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On again off again

Posted in Quit experiences
By Jatchat
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event_available 11 days smoke free
schedule 22 Mar 2026
I am ok short term, just can not make a quit stick yet.
verified Moderator
schedule 23 Mar 2026

Thanks for checking in and being honest about where you’re at. It’s good to see you back here, even if things haven’t quite stuck yet! It might be a good idea to think about what you can do differently this time around? Any ideas?

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schedule 24 Mar 2026

That's still a positive place to be, getting through the short term shows you can do it. Most people don't quit in one go, it takes a few tries to figure out what trip you up and what works well for you. Try to notice if there are patterns to what trips you up and what strategies that have been working well for you. 

You're also welcome to call the Quitline (13 7848) if you want to talk it through with someone

schedule 1 Apr 2026

I got to 11 months five times i can't make it stick either but i still alive so i must be doing something right. It's your POV and perception of smoking you need to work on. Once you are glad it's out don't go loco for a smoke again when you are done with it being tempting. The craves will go. So it's just in your mind.