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Give and get support around quitting

YaoiHime
Member
‎06-24-2019 05:03 AM

First-timer

Umm, hi. I'm not sure if this is the spot to post, as I literally just joined.

I picked my quit date as today, since I have 6 cigs left, and a box of patches waiting for me.

A big part of me is ready, but I'm also terrified. I have so many triggers. I've told many of my friends already that I'm starting the patch today.

Any encouragement or tips would be appreciated.

Thank you

6 Replies
sweetplt
Member
‎06-24-2019 09:13 AM

Hi and Welcome to Ex’s YaoiHime 

Glad you found our site...This is the right place to “kick the smoking addiction to the curb”...I hope you read and prepared for this quit date by going to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX also, rid all smoking paraphernalia...especially those six cigarettes...we are all in this together...it takes preparation, knowledge and hard work.  Being an addict takes time to heal and making this your number one priority.  Keep close to the support site...and keep busy...now get quitting...~ Colleen 203 DOF 

/blogs/Maggie_quit_8-1-2010-blog/2012/03/19/100-things-to-do-instead-of-smoking?sr=search&searchId=e... 

Barbscloud
Member
‎06-24-2019 09:37 AM

Welcome to the Ex.   Education about this addiction and preparation are the keys to success.  Check out the My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX that Colleen suggested with help on identifying triggers, etc.  Being afraid is normal for most quitters so don't let it be an excuse.  I was able to overcome my fear when I realized I was quitting for today.  I have a choice and can smoke tomorrow if I choose to.  Tomorrow then become the one day at a time.

Stay close to the site and reach out if you need help.

Barb

JACKIE1-25-15
Member
‎06-24-2019 09:44 AM

Welcome to EX.  You have come to the right place for support in quitting smoking. The best way to quit is to prepare and plan how you are going to go about your quit. My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX  and review the videos and tracking also learn what your triggers are so you can better prepare for the urge to smoke when it happens.  I am a firm believer education is the key to success. I was advised to read Allen Carr's Easyway to Quit Smoking which can be found on pdf on the web.  Another good site to get info which was very helpful to me is  www.whyquit.com.  There are several articles to read.  Nicotine 101 and Freedom From Nicotine My Journey Home.  To get help on navigating the site go to. Community Help‌.  Make quitting smoking your number one priority. Start by getting rid of anything associated with smoking such as ashtrays, lighter,cigarettes, etc.  You can do this if you make up your mind that you can.  Relearning your thinking that you do not have to smoke is a good beginning. For a while, you will think about smoking but that does not mean you have to act on it.  You can talk yourself out of smoking.  No matter what never ever take another puff.  NOPE.  Take smoking off the table as an option and do something different. 101 Things to Do Instead of Smoke SINAO smoking is not an option.  That is NOPE concept Not one puff ever. Be willing to do the work.  Quitting is the easy part.  Staying quit is work.  Learning to protect your quit will keep on your journey forever freedom. One day at a time.  Never give up, never give in. Hang tough Stay Close. Welcome to the EX Community and Congratulations on making the decision to quit smoking.  

Strudel
Member
‎06-24-2019 07:54 PM

Welcome to the site. The info above is great - please check it! I really liked the Carr book Jackie mentioned. Most important - stay close here - the support is great!  

MarilynH
Member
‎06-24-2019 07:58 PM

Welcome to the community you've made the best decision that you'll ever make in your lifetime please read the links suggested above me and keep reading everything you can because there's a wealth of information right here on this site to strengthen your resolve to kick the nicotine poison to the curb permanently it's not easy by any stretch of the imagination BUT it's absolutely Doable and totally worth it to be Free and we're all here to help you in any way we can YaoiHime‌.....

elvan
Member
‎06-24-2019 10:03 PM

Welcome to EX...PLEASE remember that quitting is a journey and not just an event, it is one day at a time, sometimes, one minute at a time.  We are all here to support you in any way that we can.  Education, support, and commitment are your way to make your quit solid.  Do read everything that is recommended.  I came to this site every morning and every evening when I first quit and after over five years, I still come here pretty much every day.  This is an amazingly supportive site and you can learn something from everyone here.  Read the blogs, comment, get to know people here,  You are doing everything right.

Ellen