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Kandiesweetz

Hello everyone. My name is Samantha. I’m here to try to stop smoking. I had heart failure 3 years ago. And everyday that I smoke now I’m scared. I don’t want to have a heart attack. My anxiety tells me that all the time. Plus I want to live longer for my 3 daughters.

JanaLR

You can do it! Heart problems and smoking are more serious. I was recently diagnosed with a lower refraction rate from my heart than is normal, so I have a heart catheterization next Monday. I need to quit vaping so I don't make things worse.

It's never too late to quit and help your heart heal and your body get stronger. I'm proud of you!

MarilynH

Welcome to the community @JanaLR stay close we're all for you! Sending positive vibes your way for your appointment on Monday!

Barbscloud

@JanaLR Welcome to the Ex and congrats on your desire to quit.

Right now, you're working through the process of your desire to quit and the addiction wanting you to keep it up. You can win that internal battle by educating yourself about nicotine addiction and putting a plan in place with how you'll deal with cravings, identifying your triggers and creating the new associations you'll create instead of smoking.

This link is a great place to get you started on the right track. https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/?cid=footer_community_linktobex

We're here for you, so reach out anytime we can help.

Wishing you the best on your upcoming procedure. Let us know how it goes.

Stay busy and stay close.

Barb

CommunityAdmin

Welcome @JanaLR! 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.

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

EX Community Admin Team

MarilynH

Welcome to the community @Kandiesweetz you're making the best decision you'll ever make in your lifetime for your health and it's definitely the best gift that any of us for giving ourselves the Gift of life! Please read everything you can because there's a wealth of information right here on this site to strengthen your resolve to kick the nicotine poison to the curb permanently it's definitely not easy but as long as you're willing determined and totally committed to succeed then you will persevere through the roller coaster ride of cravings and moodswings and lack of sleep to be Free, close and reach out whenever you need to or just want to vent we're all here to help you in any way we can you've got this believe it!

Barbscloud

@Kandiesweetz Welcome to the Ex and congrats on your upcoming quit. Quitting is the best thing you can do for your physical and mental health. Educate yourself about nicotine and create a quit plan. Knowledge and preparation are powerful tools for a successful quit. This link has some great information to get you started. https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/?cid=footer_community_linktobex

Anxiety about quitting is normal. Many describe it as losing their best friend, We've smoked our way through every event and emotion, so it's only normal that were apprehensive. Approaching your quit one day at a time can help to alleviate the fear. Don't think about forever right now. You'll see those one days will turn into multiple days.

And you just found an amazing group of quitters the are here to support you on this journey to become an Ex. There will be ups and downs, but that is part of the journey. We're here for you, so just reach out anytime we can help or want to share your experience.

Join many of us on the Daily Pledge to stay on track one day at a time.

Make this commitment for you and your family will benefit from your decision also.

Look forward to celebrating with you on the 9th.

Stay busy and stay close.

Barb

CommunityAdmin

Welcome @Kandiesweetz! 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.