My quit date is here!

[stAn3]

I have been looking forward ot it. Now it is here. I keep having urges to smoke related to psychological cues--situations in which I would usually smoke. I acknowledge the thoughts and don't feed into them. Instead I wait until the next dose of my nicotine replacement.

I am going to be around smokers tonight. I anticipate feeling triggered. I think I will put a toothpick in my mouth. That seems to help.

I feel positive about this quit. I am giving it the due diligence it deserves. I will stay posted. Thanks.

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Why do you have to be around smokers?

Is there truly no other option?

At the very least do not be around second hand smoke - it will take you down!

Best Wishes!

[KJay]

Hmm...cues and triggers ? Socializing with smokers. Check. Alcohol involved ? Not a great time to begin a quit if so. Kjay

[RachelMB]

Hi StAn3-

Congrats on making the decision to quit!  Is there any way that you can avoid the social situation tonight?  You're on Day 1 and it's really easy to slip.  Not saying that you will, but perhaps the temptation will be too great this early on.  Best of luck tonight.  Check in with us and let us know how things went. 🙂

[shashort]

Hi StAn2. I agree is there anyway not to go to the social event which involves being around smokers. Day 1 is tough in it self without smokers. If you go have a plan  and exit if you have to. Let us know how tonight goes.

[elvan]

Congratulations and welcome to EX...I do hope you can avoid the second hand smoke.  It sounds like you have a good quittitude and that's vital!

[TerrieQuit]

Hi, Glad you are here! Welcome. Stay as close to the site as you can and definitely have a back up plan to get away from the smoke. I have been quit for awhile and I still exit stage left when there is smoking going on. Better safe than sorry! You sound very determined and that's a good thing! Stay strong!

Don't Quit on your Quit!

[Llbug75]

I wish you the best of luck! I am only six days in, but quickly found out I need to stay away from my triggers for a bit. I usually play darts 3-4 times a week with about 20 other people. But almost all are smokers and all of us will drink while we are there. They are all playing right now, but I'm home in my pajamas on this site and trying to stay strong and avoid putting myself in a situation where I could fail.

i hope the toothpick helps and look forward to your next update!

[Dotgirl_1-28-16]

Welcome to the EXcommunity and to you're quit day! You made a great decision to quit and you're doing a wonderful thing for you body. It sounds like you've been giving alot of thought to your quit, invested time and energy. Stay close to this site and continue doing what you need to do to keep your quit, you are worth the effort. WTG