My quitting method

[Sandraj1985]

• My family wanting this
• Chewing gum
• Chapstick
• Hard candy
• Breathing techniques
• Hot showers
• Prayers
• Jam sesions in my car
• Knowing I will be healthier
• Being outdoors
• Crafting

[CommunityAdmin]

These are great alternatives to smoking and reminders of why you're on this journey. Thanks for sharing, @Sandraj1985!

- Danielle, EX Team

[Barbscloud]

@Sandraj1985 Thanks for sharing what's working for you. It might give others some ideas.

Barb

[champsin97]

Keep fighting the good fight.  Day by day we get stronger and stronger.  

[Chrisbcreme]

My quit day is tomorrow Dec 15 2023.  Any encouragement would be appreciated. 🙂

[biscuit9]

Stay in your happy place as much as possible and realize that you are not giving anything UP, you are gaining your life BACK, so attitude is important.  Your quit method looks good also. USE the gum, hard candies and maybe smelly things as much as possible.  Journal your feelings, write it out, get it out.

[CommunityAdmin]

You got this, @Chrisbcreme! You're in the right place for support on your quit. 🙂

Here are some resources that might be helpful: 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-...

- Danielle, EX team 

[Barbscloud]

@Chrisbcreme Welcome to the Ex and congrats on your quit day.

I quit after 50 years of smoking and many attempts at quitting.  When I found the Ex, learned how to quit for the first time  and how invaluable support was for me on this journey to become an Ex. A big part of quitting is creating new associations to replace smoking.  There's where you plan comes into play.  This link is a great place to learn about tools, cravings and creating those associations.  It's also educating yourself about nicotine addiction plays a big role in a successful quit.

https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/

We're here to support you, so reach out anytime we can help.  Join many of us on taking the Daily Pledge.  It's a great way to stay on track one day at a time.

Consider creating your own post at My Journal/Blog to introduce yourself to the community and receive some well deserved support.

Stay busy and stay close.

Barb