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.‌

[Barbscloud]

Congrats on meeting the temptation head on .  With each successful challenge met, our confidence grows.   Keep moving forward.

Barb

[Maeg]

Hello. My name is Maegan. My quit day was set for October 1, but I’ve been having such a hard time. 

[tyndallgw]

Hi Meagan, I'm George.  I am now on my day 45 of quitting.  I can relate to your difficulties, as we all can on this site.  There is no getting around the fact that quitting is hard.  All we can do is "DONT GIVE IN".  Just take it hour by hour.  By the way, nicotine gum helped me get through some of the cravings.  We are all pulling for you.

[Minnesotajosh]

I’m josh. I’m 25. I’ve been a pack a day smoker for 7 years. I am now 2 months nicotine free.

[BiJeaux]

Nicce 

[tyndallgw]

WAY TO GO JOSH!!!  Quite the accomplishment.  How are you doing?  I just hit two months smoke free today as well.

[Minnesotajosh]

I’ve been really anxious recently but no urge to smoke. I’ve been constipated ever since I quit though, which sucks (This time cold turkey). It’s starting to get really cold here now (in Minnesota days at -30 happen every year) so it makes me glad that I quit so I don’t have to go outside every hour .

Two months is awesome! How’re you feeling about your quit tyndallgw?

[tyndallgw]

I'm doing pretty good, thanks for asking.  I actually used Nicorette gum to help me quit.  I am now weaning myself off of this, but I still chew 5 pcs a day currently.  Weather here in No California is starting to change, but we've still been in the 90's during the day.

-George

[CommunityAdmin]

Minnesotajosh‌

Welcome! Congrats on your progress! There are some posts on that issue here on the community.  Search using magnifying glass in the upper right of every page to see if you find something that works for you.

tyndallgw 

Good job weaning yourself off! Hopefully you're safe from the fires. Hoping also you're staying out of that smoke as well.

Ariari‌

Yes we aim for being non-judgemental here. Yes on on occasion people aren't perfect but the site is intended to help people quit no matter who they are or where they come from across the states. 

Gdgodowns‌

We have information in Community Help‌.  The directions you're looking for are in https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/docs/DOC-1123-changing-my-avatar-and-profile-picture .

Mark
EX Community Manager

[Ariari]

Hello, my name is Arina and my quit date is October 31st 2020. This will be my yet another attempt to quit but I have a strong feeling about this time. I am coming at it more informed and mentally and spiritually ready. I hope to find support here and gain a healthy life