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6 years ago 0 11210 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Welcome Ray!

It sounds like you are ready to face this addiction. Coming here and looking for support is a great place to start. The more knowledge you gain about quitting, the more likely you will be able to stay quit. I encourage you to work on the program to create your quit plan. Have you considered speaking to your doctor about quitting smoking? 
Ashley, Health Educator
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Hi ray,
 Welcome to the SSC. Glad you admitted that you have an addiction, that's a great start! The new year is just around the corner.  That would be a great time to start your quit. I'd like to suggest that you go through the program at the top of the page. It will help you on your quit journey. There's going to be a lot of potholes to avoid, and the triggers are everywhere just like you said already. You have to be ready to fight that nasty NicoDemon every step of the way, and he'll try his hardest to make you fail. READ READ READ. The more you know the easier it will be. 
Stay strong.
 
Not One Puff Ever
 
 
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Hi community,
 
My name is Ray. I am 25 yrs old and been smoking for 6 years.
My dad was a smoker, as a child, I detested smoking and wished my dad would quit.
 
Joke's on me, I turned out to be a big smoker myself years later!
It started out with a smoker friend, and I got introduced to more smoker friends.
People who smoke would probably tell you it is not the kick that keep them hooked, but the social aspect of it.
Smoking is a good way to bond with strangers. A couple smokes together and we are best friends.
Every smoker has a 'trigger', mine is during waiting, drinking, time alone, having a bad day and having a good time.  
Well, basically, have part of my daily routine has a trigger. So, guess what, I smoke all the time!
 
To quit smoking also means giving up a large part of my life and bonding with friends.
Yet, I wish to quit smoking because it is affecting my health, and goodness, the smell.
 
For a long time, I told myself I can quit when I want and whenever I am ready.
So, I did quit. Clean for 2 weeks, and one day I hop onto my car ready for work and almost late for a meeting. 
5 minutes out of my house driving, cold turkey kicks in, and I turned my car around to the same gas station where I always get my dope and bought 2 packs of Camels.
I arrived at the meeting smelling like an ashtray. 
That day, I realized, I have a physical addiction. 
 
Just hoping that if anyone reading this and connects with my story and would like to quit smoking can join me.
We will be one of those alcoholic anonymous buddies that support one another and share our progress with.
Write to me, if you looking for someone to support you through the process.
 
Best regards,
Ray 
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