Day 2 I think I can I think I can I know I can

[lindsay12]

It's only day 2 for me but its been 6yrs since I went more that a few hours without a cig so I'm feeling pretty good about it.  I've laughed at myself all day because I am a little spacy, well more than usual!  I took everyone's advice and read Allen Carr's book, loved it!  I'm also taking Chantix, (its a wonder drug), chewing gum, and cinnamon candy.

 I now think of myself as a non smoker and like it.  After reading Carr's book it made me realize exactly what the Nicotine addiction does to you, and I now understand why you keep craving cigs.  Maybe I'll wear different color socks on each foot, drink my water with a different hand,  laugh some more, especially at myself, change up my routine, whatever it takes to stay smoke free!  Hopefully no one will aggravate me or there could be trouble. 

[jooch]

Hi Lindsay,

Congratulations on TWO days - it is wonderful!!!!  You go Girl!  You are in this to win it.  You've already read the Allen Carr book which is awesome and gives you so much mental imagery to keep away from the cancer sticks.  I love your attitude.  Hugs Judy 

[joyeuxencore]

In other words...YOU TOTALLY CAN!!!! xo

Helpful in your first few days:

http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_21_blood_sugar.html

It is ALWAYS a choice and that choice is ALWAYS yours!!!! xo

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/pir8fan-blog/2013/01/15/key-to-freedom-remember-your-lifeli...

Also here are some great videos from whyquit.com :   http://whyquit.com/joel/dayzero.htm

I carried this list with me the first two weeks:

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/aztec-blog/2012/10/16/things-to-do-instead-of-smoke 

[mojo8]

Yeh I remember being where you are at and still have to keep NOPE in mind.  You can do this I did so anyone can.  Sending good vibes your way.

[Rick_M]

Hi Lindsay, super start and a great attitude. That's what it takes. Keep reading on here and stay close, support is your secret weapon. One day at a time really helped me.......you can quit many on here have and it was not as hard as we thought.

[jojo_2-24-11]

You know you can do it! You are doing it! Nice Job, Lindsay.

[jim_ohio]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH......................JIM OHIO

[debbielouise]

Congrats on day 2....thats how to take it...one day at a time...You are doing it !! 

I am a kinda visual person so the Cessation Nattion App on my phoner really helps

[lois2]

sounds like you are on the right track, congrats on day 2 you can do this, keep on keeping on

[Strudel]

I KNOW you can! I KNOW you can! I KNOW you can! I really do - because I did! And I smoked for 40 stupid years! So, I know you can too! Stay close! Congrats on 2 days! 

[nursemama23]

Congrats! You can do this!!!

[jensteff]

What you think you shall become. If you think you are a EXsmoker, then it shall be. I trust you can do this. I'm in Day 4. Congratulations to you for making the decision to quit. Carr's book saved my life as well. Great job! Love, Jen 

PS Your icon is so adorable.

[jensteff]

The change in routine will help a lot. I blow bubbles after meals and walk my dogs in the morning instead of smoking with my coffee. 

[wishingstar]

Keep the determantion going. Yes you can< jest keep telling your self that.

Deep breaths, change up and distraction are to be smoke free

Renee

3 weeks