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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11214

Welcome JoanneB,

You have come to the right place. We can help you break this habit! The program has specific information that will help and I encourage you to read it. Also, look through past discussions here - there is a ton of great information in these forums.

A big part of breaking the habit is understanding your triggers. What triggers you to smoke? Right in the morning? Going outside with a smoking friend? Find these times and plan on avoiding them, finding replacement activities or coping strategies. Having smoking items in the house is a big trigger for many. Make sure you have all cigarettes and other smoking related items out of the house.

How are you doing today?

Ashley, Health Educator

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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2508

Hi Joanne and Kristine. Just poped in to say Welcome and Congrats on your decisions to quit...

I'll second what Jim and Deb said..So Stick with us and we will support you in your quits..

Red..

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 60

hi joanne! welcome to the SSC forum! just wanted to say hello and let you know that i am supporting you in your quit! and "ditto" to everything that jim said below regarding his recommendation to go through the Program here - very, very helpful/informative info.

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Welcome Joanne and Kristine!

It sounds like you are both ready to kick your nico-demon's ash! You've come to the right place!

The whole secret to quitting is wanting your freedom MORE than you want to smoke! So, stick close, hang on tight and let's get 'er done!

I'd recommend that you both go through the Program (above dropdown box) and read and learn from your new fellow quit buddies here on the Forums! The Program here is great to help you along with a great plan and the Tools will also be a great help. Also, if you need a hand or have a question, just ask! We've all been through what you are going through and we're all rooting for you! And remember to keep a Positive Mental Attitude as well as you can! It is so easy to get into a rut and develop a bad attitude during your quit. Well, just remember that you are on your journey towards freedom! You've made the decision to take your freedom back, so keep your chin up and celebrate every little milestone you achieve, because you deserve it! Oh, and don't forget your rewards!

Stick close and let us know how we can help! You CAN do this!

Jim

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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 54

Hi, Joanne! I just quit (again) this week myself, so I wanted to say hi since we're in the same boat.

For many years people who had successfully quit smoking told me that even though I had failed in the past, when the time was really right for me, I'd be able to do it. Often these people said they actually had a pretty easy time of it once they were truly ready. It sounds like that's you, so don't give up or feel like it's impossible!

I have mentioned on another thread that in these early awful days I have been drinking a ton of water. It sounds dumb, but it's something you can lift to your mouth with your hand, like a cigarette, so it helps with the feeling of wanting to do that constantly. And supposedly it flushes the nicotine out of your system.

I too have a lot of problems with the "habit" part of smoking. Aside from the water thing, I'm not even letting myself go out on my porch right now, and I made myself a CD of songs I like to sing along to to give me something to do in the car. I don't know if you drink, but I usually have a glass or two of wine at night and have already discovered that that's not an option right now because it's too linked with smoking in my mind. Instead I've just been getting in bed to read. Once I'm comfy in my pajamas I don't really want to get back up anyway.

Don't know if any of these ideas might help you but they are how I've been getting through. Good luck, YOU CAN DO IT!