Hi Karen,
By doing the online quit program here at scc, you will understand what you need to do to get started. As you will learn, it takes many people a few attempts at this quitting journey before they stay quit; then some quit the first time and never have another puff. You will find your way. You have the desire; now, make a plan..set your quit date, get your coping tools together, (peppermint, gum, hard candy, sunflower seeds..whatever you decide), think about what the biggest triggers are for you to smoke, ie after a meal, on breaks at work, and plan on what you will do at those times instead of smoking,(take a short walk, listen to music, do a crossword puzzle, read a novel)..something that distracts you from the cravings. Educate yourself about this drug, nicotine, and then make your committment. I found it helpful during some of my quits to do a little ceremony on my quit date, like bury my last pack and say a little prayer..one time I broke one cigarette in pieces for everyone of my 4 children. It is your quit. You can do this. Let us know your "freedom date" as I like to call it. You will be glad that you find your way out of this horrible addiction.
new me
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 162
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,888
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $810.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
