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Hello I just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the site and looking for a good support group!

amber-t
Member
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Hi my name is Amber, I am 30 years old with two beautiful kids, they are my main reasons I am quiting this bad habit. I want to be able to set good examples for them! I started smoking when I was 23 and have smoked off and on since. I started when life started getting to stressful for me to handle and decided one day well I am just going to smoke a cigarette to calm my nerves and one led to another and one year lead to another. I have 2 aunts that have lung cancer and a grandfather whom died from lung cancer, you would think that would be enough for me to quit but wasn't . I quit for almost 1 year on my on with very little support outside of a few friends and family. Again life got stressful and I decided to start again. I just need support from people that are going through the same thing. My husband smokes as well as my mom and I am around them a lot, and neither one want to quit with me so here I am trying to find someone who can relate to what I am going trough and give me advice. Thank you

7 Comments
iaviksfan
Member

Welcome to the site and be proud of your decision to quit!

Stay close and read as much as you can here. There are so many caring people on this site that will support you. I am on my 32nd day with no support other than this site.

Have a great day.

amber-t
Member

Thank you so much! And congrats on such a great accomplishment!!!! 

Thomas3.20.2010

Hi, Amber!

This is your time to take care of you! Take the time to read. Here's a place to start:

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/ShawnP-blog/2013/08/11/foundation-for-a-successful-quit

elliemouse
Member

Hi Amber! Congrats to you!  I can only image how tough it must be since you live with and among current smokers.  Kudos to you for being brave enough to quit on your own and for yourself and your kids!! 

I am on day 12 and I already can feel the beneifts of quitting if that motivates you at all:)  I am 43 years old and have smoked on and off for about 15 years.  Keep coming on to this site, there are so many on here that have quit and stayed quit for a long time, and they have great advice!  Keep up the good work!

-Amy

amber-t
Member

Thank you all so much for the great advice and support!!!! 

Sootie
Member

Amber----you were looking for a good support group and you have found THE BEST! We are a community here all dedicated to helping others quit just as we did.....how GREAT that you are making this decision at age 30----you have so many years ahead to enjoy being smoke free.

Do the suggested readings....try also whyquit.com. Come here and read and blog and vent and support.

Welcome to EX

pir8fan
Member

Welcome Amber! one of the most important steps in a "Forever Quit" is understanding that we have an addiction. It is so much more than a nasty habit! Breaking the addiction is accomplished by education and support. We will help you learn what to EXpect. And, we will provide ongoing support! We understand what you are facing, and you do not have to face it alone!! Stay close. We are here for you!          Tommy