Never give up.7/28/2019

[Jo-Anne]

I have come back to give it all i have to quit and be the final quit, many, many previous quits that i just did not try hard enough to keep them going. My quit date was set for Monday 7/29/19 but i told myself when that last pack is gone that is it. So today Sunday July 28,2019 i make a promise to myself not to smoke, and take it one day at a time. 

Jo-Anne

7/28/219 day one of freedom.

[TW517]

Welcome back!  Here's to your Day Won!

[sweetplt]

Hi and Welcome to Ex’s Jo-Anne 

Glad you found us and glad you made the decision to quit smoking.  Today is Day one, make it Day won...

If you haven’t already, please read at My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX , truly helps with preparation and knowledge...Read the blogs from some of the elders which will help you know how important it is to quit smoking...We are all addicts and once we realize...there is no just one...no matter what ... we succeed in this journey...keep close to the support site, we are in this together...now get working on your quit...keep busy...~ Colleen 237 DOF

Keep this list close to you...

/blogs/Maggie_quit_8-1-2010-blog/2012/03/19/100-things-to-do-instead-of-smoking?sr=search&searchId=3... 

[Jo-Anne]

Thank you Colleen, i plan on being as involved here as i can, i got most of my housework done yesturday so i will plan on being here doing the readings ,again thank you.

[Barbscloud]

Welcome and congrats on you final quit.  Educating yourself about this journey is the key to success.  Stay close and reach out if you need help.  We're here for you.

Barb

[AnnetteMM]

Having a plan is essential. Make it part of your routine to check in here every morning. Have a plan for the early withdrawal symptoms (I used Tootsie Pops, others have used straws or cinnamon sticks, for example). Keep your eye on the next milestone and promise yourself a reward for getting there.

[Jo-Anne]

oh i do have a plan,I have a huge bag of jolly rancher candys, life savers,gum, im actually going cold turkey but i think i may go to the store and have patches or one of the aides on hand just incase it gets to intense, but very determined ,if i keep a positive outlook on this, and do my homework and reading i feel i can do this. I am not going to let that junkie voice in.I am so ready.

[AnnetteMM]

You DO sound ready!

[elvan]

I agree, you DO sound ready.  It's time to walk the talk...I had so many failed quits before this one, I credit education, support from this site, and my own commitment not to smoke, no matter what.  I did not use any NRT but I don't have anything against them.  

Welcome to your quir.

Ellen

[maryfreecig]

Anyone can quit and stay quit by taking it one day at a time. Just remember that taking it one day at a time is not a punishment, just a compassionate way to deal with the dependency. You can do this, yes you can.  

[indingrl]

Cool and GOOD JOB - CONGRATS DAY ONE!Yahoooooooooo beautiful YOU- gentle hug❤

[SherilynX]

Jo-Anne, You can do this!