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I'm hopeful that I bought my last pack of cigarettes today. I'm planning on quitting on Tuesday (2/13/18, since posts aren't dated), and l just thought I'd put it out there, because while I'm unconvinced of the power of prayer, I still believe thoughts create our reality.

So, feel free to send thoughts of joy my way. I intend to celebrate my freedom from this stupid addiction.

Thanks, friends!

Side note: I've done this before, so unsolicited advice is not necessary. Feel free to comment on your successes, though!

Nottheonlyone 7 Feb 11
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My conviction to quit was doubled when the money from quitting piled up in my dresser drawer.

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Breathing freely and waking up clear of phlegm is awesome joy!

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May the non-smoking force be with you.

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I've quit so many times. My last attempt was 3 years ago and I haven't taken a hit off a cigarette since. It's a battle for sure but you got this. Good luck!

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Good luck...
I quit in 1995..
One day at a time.
I still have my last 1/2 pack of cigarettes...lol

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Nine years here. On my 3rd attempt

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I've been given up for over 13 years

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Good luck, I'm sending prayers your way .. oops.. I mean thoughts of joy 🙂. You can do it!

obis Level 6 Feb 12, 2018
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Remember that the joy you will get from having quit is worth the pain it is to do it. I know that day 3 is the hardest. You almost have it licked!

JK666 Level 7 Feb 15, 2018

It's day three and I'm doing fine! No worries! (I'm not even really struggling, and the weirdest part is that today was a ridiculously emotional day for me, all kinds of ups and downs.)

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Sending positive vibes your way~~~and a gift certificate for a cup of coffee. I am going to have one month of smoke-freeness on Saturday. It is a huge relief to be free of that addiction.

I know you can do this!

JK666 Level 7 Feb 14, 2018
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My joyful thought for you is that I hope you experienced enough pleasure from your other activities today that you did not even THINK about having a cigarette.

That's sweet. The thought occurs to me, but I just let it float away. I'm doing fine!

@Nottheonlyone I'm happy to hear that you are doing fine – keep it up! There is a joyful thought I am having myself that I will share with you: Lent starts today, and my memories of Lent are not happy ones. I am joyful to not be a Catholic and hope you are too.

Isn't it great to be free?

@Nottheonlyone Yes, it is great to be free! Here is my joyful thought for you today to help you through your first Friday is a non-smoker – you can have all the meat you want all day.

Maybe I'll splurge and have steak!

@Nottheonlyone I hope that you enjoyed your steak and are celebrating the start of your 2nd week as a non-smoker. Here is a joyful thought for all of us central Midwesterners: it has rained almost nonstop for the last 3 days with no end in sight. What is so joyful about that, you ask? Just picture what it would be like if it had been 15° cooler for the last few days.

@PappyOnWings

I'm doing great! Back on the bike, too, feeling F-I-N-E, fine! Woohoo!

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Good for you! Best of luck on making your freedom permanent this time! I'll be rooting for you.

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just smoke lots of grass for 3 weeks and you're done with ciggies for life

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my best wishes to you in all your endeavours enjoy your well won freedoms!

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I quit in 2008 , almost 10 years now . SSRIs help a lot

Dougy Level 7 Feb 12, 2018
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So happy for you and may you have strong resistance and success! You'll feel so much better a year from now! Don't give up!!!!

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Way to go! You are NotTheOnlyOne! I'm proud of you.

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Good luck!! 🙂 I'm rooting for you!

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It took me years to quit! Good Luck!

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Yup..sending positive energy your way.

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Sorry, little help, my success is never having tried to smoke anything. But it feels great.

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Good luck!!

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Please post updates.

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Good luck to you. Cigarettes are a tough habit to kick. I've never smoked, but I've seen the hell others have endured.

I've learned that being joyful about it counteracts the suffering. Send joyful thoughts!

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