About to Quit Again

UPDATED BADGE NEEDED PLEASE!

Hi everyone! I'm working up to quitting later this week and am gathering all ammo: list of reasons to stop, following this forum again, triggers etc. Is there anything else I can do ?

This will be my third attempt in as many years. I've lost two close family members in recent years and have been very stressed so I know I've been using smoking and drinking too much wine as a coping mechanism.

I've had raised blood pressure this year, and health anxiety, so I'm really looking to quit for good.

On the positive side I've had several tests done which are all ok, and I finished the Couch to 5k programme last month so I am regularly running 5k 3 times a week.

Hoping the exercise could be the trick up my sleeve this time!

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 6 Years smokefree]

Hi Jackie, super well done on your Couch to 5k that is quite something!!👏👏

You're right in thinking the exercise could be the trick up your sleeve. 😘

Have you decided to use nrt again or cold turkey. Try to get yourself organized.

Write your list of reasons to quit,write a new one and put it on the fridge!

Remember while you keep trying to quit you haven't failed.

I'll re-set your badge etc. please let us know when you begin.

Good luck,not many members succeed at the 1st attempt.🍀🚭xx

[Hidden in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Thank you so much 😊 I'll get my list done and report back with my quit date.

[Corrina125 LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Jackie, with every quit you will have learnt something which will help you with this quit, so think about your previous quits and what you learnt.

Also write a pros and cons list of smoking (this could be your list of reasons). Keep busy, keep reading the pinned posts and keep up the running, which will get even better once you stop smoking.

Good luck, bye for now and remember to keep us close for support.

[Iwanttoquit]

Good for you wanting to quit Jackie! I am very new at this and only have in a few days and those few days were terrible. At least for me they were. But every quit is different I wish you the very best good luck with your quit

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Jackie and welcome back.

Your exercise routine will definitely help you with your quit. We’re all here to help you too🚭✅

Lots of good advice already so I’ll just say good luck, you can do it🍀🌻xx

[Veteran250 in reply to Briarwood]

Hi Jackie.

I agree with Briar, you can do this, third time lucky....... and we are all here to encourage and support you on your new journey to become Smoke🚭Free!!

😀👍😘🌹🚭 NOPE! Xx