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[EMC425]

Hi I am new to this I've attempted to quite smoking several times but always cave in. I have noticed that a lot of the comments I receive when giving up are negative therefore I thought this sight may help (early days-15 hours smoke free)

[JulReal 2 Years Smoke Free]

Hi EMC! Congrats on your quit! I won't be negative and nobody else here will be either from my experience. One day at a time, sounds like a cliche but it works. Sometimes I was down to ONE HOUR at a time or ONE MINUTE at a time, but I did have to break it down to that sometimes and I just passed my one year mark after 35+ of smoking so you need to find what works for YOU. Hang in there, do NOT let negative people invade your life or de-rail you on your goal. YOU DO NOT FAIL UNTIL YOU QUIT TRYING....remember that.

There are a lot of posts here for your to read--do that, it helps to not feel alone and to know what you're feeling others have felt!

Don't be afraid to ask for help. SO many here WILL step up and help you all that they can! Congrats, Good Luck & Stay Strong...it IS worth it!

[mushen Valued Contributor]

Hello and welcome!

Well done on deciding to quit and for being 15 hours in!

You won't find any negative comments on here because quite frankly, they are unhelpful. There are lots of us on here, all having used or using different methods and at different stages. We also have all situations pretty much covered so if you need advice, support or just need to rant, feel free to do so.

Quitting can be a somewhat lonely process, so post as often as you need to. Our admin, RoisinO1 has put up loads of pinned posts to help you (information is power when quitting).

Keep going. One hour at a time!

😁

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Huge welcome to our community EMC425 and congratulations on almost 1 day smoke free, well done!

We are small intimate community here and strive to maintain a positive atmosphere for everyone here by being warm, understanding and supportive in way whatever way we can as have the common goal - to remain smoke free

I promise, you will never ever regret stopping. Are you going cold turkey or using something to help?

Below is some pinned post worth a read if not already done so:

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin...

Post anytime, we are here to help

[EMC425 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Hi Roisin01. I'm going cold turkey this time. I usually use patches however I end up smoking and using patches. Now been 17 hours... Finding things to do around the house and garden to keep be busy. Trying to be very mindful

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to EMC425]

I too stopped cold turkey, that was over 2 and a half years ago and here to tell the tale!! Yeah, it was a rollercoaster of a journey but so worth and the best achievement of my life so far

Continue to keep busy, lots and lots of water, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and a little exercise daily to clear the head....

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

EMC..warm welcome and thank you for a friendly positive entry post...Surely you have seen the famous quote of Mark Twain..."Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times."

So, there is no shame and nothing wrong to continue to try to quit..some get it the first time....others become serial quitters until they succeed ..and for me that is brave..!

To quit smoking is not easy but very possible...You can do it.!!

Strongs !!

[Hidden]

hi EMC425

welcome to our little family

it good you are here,we have all tried several times to stop smoking,

I tried patches,gums,pills,etc nothing helpful but reallly didn't want to stop (took me ages to realise that) so this time I vaped,enjoyed it and it took care of hand to mouth routine.

day one,two three will soon pass,just keep mind busy,keep reading post and do keep posting.

you sound possitive,you can do this

take care 😊

keep kicking 😎

[EMC425 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

I am definitely keeping my mind busy off put with some friends today so I should be distracted. 35 hours so far. Mornings are not that bad but the more the day goes on the harder it gets for my. So proud of myself for doing the first day nicotine free

Thanks for all the support

[taurean7 2 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome EMC425 ! We're here to help you make this journey. Stay strong, take it a day at a time, and you can do this.

[casinolife 1 Year Smoke Free]

Welcome EMC42S.

So so proud of you. You have made that jumpstart to quit. I cleaned house for a solid week. Its amazing isn't it at how much time you spent on smoke breaks.

You will KNOW WHEN the time is RIGHT! No one can persuade you but yourself!

I am a newbie. (3 months yesterday) and happened upon this site in desperation. I wanted to share my inner feelings but didn't really wanna to verbally say anything to anybody due to negativity.

Reach out HERE, everyone has your back!

Remember, never quit trying and so far so good. Keep them hands and body busy

TTY soon!!!😊