Today is here - Day 1

[kimadina]

Well today is here and I am not as anxious as I was yesterday.  I am more excited about the fact that I am doing something foe me.  Quitting smoking is a lifestyle change and overcoming an addiction for many years.  Having severe asthma, I continue to smoke even though I know it is killing me.

As I sit here and listen to my lungs rattle, I know it will improve with time.  I want to get out of the fog too, I feel like cigarettes are keeping me in a trance.  I want to be more alert and focused.  I don’t want to stand outside in the cold and smoke.  I don’t want to smoke in my car.  I am tired of stinky ashtrays and having to get my teeth cleaned every 3 months.

The list goes on and on, but I am ready to make a difference in my life and it all starts today.

[reneenc1]

Congratulations!!!!  I am SO Happy for you on day one!!!  You can do this!  Check out the Freedom Train blog post as people celebrate their milestone today & daily.  Blog and get encouragement or a swift kick in the butt when you need it~  you;ll love it here!  120 days for me today and I couldn't be happier! 

[dyingtoquit2]

Congratulations, today also happens to be my quit day. I chose to use buprion in helping me quit since I've been a smoker for 20 years. To be honest, I was way more anxious yesterday thinking about withdrawals etc, but it hasn't been too bad thus far. We can be our cheer buddies 🙂

[smurfet]

Congrats!!!!!! Good for you!!!

[cyn9]

Great decision to quit! You will NEVER regret it! Glad to have you here and don't be afraid to yell for HELP if you need it!

[swest11]

Today is my day, too! I have 3 hours left as a smoker. At noon, the patch is going on and the cigarettes are going to take a bath under the faucet. I'm anxious and excited at the prospect of a smoke-free life, but nervous about falling off the wagon. One day at a time! 

[SmokedOut041412]

Congratulations on your decision to QUIT! Yes, you will continue to heal with time. Make this your "Forever Quit!"

[Ex_Nancy]

Use these coping methods...they really work!  

Stay close to this site and remember NOPE=Not One Puff Ever...and as long as you stick to this ONE SIMPLE rule, you will win....it the meantime, drink plenty of fresh cold water to rid your body of the toxins,6 smaller, nutritious meals throughout the day to keep your blood-sugar levels steady, (don't diet!)......and it will keep your blood sugar level and the low blood sugar induced fogginess and craves away.

....take big arm STRETCHES as often as needed to relax tense muscles and most importantly, take big DEEP BREATHS TO RELAX AND RELIEVE anger... take a nap, take walks, stay buzy with something you LIKE and brush you teeth immediately after each meal...stick your head in the freezer and DEEP BREATHE....If you bite into a lemon, the smoking thought will be gone instantly...try it, it works, also suck on sugarfree hard candy or lollipops and one of my friends here says be sure to use the Halls mentholyptus cough drops......Be prepared in advance for it,not surprised by it...Smoking thoughts only have power when you have fear. Face it head on and do not try to run or hide. You have the strength and power to tell it NO...You have the CHOICE to tell it NO. Each time you get a smoking urge, immediately DISTRACT yourself and kick the thought out of your head!!!

[kimadina]

I like the slogan - never one puff ever- NOPE- I'm going to keep them in my head a longtime. Thank you for the tips and coping techniques  and the lemon trick. I am going to try it all because I want to succeed this time.

[kimadina]

Wow some really powerful  words of encouragement & support. I could not be happier right now. For those of you who's quit day is today like mine, we will journey together.

Congrats on 120 days, that so rocks!  I need to check the freedom train blog  

thanks  to all you wonderful supporters.