Set the quit date

[skosk77]

Today something clicked inside of me.  I had just confirmed my appointment tomorrow with my lung doctor, we've been following scans of my lungs for three years now because of nodules that were discovered, and it happened.  I nearly cried thinking how I've subjected myself to this hell of waiting and watching because of my addiction.  I have three small children, 8, 6 & 17 mos, and I'm so scared of leaving them and missing one bit of their lives.  Smoking is selfish, it's never just me.  Even if I'm all alone in the woods lighting up a pack I can't claim that I'm not hurting anyone else because I am!  My children, my husband, my family & friends all suffer when I smoke because I'm killing myself. 

February 6th, that's my day to change...

[jazz5]

I think we all have that one profound moment when we realize that now is the time. I tried to quit before, but I wasn't in it 100%. I saw a commercial the other day with a mom and her child in a train station, and the mom just disappeared and the baby just kept crying and crying. I don't have any kids yet, but I don't want to be a smoker and jeopardize my kids having me in their lives. I'm on day 4 and it's hard, but I know if I don't quit now it's going to be even harder. You're going to succeed on February 6th because I can tell you are a good mother and you love your kids very much. Best of luck!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

If you truly choose to change you can do it.

If you waffle, you won't,

[maggie_8-1-2010]

Hi!  I don't know if you've already been given these sites but they hae helped so many of the people here.

http://quitsmokingonline.com/

http://digg.com/news/lifestyle/Allen_Carr_s_Easy_Way_To_Stop_Smoking_Download_free_PDF

http://www.whyquit.com/joel/dayzero.htm

the first one is a free online course that not only educated you about the nicotine addiction but also offers a positive approach to quitting.  the second is self explanatory! The third will help you prepare to quit and about half way fown the page there is a section about what to expect when you do quit. All three are extremely helpful.

I wish you the best. Read learn and get excited about quitting and your new life without cigarettes!  You CAN do this!

[nomoreforme]

Good for you! That is a great reason to quit. Every time you think of smoking, just think of your health and your family! Look forward to Feb. 6th...that is the day you become a non-smoker!

[Strudel]

  

Welcome to the site! Congrats on deciding to quit! I used the sites and book Maggie mentioned above. I would suggest reading as much as you can between now and your quit date. Also read lots of blogs here - it all really helps to get your mind in the right place and to be prepared for this great moment when you quit!! Hooray for you!   
  

[laurie37]

Welcome to the site. We'll be here to support you. Make a quit plan, set a date, read ALOT and get lots of support from US and your family.:)

(((HUGS)))

[skosk77]

Thank you all so much for your encouragement!!  I am going to take your suggestions and try to educate myself about all aspects of this quit that I'm planning.  Thank you for the information 🙂

Looking forward to being a quitter with all of you!