How does anyone quit? There are a lot of former smokers--lots here at Ex. If you are willing to stick around--read, learn, blog some more, respond to Exers who have responded to you, and make a daily effort to make a quit plan (something that makes sense to you)--you stand a great chance at quitting.
Most smokers that I know of wanted their quit to happen fast, all at once. Many were unwilling or unable to think about what they will do other than smoke. A list works. Keep it near, refer to it.
And many smokers who want to quit, don't want to look at how they might feel the first few days and so run into trouble. It's better to accept that you might feel uncomfortable --come up with a few ideas as to how to get through the first few days.
I could tell you to chew on a straw, or take a walk, or read a book--or whatever--but you probably know this stuff. What really matters is what are you willing to do other than smoke. Ex is here to offer support every step of the way.
Are you willing to commit to receiving help. It's your quit. It's your decision and yours alone. Exers here are good at listening, good at responding, great at caring.
You can find your quit one day at a time, one step at a time.
please take what HELPS and let go of the rest to be HELPFUL is MY only aim - thank you
