Most people, who have quit smoking, have had at least one unsuccessful try in the past. It is not important how many times you try to quit. The only important thing is, that eventually you stay quit!
We are doing this discussion every Wednesday to offer encouragement and camaraderie to those in NML, basically months 2-3-4 of a quit. Regardless of how long you’ve been quit, anyone who likes the conversation and wants to offer support is welcome to participate!
We will offer topic questions below if you find yourself at a loss for what to post. These are for ideas. We are happy if you just stop by to say hi and let us know you are still with us in NML. Feel free to offer up ideas on topic question and I will include them in next week’s post! Stop by daily or as often as you like! Don’t forget to post to the Daily Pledge!
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Topic Question: Thanks to Giulia for this week’s topic question! Building on our knock know jokes from last week....
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Me
Why are you here?
To stay free
And just how are you going to attend to that?
Are you about a month into your quit? Are you feeling a little down, a little lost? Don’t fret – you’re entering No Man’s Land, the 100 days that start about the time your first month ends.
The first month of a quit is emotional, exhilarating, exhausting, and many other “e” words I’m sure! You are trying to take one moment at a time and focusing all of your energy on your brand new quit. Around the one-month mark, things start to change, and you spend the next 100 days or so in a place called “No Man’s Land.”
In No Man’s Land, you’ve come a long way, but still have a long way to go. The routine cravings are gone but the surprise cravings can knock you to your knees. Your family and friends think you should be “over it” while you still feel quite fragile sometimes. Your relationships with smoking friends/family may be feeling strained. Your inner junkie is still around, still whispering to you, and the temptation to give in can be every bit as strong as it was in your first few days.
But here’s the good news. In these same 100 days, for most people, your circulation has improved substantially, walking has become easier, and your overall lung function has increased noticeably. Sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath have decreased. Your body's overall energy has increased. The roller coaster is smoothing out, and you are feeling calmer and stronger overall. Good things are happening!
Click here to read Dale’s helpful blog about No Man’s Land:https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/best-of-ex/blog/2011/05/24/no-mans-land-days-30-to130-appr...
Click here to read what to expect in the first four months: /blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/06/26/what-to-expect-in-the-first-four-months
Checking in here will help you get through NML and on your way to the first year where you can celebrate being in the 6% Club!
NML List (Please let me know if there is anyone who has been missed!)
roller831
julesakaGG
TW517
Christophina
Brianairb2
constanceclum
josnyder72
Free2BU
bookee6
turtlegirl101
TurboRose
tlajbenn
Dani_2017
Ready2021
Diannnnn
gregp136 – GRADUATED!!!
I remember reading about NML and dreading how terrible I thought it would be. And it was a pretty rough start for me. Then Diannnnn came along all excited about being able to join our group, and I teased her mercilessly about it. I have since learned that her excitement was not unfounded at all. 
