And she is back...(last time)

[Never_again]

Hello! Glad to be back and see all of those people who quit still going strong! Really want this. Have to have this. Have started my meds. All evidence of smoking gone. Have my substitutes. Staying far away from triggers for awhile. Last time was 6 months ...not long enough. So I may be able to accomplish a bit more   . I have recently .  Found that health issues can be avoided by putting down the smoke from (Duh).  Diagnosed at 19 with IBS. Now onset Chrones. I also have always had horrible daily rebound headaches. They claim smoking triggers both. Not only cause but no help. So here I am again. Bare with me! I have really been reading, researching,  looking into past quit and failure. I can do this. Thanks! Have a great smoke free day! Oh ...I am at 14 hours already  

[YoungAtHeart]

I hope you have read the book by Allen Carr?  Even if so, a refresher might be in order.

Do you have a written list of things you can do to distract yourself if need be?  i recommend crossword and/or jigsaw puzzles, maybe some coloring books and markers.  You can clean out a closet, a drawer or your car.  You can count the red/blue/white things in a room.  ANY exercise is good - going for a walk, up and down some stairs or a few jumping jacks always help.

Remember to change up your routines.  Find a different route to work.  Change around the furniture where you used to smoke.

Be sure to blog "HELP" in the subject line if it gets too tough and give us time to talk you down off that ledge.

Stay close and blog your thoughts and feelings.  It can help!

Nancy

[Never_again]

I literally just typed paragraphs and lost on the phone. Ugh. Anyways yes to all...except I have a busted ankle since june.. less walking, but still can do short ones if need be. Also, casino is out! That was my downfall last time. So win win    Finally, I never came to you for help when I knew what my intentions were. This time I know better! Thanks for your advice and reminders!  

[indingrl]

Congrats and good job on 14 hours living non smoker life....yahoooooo

[Strudel]

Congrats on day one! I agree about the Carr book - read or refresh. Stay close! 

[Never_again]

Will do  

[JACKIE1-25-15]

[elvan]

Congratulations and welcome to EX...you CAN do this and you will not be sorry.

Ellen

[DonnaMarie]

Glad you're back. It was hard for me to come back as I was kind of ashamed/embarrassed about having quit so proudly and then starting back up. I'm 6 days in and couldn't be happier. This is a good place to be. Stop by and scream anytime! 

Donna

[hattonc]

Congratulations on ur quit! I’m at day 10!and I feel so much better !! It truly does get easier with time .. some days a little bumpier than others but worth it to be free from this horrible addiction!! Great Job!!