I joined this site today. I have been smoking for 45 years. I was diagnosed with COPD last March when I had Bacterial Pneumonia. I have never quit smoking. I truly want to go cold turkey with no NRT. I have a date in mind. I have enjoyed reading the comments here. I will begin researching information on quitting. Thanks to all for the valuable contributions on the individual testimonies.
Reading about your addiction and ways to overcome it is THE say to be successful! Here is a blog that you might find especially helpful. All the time spent learning will provide a successful launch.
Let us know how we can help!
Nancy
WECOME! I am a cold turkey quitter. Soon someone will be sending you links to read. The best advice I have is to read and soak up as much info as you can BEFORE you quit. Get THE EASYWAY TO QUIT SMOKING by Allen Carr and read it. That book was SO helpful. I also used Vicks Vapor Rub under my nose to beat craves, it was like magic for me.
Have plans of action ready for when the craves come...but most of all...come here often and blog. Talk to us, tell us how your doing, You can do this and we will help
Welcome to this wonderful community of awesome people. Glad to have you here!
Missy
Welcome, here are some useful links, they will help you made a decision for your quit day, as well as the method you might want to employ. Reading people's comments is also helpful, what I found the most helpful when I quit, was the feeling someone in this big community understands me, gets me, and is willing to guide me to success.
This community will do the same for you!
If you need help navigate the site: https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/community/community-help/blog/2017/02/14/ex-to-ex-instructions
And here is knowledge from our elders, many things in common, many avenues to follow:
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/thread/17060-for-our-new-years-quitters-and-community-members-too
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/thread/6040-my-welcome-to-new-members-10-years-of-wisdom-
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/ShawnP-blog/2017/01/28/welcome-to-our-community
Welcome
Welcome to EX...in addition to the links that Daniela-3-11-2016 has provided, may I add another link to a blog by Youngatheart.7.4.12 that I found particularly helpful and that many members took the time to comment on and join in. For Our New Years' Quitters (and community members, too)
I smoked for a very long time...47 years except for pregnancies, I had some short term quits that I gave up. I gave up. If I had this site a long time ago, I do believe that I could have kept from doing as much damage as I ultimately did. I have now been quit for a little over four years and while I cannot UNDO the damage I have done, I can keep going forward and I can take the best possible care of myself that will ensure that I do not do MORE damage.
Read, commit, and stay close to the site. We ALL want you to succeed.
Ellen
Hello and welcome! I don't have anything to add except read, read READ. The more you understand about this addiction, the more likely to are to kick it to the curb.
You CAN!!!!!
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Spread those wings and fly into your quit avidly!
Welcome to Ex. You have a powerful reason for quitting--let your motivation be just as strong. Yes you can, one day at a time.
Welcome to Ex Tinkerbell! You have already taken a huge step toward better health by deciding it's time to kill what we call the nicodemon. You have found the most supportive site ever to help you along the way. Becoming a non-smoker is not easy but being tied to an oxygen bottle is worse. You can do this and we are always available to help. Take the advice above and stay close. This is a very loving community so feel free to yell for help ANYTIME!
I'm so happy to welcome you here! Have a good look around, read the recommended blog posts and Alan Carr's book. The wonderful "elders" on here will provide all the links you need! However you decide to quit, and when, you're making the best decision of your life. Literally.