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1. roy889

   

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   22 Jan 2019
   23 Jan 2019

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   Hi there,
   My way to freedom from cigarettes took me 18 months. Of course, there were a lot of relapses, but I tried to stay strong and did things that encourage me not to give up. I was reading a lot of motivational articles (especially quit smoking guides on VapingDaily were very helpful for me). Now I just afford an occasional cigarette (maybe one per month) while visiting my friends without risk of a breakdown. Don’t think, it can mess up everything I have achieved but I realized recently that sometimes I can’t refuse when they are suggesting me a cigarette. I know, it’s common courtesy on their part, but this so upsets me at times. Don’t they realize how difficult it’s for me?
   
   

   Last modified on 25 Jan 2019 11:44 by roy889
2. efreeman75

   

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   02 Apr 2018
   23 Jan 2019

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   Hi Roy and welcome to the forum.
   
   I'm not going to open the can of vaping as a smoking cessation technique, but I will caution you to put too much faith in such biased, editorial, baseless articles.  The cited address alone is indicative of the expected tone and purpose.
   
   And as you continue to accept cigarettes when offered, I need to also warn you that you are playing with fire.  We all started smoking with 'just one'.  Yes, your friends should be more considerate of your attempt to quit, but you also need to be strong in your resolve to refuse their offers.  If they go outside to smoke, you should remain elsewhere.  Temptation will be lurking everywhere, we don't need to go looking for it.  To claim to be a social or occasional smoker is merely self-deceit.
   
   Sorry if I sound hard, but you've invested 18 months in your quit and I don't want to see you throw it away because one of your friends offers you a cigarette.  It's not their duty to not offer you a cigarette, it's your duty to yourself to decline.  Please take a look around the forum, the rest of the site, and stay close.  We'll help you get to where you want to be.
   

   Last modified on 23 Jan 2019 11:46 by efreeman75