Two leading elements of a Successful Quit are Determination and Support. The more determined you are leads the pack by far! Societal acceptance or rejection of smoking culture comes second and the influence of people close to you a near number three.
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No, you don't have to wait until you're ready! By the time you're ready you could have a smoking related illness causing no choice but to quit.
You joined this site - so you already have the desire to quit! Let that desire grow! Be willing and take each day in segments. Build in lots of natural rewards. Tap into your dopamine system and use it!
Dopamine - the Double Edged Blade
Learn about how Smoking Cessation works so you can believe that which is helpful to your Recovery rather than the Addiction driven beliefs. And stick around! Invest your new time and energy in this website! Immerse yourself in a culture of caring and support real enough to call you out on your Addiction and show you the pathways to Success!
There is a lot of Science built into what we're doing here.
You can Quit Smoking today! Tap into your willingness and determination and you're on the right track!
