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Diehard Quitting.

Jimdogg1965
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It's easier saying it than doing it. Whatever, however, and whenever led us smokers to indulge in any tobacco products, the answers to this list are endless and various for some of us. The momentum of smoking or using tobacco products over the years, compared to just now quitting or wanting to quit is a modern day David versus Goliath combat. This is how I view the situation and I am certain there's other brave people that see the journey of stop smoking, in the same way. Whether it's stress or whatever vice's we have or had that took us to the world of tobacco products and using them. A definite fact that I am going to point out regarding my own smoking addiction is the same problems, vice's, or both are still at play, no matter what methods or medication prescribed to us as an aide that makes the idea of thought of quitting smoking any easier. Psychologically, we are still left with where and why we ventured into the world of smoking and where, what, and why did quitting smoking become us today? I personally believe that we should be working on the psychological portion of quitting smoking or the use of any tobacco products, which will make our journey to quit a whole lot easier. 

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Barbscloud
Member

 Welcome to the Ex.  I'm glad you found us.  There's lots of advice, information and support for those desiring to quit.

Quitting nicotine has different components.   It is physically addictive, as well has having psychological/emotional aspects.  Over time, smoking behaviors do also become habits.  When quitting we have to work on both the physical withdrawal as well as the psychological to be successful.   Use this time to educate yourself about nicotine addiction and to prepare for your quit.  This link has some great information to get you started in the right track.

https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/?cid=footer_community_linktobex

Reinforce your quit by joining many fellow quitters on the Daily Pledge.  It's a great way to start your day off in a positive way.

Reach out anytime we can help.

Stay busy and stay close.

Barb

CommunityAdmin
Community Manager
Community Manager

Hello @Jimdogg1965! My name is Quiana, and I am a part of the EX Team. Congratulations on your decision to quit! I wanted to reach out and personally welcome you to the EX Community! We are so excited you have joined us. This is a very supportive community so feel free to keep us all posted on your quit journey reach out and let us know if you need anything. You may find our Daily Pledge page helpful to make a commitment not to smoke on a day-by-day basis. Posting there will also bring visibility to your journey to others who take the pledge daily.

Here are some articles that might be helpful as you prepare for your quit date: 

https://www.becomeanex.org/ex-resources/about-quitting/get-ready-to-quit/right-before-you-quit/

https://www.becomeanex.org/ex-resources/about-quitting/get-ready-to-quit/3-ways-to-get-your-support-...

Quiana, EX Team

McMoney
Member

I hear what you are saying @Jimdogg1965 and I agree. Quitting smoking is really a practice in finding new coping skills for all the things. How do you celebrate, what will you do when you're bored, how will you relax, etc. We have fooled ourselved for so long thinking that a celebratory smoke is okay when it's not - thinking it's an appropriate use of our time when we are bored when it's not, thinking it helps us relax when it actually causes us to be anxious hence the 'craving'. So yes, it's all in the mind. It takes time to unlearn the habit of addiction.  The good thing about this being mostly a mind thing is, that is the part you CAN control.  You cannot control life or what happens to you but you can control how you react and the part where you get to choose what you do instead is where freedom lives. There is no freedom in having every break spoken for, having your money siphoned away to feed an addiction that is so harmful physically and mentally.  I'm rambling at this point.  I see your quit date is set for August 2024? I quit in August of 2023. I'll be rooting for you! Keep writing your journey and keep us posted with how it's going.