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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Congratulations marie; that is it exactly - there is a very big difference isn't there? Triggers are so much easier to deal with than craves. I know that a lot of people on the site understand this point - that is evidenced by the responses on this thread but I do hope that some of the others here who have struggled with this concept are better placed a further 2 months into their young quits to understand it better. Let's hope so because it sure helps for those who are susceptible to slips/relapses to understand and fully appreciate the difference. Once you are into triggers only, it is virtually a done deal - now ain't that something to look forward to?!!! Keep on keeping on, Penitent d861

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

It is still very early in your quit and you are still craving. In time your craves will reduce, how quickly they reduce depends on how positive you are in your quitting process; If you can focus positively, be gentle with yourself and take each day at a time, your fears may prove to be unfounded. Good luck and I hope in time that you become very comfortable and confident in your quit. I wish you well. Penitent [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/18/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 862 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,248 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �4310 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 143 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Lady, I agree with Breaking Free's sound advice. Jer, great to see you back - you know the score from before, "if you want it badly enough, it's yours" - remember, determination and willpower. You know you can do this, Good Luck and stay close Penitent d765

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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Mark, I cannot reassure you. I can only share my experience after being quit for 2 years. Today I NEVER crave but I do have the odd subconscious reminder but it amounts to absolutely nothing and doesn't bother me at all. As BF says, look after your own quit and I will add don't worry too much about what might be cos it might not be!! Penitent d765

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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Thanks for your posts Breaking Free - most insightful and a pleasure to read. I know that you are early in your quit but I've been here long enough to recognise a winner when I see one and you sure look like a winner to me. If I may be so bold as to offer advice, just keep doing what you are doing, practice N.O.P.E. and erase the word "slip" from your memory bank - it's just not an option. Good Luck May Quitter! Penitent d765

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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Ah, how easy it is to miss the point when one is agonising in the early throes of nicotine withdrawal! I understand. When the fog clears I do hope common sense returns. New quitters, please be reassured that it is possible to quit and quit comfortably, despite all the negativity that is freely available here. Do not let the purveyors of gloom, doom and despondency deflect you from your goal. It's also nice to know that people are prepared to share their views here; it's just a shame that for some it's only possible after they can see a little support on the board already, nice warm feeling I guess! Have courage of your own conviction, not someone else's, - post and be damned! Penitent on day 764, happy to be smokefree and as positive as ever!

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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Crave, trigger? Semantics my backside! There is a big difference between the two words particularly as they relate to giving up smoking. New quitters take note and understand the very big difference!! It's important! A crave is an "intense desire", it is challenging and very had to deflect and overcome but the successful among us, manage it. The number of craves and the severity of those craves are highest in the early days of quitting and in my experience reduce to nil. TODAY I DO NOT CRAVE CIGARETTES. A trigger however is simply "any event that sets a course of action in motion" and in relation to smoking it is an event that causes a reaction in our subconscious mind that leads to us opening the pack, taking one out and lighting it. Triggers are much easier to deal with and when they occur we simply and choose not to follow the old course of action. TODAY I STILL EXPERIENCE TRIGGERS, they are not a threat, are easy to deal with and when they occur I laugh and move on with my new, fresh, clean, smoke free life. I am happy to have triggers, I am delighted that I have craves no more! Best Wishes Penitent d762

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

This is some great information for all :) Keep Strong, Josie ______________________ The SSC Support Team.

19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Pen, Thanks for the clarification! We can all support one another through those craves. Triggers are like situations that can tempt you. Stay away from those and come for support at anytime! Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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