I want to win this time.

Blog Post created by Kelitommytason on Nov 16, 2020

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I want to win by quitting this time. My entire life has been flipped upside down with the sudden loss of my father two months ago. On top of what 2020 has brought to my family already, my 14 year old is now struggling with vaping and peer pressure. With all that I have been through in my life, I would think I would be strong enough to break ties to the smoker/non-smoker in me. It’s the one addiction I can’t seem to cut the cord on. I am one tough woman who has been through hell and back but the smoker has always remained with me. This time my kid is really watching, he’s waiting on my move. It’s no longer if I will quit. This time I MUST QUIT!

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Mark Nov 16, 2020 11:33 PM
Glad you're here both for yourself and for your son. Have you had him check out our program for teens to quit vaping?

Check it out: This is Quitting | Truth Initiative

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- Kelitommytason @ Mark on Nov 17, 2020 9:40 AM
  I have, thank you. We will journey this together.
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sweetplt Nov 17, 2020 8:46 AM
Hi and Welcome to Ex’s...Kelitommytason
I am so happy you found our site...I suggest you read at My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX there you will plan your quit date, you will note your triggers and learn some about your addiction. Then, read the blogs and educate yourself on this journey... You can do this, it isn’t easy and takes hard work, but you sound like you are definitely up to the challenge. Keep close to the support site especially the early day...In time, you will lead by example for your son...now get working...Colleen 715 DOF
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AnnetteMM Nov 17, 2020 9:46 AM
I also quit for a teenager, and it was a very good motivation! It's important to have a plan and stick to it. Promise yourself some easy things, like coming to this site every morning, have a few sayings for yourself for those tough cravings ("STOP!" "I Don't Do That Anymore!" and "NOPE = Not One Puff Ever")

Learn all about addiction. Make no mistake - you and he are addicted to nicotine, a very powerful drug. Addiction is not a habit, although it incorporates habits. You can make the decision to break free from addiction. It takes work and it takes willingness.

We are here for you!
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Barbscloud Nov 17, 2020 10:27 AM
Welcome to the Ex and congrats on your decision to quit. My condolences on the loss of your father. There are many of us on this site that have experienced losses since we quit smoking. That's why having a site like this for support and knowing that other quitters understand, can help to keep you on track with your quit. Having that knowledge that smoking isn't going to fix anything is the first step on this journey. It isn't easy, but by educating yourself about nicotine addiction and having a plan in place in advance , can make it possible for you also. We're here to support you. Just reach out anytime for encouragement.
Pick a quit date and use the time to create a quit plan. My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX
It's one day at a time.
Barb
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Christine13 Nov 17, 2020 11:38 AM
Glad you're here I wish you and your son the best!
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indingrl Nov 17, 2020 2:07 PM
Thanks for sharing and Yahooooo - Way to go - GOOD JOB
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Barbara145 Nov 17, 2020 3:03 PM
You can do this. It is hard but so worth it. I had to promise myself, no matter what I wanted, no matter what I was feeling (a big one for me) a cigarette would never be the solution. I kept that promise to myself and after 52 years of smoking, I quit 7 years ago. Not smoking is life-changing in so many good ways. A year after I quit my son who was an alcoholic quit drinking. He has 6 years sober. (What our kids see us do matters a lot. Stay close to this site. It was essential to my quit.
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JACKIE1-25-15 Nov 17, 2020 5:21 PM
Welcome Congratulations on making the decision to quit smoking and becoming an EXample for your son. You can win if you believe that you can. You can do this if you make up your mind that you can.
With the support of the EX community the could be the beginning of your forever quit. Have you set a date? I believe you can quit smoking if you make quitting smoking your number one priority. Relearning your thinking that you do not have to smoke is a good beginning. You have to be willing to make commitment to never ever take another puff. NOPE. You literally have to take smoking off the table as an option and do something different. 101 Things to Do Instead of Smoke SINAO smoking is not an option. That is NOPE concept Not one puff ever. Qutting takes work, endurance to be willing to do whatever is necessary not to smoke. It is not by will power but your willingness.   Quitting is the easy part. Staying quit takes work. Learning to protect your quit will keep on your journey forever freedom. This journey is one day at a time and it is not an event. It is a change in thinking and lifestyle.

Education is the key to successfully quit. Read, Study, Blog and be willing to do the work. With the help of the to EX Community you can have a forever quit. Start by educating yourself about the addiction to nicotine. Know the LAW! If you Go to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and review the videos and learn more about what your triggers and how to prepare when the urge hits. I am a firm believer education is the key to success. I was advised to read Allen Carr's Easyway to Quit Smoking which can be found on pdf on the web. Another good site to get info which was very helpful to me is  www.whyquit.com. There are several articles to read. Nicotine 101 and Freedom From Nicotine My Journey Home.  To get help on navigating the site go to. Community Help
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