Give and get support around quitting
Hi. Im new here, and I've set my quit date for may 15. Im 54 and I've smoked since I ws 19. I've had sonne periods of abstinence but I've always come back to it. Im tired of it, but quitting seems so elusive sometimes. I've never joined any type of support group and I'm so happy to have found you!
Hello and Welcome Jemoda Take this time to read and learn as much as you can about Nicotine Addiction The physical and mental withdraw symptoms your body will experience Learn ways to beat cravings. Being prepared and knowing what to expect is a great asset.
Participate. Ask questions when you need to. Post how you are feeling ask for help or just play a game to beat a crave or not
Carl
Welcome to Ex, Jemoda. You have come to the right place for support and community. Please stick around-- read, learn, comment, blog, ask questions as much as you wish. Have in you just begun to think about quitting or have you started a plan?
Most of us have to get to the point where we are willing to take quitting one day at a time--build smobriety in that way. I know I wanted to see the end of the story before I quit...but one day at a time was and is what I could manage!!!
Quit Kit aka Tool Box by Giulia
/blogs/Marilyn.H.July.14.14.-blog/2019/09/30/its-bound-to-take-time-to-relearn-life by Marilyn
What is the Single Best Thing You Can Do to Quit Smoking? - YouTube
Hi there. I laughed at the word "abstinence." It evokes a kind of stoic sacrifice, like for Lent or something LOL
Here at EX we don't abstain; we are FREE! We celebrate our freedom from nicotine addiction. Nothing elusive about it. It's all about choice. Choose to be free, create a plan for it, and do it.
Welcome to the Ex. Congrats on your decision to quit. Many of us have attempted to quit multiple times. What made the difference for me this time was educating myself about nicotine addiction and creating a quit plan. My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX In the past, I'd pick a date to quit, an aid to use, but didn't really understand what it takes to be successful. Knowledge and preparation makes quitting a achievable goal. I found the Ex a week before my quit date and contribute much of my success to having support from fellow quitters. We're here to support you, so just reach out if you need encouragement or want to share your journey.
I also signed up for daily text messages from the Ex that week prior to quitting. I found them motivating and helped me to look forward to my quit date.
Look forward to celebrating your quit date on the 15th.
One day at a time.
Barb
I've been doing exactly what you suggested and existing myself on how nicotine had an impact on my body. However when I read the information I feel my defenses popping up. I want to quit so badly, but what will make this time different? I've tried to quit SO many times and failed time and time again. Im scared that this will just be another failure. My morning routine is the worst time for me... with my coffee. I've already cut down a bit during the other times of the day. The thought of not being a smoker is very scary for me. I don't know if that makes sense at all.
How do you sign up for the daily texts?
To sign up for daily text messages:
I must be technically challenged lol. I can't find edit profile anywhere, even following those instructions.
Duh. I found it lol