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Sister5
Member

I failed on my quit day, having a lot of anxiety and quilt, I want this so badly, please help

Why why why why

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elvan
Member

You CAN do this, preparation is really important, having plans for things to do instead of smoking, and making a commitment not to smoke, no matter what.  Read everything you can about this addiction, stay very close to the site and read everything you can about this journey.  I suggest a blog by JonesCarpeDiem‌ /blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/06/26/what-to-expect-in-the-first-four-months   Be prepared, set that date and keep going on as an ex smoker.  It gets easier, I promise.

Ellen

pir8fan
Member

The way I see this is that you did not fail in your quit day!

You failed to pick the right quit day! After extensive research, I have determined that tomorrow is your real quit date! So tomorrow you quit! No excuses! No failures! Just don’t smoke! It is not real easy, but it is simple! No excuses! We don’t do that anymore! And you are one of us now! Be a part of this incredible group forever!

sweetplt
Member

Good Morning...it is hard, but doable...did you do the reading at My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and blogs...did you prepare and have things in place for your quit date...ie., threw all smoking paraphernalia away, drank lots of water, list what you would do instead of smoke, hard candy, carrot sticks, cinnamon sticks, etc.,  This truly takes knowledge, preparation and hard work...You can do this, you are worth it...keep close to hear for support...don’t beat yourself up, don’t give up, and get back on in the quit...~ Colleen 140 DOF 

JACKIE1-25-15
Member

You have gotten a lot of good advice.  We all want you to succeed.  Quitting can be overwhelming I suggest to keep it simple.  One day at a time.  Each day and just for that day to yourself to commit, that no matter what you are going through you will not smoke.  Tell yourself and say out loud " I don't do that anymore." NOPE not one puff ever will keep you free.  Learn more about the addiction to nicotine may be your answer to the why go to www.whyquit.com and read Nicotine 101 and any other topics that may be of interest to you.  You can do this because quitting is DOABLE.  Stay close take the road map to freedom from nicotine.  You are starting in the right place.  Never give up never give in, hang tough, Education is the key to a successful quit. 

mrios5776
Member

There are many of us on this site who have quit and quit again. Forgive yourself, dust yourself off, figure out what caused the relapse, work a plan around it! Whatever you do, DO NOT QUIT ON YOURSELF! I first came on this site in 2014 in the middle of  my tenth or eleventh time of trying to quit. I failed. And felt so embarrassed and angry it took me several years to try again. I never left the site, I lurked, thinking one day I would try and quit again. 

I quit a 2 pack habit on August 13th. Short version; I got so mad at myself for smoking I quit almost Cold Turkey (3 patches-3 days) I have been smoke free since. Please understand I do not recommend you do this. I honestly believe God had a hand in this quit. I just want you to know you can do this! It will not be easy. There will be times you will feel like you are going insane but in the end it will be so worth it. I hope this helps. There are many people on this website who will offer support and advise but the choice is up to you. Good Luck on your journey.