Im no stranger to this quiting

[jackiejay]

Oh this road again I have said to myself yep setting myself up for failure again not going to reveal actually how many times before this quit I have tried.Well I have been smoke free since Feb,Im not completely free yet been on lozengers started with the 4 mg and now on 2mg down to 8 a day.(I had been doing 10) I have NOT had a cig nor do I want one.I have the early stage COPD.High blood pressure. I could not use the E CIGs due to breathing issues.My husband quit iver 20 years ago,not to supportive but is if that makes any sense,he feels I should be off the lozzengers now and walk away.This is the longest I have ever gone in any of my attempsIm Proud to say Over 100 days I will walk away from the lozengers I will be smoke free and stay smoke free,we all have one goal here.And different ways of reaching it,Im thanfull everday I dont light up am thankfull I can breath a little better,Im thanfull for the support you all give to each other and hopefully I can give back pay it forward one day to someone.I have only been on this site for 2 days I joined many  many many months ago and didnt stay long nor smoke free, I lasted maybe a month before I gave up.I am back at it againstill going strong its working,It has been so different this time around(I guess practice made perfect huh and I have had alot of that)Anyways I lkie this trip Im on because each day I beat my cravings is a victory for me and it feels pretty darn good

[Daniela2016]

Welcome back, I am no specialist in quitting since I just reached 62 days myself, but I can say I am happy you came back to do the right thing!

Good luck, and I am sure the elders will guide you properly to the right documentation that is going to support you along the way, and make your quit feasible if not plain easy.

It is all up to you and the way you position it in your mind!

Daniela

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Congratulations for being smokefree since Feb.  Your quit is your own. You have to stick with your plan.  We are here to support you.  Here is a little bit of information that may be helpful on your journey

You have come to the right place if you are willing to commit to quitting smoking. This is all about you and what you are willing to do to be a nonsmoker.

Education is the key to success even in quitting smoking. 

Here are few pointers to help you get started on your journey

1.  At EX our resolve is to never smoke again.  NOPE “Not one puff ever I suggest that you follow the steps on the website pages along with reading, writing, studying, researching and blogging if you like.

2. Here is a link to Allen Carr’s book, “Easy Way to Quit Smoking”. an easy read suggested by the “Elders” (those with 1+ yrs. quit).

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

3.  Also check out www.whyquit.com. For additional info.  Look for Freedom from Nicotine My Journey Home and Nicotine Addiction 101               

 http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksAAddiction.html

 http://whyquit.com/ffn/

 4.  Stay close to the site, learn, and ask questions

5.  If you should need something to do for craves, here is a link that will help until you develop your own.   https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/JACKIE1-25-15-blog/2015/07/09/what-is-your-crave-buster

  If you take the time to do the work you will have success. Read, Study, Blog, Research Comment, Make friends, Hang Tough, Stay Close and most of all enjoy your commitment to quit smoking.

We are here to support you.

[TerrieQuit]

Hello, and Welcome to EX! We are so glad you are here! This is a great place to quit smoking. You have been given links to great information and good advice above. Please do the readings and listen to the Elder's (folks with 1 year + quit) They know a lot about this addiction. Education, willingness to do whatever it takes not to smoke, determination and commitment are the keys to a successful quit!

I would like to recommend a group called The Daily Pledge Group. It's fun and will help reinforce your commitment not to smoke!

Just click on the link below and scroll down and take the person's hand before you and promise not to smoke! We are on page 3. You can state your # of days, post a picture or whatever you want! This is your quit be proud of it! Please join us!

http://community.becomeanex.org/pg/forum/topic/8352460/mother-may-i-no-mother-i-will-keep-my-quit/

This link is also on my page.

Hope to see you there!    Terrie

I Won't Quit on my Quit!

[Giulia]

Since Feb., eh?  That's great!  Lozenges are there to help people quit.  And it sounds like you've a plan to get off them.  Nothing wrong with any of that to my mind.  Keep making every day the longest you've been quit.  Never another Day One.  They really aren't any fun at all.  It's easier to stay quit, than to start all over again.  Congrats.

[Dotgirl_1-28-16]

Welcome! Congratulations on being smoke free since feb. WTG

[crazymama_Lori]

I also live with a doubting thomas.  In my prior attempts, all I got was yeah, well, you said you'd quit before; just couldn't hold out, could you...... blah, blah.  but ya know what, 110 days (10 more days to 4 months) and counting, boom, whatta got to say now?  My big thing was to announce to my husband that I need to stop smoking, I can't breathe anymore and I need you to be easy on me.  I need to do this.  he's very proud of what I've accomplished, even though he'd never admit it 😉