Day 1

[MManchester68]

This is the last time I will say that I am quitting today, because this time I'm going to do it.  My wife has been ready for years, and even I have been ready for a very long time.  I'm doing it for her, my kids, but most importantly, for ME.  I don't feel bad, but I don't want to wait until I do before I give it up, so I'm doing it NOW.

[SmokedOut041412]

 A decision you won't regret---what a gift to yourself and family 🙂

[MManchester68]

Thank you for the kind words.  I'm sure they will be thrilled when the day comes.

[Connie55]

If you have not done so yet, please read Allen Carr's free book called The Easy Way to Quit Smoking. It has made a huge difference for many of us here as it helped explain addiction to us and how to beat it. Welcome to Ex!

http://joga.365.lt/Allen-Carr_Easy-Way-To-Stop-Smoking_Download-free-PDF-EBook

[peter32]

Welcome. I am on day 6, and like you I was ready. Just sick of a being a smoker. Do whatever it takes to not smoke today.

[MManchester68]

Thank you Connie, I will read it this afternoon.

Peter, that is excellent advice, thank you.

[Ex_Nancy]

Great decision MM and welcome to Ex!  As Connie pointed out, READ!  

The most important thing you can do for your quit now is to educate yourself about the addiction and the mind games it plays on us....READ,READ,READ for a successful quit...the more you read, the easier it is...

CHOOSE to quit smoking, not try. Educate yourself by reading these links to the materials that most of us have used to help us quit and STAY quit! This is about making a DECISION to never put another cigarette in your mouth, mean it, and be committed to follow through on that decision. Also allow NO excuses AND hang in there for as long as it takes, no matter how uncomfortable you become.... This is about re-learning your life WITHOUT cigarettes....start changing your "normal" routine....because a smoker's routine revolves around cigarettes. You will be a nonsmoker so change how you start your morning so it doesn't revolve around cigarette breaks, etc. You CAN do this! ...

http://quitsmokingonline.com

[Strudel]

Way to go! Congrats on day one! Stay close!! 

[misty_dawn]

Welcome to the EX site!  Read,  blog, stay close.

We have an awesome support going here!