Hi!

[mscarrie]

I'm Carrie... 42... been smoking since I was 13 except for an 8-year period that I quit... yeah, I know... DUMB!  Loving this site!  Quit date, 2/1.

[rva5oh]

Welcome. This site has been a tremendous help with quitting. Both encouragement and a foot in the tail when you need one. I'm around day 37, but I did screw up and take one Saturday night, which was really stupid. Luckily it didn't bite me and reel me back in.

At any rate, good luck, and post away...

[angel51859]

Welcome! this was never ever a site I thought would be of great support! It has been the best decision I ever made! almost 2 weeks smoke free! And the best of luck! to you girlfriend!

[maggie_8-1-2010]

Welcome to Ex! In addition to reading all the great sites and blogs here there are other sites that have helped so many of us. http://quitsmokingonline.com/  suggests you keep smoking until you have finished the free online course that has a very positive approach to quitting.   http://digg.com/news/lifestyle/Allen_Carr_s_Easy_Way_To_Stop_Smoking_Download_free_PDF  Another positive approach

http://www.whyquit.com/joel/dayzero.htm  Things to know while preparing to quit and what to expect once you have.

http://www.whyquit.com  All things about nicotine addiction

Read read read - learn as much as you can about the addiction. Come to the blogs and introduce yourself there! That's where we all hang out and you'll learn so much plus get support.

See you there soon I hope!

[maggie_8-1-2010]

Welcome to Ex! In addition to reading all the great sites and blogs here there are other sites that have helped so many of us. http://quitsmokingonline.com/  suggests you keep smoking until you have finished the free online course that has a very positive approach to quitting.   http://digg.com/news/lifestyle/Allen_Carr_s_Easy_Way_To_Stop_Smoking_Download_free_PDF  Another positive approach

http://www.whyquit.com/joel/dayzero.htm  Things to know while preparing to quit and what to expect once you have.

http://www.whyquit.com  All things about nicotine addiction

Read read read - learn as much as you can about the addiction. Come to the blogs and introduce yourself there! That's where we all hang out and you'll learn so much plus get support.

See you there soon I hope!

[mscarrie]

Thanks y'all!  Glad to be here... I'm excited about soon being a non-smoker... but, you know, dreading it at the same time because it IS hard.  But I am a determined person and I'm ready to quit coughing and gain energy!  I'm about to start step 4 on the quitsmokingonline site right now.  I'll check out the others too Maggie... thanks!