Discuss different approaches to quitting, including medication
Okay! The day has come! My nicotine patches and gum have come in the mail. I'm smoking my last smoke. When I wake up, I will be putting on my patch! I already have my gum in my purse, and I'm really in the right mentality- for now. I've been slowing down on smoking a lot, and I'm going to go to work at 10:00 AM until 2:00PM, and we can NOT have smoke breaks. I'm hoping that will help. I will be buying a package of cheap plastic spoons to put on my tongue before long, because that's also what I did to help me quit sucking my thumb out of anxiety, which is my #1 source of temptation to smoke! I'll also be investing in a sharpie, because I will be putting a tally on my patch every time I get an urge to smoke. I will also be doing a few things that friends and family have recommended- even though I doubt they'll be effective. You gotta try! I'll be making a list of things to do when I want to smoke, a list of reasons to quit, and a list of people I can call if I think it's too much. I'll also be writing letters to the people that influence my smoking the most, and I will not have any smokes at my disposal. I'll be setting aside money every paycheck that would've been put towards smoking (about $30 every two weeks, if I can afford it with the major events happening soon). I will be using this site as much as possible! Now, for the discussion! What are your most helpful and reasonable coping skills to curb your cravings? Let me know 
I'm also in need of a few people to text for support, so let me know if you would like to! If that's against the rules (I'm not very strong in the memory department), ignore that part and don't let me know 
I'm currently employed through Pizza Hut as a server. I make at least $8 an hour, more if I get good tips. The upcoming events would be a pregnancy, which I have yet to confirm if said pregnancy is actually happening as soon as I think. Aka I need another test I am also hoping to be planning a wedding soon, depending on my parents, it will either be a legal wedding or just a spiritual gathering to put my boyfriend (or fiancé, depending on what you consider 'engaged') and I in a spirital marriage if my parents do not approve of a legal one yet. I hope this clarified things a bit!
In addition to this, I would also like to say that it is 6 minutes until midnight and I just finished smoking what is the FINAL tobacco product I will ever use, if this goes as planned. (Aka, if I survive 
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I am so happy you are quitting at such a young age ! You are making a great and very wise decision . I do believe having a plan really does help I had a plan , I had Ex and I had my faith and today I have 940 days of freedom and you can have your freedom back too !
I used the patch and occasional nicotine lozenge and straws cut into thirds . I did deep breathing religiously in the first weeks and months 3 in and out very slowly really s-l-o-w on the last exhale allowing my body to relax with the exhale it really got me through many craves ! I also walked nearly every day, the exercise kept my head in a good frame of mind and It helped keep my weight down too . A positive attitude and a deep commitment are a must in my humble opinion .
