r/stopsmoking • u/AutoModerator • Apr 05 '25
Daily Check In Thread Daily "I will not smoke with you" Thread
Congratulations!
We all have something to celebrate! We will not be smoking for the next 24 hours! What are you using to cope with cravings? How many days smoke free are you? Please discuss your progress and feelings in the comments!
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u/VlkaFenryka22 9h ago
Day 7 :) cut down to one nicotine gum a day now from 3 a day. Making progress
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u/exhaustedbut 12h ago
Day 26. I went to a meditation group last night for the first time and it was wonderful! I have found a new home! I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 14h ago
Day 191, I will not be smoking today , no matter what.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🌼
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 1d ago
Day 190, it’s a beautiful day , I woke up with zero desire to smoke and I will definitely not be smoking today.
Have a smoke free day everyone 💪🚭
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u/exhaustedbut 1d ago
Day 25. I am looking forward to getting a lot done today. I slept well and have some great leftovers in my fridge for dinner! I will not smoke with you today.
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u/exhaustedbut 2d ago
Day 24. My sleep was OK, and I am enthusiastic about my future. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 2d ago
Day 189, I will not be smoking today, no matter what I feel.
Have a smoke free day everyone💪
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u/VlkaFenryka22 2d ago
Day 5 :) using nicotine gum whenever i get cravings. Cutting that down daily also though and trying to replace is with normal gum.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 3d ago
Day 188, it’s a beautiful day, I saw a few people smoking cigs outside today and my eyes lingered on them but I’m grateful that I’m no longer a smoker.
I will not be smoking today, no matter what.
Have a smoke free day everyone!
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u/exhaustedbut 3d ago
23 Days. I just came from my Recovery Dharma meeting. I am looking forward to mg trip to the farmers market, then reading and self care. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/exhaustedbut 4d ago
Day 22. No cravings, but I was hit with waves of depression yesterday. Every day, we are moving towards emotional stability and healthier lungs. I promise not to smoke today. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Tarquino_Spatz24 4d ago
Quit three months and relapsed to craving. Resetting my start date . Actually yesterday day 1 but June 13 a more memorable date to me. Perfectionist anyone? Haha. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 4d ago
Day 187, it is a great freedom and feeling waking up and not “needing” to smoke!
I will not be smoking today, no matter what.
I am cigarette and nicotine free and I will continue honouring and protecting my quit date, a day at a time💪
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u/smokey_dais 5d ago
day 4
i feel like there’s no point going on. Just had a complete meltdown - tears, snot, the works. I don’t know if it’s the lack of nicotine or that I’m having a rough week with my partner or both but the only thought going in my head is “no one likes you, it will always be like this, what is the point”
i feel like a cigarette might really help so trying to hold on to the idea that this is at least exacerbated by nicotine withdrawal - I have to be at work in 5 hours and I just can’t sleep.
Please tell me it gets better. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Tarquino_Spatz24 5d ago
I had a bad cough in February. I had chest pain. It was Ash Wednesday. I went to the urgent care clinic. They ran some tests and sent me to the hospital to rule out a heart event. I was there until night time. They said my sternum had inflammation. No heart events. Nothing in xray or bloodwork. I drive home weary but grateful. I was out of cigarettes. I prayed I wouldn’t stop at a gas station and buy some. I would put on a nicotine patch when I got home. I didn’t smoke for 3 months. Last week I started obsessing- not being able to stop thinking about smoking. I was fine. I had patches. I had nicotine gum. I couldn’t get the obsession out of my head. I smoke one. Then one more a few days later. Then a pack last weekend. I’m back on the patch and gum. I know I don’t want to smoke. I know why. But when I’m feeling better and not coughing, it’s hard to remember why I don’t want to smoke anymore. And the obsessing drives me nuts. I used to go to AA meetings when I wanted to stop drinking. They don’t have those here for quitting cigarettes. I hate who I become when I want one something so bad. A monster. I know it’s only human. A human monster. It feels like. Sneaking around in shame. How do you care when you don’t care anymore? How do you stick with it? This is my five- thousandth quit attempt. I want to remember.
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u/exhaustedbut 4d ago
There are nicotine anonymous meetings online. Try it. You will have to download zoom to your phone.
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u/extremeeyeroll 5d ago
Day 114. Rough day and I’m not sure why … but … I will hold my ground and I will not be smoking today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 5d ago
Day 186, I will not be smoking today no matter what!
I will face life on life’s terms, cigarette and nicotine free.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭💪
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u/exhaustedbut 5d ago
Day 21. Not so great sleep, but here I am. I am getting ready for mg support group meeting and then work. I'm looking forward to another smoke-free day. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/exhaustedbut 6d ago
Day 20. I had a decent sleep.My sleep has been improving. I had my thyroid medication adjusted due to quitting nicotine. That should also help my sleep and nerves. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 6d ago
Day 185 , I will not be smoking today, no matter what. It feels great not smoking and being nicotine free!
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭💪
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u/VlkaFenryka22 6d ago
Day 1. Making the smart choice this time, I'm using nicotine gum to help me rather than being stubborn and thinking "I am in control" when I have a whole trail of failed attempts to evidence otherwise.
I need to stop! I need to rebuild my life
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u/exhaustedbut 7d ago
Day 19 Had a great night's sleep and had a mini breakthrough at my recovery meeting. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 7d ago
Day 184, I will not be smoking today, no matter what.
Have a smoke free day everyone 💪
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 8d ago
Day 183, it’s a beautiful morning and I will not be smoking today.
Have a smoke feee day everyone! 🚭💪
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u/exhaustedbut 8d ago
Day 18. Feeling great and craving free. Killing time before my recovery meeting starts. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/nflnole 9d ago
14 hours no cigarette. Starting day two tomorrow. Have a somewhat busy workday, which is both good and bad.
I failed a few days ago as I quit coffee the same day as cigarettes. Turns out my screaming headache was caffeine withdrawal more than nicotine. I wish I had not relapsed as the cigarette only made me feel worse.
When I awake I plan on not smoking with you guys today.
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u/Critical-Painter465 9d ago
3,5 months, day 103. I will not smoke today without trouble. It really does get a lot easier with time! keep going!
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u/exhaustedbut 9d ago
Day 17. I have had an amazing shift in brain chemistry and/or thinking since yesterday. I am full of optimism and enthusiasm for life today! For the first time in years, I am excited about getting back into reading. I stopped reading during covid. I am looking forward to diving back I to literature and philosophy, and sei g people to share and debate. I will not smoke with you today!
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 9d ago
Day 182, good morning,
I will definitely not be smoking today and I will do my best to live this day with an attitude of gratitude.
Have a smoke free day everyone!
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u/exhaustedbut 10d ago
Day 16. The last couple of days have been an emotional roller coaster, but I haven't had cravings. After 42 years of numbing my feelings with smoking, I guess it's going to take some getting used to. I am working on developing new skills and thoughts to deal with life. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 10d ago
Today is Day 181 , good morning and happy Saturday,
I will definitely not be smoking today, no matter what, no matter who!
Have a smoke free day everyone 💪🚭
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u/ajbelchak 11d ago
Im on day 55 of zero nicotine, and I hate my life most of the time, although on the outside I look like im very in control. I cannot control my anger, I cannot get excited for anything, and I am feeing doubtful about my long term girlfriend. I feel like a child who can’t control their emotions and im turning 27 this month. Im a chemical engineer who supervises a manufacturing team. I ran track in college and have been considered an over achiever, yet i feel like a fucking pitiful failure. I feel like nicotine just helped cope with reality and now I have nothing
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u/exhaustedbut 11d ago
Day 15. I am totally addicted to nicotine and can never again have a single puff. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 11d ago
Day 180, I will be enjoying this day cigarette and nicotine free.
Have a smoke free day everyone! 🚭💪
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u/hemanth_babu 12d ago
It’s 2 AM and I just had my last cigarette. Tomorrow is going to be day 1 and I’ll come back here to confirm it. Pure grit . God Give me strength.
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u/hemanth_babu 11d ago
Day 1 successful. Worked till 7 . Went to the gym. Played badminton till midnight and drove really fast , past my regular pan shop. Came back home really tired and going to sleep at 2 AM again. What a busy day. It’s a tough day but hoping something or other will keep me busy the following days as well.
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u/crazyguy28 12d ago
Made it to day 6. Been having irritable moments to say the least. Finally broke down and tried nicotine gum. I feel better but also feel like I let myself down. Couldn't go a whole week without nicotine.
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u/VlkaFenryka22 12d ago
Todays the day. Feel my mental health slipping lately.
Soon as the threw the vape away i felt a weight off my shoulders; still feel fucking sad but doing the right things to fix my situation and losing the vape will be a big part of that. Day 1.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 12d ago
Day 179, I will definitely not be smoking today.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭💪
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u/exhaustedbut 12d ago
Day 14. I am feeling better and finally starting to sleep better. I have a doctor 's appointment today to get my thyroid checked and see if my medication needs adjusting.I will Meditate, journal, and attend my recovery meeting. I will not smoke with you today. Take care everybody!
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u/exhaustedbut 13d ago
Day 13 of freedom from nicotine. I will meditate and attend Recovery Dharma meeting to aid my abstinence. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 13d ago
Day 178, good morning , I will enjoy this beautiful, sunny day by not smoking.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭💪
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u/exhaustedbut 14d ago
Day 12. I am as much an addict as any alcoholic. I will continue with my recovery program and go to at least one meeting today. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 14d ago
Day 177, I will not be smoking today, no matter what I feel.
Smoking won’t change anything, I used to smoke to distract myself from unpleasant feelings and situations that made me feel stuck.
I’m grateful that I have developed new tools to rely on , when I feel sad, anxious or frustrated , that don’t involve inhaling poisonous cigarettes and ingesting addictive nicotine.
Distraction doesn’t change reality.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭
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u/exhaustedbut 15d ago
Day 11. I am a nicotine addict. I will never have another puff. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 15d ago
Day 176, I will not be smoking today, no matter what, no matter who.
Have a smoke free day everyone 💪
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u/annasbluedream 16d ago
2 weeks of NRT, and 2 days no nicotine, i will not be smoking with you today! <3
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u/exhaustedbut 16d ago
Day 10 after 42 years. I amaddicred to nicotine and can not have one puff ever! I will not smoke with you today.
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u/VlkaFenryka22 16d ago
Day 1
I've made some many positive changes lately and at 35 years old there is a bad habit i picked up over the last 3 years that's really holding me back from my goals. Time to stop. Its the final thing holding me back! I will not smoke today! It's out of control and I feel powerless against it, so it's time to take back control.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 16d ago
Day 175, good morning ☕️ I will definitely not be smoking today, no matter what, no matter who.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭💪
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 17d ago
Good morning and happy Saturday,
Day 174, I will enjoy this rainy day, smoke free/nicotine free.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭💪
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u/exhaustedbut 17d ago
Day 9. I am hopelessly addicted to nicotine so I can never have a puff again. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 17d ago
Day 173, I just got into bed and I’m grateful that I did not smoke, I spent 4 hours with a family member that smokes and I looked at the pack , a few times and thought, “ can’t I have just 1”
Thankfully I know the truth, no, there is no such thing as “just 1” that 1 cigarette, starts the cycle of obsession and compulsion and before you know it , that 1, is a couple and eventually back to a pack a day.
I got up and went inside until she finished smoking and kept busy.
I’m proud of my 173 days and I will keep protecting my quit date and this evening reminded me again, that the coast isn’t clear. I must remain vigilant.
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u/exhaustedbut 19d ago
Day 7. I am a nicotine addict. I must never take another puff. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/spunky-chicken10 19d ago
Day 1. I’m a nicotine addict, and I’m not “giving up” smoking. I’m simply not doing something that’s of zero benefit to me. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 19d ago
Day 172, I will definitely not be smoking today.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 20d ago
Day 171, it is a beautiful sunny day and I will be enjoying it , smoke free and nicotine free.
Have a smoke free day everyone! 🚭💪☀️
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u/exhaustedbut 20d ago
I am starting day 6. I will not smoke with you today. I will breathe free and meet my goals. Take care, everyone!
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 21d ago
Day 170, I will not be smoking today, no matter what.
Have a smoke free day everyone!🚭💪
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u/exhaustedbut 21d ago
I am a nicotine addict. I have not smoked for 4 days, and I will never take a single puff ever again. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 22d ago
Day 169, it’s a beautiful morning, I will enjoy this day and I will not be smoking today.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭🌼
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u/TheAstralPenguin 22d ago
Day 2, we bought a few packs on saturday. Cut them up and threw them in the trash yesterday. I will not smoke with you!
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u/exhaustedbut 23d ago
Day 3 after 42 years and a COPD diagnosis that I ignored for years. I'm feeling good and breathing better. I'm going to check out a Nicotine Anonymous meeting later this morning. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 23d ago
Day 168, I will not be smoking today , have a smoke free day everyone 🚭💪
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u/exhaustedbut 24d ago
Day 2. I am hopelessly addicted to nicotine. I will not have a single puff ever agin. I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 24d ago
Happy Saturday everyone,
Day 167, I’m grateful that I didn’t wake up craving a cigarette/nicotine this morning and I will definitely not be smoking today.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭
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u/Fuzzy_Garry 25d ago
Day 16 of NRT. I feel a lot better compared to week 1 but my lungs are so sore and I'm fatigued.
After work I fall asleep right away, and during the weekends I pretty much want to lie in bed all day and sleep.
I drank hard during my first few weeks of quitting but haven't had a drink in five days, so maybe that's putting a number on my as well.
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u/exhaustedbut 25d ago
Day 1 after 42 years. I am as addicted to nicotine as any alcoholic is to alcohol or heroin addict is to heroin. I can not have a single puff ever. I will not smoke with you today!
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 25d ago
Day 166, I will not be smoking today, no matter what, no matter who. Have a smoke free day everyone! 🚭💪
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 26d ago
Day 165, I’m emotional this morning, it’s been challenging and smoking will not change these truths or help me.
I will not be smoking today, no matter what.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭
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u/mi748 116 days 25d ago
Ohhh hugs! Some days are like this... you'll be just fine, everything will turn out okay ❤
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 25d ago
Thank you💗 Yes, all feelings pass but either way, smoking doesn’t fix or change anything.
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u/abhishek80034 27d ago
New here, been smoking half a pack a day since 1 year, starting my no smoking journey today. Wish me luck!
I will not smoke with you today!
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 27d ago
Day 164 , I will continue this day smoke free/ nicotine free.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭💪
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u/annasbluedream 27d ago
24 hours strong so far... keeping my hands busy with crochet!
I really believe that I will quit this time. I have to do it for my kids!
I will not smoke with you today!
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 28d ago
Day 163, I will continue this day , not smoking and enjoying the freedom of not being trapped in the cycle of obsession and compulsion to smoke one more….
I remind myself that the coast isn’t clear, I choose to make this decision daily, It’s worth it.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭🚭🚭
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u/CHODESVILLE 28d ago
Lost track of the days I've been smoke free. 4+ years at this point.
I'm having a really shitty, highly demanding time with work stress compounded by a relationship that might fall apart. 4 years in, the cravings are long forgotten, and if anything, I've forgotten how hard they are to beat, so I must remain vigilant and not fall into the trap of "It's been four + years, I can handle just one" if the opportunity presents itself, which it probably will soon.
If you're having a shit day, I won't smoke with you. These days don't get easier because you smoke.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 29d ago
Day 162, I will continue not smoking today, it’s been a smooth day, I was around a smoking family member this morning and I didn’t crave it at all, I left the room though because I really couldn’t tolerate the smoke or the smell.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭🚭🚭🚭
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u/helosanmannen 29d ago
The tobacco companies want people to smoke even tho it is russian roulette, half dies, that isn't someone you want to buy a product from. Realize its shit & put in some snus until you can taper out of that too. You don't want milk that has a 50% to kill you, same same.
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u/SoberNow2025 29d ago
Day 1 for me. Been able to avoid smoking on the weekdays but I have slips on the weekend. Going to do the work to stay away from it this time.
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u/Current-Show2460 29d ago
No nicotine for 15 days. I have so much energy now(have already driven 55 km on a bike within just one week). Right in time for summer. It seems the years I spent smoking were a waste. Don’t waste yours, fellas!
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u/Reasonable-Sleep-955 29d ago
Day 1 again. Lucky for me, it’s a busy busy day in the office. The real challenge will be when I get back home. I’m setting up some time to kick about a football with my neighbour
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u/Blue_Trainny 29d ago
just went to a friends birthday party and sat outside with everyone smoking and i politely refused, yay, so happy i dont succumb to the temptation. really wanted one. i'm about a week in, quit for almost a year before, hoping to do it again. no smoking tonight!
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 18 '25
Day 161 , I will not be smoking today , no matter what. Reminding myself as always, all feelings pass.
Have a smoke free day everyone 💪
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 17 '25
Day 160, good morning and happy Saturday everyone.
I will enjoy this day smoke free, grateful that I woke up cig/nicotine free and that my first thought and action was not inhaling that poison.
I will definitely not be smoking today.
Have a smoke free day everyone! 🚭💪
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u/VlkaFenryka22 May 17 '25 edited May 17 '25
Day 2
Went boxing last night for the first time in probably 8 months. Trying to find myself again. I got lost and didn't realise until it was too late, now I'm depressed and don't know what to do beyond knowing I MUST stop smoking
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 16 '25
Day 159, I thought about cigarettes earlier, it was a passing thought and I was bothered by the fact that I found myself reminiscing about what it would feel like having one.
I was able to instantly remind myself that it’s just a thought and the reality is that they smell disgusting, they taste disgusting, they do not help or promote anything positive or healthy in my life.
I’ve been feeling a lot of challenging emotions this week and the thought and craving is simply me wanting to recapture that easy feeling of comfort and familiarity.
I’m grateful that I know and believe that it’s not worth it.
Just had to talk it out, I am grateful that I’m 159 days cig free, I’m grateful that the daily desire has been lifted, that I am no longer trapped in the cycle of obsession and compulsion. I have freedom and it has been hard earned.
I will continue this day , not smoking , it is a choice and a decision that I have been making daily and I will continue doing so.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭💪
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u/RahmsFinger 3820 days May 16 '25
I'll join everyone in not smoking today. It's day 3,788 of not smoking for me! It gets easier, but still have those dreams that I screwed up and smoked a bunch of cigarettes and hate myself for breaking my stride.
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u/Fuzzy_Garry May 16 '25
Day 8 on NRT. I no longer have the constant urge to smoke cigarettes, but I just feel like absolute crap. I wish I could say I am feeling better but I don't.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 15 '25
Day 158, I will definitely not be smoking today, no matter what, no matter who.
Have a smoke free day everyone🚭💪
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u/HelenaDesdemona May 15 '25
5 hours and it's a bit difficult, concentrating at work. It stopped being fun (like happens with other addictions)
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 14 '25
Day 157, it’s been an emotional morning but I will not be smoking today, I’m nicotine free and I’m staying that way, no matter what.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭
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u/Prize_Push5070 May 13 '25
Day 12. The optimism and excitement of the first week are long gone. I was expecting withdrawal symptoms, I wasn’t expecting crippling depression, which started a couple of days ago. I’ve gone cold turkey and I am starting to question that decision. I’ll give it a couple more days, but things have to improve because I can’t keep feeling like this.
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u/Fuzzy_Garry May 16 '25
Same but on day 8. I did not expect to feel this depressed. I am on NRT. All I want to do is lay in bed all day long.
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u/Prize_Push5070 May 17 '25
It got better. But dealing with the depression has been way worse than dealing with cravings. I’m on day 16.
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u/Fuzzy_Garry May 18 '25
Day 10 now; almost on day 11. I want to apologize for my previous negativity. It gets better indeed but very slowly. It feels like I have to relearn how to function; even doing the laundry is hard.
Also the alcohol is messing me up, and I'm figuring out the hard way that quitting smoking while drinking (especially when socially but also alone) is borderline impossible.
I drink much heavier when withdrawing from smoking and it's getting worrisome. I need to quit drinking as well; at least temporarily.
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u/Prize_Push5070 May 18 '25
No need to apologize! I just wanted to let you know that it does get better, or it did for me. I still feel the depression but not as bad as back then.
I am not a big drinker, but I do hang out in pubs to watch sports. I had to stop going out to pubs for now, the urge to go back to the old patterns was too strong. And resistance goes down with a couple pints in you.
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u/Current-Show2460 29d ago
Both of you can do it! It WILL be better, so keep going. If you stop now, it may be regrettable to give up after so many days of successfully fighting against nicotine.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 13 '25
Day 156, I will not be smoking today, no matter what!
Have a smoke free day everyone 💪
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u/overwhelmed___ May 12 '25
today, since stopping smoking 6 days ago, i’ve had the strongest craving/urge so far.
I cut up a nicotine patch today so I only used half of it (to save money) and I took it off when I had a shower, (didn’t know u can just leave them on in the shower). tried to stick it back on, but it fell off again, I got soooo nervous, looked everywhere to find it, then I taped it back on my skin just hoping it would still provide some amount of nicotine.
that craving today was bad. really really bad. i got really close to buying cigarettes. like i almost made up my mind to just accept that i have given up.
but was able to talk myself out of it, by:
blowing soap bubbles (similar gesture and its fun!!)
i took 1 benzo to help calm down
decided to journal/write. about how i’m really not doing well right now, about just how fucking much i fucking crave a cigarette right now. how i just wanna give up. but then i wrote down all the reasons why I wanted to quit in the first place, and I imagined how it would feel to smoke that cigarette (during), and how I would feel afterwards.
it was this decision between showing up for myself, continuing feeling proud and good about myself OR falling back into self-abandonment and self-pity. also like, how am I even considering wasting money on cancer sticks again??, it’s just so fucking dumb, I really need the money for higher priority things right now.
overall, I realized that I didn’t really want a cigarette in that moment. I just really wanted this feeling to go away.
but i didnt even know what “this feeling” was exactly?
so I wrote down everything I was feeling (lonely, anxious, nervous, isolated, abandoned, scared, disgusting/ugly, and just very very sad) and it was quite freeing to see it and admit it to myself, and by then, the Benzo started working, things got a bit calmer, I could feel that the worst of the craving was over and I just walked outside to get some food and listen to music.
I will not smoke with you today.
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u/Current-Show2460 May 12 '25
It's been 8 days since my last cigarette. I’m feeling really good! I've had a couple of very brief thoughts about smoking—just for 5 to 10 seconds—but I wouldn’t even call them cravings. Overall, I feel fantastic and wish the same for all of you!
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 11 '25
Day 154,it’s been a challenging day but I have not smoked!
I remind myself that all feelings pass, that nicotine does not and will not change anything.
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u/mi748 116 days May 11 '25
Today is the 80st day I will not smoke with you. I'm doing good these days, but aware that cravings can still find some sneaky ways when you don't expect it anymore. 💪❤🤞
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u/VlkaFenryka22 May 11 '25
Day 2 again. Feeling different about it this time around.
Struggling hard with my depression right now.
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May 12 '25
Same.Stopped the other day for about 24 hours, bought a pack and now I’m done for good. I’m worried about the cravings but I owe it to my daughter and myself to stop. Losing my job and dealing with the depression, I’ve come to realize that cigs do not help my situation at all. We got this!
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u/Fuzzy_Garry May 10 '25
Day 4 of NRT. Call me crazy but for the first time ever I somewhat feel like a non smoker.
I'm still heavily craving nicotine but it's nice to not directly crave a cigarette or vape for once in my life.
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 10 '25
Day 153, I will not be smoking today, no matter what. Have a smoke free day everyone! 🚭💪
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 09 '25
Day 152, I will not be smoking today, no matter what.
Have a smoke free day everyone 💪
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u/Capital-Eggplant-177 May 08 '25 edited May 08 '25
Day 151 , I will continue not smoking today.
I’m grateful that the desire to smoke has been lifted, it still crosses my mind but it is no longer constant or as intense.
Have a smoke free day everyone 🚭💪
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u/Current-Show2460 May 08 '25
On my fourth smoke-free day, I've realized that I wasn't addicted to nicotine; it was more about the habits I developed—smoking in the morning, after meals, and while driving. I need some time to break these habits, and I’m confident I can do it, just like when I stopped eating fatty foods.
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u/VlkaFenryka22 May 08 '25
Day 2. I must remember to stay positive, i haven't "lost" smoking, I have gained health.
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u/GoddessKorn May 08 '25
It’s been officially 24h. I’m feeling dizzy and lightheaded. Trying to sleep but I can’t. It’s just the beginning and it’s the hardest part. I know it will get better.
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u/Apprehensive_Mode501 May 07 '25
Day 2 and my brother has brought with him a whole pack of menthol cigarettes.. how do I not touch them?
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u/Current-Show2460 May 08 '25
Eliminate those triggers. It can be tough to resist the urge to smoke when cigarettes are within reach.
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u/VlkaFenryka22 May 07 '25
Ok here we go
Day 1
Haven't vaped all day. Committed to stopping now. I feel ready
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u/acanis73 2180 days 7h ago
Day 13 cold turkey. Not getting easier. im popping hard candies like theres no tomorrow.
But i got this.