@Judys789 Welcome to the Ex and congrats on your decision to quit.
There are lots of pet lovers here so feel free to post a photo. I'm a cat and dog lover. Just a dog right now. I'm glad you're getting your dream cat. I'm sure your pets will appreciate your not smoking.
No matter how you choose to quit, cold turkey or with aids, you need to educate yourself about nicotine addiction and have a quit plan. Many have found success with knowledge and preparation. It took me 50 years and many attempts to finally get it. I went into my quits blindly and was never successful. In addition to some aids for my final quit, I found the Ex a week prior to my quit. For the first time I learned how to quit and had the support that was always lacking.
This link is a great place to start.
https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/?cid=footer_community_linktobex
Make the commitment and you can do this too. We're here to support you on your journey. So reach out anytime you need help, want to share your experience or to support fellow quitters. We're all in this together.
Join many of us on the Daily Pledge to stay on track on day at a time. Look forward to celebrating with you on the 18th.
Stay busy and stay close.
Barb
Hiya Judy!
Welcome! I'm 12 days smoke free, using Chantix. I am so grateful that your new baby will be here soon. They are very interesting cats. I, myself, am not a cat person but I would like to be owned by a bangel... I have a small farm in Kansas with 5 dogs, 1 kitten inside, 1 outside, several barn cats I feed, sheep and cows. The animals have been a great distraction. Although, I do encourage you to have other aids for your distractions. I started exercising again, focused on clean eating, and have reorganized my entire house. Plus, just started volunteering for a new animal shelter. You don't realize how much of your life resolves around smoking until you take it away. Please, make a list of things you want to try and do instead of smoking to keep your mind and hands busy.
