Day 1 for me everyone.. it is time .. had the flu last week haven’t been that sick in a long time .. now feeling it in my chest .. I’m just tired of feeling defeated .. time for a change ....
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Day 1 for me everyone.. it is time .. had the flu last week haven’t been that sick in a long time .. now feeling it in my chest .. I’m just tired of feeling defeated .. time for a change ....
Thank you so much !!
Hope you are feeling a better. I was checking out your stats and it appears it’s not your first quit on this site? I know that unless you are truly ready it’s not possible to quit. Maybe while it’s still fresh in your mind write down in detail how miserable you truly felt and what is different this time. Quitting is all about attitude and commitment. You are the only one that has the ability to be successful. We can make excuses for what’s going on around us triggering us, but what it comes down to is our choices.
Quitting is hard. I’m at 76 days and going thru mental cravings. It would be sooooo much easier to just give in and go back to the “security” of smoking. But I’m not going to do that cause I QUIT and a QUIT is a QUIT. Stay out of your head. Don’t think about smoking. Yes this is rough but anything worth having is.
Wishing you a wonderful first day on this exciting journey!
Beck
You can do it!
Welcome to the community, you remind me of myself, I quit during a bad flu almost 3 years ago.
It was hard to be on my own for the first month, I used patches, and e-cigarettes, decreasing the dosages of these every week.
Then I came here, like you did, and I started learning, and most of all, getting supported by knowledgeable people, who all they want to do it help.
Instrumental in my quit was the reading here, and being present, and writing blogs. All you have to do is write one with the word Help in the subject line and someone will respond and provide solutions, ideas,
Read "The easy way to quit smoking". There are some free versions if you google it, but I got my own version on Amazon for about $7.00. This book produced a change in the way I looked at smoking, made me understand my addiction and also that it was in my power to get away from it.
Congratulations on your decision and Welcome again!
Welcome back. Time to get serious. Did you prepare for this quit? Do you know what happen for you to smoke? You know what to do and you can do this if you want it. Reach out if you need help. We're here for you.
I am so glad you are back! I was just like you. Had many decent length quits (more than a few weeks), but kept relapsing. Then for some reason, when I caught yet another flu 2 years ago, I just felt like enough was enough. I crushed a cigarette I wasn't even halfway through with, soaked the rest of my pack, and haven't looked back. This is your time! Welcome home!
What are you doing differently THIS time? I hope you have read the book by Allen Carr that lots of us here credit for our success. If not, do it NOW! ("The Easy to Quit Smoking"). You can find it at your library or cheaply on the 'net. It helps to know your enemy - and this short, entertaining, easy read will help you do just that.
Think about what caused you to lose past quits. Whatever the emotion/event, make a plan NOW how you can handle it differently this time. Be prepared - not surprised.
Let's make this your final one. Let us know how we might help!
Nancy
Welcome back hattonc! It's your quit to grow and I hope you know Ex is here for you 365.
Below are links to Exer blogs that you might find inspiring.
Evaluate your Quit by Mandolinrain
To people who relapse by DonnaMarie
One of the greatest tools you can use by Jackie
Remember, quitting is only done one day at a time only.
Day one and you did it! Thats what quitting is all about. One day at a time and as you already realize, sometimes one moment at a time. Hang in there. The end result is worth it. I hope this quote helps, "Each step you take reveals a new horizon. You have taken the first step today. Now I challenge you to take another." Everyone here is applauding your success today and is here for you when you things get tough. Congrats!!
You have come to the BEST site for support during your quit. Read everything that has been suggested and come her as often as you can.....the reading of others journeys and being able to "talk" about what you are experiencing REALLY does help!
Welcome to EX----we are all here for each other.
Welcome, you are among friends here. Yeah, you sure have to get beaten down by the cigarettes before you take that gigantic step to quit. well you have taken that step. so buckle in for the ride. come here every day,as aoften as you want. We are open 24/7. i haven;t seen if you set up a profile, or how much you smoked, or if you have set up your stats, do so if you havent already. Do yu have a smoking tool kit? Make one on this site. there is so much information and support here that will help you. And please take advantage of every help. We want you to succeed. You have made one of the best decisions that anyone could make. See you around on this site. karen 346 days of freedom
Welcome to the community hattonc you've made the best decision that you'll ever make in your lifetime and it's definetly the best gift that you'll ever give yourself which is the gift of LIFE, I'm hoping that your precious Day ONE is turning into DAY WON with many more to come you can do this quit believe it deep breaths and know that we're all here to help you in any way we can.....
Welcome Hattie!
CONGRATS ON DAY TWO HATTIE AND GOOD JOB!!!! WAY TO GO!!! I AM SO JOY FILLED FOR YOU!!!! Yahoooooo your doing it!!!
Get it, Girl! I think you have the best shot at this when it's under your circumstances and your "ready" to be done! So, now all that's left is to do it! I am 30 days in and feel so much better. THAT's what you have to look forward to! No more LUNG DARTS for us!
-Tammy from TX
Welcome back, you know the drill...you CAN do this, so glad to see you back here.
Ellen
Welcome back. Looking forward to hearing more from you. I've quit several times, but this seems to be the one. I'm making it the one. Let's do this thing!
Donna
Day 85
You can do this! One step at a time one moment at a time!!
Hugs.