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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 802

Hi Carrie. Welcome to SSC. You'll find an amazing support network here. I remember being scared and sad when I quit as well. When I joined SSC, everybody elses stats looked overwhelming, and I remember thinking "how will I ever get close to those numbers"? Well, between my friends here, and a lot of will and determination, I did it. One crave, one day at a time. Read everything you can here - there's a wealth of information that will help enable you to beat this addiction. It may not be easy, but it's certainly doable. Promise yourself that if you feel you're going to cave and give in, come on here and post for help. Wait for at least 5 responses, and by that time your crave will have passed, or someone will have talked you through it. Trust me, it works. Best wishes - stay close and let us help you out.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 470
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,400
Amount Saved: $3,572.00
Life Gained:
Days: 51 Hrs: 8 Mins: 4 Seconds: 9

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

Carrie.....if you want your Quit-Meter like we all have....go to "tools and Resources" and download it.......then "My profile" to have it show in your posts......It really helped me to see that days and dollars add up.

Good Luck and Huggggg

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 80
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,400
Amount Saved: $336.00
Life Gained:
Days: 16 Hrs: 20 Mins: 0 Seconds: 6

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Carrie,

Welcome! I moved the thread into the "Introduce Yourself" forum so that we can properly welcome you to our support community. As you can see our support community is full of support and knowledgeable members. We are here to help, guide and support.

So read through the tips and tools and program to help you get started. Preparation is key to help start you off and keep you going!

Post often with questions, experiences and support!

Josie, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 901

hi carrie

i wish you the very best and we're all here to help.

first i would get a tablet and write down the pros and cons of smoking.

try to think of everything and put it on paper. once you've decided you really want to quit , make some copies of the cons of smoking and put that list where you can see it for a while.

understand , that this will be hard , real hard , but you can do it and it is so worth it.

your health , finances , etc will improve , and you'll feel great about yourself.

because let's face , if we smoke we are wierdos these days. hard to admit but it's true.

drink lots of ice cold water , practice deep breathing when the cravings occur. keep a lot of healthy snack around , i used a lot of small carrots because i could hold them like cigarettes.

it's really nice to have you on our team , you can win at this !

mike/astrofan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 401
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,030
Amount Saved: $3,609.00
Life Gained:
Days: 67 Hrs: 23 Mins: 51 Seconds: 21

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Thanks Lou! Wow, you're doing awesome! Look at all the $$ you saved! Great job!

Thanks for the words of encouragement...I need it!!!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 706

Congrats on the decision to quit smoking, this is the best thing you could ever do for yourself! You said that you were sad about quitting... I was sad and scared. This is normal. I felt like I was going to be missing something... that is the addiction talking, when you quit you gain so much! The program here helped me alot. Also, write down your reasons for quitting... keep them with you and when things get rough pull it out and read it... This site was a key in my quit... everyone here can relate to what you are going through and they are all here to cheer you on!!! I also quit for my health.. that can be a very good motivater!!! Nice to meet you and welcome to SSC!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/18/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 730
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,600
Amount Saved: $2,555.00
Life Gained:
Days: 59 Hrs: 10 Mins: 11 Seconds: 5

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Thanks all! I will read the program as soon as I get time tonight! I am thankful to have this site for support and encouragement, I think it will really help. And maybe some chocolate....

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 625

Hi and welcome carrie

Read through My Program, it has lots of good advice and will help you plan your Quit.

The sadness is the addict making you think you'll be better off smoking. That mental battle goes on with your addict.

The first week we call Hell week and that's where you get the drug out of your system....lots of fluids..ice water. juices, gatorade.....rest and rewarding yourself for each crave you beat. Make the Quit about YOU and treat yourself great....you are doing a wonderful thing.

When you feel you NEED too bad.....Post here and wait for 5 replies.....that will get you through. Post and rant and yell as you need, we all did it. READ, READ, READ.....you'll see you aren't alone and learn. Knowledge in this is power.

You CAN do this......we'll help......

huggggg

Bob

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 80
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,400
Amount Saved: $336.00
Life Gained:
Days: 16 Hrs: 19 Mins: 32 Seconds: 2

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

Hi Carrie.

You've made a very significant first step!!!! This site can be very valuable to you as you prepare to quit. Go through "My Program" and prepare your MIND for this journey.

Giving it a 'try' will most likely not be successful. You must prepare your mind and soul for the fight, as the addiction will want to win.

You will find tons of supportive people here to help. What has made it work for me is that everyone here has faced the same challenges and can shed first-hand support.

Go for it! You deserve it.

Dave

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 88
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,640
Amount Saved: $726.00
Life Gained:
Days: 14 Hrs: 9 Mins: 55 Seconds: 48

Quit Meter

$50,453.01

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1124 Hours: 0

Minutes: 15 Seconds: 43

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5578

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

167,340

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 13

Hey everybody! OK, giving this quitting this a try! I need some help! I've quit before, but lately it's become very important for my health (mental and physical). I'm actually SAD about quitting. It's crazy!!! Any good advice is so appreciated!

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