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HI!! I am new here and I want to quit smoking more than anything!


13 years ago 0 54 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
PS  I am doing this alone so I need all the help I can get from y'all in this group........especially when I hit the patches of needing  a smoke.....and being strong enough not to smoke.  I am so excited to begin this journey with all your help!
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The biggest things I am looking forward to is being free from this addiction........knowing that I am truly doing everything I can possibly do to have a healthy lifestyle.  I don't drink or do drugs......but I smoke....just as bad.  The other things I am looking forward to is taking a shower and smelling good........like I should...instead of cigarette smoke.......the way it should be after you shower.  I also want to stop any aging on my face.......and I know smoking is not a way to help that...I am generally looking forward to looking the picture of health and smell the same as well.  It seems that being a non smoker is more of the elite group and I am looking forward to being part of that group!
13 years ago 0 802 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
You're not going it alone - you've got us!   Seriously, lean on this gang when you have questions, when you're afraid, when you need help and when you celebrate.  There's always someone here who's been where you are.  Best wishes on you quit.
13 years ago 0 11216 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
These fears are completely normal and understandable.  This will be a big change in your life!  It sounds like you also recognize how important this change is also.
 
What are you looking forward to about being a non smoker?
 


Ashley, Health Educator
13 years ago 0 54 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I guess the biggest fear I have is:  smoking is all I have known since I was 13yrs old when I started to smoke, which I started  because I never looked my age....always looked way younger thanI was.  I have smoked all these years and unfortunatly, every memory I have made during that time included cigarettes.  This is going to be a big change and changes scare me.....But I am ready for my quit date which is 11/20/2010 and am looking forward to making new memories as a non smoker.....I have my plan in order.....I am going it cold turkey!!  I am strong willed and determined.....I know with y'alls help and my confidence and Gods Grace I can do this..........
 
13 years ago 0 11216 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Cyndi,
 
Welcome to the group!  Use the program to prepare yourself.  Also, read and post often in the support group.  These forums are full of great information and inspiration.  Finally, plan on rewarding yourself!  Rewards are great motivational tools!
 
What requirements exactly are you scared off?  Maybe we can talk it out.
 
 

Ashley, Health Educator
13 years ago 0 816 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello cowgirlndlace  Welcome to the site. It's a scary road when we first try to stop smoking. We are here to help you made it a little less scary. Read through some of the older posts here and if you have any questions just ask. Excellent for you taking the first steps. Relax and stay withus a while. You're the most important person here. breather
13 years ago 0 54 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am a little scared about all that is required to get to my goal........but I know it will be worth it!!  I am going this journey alone but need all the support and help I can get........Cyndi

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