With a support group of people who understand - I WILL make it this time!

[lust4life]

Hello everyone! I am relieved and happy to be on this site. I will be quitting tomorrow - October 22, 2016. Started smoking at the age of 16 and a few years ago had quit for 2 years with a support group. Unfortunately went back to it due to quite a bit of stress that I was under at that time. 

I am so looking forward to allowing people in this community to help me start a new chapter for myself as a non-smoker for life. I have been diagnosed with COPD - and have literally lost count how many times I have tried to quit on my own. It is a VERY hard thing to do and at times it was agnozing for me.

For a long time, the desire to quit has been with me every single week. The fear of the withdrawals, depression and agitation that go along with quitting is what keeps me from succeeding. I obviously can not do this on my own and any advice and help will greatfully be accepted. I, too wish to help others as well. Thanks!

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Welcome To EX.  You have come to the right place.  This is all about you and what you are willing to do to be smoke free.  At EX you will learn that smoking does not relieve stress

Start first, by educating yourself about nicotine addiction.   Education is the key to a successful quit.

Read: Freedom from Nicotine My Journey Home and Nicotine Addiction 101  Here are the links      

 http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksAAddiction.html

 http://whyquit.com/ffn/

Also Read   Allen Carr’s book, “Easy Easier Way to Quit Smoking”.       

The link is here:  http://media.wix.com/ugd/74fa87_2010cc5496521431188f905b7234a829.pdf

Go to the home page   https://excommunity.becomeanex.org  click on   About EX tab and get started. 

We will support you. You are in your journey for freedom.

[Giulia]

Support is what made THE difference in my quitability.  That and education about this addiction.  Stress seems to be the most popular relapse trap.  Our emotions get the best of us and to ease our discomfort we go back to that "thing" we believe comforted us.  It's just a dopamine high.  And it's just a psychological hook based on... past behavior.  Pay no attention to it.  It's simply a lie.

You've quit for two years with a support group in the past.  Did you go there before you lit that stress cigarette?  Did you read or shout out to them?  Or had you let your mindfulness become lax?  You know, you DID make is last time.  You just didn't make it to a "forever quit."  A forever quit takes forever maintenance.  For me it does anyway and I've been quit for over 10 years.  But I STAY CONNECTED.

That you can get this back - no doubt.  From my experience in support for over 10 years, quitting is the easier part of the journey.  It's the staying quit that's the challenge. 

Read.  Learn.  Grow.  Do.  Become.  Chin up!  The journey is most definitely worth it!

[lust4life]

Thank you so much for responding!!  Appreciate tso much!!

[freeneasy]

Congrats on your decision to quit which is the best thing you can do for yourself. You can do it. You did it before and you can do it again.  Here is a link for a group in this community for people with COPD:https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/copd

[TerrieQuit]

Hello, and Welcome to EX! 

We are so glad you are here! This is a great place to quit smoking. You have been given links to great information and good advice above. Please do the suggested readings. Education, willingness to do whatever it takes not to smoke, determination and commitment are the keys to a successful quit!

I would like to recommend a group called The Daily Pledge Group. It's fun and will help reinforce your commitment not to smoke!

Just click on the link below and scroll down and take the person's hand before you and promise not to smoke, and then offer your free hand to the next pledge, we keep each other strong in our quits! We are on page 6. You can state your # of days, post a picture or whatever you want! This is your quit be proud of it! Please join us!

http://community.becomeanex.org/pg/forum/topic/8988651/dont-let-the-nicodemon-trick-you-treat-him-wi...

This link is also on my page and is also a featured group on our home page! Also, if you would like to join the group use this link and as you scroll down look to the left, there is a place that says join the group.

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/daily-pledge

Hope to see you there!    Terrie

Don't Quit on your Quit!

If you have any trouble getting into the group, just let me know and I'll try to help!

[Silverstar]

Glad you are here!  I am only 14 days Quit, we can do this!  I opened every link, read every comment, this stuff is valuable and useful and could make the difference.  We are with you on this. 

[shashort]

Welcome to the community it is a great place for support.  With the education and the great support here I believe is what made my quit successful. I don't think I would have been able to do this alone.  It is really helpful to know that we all have been where your at and know what its like. Read and learn everything you can about this addiction and get ready set go and quit and we will be here for you.

[RachelMB]

Good morning and welcome to Day 1 ( I think)?  Remember that you can do this and that we all believe in you even when you don't believe in yourself.  What is your plan today?  Reach out when you need to and read everything you can.  Tomorrow WILL be easier.  Talk soon-

Rachel

[maryfreecig]

Welcome. You are in the right place for support. Congrats on your first day of quitting.