games, get to know people here-  practice saying I don't smoke (never say I quit -your subconscious does not adapt well to the word quit) - and most of all focus on the new you - exercise etc.. it's amazing what your body can do in such a short time after your last puff. You got this!

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ChRiSpY Newbie

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Welcome and congrats on an awesome decision.

 

Time to quit f ucking around and do this quit thing for real this time.  Get your mind right and stay determined.  Stay busy... Stay close..

 

Quitting smoking sucks...it is hard.... it is hard ....it is hard.... but when you get done... it is one of the greatest things you can do for yourself.

 

The benefits of quitting are continuing to show their face ...even after 2 years.

 

Keep on keepin on.

Nancy Mentor

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Welcome, Matthew!  There's lots of information and videos in the Quit Smoking Discussions Forum that will help you strengthen your quit.  There are also a lot of wonderful quitters here who have all been where you are now, and are ready to provide all the support and advice you need.  Just remember...Not One Puff Ever! 

Chrysalis Newbie

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I think that it is very important to learn from our history and from our mistakes. You said that you have quit several times before-- once for more than 2 months. When you quit before, why did you relapse? What was happening with your quit? Was it being a constant struggle? What were you thinking when you relapsed? That you would only smoke one? That you couldn't cope with X without smoking? Were you living with a smoker and just resented the hell out of him/her? What was it?

 

I'm a firm believer in understanding what went wrong in the past so that we don't make that same mistake again. What happened with you, Matthew?

Matthew Newbie

Matthew

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You all are awesome! I got suckered back in by thinking I could just smoke one after 2 months. I know why they put 20 in a pack now ;)

 

It has been a rough morning but today is my day. I am going to the store soon to stock up on vitamin C, and other candy.

 

Thanks for all the support. I am going to need it based on my day so far.

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Nancy Mentor

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You all are awesome! I got suckered back in by thinking I could just smoke one after 2 months. I know why they put 20 in a pack now ;)

 

It has been a rough morning but today is my day. I am going to the store soon to stock up on vitamin C, and other candy.

 

Thanks for all the support. I am going to need it based on my day so far.

Matthew, it really helped me when I learned that a true, physical crave only lasts 3-5 minutes.  I figured I could handle anything for that long!

Doreensfree Grand Master

Doreensfree

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Hi Mathew...

We have a few sayings here...my favourites are...

Do anything....but smokkng is not on the table....and

Never stick anything in your mouth and set fire to it.....

Whenever I got a crave I would keep saying these out loud...

It really helped me...

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Devil Doll Newbie

Devil Doll

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You all are awesome! I got suckered back in by thinking I could just smoke one after 2 months. I know why they put 20 in a pack now ;)

 

It has been a rough morning but today is my day. I am going to the store soon to stock up on vitamin C, and other candy.

 

Thanks for all the support. I am going to need it based on my day so far.

Pretzel rods and Twizzlers were my go to crave busters. Cranberry juice. water, water, water.  This place... read, read, read... post. Play games with us, all of it keeps your mind occupied. 

Doreen mentioned favorite sayings here. 

 

Here are some of mine 

You are a puff away from a pack a day. 

 

If you have just one cigarette you will be back where you started, where you started was desperately wishing that you were where you are today. 

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