Quit Date 1/1/11

[want2quit13]

Just quit for the second time!  The first time I quit for 8 months and did pretty well until Christmas (holiday time).  Got so stressed out and had no support group to help.  I don't know about the rest of you, but do you find it irritating when someone asked "still not smoking?"  It's like they expect (or want) you to fail.  I have been depressed, had the jitters, nervous, etc., which didn't happen last time I quit.  I wasn't sure if it was normal or not.  It scared me...that's when I found this site.  Are there others on here that also quit on 1/1/11 (or shortly thereafter)?  Would love to have someone to blog/talk to when thing are going good or bad.  I am 56 years old, a divorced grandmother of 4 and have smoked for 35 years.  I don't want my grandchildren picking up this awful habit and know the secondhand smoke is not good for them.  Neither of my children smoke.  So, looks like it's up to "Ma/Grandma Susan" (that's what they call me) to kick this nasty habit.  Of course, having emphysema doesn't help either!  Would love some friends on here to talk to!!

[imadeer]

When people from here ask you how you are doing and if you are still quit, it is because they are concerned about you

not running off but instead being accountable. We are here to help.

Ima

[stop-smoking5]

Thank you for reaching out!  I would love to offer you support, as will countless other recovering smokers on this site.  I had quit in the past many times also, sometimes for a few days and sometimes for a few weeks or months.  In every case besides now, I never focused on the emotional aspect of my nicotine addiction.  When I made that journey the focal point of my quitting smoking, the stress and anxiety wasn't so extreme.  I had found a new solution to life other than cigarettes.  You have excellent reasons to quit, and you've definitely come to the right place for support.  It was important for me to invest as much energy in my smoking behavior modification plan as I did in smoking cigarettes. 

"Still not smoking?"...I can see the angle from which you're coming.  I find that when I perceive a negative connotation to a comment, it's because it affirms my own judgment or fear of failure.  While there may be some who 'expect' you to fail, as long as you take the steps to make your recovery strong their opinions can't touch you.  Furthermore, when I gain more confidence in something like quitting smoking, my perception of a group of words may change drastically. 

I'm glad you decided to quit, and I'm glad you're here.  Stick around and stay quit.

Michael

[laurie37]

Hi Susan, and welcome to the site. The people here are awesome! There are ALOT of people that quit lately that are on here. I'm sure you'll meet them.  And there are quite a few of us in your age group in different stages of our quits. 🙂 Alot of us have been helped by the teaching modules on www.quitsmokingonline.com. Read, read, read! There is SO much info on THIS site including blogs by long time successful quitters.

(((HUGS)))

[dbrook]

Hi Susan I also quit 1-1-11.  I have tried many times to quit.  I think that this site has and will make all difference.  I would like to be your friend.  You can message me anytime your having a rough time.   Donna

[scott57]

Hello Susan, I too quit on 1/1/11.  Feel free to reach out if you need support anytime.  Best of luck with your quit and glad you found your way here.

[Strudel]

Welcome to the site! I see you are in Winston-Salem - I'm in Charlotte - nice to meet you! I smoked for 40 years and have been quit for 205 days! You can do this thing! Congrats on deciding to quit! Check out the site Laurie mentioned......it has really helped many of us! Stick around!