November 15

[lindsey_vanrem]

Seems like a solid quit date. I like the way November 15th sounds. I planned on quitting smoking when I ended my employment. 

 But, it ended at the end of August, and I'm still smoking.

 I enjoyed September focusing on a new home and housework routine. October was a bumpy, emotional month, and November has been stretched with psychological introspection. I still have access to Allen Carr's easy way book, and though I'm ready now to quit, I'm scared at how weak I've been in almost every other aspect of my life; being a mom, wife, friend, homesteader, and housekeeper, so: I'm giving myself two days to possibly throw a fit or whatever I need to do to make that happen Wednesday. 

I know I'm ready. I've found a great homemaker coach on YouTube, I am hooked on Jordan Peterson ("if you're about to say something and it doesn't feel right in your gut, shut up!"), and I know this community is a supportive place for the quitting smoking/addiction aspect of my life overhaul. 

11-09-17, 11-10-17

Woke each night between midnight and 3am with uncontrollable coughing, runny nose, and shortness of breath. Took 30-45 min to return to sleep. 

I am am blessed to be a stay at home mother and a wife with a duty to fill. I have a laundry list of things to create and smoking is literally stealing so much from my life, and I'll save that for next time. 

[stefanotata1994]

You're about to take a long, long journey. If you're ready, take the first step and don't be afraid  There's a lot of people ready to help you whenever you need.

Just do it and show yourself what you're made of. Be aware of the fact that it doesn't matter how many times you've tried to quit or you promised yourself to. The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time to plant it is NOW!

Don't hesitate contacting me if you need any help!

[OldBones-Larry]

Gather your tools for your quit toolbox. Prepare your distractions. Remove everything related to smoking if you can. 

Come here and read, blog, scream, rant, whatever.

Ask for help if you feel like you are going to light that d*mned thing up after your quit day. We will all try our best to help you get through this.

One second, one minute, one hour, one day. One step at a time.

The journey of 1,000,000 miles begins with that first step.

One step, and then another, will get you to where you want to be.

Larry

[elvan]

Welcome to EX, this is a NEW QUIT, base it on education about the addiction to nicotine and remember that quitting is NOT an event, it is a one day at a time JOURNEY...some days will be good and some days will be bad, it's life and smoking just stole those feelings from us.  We could not feel things as we SHOULD, we masked our feelings with our addiction, we stole time from ourselves and our families.  We DESERVE better, we DESERVE to be free from addiction, start your journey with the knowledge that you CAN do this.  Stay close to the site, read blogs, comment, ask for help if you need it and then LISTEN to the advice that is offered.  First thing you should do is to take the Daily Pledge and ride the Freedom Train, both are found under the tab at the top of the page under "Celebrations and Events."  It is a good way to start, pledging to a fellow EXer that you will not smoke that day, the Freedom Train celebrates everyone's milestones, whether they are a day, a month, a year or several years.  We are all on this journey together and we all hold each other up.  I read JonesCarpeDiem‌'s blog many times in the first few months of my quit, it helped to solidify my commitment and to help me recognize what I was feeling, here is a link: /blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/06/26/what-to-expect-in-the-first-four-months 

You CAN do this, you need to be committed to your quit and you need to understand that it is not going to be easy but you CAN do it.  I said NOPE (Not One Puff Ever) over and over again in the beginning of my quit.  I can honestly say that I do not miss smoking...I have been quit for over three years but I did not miss smoking a LOT earlier.  I remember going through a really difficult day at work and realizing that I never even THOUGHT about smoking, that was when I knew I was going to make it.

Again, welcome to EX, read blogs, comment, blog about where YOU are, get to know the people on this journey with you, we are all ages and all stages.

Best,

Ellen

[maryfreecig]

     Hi Lindsey_VanRemington, welcome to Ex. You are in the right place for daily support and guidance as needed or wanted. Lots of recovered former smokers here who really do appreciate that quitting is a journey. So, please keep coming back--one day at a time, yes you can quit.

[JACKIE1-25-15]

My advice is to stay close.  Educate yourself on nicotine addiction.  Education is the key to a successful quit. 

[bonniebee]

You are making a great decision !!!!##

[lindsey_vanrem]

Thank you!

[lindsey_vanrem]

Thank you!

[lindsey_vanrem]

Thank you Ellen, I will read what you provided and will check out the pledge and train. 

[lindsey_vanrem]

Thank you!

[lindsey_vanrem]

I have used this site multiple times in the past. I have the link to this site saved on my phone screen and plan on using it as much as I need to. My support system exists only online at this point. 

[lindsey_vanrem]

Thank you  

[JACKIE1-25-15]

We are here for you.  Come here first when you are having difficulties.  Deep Breathing will always help. 

[stefanotata1994]

Hey, how's it going?