Hi, Kelsmynme and welcome to EX. This is a wonderful place where you can find all kinds of support and encouragement on your journey of quitting smoking. Congratulations on Day One! Making the DECISION to quit smoking is the first step in finding that a life without nicotine is a really great feeling of freedom.
You said you feel bored and alone. First off, if you stay in contact with EX, you will never ever be alone. So, aside from anything else you do, please stay in contact with us in EX. Read the blogs (which are listed on the left side of the screen when you click on the "Home" tab at the top left. Obviously, you have found the "Conversations" since this is where you posted. Take a look at "Groups" and see if any of them interest you. But keep "talking" to us so that we can help you with information, advice and LOTS of support. We LOVE seeing new folks here!
Another member will come along shortly and give you links to some of the first reading material that we recommend to new Quitters. Don't worry; it's not homework. It's just reading that is designed to help you understand how to successfully quit smoking. Most people say that the reading has really helped them.
There is no "right" way to quit. Each person's Quit is individual to them. So sort out all the advice and information; take what resonates with you and leave the rest. But there ARE some common threads in all Quits and it will help to read and talk about them here on EX. It may help to do a search here on "first days" or "cravings".
Lastly, you CAN do this. It may help to realize that YOUR addiction to nicotine is NO STRONGER NOR HARDER TO BEAT than anyone else's addiction is/was. And if WE could quit, SO CAN YOU.
Again, welcome!
Sky
