It's 1:45 a.m. Me and 9 newbies! So what can I say to you and the other folks who will visit these BLOGS for the first time today? First of all, it's not even near as scary and impossible as it seems before you begin your quit! For 3 days you will have nicotine in your system and withdrawal IS uncomfortable but then I've had FLU that made me feel a lot worse! When you go to whyquit.com there is a list of things that you can do to make the symptoms less, like drink LOTS of water and Cranberry Juice and cut caffeine in half but don't stop drinking it altogether. Stay busy - it helps and remember that it's only for a few days!
Next comes the real battle: ATTITUDE! If you admit that YOU and I have an ADDICTION then you'll want to check out more whyquit.com and add The Easy Way by Alan Carr and quitsmokingonline.com. That will help you circumnavigate the whole "I want a smoke" vs. "I want to quit" battle! NO MATTER WHAT just DON'T Smoke even one puff ever!!!! I still to this day pledge N.O.P.E. each and every day! So just for TODAY Decide to not Smoke and RESPECT YOURSELF enough to HONOR that choice!
Now it's time to CELEBRATE those milestones and be sure that your friends and family KNOW that you are quitting! Why? Because they can support and hold you accountable! Don't quit in secret - even if you are a closet smoker! Hold your head high - YOU ARE AN EX!
Other folks will have more to say but that's a good start on info and advice! Best wishes - I never say "good luck" because luck has nothing to do with it! I'm VERY GLAD you are here!
CHOOSE BREATH NOT DEATH! QUIT SMOKING NOW!!! I quit 6 months ago and if I can do it - then you can too!!!!
