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Well holy smoky skies 😷. Went for my run this morning and it was the first time I felt like I had a brick on my chest. It’s definitely been challenging trying to keep an upbeat mood when we are engulfed by a haze. I see photos of the island and blue skies and dream of a better day ahead. I hope everyone out there is managing to stay happy and smoke free. How are our new quitters doing? Sending you all hugs and energy should you need a boost 🌹🤗

Off the patch a week, no craving this morning after a 8k run. Hope will no crave and urge for the rest of the day.

Cheers everyone up and KEEP NOPE. Stand firm to say No to nicodemon.

Hello fellow quitters, it's been a long haul but my husband and I are doing O.K. Thanks to everybody especially Liz for your kind thoughts and comments. The move went well, however stressful it was, and I never even gave a thought to smoking so I guess I'm a full fledged quitter after all. Ha Ha! I miss everyone and hope to resume posting as soon as we're settled in. I see that there are a lot of newcomers on the forum and just want to say that your decision is awesome and you won't regret joining the best team you'll ever get to work with. From the quit coaches to the many members who have your back they are the best by far. I can safely say that because I've gotten to know many of them and they have become good friends over the five years I've been here. Wether you're just starting out or you've been quit for a while and just want support and encouragement, you've certainly come to the right place. Don't fear what you feel you cannot achieve as it's within your grasp and it will happen if you believe. (And work hard at it.) Never give up on your dream of becoming smoke free. It's your given right to put the money back in your pocket where it belongs and not in that of the tobacco companies. Look beyond the hardships and embrace the benefits that will present themselves. Your health is worth it. Listen to the voices of reason and do what's right for you. Hello! to Green Meenie, Greg, Liz, Sabritas, Stanley, Sherdon, the many quit coaches and to all those who I have come to know over the years and thanks for your support and your help. Hugs all, Lucille, ♥️♥️🙋‍♀️

Sabritas I just read that your area has fires all around and wanted to make sure you and your family are safe!! 💕

Today is the fifth day without nicotine in my body. No craving at the morning. The power of urge is least at the moment. Thinking of bad sides of smoking to remind myself not to have a puff or two. The craving and urge seem under control this morning. So today is a good day.Maybe i will do a 5k run to celebrate no crave at the morning.

Cheers everyone up and KEEP NOPE. Stand firm to say No to nicodemon.

8 1/2 months - woot!! I did have a hard evening yesterday. Smoking distracted me from my emotions. When I first quit it was hard to deal with my emotions but I've been working through allowing myself to feel them, deal with them and let them flow through me. However, yesterday my son caused me signficant heartbreak. All I wanted to do when he left was have a glass of wine and smoke. I did neither. Instead, I sat on my couch thinking about what had just transpired and cried. I can tell you that my husband and daughter are somewhat freaked out seeing me cry because that's something they rarely saw. I'm still sad and teary but I fought the urge to smoke for which I am proud of myself.

A little bit crave at the morning, it just like the waves touch the dam so many times. the urge power lesser strong then yesterday. Keep looking at facebook and live to distract myself. Told myself not to go to the little shop. Not listen to the little voice for a puff or two for fun, and do no harm. I kick that voice out of my mind. I know i can do it. We can do it. Keep saying NOPE out loud. I am working hard to against the addiction. So cheers to everyone.

KEEP NOPE AND Stand firm to say No to nicodemon

Great job Stanley. I cannot get onto the comments section either. I hope everyone has a great smoke free day today. Sabritas, sending a big hug to you too!

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Having craving again this morning, it is mild but keep impacting my mind, It just like a sea wave keep impacting me one by one. I turn it down again and again within an hour. Now I am feeling better. The one puff thought calm down a lot. When i deal with the crave, i choose to walk around in living room, drinking a tea and do have some self talk and saying out loud NOPE . This might take few day or a week to get use to the crave as i am completely off the patch.

Cheers everyone up. KEEP NOPE. Stand firm to say NO to nicodemon. This monster is so ignoring but i will beat it down again and again until it will not shown up in my mind.

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The new updated version I see today has some major bugs! I can’t comment on anyone’s post without downloading a huge file. Even after signing in I cannot “read more” or like or comment. This is very problematic and I hope you have an IT person working on the weekend to help iron it out. Thank you, Sabritas

So I have just set my quit date! I plan on cutting way down before then. I was wondering about whether to go with NRT or medications. I'm leary of Champix because I've had issues with mild depression in the past but I've heard so many people really benefit from it. I'd like to hear more from the people who have tried that. I've unsuccessfully used NRT before so I'm not sure what's best to do. I've smoked for almost 50 yrs. but all but the last 5 yrs I smoked less than 1/2 pack. I'm really motivated and want to be free from this! I haven't ever used support from something like this so I'm hoping very much it will help. Thanls!

Ok today I finally made an appointment with the quit coach. I find it’s so easy to put off. I am going to come up with a plan with the coach and do this! I have been smoking for 34 years. I did have a 10 year break so the good side the number isn’t 44. I have a big goal set and this is one of the goals along the way. So just wanted to say “hi” 😀

I have been thinking so much about you, Brenda (aka Beanie). If you are still visiting the site, we miss you and your stories. I truly hope you are ok … you are such a bright, vibrant energy in this community and your presence is missed by me and I know others. I am sending you healing thoughts and hope that you are well 💕🌹💕🌹💕🌹💕🌹

I am also sending a huge hug and good thoughts to you Lucille. I know you had a big week and I hope you are getting settled into your new life. ❤️😘

struggling at the morning again, the craving is not that strong then yesterday. I am under control. Thinking of it but not act on it. I just walk around and around. It takes from 7:09 and gone at 8:00am. It is mild, but more frequently during the craving hour. Finally it completely gone. Now i am free and ok. I need to train up myself to deal with the crave as i completely off the patch. Hope No craving No pushing.

Cheers everyone up. KEEP NOPE. Stand firm to say NO to nicodemon.

Oh man - heck of a night. I was up coughing and up at 4 a.m. with cravings. This is going to be a lot tougher than I thought. I won't give up. though. Popped a lozenge and settled down and I'm OK. Work today but NO SMOKE BREAK. I know I'll be proud and feel good. Happy quitting Friday everyone!