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I Got This (T) Newbie

I Got This (T)

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Hello all!! My name is Mary and I'll admit I have been lurking around for a week,just reading, reading, reading. I was 12+ cigs a day smoker before I quit. I quit on 10/07/2017,cold turkey. Its the longest I've gone without sneaking a puff here or there. I feel good, but am always hungry and very tired. No turning back now.... 9 days is huge for me, and now every time I start to crave I just tell myself if I smoke all that hard work for the last 9 days will have been point less. It is hard as I work full time at a bar and hubby still smokes, so I have access to them 24/7. But so far I've pushed thru. Looking forward to getting to know all of you (although I feel I have known a lot of you for a long time.... Told you I read A LOT)

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PeaceTrain Newbie

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Hi Mary. Welcome on board and big congratulations on your 9-day victory! You are right- this is HUGE! I do believe that once you decide and fully commit to the quit, take smoking completely off the table, you can be successful under any circumstances. It's what YOU want, after all, and even if there are times you struggle with craves or romancing the smoke, you are in full control of your actions and can stick to your commitment. This all happens as it naturally gets easier over time, as you know, and you start to really see the benefits of being a non-smoker more and more clearly the longer you're smoke-free.

 

You'll get plenty of support here when you need it and get the chance to help others along the way, which is all part of the give and take on this friendly, low-key board. I've been on here for a few months now and it's been a great help and lots of laughs and best of all drama-free. 'Cause who needs that!?!

 

I'll let one of the more seasoned quitters give direction on what to pay attention to on the board as a new member. Just wanted to say welcome and best wishes!

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I Got This (T) Newbie

I Got This (T)

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Thank you for the warm welcome!! Its funny everyone, including hubby,keeps asking me what made me decide to quit. And the answer is, I have no clue. I woke up that Saturday morning like any other, smoked the first half of the day, and then at around 2 pm (right before I went to work) I was like "Ok, I'm done." And haven't smoked since.

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PeaceTrain Newbie

PeaceTrain

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Thank you for the warm welcome!! Its funny everyone, including hubby,keeps asking me what made me decide to quit. And the answer is, I have no clue. I woke up that Saturday morning like any other, smoked the first half of the day, and then at around 2 pm (right before I went to work) I was like "Ok, I'm done." And haven't smoked since.

Was wishing there was an "I LOVE this" button.

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Doreensfree Grand Master

Doreensfree

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Hi and welcome aboard ...

Congrats on taking the most important first step on reclaiming your life back...

Good to hear you have been reading all you can..knowledge will be your weapon to fight this demon..

Quitting is like being on a roller coaster ,lots of ups and downs...this is where we come in...

To help you through all the different experiences ,you will no doubt go through as the week's progress...

You can do it..we all have been we you are..and understand what your feeling...

My advice...

Come here daily...pledge our daily NOPE....a little promise to yourself not to smoke that one day...

Join in the fun..the days will pass quicker..play the games..keep reading...

We believe quitting can be fun..and is not as doom and gloom as you fear ....

Let's get this done...

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Boo Veteran

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Welcome aboard Mary and congratulations on 9 days of freedom.

 

Its funny everyone, including hubby,keeps asking me what made me decide to quit. And the answer is, I have no clue. I woke up that Saturday morning like any other, smoked the first half of the day, and then at around 2 pm (right before I went to work) I was like "Ok, I'm done." And haven't smoked since.

 

Good instincts and tenacity go a long way towards success.  Proceed.

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Stewie Newbie

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Thank you for the warm welcome!! Its funny everyone, including hubby,keeps asking me what made me decide to quit. And the answer is, I have no clue. I woke up that Saturday morning like any other, smoked the first half of the day, and then at around 2 pm (right before I went to work) I was like "Ok, I'm done." And haven't smoked since.

 

Its as good as any other reason. You decided you didnt want to smoke anymore, commit to it and youll quit for good. It is hard, but it is also very simple and fair: do not stick a cigarrete in your lips. You got this.

 

edit: love your avatar, a few can relate! :D

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Reciprocity Grand Master

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Hi Mary and welcome to the Train :) Others before me have given you some good advice and direction. Congratulations on getting through the first week or so - that's really tough for most of us. I quit cold turkey too last Jan. pretty much on a whim as well, although I had a terrible cold at the time too. Just take this quitting thing a day at a time for now. Don't look too far ahead initially. Come here for support and continue to read all you can and watch some videos too. Understanding this addiction is key to quitting long term. If you want to quit more than you want to smoke, you'll be fine :)

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Cristóbal Rookie

Cristóbal

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Hi Mary,

 

Welcome to QuitTrain and congratulations on your new quit !!!

 

We all smoked because we are nicotine addicts. You have been given great advice, keep reading about nicotine addiction, it is critical that you understand that as long as you do not take another puff, that you will be free. And that if you do take another puff, that you will return instantly to the prison of addiction. Once you have nicotine receptors in your brain, they are there for the rest of your life.

 

This foto, and the description, explains our situation perfectly, it show what happens in the brain of a ex-smoker who decides to smoke a few cigarettes after not smoking for a long time:

 

receptor_saturation.jpg

 

 

Cristóbal

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NADA Enthusiast

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Hi Mary and welcome.  You've made the best decision for both you and your loved ones.  Congratulations as you approach 2 weeks smoke free!  That's a great accomplishment. 

 

You said it best: "No turning back now".

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