1st real blog ever

[fennsway]

this is my 1st blog ever. i don't even have a clue that anyone will want to read it. but here goes...
i started smoking after my 1st son was born, in 1968. my doctor said that every time i wanted to eat something, instead, smoke a cig and that would curb my appetite.
it worked !!! within a year i was back to 119 pounds, instead of 200 pounds.
i don't blame him for getting me started on cigs, back then it was not known about the harm they could do, or if it was known, it was not widely known yet.
through the years i have enjoyed smoking. recently i have not enjoyed it so much, and i have tried many times to quit, to no avail.
now i am actually tired of the smoking, for many reasons, and still do not seem to be able to quit.
i am known as a very strong-willed person, in fact of the matter, lol, actually hard headed, but that does not seem to help me in this situation. i am hopeing that this site is my answer

. I AM REALLY READY TO QUIT !!!

[straycat]

You will find non-judgemental support here-the best kind! You can do it;just set your mind to it. Try patches,gum or whatever works-other than food-and when you have "those" moments,check in here for support. Plenty to be found.

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Knowledge is Power! Please read, read, and read some more! Whyquit.com Quitsmokingonline.com The Easy Way by Allen Carr And, of course, here! You will learn about Nicotine Addiction but also you will retrain your Addictive Brain! We can show you how to be successful but YOU decide!

[YoungAtHeart]

Welcome!

You CAN be successful if you take the information and advice offered here and on other sites.  Most important of all, you need to read Allen Carr's "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.:  While I never wrapped my mind around it being easy, some people have, and, regardless, this is an excellent information source on what nicotine does to your mind and body.  Here is a link to a free PDF version of it:

 http://media.wix.com/ugd/74fa87_2010cc5496521431188f905b7234a829.pdf

Also read the information that is on this site, whyquit.com and quitsmokingonline.com.  Do the tracking and separation exercises they suggest..

AFTER you have done all this, you will be ready to make your quit plan, including what quit aid, if any, you will use, what crave buster supplies you need to have on hand, and then set your quit date.  

Immediately before your quit, you will get rid of all cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters.  You will have your plan/supplies in place to deal with any cravings.  The idea is to distract yourself when you get a crave.  It only lasts for three minutes, so take a brisk walk, do a few jumping jacks, play a computer game, crochet, do a crossword puzzle - anything to get your mind and hands busy.

You CAN do this.  We can help.  Be sure to blog whenever you need advice or support.  Someone is always around to lend a helping hand!

Nancy

Quit 7/4/12

[peggytoz]

How and when are you planning on quitting? Make sure you get as much information as you can and make a "quit kit". Buy candy, sunflower seeds straws... whatever you think you will need to help you quit.
We are here to support you. You can do this!

[mary242]

See, you did come to the right place!! There are a ton of good people here just waiting to help you! If you are committed to quitting, you will succeed. Plenty of support and help here. All you have to do is do it! Not easy for a few days but well worth it! Be strong and stay close....Mary

[Yaya2.6.10]

Welcome!  You have already gotten great advice.  Just know there are several of us who Quit at "mature" ages and are doing great.  I smoked for 45 years and Quit at age 62.  It can be done.  

[ryan44]

yes you did come to the right place.  Plently of support here.  I quit using the patch. it really helped with the cravings. I am also 60.  I quit at 59 so its been over a year. Like it has been suggested outside of the patch I also used toosie pops. Boy did I eat a lot of those the first month or two.  I don't know about anyone else but I had a real craving for sugar durning that time. Don't even worry about your weight during that time. Its just importqant to keep the nico monster away.  After about 4 or 5 monthes I would worry about the weight.  

You will really be surprised at how good you will feel.. The tiredness you always feel will disappear and you will probably feel 10 years younger. The pains all over the body will disapper too. I always thought they were just old age but they weren't . Your breathing will be so much better. You will be able to go up and down stairs with no problem. 

So prepare yourself with the tools you will need and do this. we will be her to help.

[freeneasy]

Congratulations on your decision to quit. I wrote my 1st blog ever on this site too. You have found the right place for support and encouragement and "quit know how" here. I am pretty sure I would not have been able to maintain my quit without this site.Welcome to Become an EX and keep blogging!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2013/04/16/when-you-get-th...

[JonesCarpeDiem]

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2013/04/19/for-those-of-yo...

[Strudel]

Welcome to the site! Yes, read, read, read! I also started smoking a long time ago - I smoked for 40 years. I came here, I did the reading, I hung out here and I quit! You can too! Stick around! 

[Buddy12]

you're in good company now.....I smoked for 40 years and am now 8 months cigarette free.....thanks to this site and the great people here.....if I can do it, you can too....