Tommy's post was just what I needed...

[Mamadoo]

Tommy wrote about being a New Years' quitter....here is my reply:

  

Loved reading this, as I am quitting today. Yes, I have quit before, and have been ashamed to come back to this site for fear of being the 'girl who cried wolf'. Fact is, I clearly need all of you and I enjoy rooting others on as well. 

  

I have done great things with New Years' resolutions in the past - feels like a fresh start to me. Here's to this year's being the most important yet!

  

Congratulations to you and thanks for sharing! I'll be the corny NY quitter with you!

     

I look forward to reconnecting with this board and hope that you will be welcoming and encouraging - yet again. 

  

Happy New Year! Lucky 13:)

[Ex_Nancy]

Welcome back Mamadoo! Figure out what it was that let you choose to smoke again and READ.....

The most IMPORTANT thing you can do for your quit now is to educate yourself about the addiction and the mind games it plays on us....READ,READ,READ for a successful quit...the more you read, the EASIER it is...

CHOOSE to quit smoking, not TRY. Educate yourself by reading these links that most of us have used to help us quit and STAY quit! This is about making a DECISION to never put another cigarette in your mouth, mean it, and be committed to follow through on that decision. Also allow NO excuses AND hang in there for as long as it takes, no matter how uncomfortable you become.... This is about re-learning your life WITHOUT cigarettes....start changing your "normal" routine....because a smoker's routine revolves around cigarettes. You will be a nonsmoker so change how you start your morning so it doesn't revolve around cigarette breaks, etc. You CAN do this! ....http://quitsmokingonline.com/

Allan Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking -
http://media.wix.com/ugd/74fa87_2010cc5496521431188f905b7234a829.pdf

Use these coping techniques! 

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!!!

[Mamadoo]

Thanks Nancy! I really appreciate the words of encouragement and links. I plan to check in very often. 

[pir8fan]

Grinning ear to ear, and pulling for you!

[katjac]

I am a New years quitter as well.  I have quit numerous times as well but have not used this site.  Welcome back.  the important thing is we are willing to try it again.  By the way my favorite number is 13 and I have always said  lucky 13.  So in other words YOU are also lucky 13 and YOU will succeed in 2013.