Welcome to Ex. Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things we have to do but it is doable It will test your emotions to the fullest. The main thing is to prepare for those times by educating yourself on nicotine addiction and ways to distract. Find things that will occupy your time and mind. You will find that smoking took a lot of it. It is a joy to be able to be smoke-free. Embrace it. Don't fight it. Learn to breathe through the crisis. Quitting smoking is about deprogramming the brain that you do not have to smoke. Here is a simple one to start, when the urge hits tell yourself that you "don't do that anymore". Stay close, read study blog ask questions. Here is some reading to help you get started. Go to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX click on the tabs and read and watch the videos. Also, check out www.whyquit.com and read Nicotine 101 and My Journey to Freedom Home. The best is yet to come. Hang tough, stay close. Enjoy your new life.
