Hello!

[Marie-isa]

Hi everyone, I'm new to the group, my name is Marie and I'm from San Diego, California. I quit smoking 63 days ago, after smoking for 30 years (I started at 14) and not everyday is an easy day. I came here for motivation and inspiration.

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Hi Marie....Hartly welcome and huge congrats on your 63 days quit.... Yes it is not easy, the first few weeks is very difficult , but I can promise it gets better....and better...and better !

Yes, 30 years is a lifetime and now you will need to change the way you were used to....The habit will stick longer but the cravings will soon be almost gone....After a will you will remeber only the bad of a cigarette and not the nice... You will smell a smoker and be ashamed that you smelled like that for 30 years.... To be honest, the most difficult thing to overcome is to forgive yourself especially if you battered your body (and smelled) for 38 years like I did...!

Stay strong and keep us up to date and I can promise if you if you rediscover life the way it should be, it is amazing...!!

[treacle1965 in reply to Hercu]

hi marie and welcome congrates on quitting smoking for all those days proud of you and as herc says stay strong were all here everyone were good friends here all here to help

[Nohassel 1 Day Smoke Free]

hi marie nice to meet you, welcome to our group! well done on getting to 63 days, you will get lots and lots of support on here everyone is fab! just post anytime with any questions or struggles and someone will get back to you

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome Marie-isa and congratulations on 63 days quit, you have come to the right place for support, inspiration and motivation, we're a close nit family here

I am heading into a year and half smoke on St Patrick's Day - done it cold turkey. It is a bumpy road but as every bump is overcome, the stronger we become.

Below is a pinned post of some helpful posts. Looking forward to your updates

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin...

[melf123 2 Years Smoke Free]

Hi Marie,

I just wanted to add a welcome and well done - 63 days is some achievement... be really proud of yourself and keep strong!

Mel

P.S. I'm 46 days behind you and can't wait to be where you are!

[Ldanilovics]

Welcome to the newcomers. I was new not long ago, think it was 6 weeks. Yesterday I was smoke Free 8 weeks. This group has helped alot. Someone will reply with great advice and support. I thought I was the only one from the states on here. Guess I'm not alone😃. Keep up the great work. I'm waiting for the easier times. I'm sure they are right around the corner. Cause I could smoke at anytime

[Dp338 1 Year Smoke Free]

You got this. after smoking a life time we don't know what normal feels like so just roll with it. All the best keep kicking