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Give and get support around quitting

Quitting smoking

 
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maryfreecig
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One day at a time you can sort out how you will quit. Stick with Ex. Read, get inspired. Make your plan work for you.

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Barbscloud
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@JarretTerraj22  Welcome the Ex. and congrats on your decision to quit.  It's the best thing you can do for health.   

I have numerous attempts at quitting and it finally took me 50 years to get it right.  What was different this time?  I had a quit date, an aid, a class and cut down for a week. Sounds like a road to success.  I was fortunate to find the Ex a week prior to my quit.  I learned about nicotine addiction and that I needed a plan that would prepare for what I was going to encounter on my journey.  And for the first time, I had the support of fellow quitters.

Take the time to learn how to do this.  Part of it is mindset and part of it is hands on work identifying triggers, what tools you'll use, what associations you'll create instead of smoking, etc.   Spend time on the site, getting a well as giving support.  The early days take commitment so why not have other quitters to help you deal with the up and downs of this journey.

This link is a great place to start

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

We're here for you so reach out anytime we can help.    Going for walk is a great way to refocus your thinking and get an added boost of dopamine.   Spend time on the site when you need it the most 

Consider taking the Daily Pledge.  It's a great way to stay on track one day at a time, even the weekend.

Look forward to celebrating with you on the 8th.   In the meantime, read lots of material on the site and stay close to keep your motivation going strong. 

Stay busy and stay close.

Barb