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getting started

Hi Tracez,
 Still smoke free? Headaches are one of the nicotine withdraw symptoms. You'll have them for awhile. It's part of the healing process of your body. A humorous way of looking at it is that, it's your body kicking you in your butt, for putting that poison in your body all this time.  The headaches will eventually go away along with the urge to smoke, that is unless you don't keep your guard up and the Nico-Demon cons you into lighting one up. Then you have to go through all this again. Sleeplessness is another withdraw symptom and it too will pass in time. Unfortunately your body takes time to heal. Stay strong and nicotine free!
N.O.P.E. 
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Never Thought That I?d Embrace the Title of "Ex"

Hi Njdevilsgrrl,
 WOW, what an attitude. This is GREAT!  Sounds like you really do want to quit, and your mindset is going to help you do it! Like I try and tell people, quitting is 10% physical and 90% mental. The physical part will be over in a matter of days, but the mental part will go on for a long time, sometimes years. If you really want to quit you can do it, but it takes a lot of determination. Give yourself a pat on the back and be sure and reward yourself for your accomplishments. 
Stay strong. 
9 years ago 0 796 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Quiting for GOOD

Hi Nicdewall,
 You're almost past heck week, and I hope you're still smoke free. Be sure and check out the program at the top of the page. It may give you some tools to help with those "moments of weakness" and other excuses for lighting up. I quit with the patch, and a pocket full of lifesavers.  Just do whatever it takes to fight the urge. Third times the charm you know.  I wish you the best on your journey. Hang in there and stay strong!
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10 years

Hi Carol,
 Sorry I missed  your 10 year anniversary. Congratulations on your decade of freedom from the Nico-Demon. You're proof to others that it can and DOES happen with determination and will power.
Once again, what a great accomplishment.  
Stay strong. 
 
9 years ago 0 796 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Is this a good time to quit?

Hi MM,
 It's always a good time to quit smoking. The problem is, there's always a reason NOT to quit smoking in a smokers mind. At least you've admitted to yourself that you really do want to quit. It's been in the back of your mind for years now you say. That's a good start. Now you need to actually set a date and stick to it. Go through the program at the top of the page. It will help you prepare for the journey ahead. Also read as much as you can in the forums to learn what to expect and how to cope with it. I can't stress this enough, you need to know what's in store so you can be prepared for it. No two quits are the same just like no two fingerprints are the same, but there are similarities between quitters. 
 You only think smoking has been your friend because that nasty old Nico-Demon has tricked you all these years. Smoking is NOT your friend. Once you actually quit you'll understand what I'm trying to say.  Be prepared for learning new ways to cope with stress instead of lighting one up. Deep breathing, life savers and the patch helped me in the beginning. There's always going to be reasons to have a smoke, the trick is, learning ways of saying NO, I'm not going to poison my body anymore and then stick to it! 
 I wish you the best in your journey to freedom. 
 
 
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Quit with Chantix on Nov 6 but having a hard time now

Hi Buffy,
Congratulations for not putting all those poisons in your lungs for over 6 weeks now. You should be proud of yourself.  So now you've been nicotine free for 2 weeks since stopping Chantix and it's starting to get to you? Nicotine is a nasty drug isn't it? Have you went through the program at the top of the page yet? It can help you on your journey, along with reading and learning as much as you can in the forums.  Don't let the urges wear you down. Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. Your body is in the process of healing itself after all these years of being poisoned. You should have all of the nicotine out of your system by now. The physical part is over. Time to celebrate!  Now it's all mental. Quitting is 10% physical and 90% mental. You need to take your mind off of smoking. Maybe you need something to fiddle with to keep your hands busy. Maybe you need to change your routine to keep your mind busy too. Whatever you do, please don't give in to the urge. You don't want to go through this all over again do you? Yes it can be tough, but the reward is awesome in the long run! When you get an urge log on and leave a message. By the time your done the urge should be gone. You can do this if you really put your mind to it. I think I can......I think I can......I know I can....I know I can!  
 Hang in there, it will get easier as time goes by. I wish you the best.
9 years ago 0 796 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Not Smoking Support

Hi Jgriffin,
 Sorry to hear it's been a rough start for you. Quitters flu? I'll have to Google that because I have not heard of it before. Oh, you're talking about the nicotine withdraw symptoms.  Nicotine is a really nasty drug isn't it? So you've made it through hell week and heck week seems worse? That's common for some people. For some, the 3rd or 4th week seems to be the hardest for them. It all just depends on the individual. Are you using the patch with the right dosage? I also used the patch to help quit. I don't think I could have quit without it. Have you went through the program at the top of the page yet? That can help you on your journey. Also read as much as you can in the forums to help learn what to expect on your quit.
 You body is trying to heal itself now. There are a lot of side effects to quitting. Getting the shakes is one of them. Being nauseous is another. The side effects can last for days or weeks, but you will get over them in time. Are you drinking lots of fluids? You need to help your body flush out the poisons so you can get over the side effects quicker. Deep breathing helps too. Slowly inhale through the nose, hold, then slowly exhale through the mouth. Four or five times at a time. Instead of inhaling a real cigarette, suck on a straw and pretend like it's a cigarette. Anything to help get over the urge to light one up. I carried a pocket full of life savers to help fight the urge. 
Your "quitters flu" will pass in time, just hang in there and don't give in to the Nico-Demons urge. And if you are worried about the side effects if they go on too long, go see a doctor just to be on the safe side. 
I hope you feel better soon. 
9 years ago 0 796 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Seven years (of heaven)

A big congratulations to you Cameless on your 7 year anniversary. 
Keep it up!  
9 years ago 0 796 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Monday Stats Parade

Come join the parade with me. 417 days of smoke free freedom for me today. How many for you?
Cheers to all the quitters out there!  
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I am stopping on January 1 2015

Hi Kevi,
 Congratulations on setting a quit date. I see you've started to use the program, continue using it as it can help you on your quit. Try and read as much as yo can in the forums to be prepared for what lies ahead. Get your quit meter running and keep us posted on your success!
 Best wishes to you on your journey.