Welcome: Introduce Yourself!

[CommunityAdmin]

If you're just joining EX, we'd love for you to get in the mix and tell us a little bit about you in a comment. Don't know what to say, tell us what you're up to right now. Then be sure to fill out your Community Profile and upload an avatar.

If you're more brave and...

...ready to start your Quit Journey and share more you can Journal about it.

...have a question, you can ask it in Support, Quitting Methods or Health Conditions.

...or jump into the Conversations or latest posts from across the site..

If you're not yet brave you can...

...learn about using the community on the FAQ Page.

...read the info on My EX Plan and Set a Quit Date.

...search the community site or search from search bar on many pages (works just like Google).

...complete your EX Profile and your Community Profile.

...read the Best of EX.

...browse others' quit journeys.‌

[Uhurtme]

Hey.... I’ve been a die hard smoker for more of my life than not. This quitting stuff is a real mind game. I’ve not had a cigarette in 5 days. I’ve used the patch a few days and the other 2 was pretty much a hope and a prayer that I didn’t buy a pack. I’m just gonna keep moving forward and try my best not to smoke. 

[CommunityAdmin]

Uhurtme wrote:

Hey.... I’ve been a die hard smoker for more of my life than not. This quitting stuff is a real mind game. I’ve not had a cigarette in 5 days. I’ve used the patch a few days and the other 2 was pretty much a hope and a prayer that I didn’t buy a pack. I’m just gonna keep moving forward and try my best not to smoke. 

Glad you joined and introduced yourself.  Welcome!

Mark
EX Community Manager

[ahimsa]

Just keep going on. You may think you are crazy, but actually you are just getting sane. It's nuts to keep using nicotine when it actually is really harming your body. It's a mind game that knowing facts can win. Don't give up. 

You are not going crazy. You are getting healed from the hurt you feel. You can't heal from a thorn in your finger until you pull it out. Cleaning the wound allows the healing to begin. 

ahimsa

May you be safe from danger. May you be healthy. May you be happy.  May you live with ease.

[TaracaX]

Hello, I just quit. Making a scrap book for this final journey.

[Gypsydust6969]

Day 3 of my quit . Thoughts keep creeping in. I'm determend not to smoke

[phillipharrell]

I feel your pain it seems like my mind is going to jump out my head stay strong through your journey 

[CommunityAdmin]

phillipharrell wrote:

I feel your pain it seems like my mind is going to jump out my head stay strong through your journey 

Welcome! What day is your quit day?

Gypsydust6969 wrote:

Day 3 of my quit . Thoughts keep creeping in. I'm determend not to smoke

How's your quit going?

[Barbscloud]

Welcome to the Ex and congrats on your quit.  We're here to support you--just reach out!

Barb

[Wilbur_16]

Hi!! My name is Bri and Im so ready (wanting? But so scared ) to become an ex. I just want to give myself a chance to experience a smoke free life. I love my cat my boyfriend my mom art and music I love to exercise and running is my favorite .... I know.....I smoke....and run? Yes and its hurting me. Badly. I need to quit. Im 28 years old and I drive truck for a living and I love my job but driving for 10 hours a day? Uuuuhhh thats 10 hours of listening to music ( nowadays the news) and drinking water, coffee and smoking way to many cigarettes. Ive been smoking for 10 years now and its starting to take its toll especially on my lungs. I have a terrible smokers cough, my hair is thinning and I just want to eat clean, exercise be smoke free and live a healthy lifestyle. Im going to try and try again. 

[CommunityAdmin]

Wilbur_16 wrote:

Hi!! My name is Bri and Im so ready (wanting? But so scared ) to become an ex. I just want to give myself a chance to experience a smoke free life. I love my cat my boyfriend my mom art and music I love to exercise and running is my favorite .... I know.....I smoke....and run? Yes and its hurting me. Badly. I need to quit. Im 28 years old and I drive truck for a living and I love my job but driving for 10 hours a day? Uuuuhhh thats 10 hours of listening to music ( nowadays the news) and drinking water, coffee and smoking way to many cigarettes. Ive been smoking for 10 years now and its starting to take its toll especially on my lungs. I have a terrible smokers cough, my hair is thinning and I just want to eat clean, exercise be smoke free and live a healthy lifestyle. Im going to try and try again. 

Glad you found us.  There is a lot of valuable information and support here.  So dig in every time you stop for a break and learn something.  Just as you navigate your way around every day. Navigate your way to a smoke free future.

Mark
EX Community Manager