Technically, it’s not my first time trying to quit cigarettes. The first time I tried I did pretty well, until I didn’t. I’m going to try again, and I’m going to try and put more energy into this. My lungs feel like I shit, I just feel like shit In genera

I knew from the start of this relationship I wanted it to end. But no, you worked your way into my brain and told me the only thing that could relieve my stress was you.  I hate the lies I keep telling myself…I’ll quit when this vape is done, I’ll quit to

13 days until I quit! I will be happy to no longer hide my smoking habit. It is embarrassing! Looking forward to saving money and the health benefits that will come.

Greetings, EX Community members, Knights of N.O.P.E., quitters new and experienced! As many of you are well aware, the path to quitting tobacco is a challenging journey, laden with obstacles and cravings that demand considerable strength to overcome. T

Hello, I am preparing to quit smoking. I set my quit date for August 11.

It's a bit far out, but my partner (non-smoker) has a procedure on the 8th where he will be put under anesthesia, and I know I'll be extremely stressed until I know he's safe. 

I have

This is my goodbye letter to cigarettes. 

Of all the abusive relationships I’ve been embroiled in, you, American Spirit Black, have been the most one-sided. You take and take and take while giving me only momentary pleasure that comes at the most grave of

I was doing so good this morning. I didn’t touch my vape. Didn’t even look for it. I did put it in my purse & took it with me as I’m in the process of learning my triggers. Getting close to my quit date. I did so good focused on drinking water instead of

Goodbye vapes!

It's been fun, all your candy flavors and pretty colors, but I need to do this for me and my family. I am embarrassed to even have this addiction, and I want to move forward. I want to see a future without vaping. I know it will be hard, I'v

How will I be able to quit? First thing i do is reach for a smoke after pretty much anything stressful especially arguing 

Hi ladies and gents.     Well I blew it right out the gate and have continued to smoke.   I have COPD (Emphysema- stage 3).   The latter is a new diagnosis.  I have some heart issues as well.  I'm frightened, but I also know I'll have greater success comi

✅walk on my walking pad 

✅go out for a coffee break

✅drink water with electrolytes (I highly recommend LMNT @drinklmnt they have a watermelon flavor with stevia leaf extract 

✅do meditations (there is a great app called Aura)

✅get a facial

✅ exercise

just giv

Deciding I want to quit has been one of the biggest choice I’ve ever made for myself, and to be completely honest, I’m terrified. 

I know all of the health benefits and I am ready to let myself experience them. I haven’t reached my start date, but I do wan

I will be cigarette-free this Saturday.  At the end of typing that sentence, I took the biggest breath and I'm not sure if it was out of conviction or fear.

My tools are arriving (thank you Amazon) and I've told a few important people about my plan and qui

I am getting ready to quit vaping next week. Even though I’m nervous, I’m actually feeling really excited because I’m more motivated now and have been practicing mindfulness and deep breathing. It is so helpful to talk about these things with my friends t

goodbye cigarettes you are risking me losing my independence, damaging my health and making me act in a way that is contrary to my values. it’s not worth it. goodbye I want to have a good quality of life

I found you right before graduating high school. I walked into the shop, asked for the elegant, sleek red little stick, and walked back to my car. I raised you to my lips and was surprised by the flavor, a dead-ringer for watermelon chewing gum, but quick

This is the first time I actually set a quit date to give myself time to prepare.  I'll admit anticipating "The Day" gives me some anxiety; but, it's also giving me time to really think about all the emotions I will be experiencing as well as the behavior

I am new to the community, I have been trying to quit smoking for the past 3 years, I have had the patches and the wellbutrin and nothing seems to help.  I am now trying again and am very anxious, smoking has been my go to since I was 15 and I can't imagi

Hello all! 

I decided today that I want to be in control of what goes into my body and reduce as many harmful substances as possible. I set a quit day and by God I will stick to it. I was a cigarette smoker for 20 years and moved over to vaping thinking i

I have been using the suicide prevention textline for the last five days and they start with a questionnaire about sexual orientation. I found myself lying about my sexuality. When I went to high school there was no gay community. My struggle with my sexu

I took my first hit from you over 10 years ago. I’ve tried to put you down so many times but you always manage to find a way back into my life. You were my comfort when my friends died, when I kicked my pill addiction, when I was in abusive relationships,

Goodbye old friend,

It’s not you, it’s me. You are who you are and who you’ve always been. Toxic yet addictive. Simultaneously disgusting and delightful. It is I who have changed. I simply have no room for you in my world anymore. You somehow always seemed

I'm finding that as I prepare to quit I can manage my urges and then I give in and feel like I failed. Which hits me hard. I rationalize that okay the next urge will be the one I beat back

Goodbye, 

I gave you up for 3 years, but somehow you found your way back into my life. I can’t continue with the constant self doubt and knowing that you are no good for me or my health. After a very tough hurdle in my marriage and the premature birth of

I sit here with 17 days before I quit all ready having withdrawal mentally.  I have been smoking for 40 yrs. I don't enjoy smoking anymore! I feel like smoking is in control!

I just signed up today so that hopefully I can actually quit smoking this time. I recently found out my daughter started vaping nicotine.  She is only 14. I can't keep smoking when it's my job to be the role model of You Can Quit Smoking. I have wanted to

My quit day is 4/25/23. I have been reading up on the positive aspects on quitting smoking. I've also been keeping track of when I smoke and why, what I'm feeling at the time and thinking of ways I can substitute a cigarette during those times. Praying fo

Just would like some guidance 

April 15

Anxiety and relief❤

So I have been a chewer for over a decade and a half.    Ever since my oldest son was very young so I switched from smoking to chewing to help with ear infections.  I've tried to quit several times but it's never stuck more then a few weeks.  My plan is t