Newbie Quitters

[John-C.]

You can use this wall to introduce yourself and tell your story! Remember, this group is only for those who have stopped smoking completely (no matter for how long). We can use the advice of experienced EX's, too. I am on my 4th day (again), using this site much more and reading reading reading!

[aztec]

http://community.becomeanex.org/pg/groups/3024780/1st-time-quitters/

Check out this group 1st time quitters, ask Jonescarp questions

[lynn85]

I am new to the community and trying to learn to naviagte the site as well. I joined beacuse any tool in support is good to have. I am 43 and was diagnosed with emphysema a week ago. I know nothing else at this point because I'm still waiting to get in with a specialist ( another week). The not knowing is making me a wreck and causing anxiety to skyrocket which in turn causes me to smoke more when I know its doing serious harm. I picked my quit day as Feb. 28 ( 2 days from now) and would appreciate any tips. Thanks.

[dmt0716]

Hey everyone, today is March 3rd and I really want to give this whole "quit smoking" thing a shot. I'm pregnant and would really like to quit for the baby, and also for my health. Starting tomorrow I'm going to start trying to slow things down pretty fast, like not smoking a cigarette right when I get up... maybe wait 30-60 minutes before I do so. Because that is one of my biggest problems. Even when I wake up in the middle of the night I light up right away, i dont know what it is but just something about me waking up makes me fiend for a cigarette. Hopefully this websit helps me in my journey! Tomorrow... I'm giving it a shot! 🙂

[mel.lane20]

First really serious atempt to quit smoking... Been a smoker for about 7 years, and going insane... I haven't has a cig all day and I simply feel sick. The cravings are really bad, hopefully they will start getting better soon.

[microwench]

Hi all, first time quitting, first day.   Have been sick with a URI all week.  Has devolved into horrid coughing the last two days, and I know it is worse because I smoke.  Realized that because I've felt so cruddy, I haven't had a cig since about 9am yesterday, so ... why not use this to my advantage and QUIT!!!!!!!!

Just bought some cinnamon (yum) niccotine gum to help me.  Definitely a good tool. I almost bit my poor hubby's head off, poor thing, I owe him an apology. 

So yeah, here I am, a QUITTER!!!

[maggie_8-1-2010]

Just passing thru!

[fayruz]

hi i really need friends to help me.i tried but cant seem to get anywhere.

[luckyelee]

Good for you!  I am just planning to quit right now.  I understand the first week is the most difficult though.  Lots of luck to you!!!

[justdoit13]

Started cutting back on Monday and have kept myself to five cigs today. You are correct...the first week is the most difficult. Still need to quit all the way before I really have to go through the whole week thing.

Last night I had a B-A-D case of night sweats. Felt like I took a shower in my sleep. Hopefully that part is over.

[betty3113]

Hi, I have been using the patch for two weeks. I used to smoke a pack a day for 32 years and this week Im only smoking one in the morning and one late at night, I know this is not quitting but I think that sometimes we need to get used to the idea of what is going to be a complete day without smoking.....I think is not easy, but will keep trying.

good luck to all of you