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11/12/13 Quit = almost 5 days

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Hi LovesFred,

Glad to hear you are going at it again. It sounds like you know the various ropes that beginners must climb. All that I can say is the key is to simply not smoke. One of the most important things I've learned from this site is that I can't simply have one without risking a total relapse.

You've made 5 months before. You can do it again. And it keeps on getting easier with each day.

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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Beautiful!

You sounds like you have this in the bang. It's not often I hear (read) this kind of determination and strength.

I look forward to reading about your success.

Ashley, Health Educator

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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 20

I think the motivation is individual but the forums have so much information that I'm sure if I got discouraged the folks here would help out with a way to change my thinking. The tools planning the quit and putting emergency plans in place will help, too, I'm sure. I have smoked for 47 years, but it's time to stop now. Three coworkers joined me but I'm the only one who made it past two days. I'm thankful that I was able to stay on the quit path, because it could have gone bad if I was at all tied into them quitting as well. It was my decision to quit and their quit did not affect me, although I'm sad they didn't continue to quit for themselves, mind you. I think motivation will also increase as I pass milestones, especially the one I have caved at before, which is at 5 months. I will likely have some trepidation as I get closer to that time, but I refuse to project failure in the future; I'm predicting success!

Denise

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

It sounds like you are well prepared. It also sounds like you have the perfect mindset for a successful quit.

You could try the forgot password button if you are able to remember the email you used to register. But a fresh account for a fresh start sounds good too.

Feeling excited about a quit is so important. How will you keep yourself motivated if the excitment fades?

Ashley, Health Educator

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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 20

Hi Ashley,

I'm using Chantix, and it seems to help, although it does upset my stomach if I don't eat first. I'm being very careful to think positive in terms of quitting; such as saying "I'm not going to smoke" instead of "I want a smoke" and using the tools and forums here. I also have lots of support from Hubby, family, and friends. I have FB friends from here that support me as well, from when I was here before. I would have signed in as myself but couldn't find my information (log in, password, etc) from previous quit(s). I don't know what's different about this quit, but I feel excited about it; I'm not dreading it. Yes, I'm having cravings and yes, they are difficult but I am NOT going to smoke.

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11213

Wow, what a great quit date. It must be destiny

I can tell you are determined. How are you going to ensure that this quick sticks? How have you been preparing?

Ashley, Health Educator

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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 20

The name is Denise and I've been here before. The last one I smoked was 11/11/13, so I consider 11/12/13 my quit date, which I chose for it's uniqueness (at least for another 100 years). I can't breathe going up the one flight of stairs at home. Doctors say borderline COPD. I refuse to carry around an oxygen tank in my golden years. I quit this insane addiction. I am 59 years old and I intend to celebrate the rest of my birthdays smoke-free. There's lots more I could say, but the bottom line is I already quit and I am bound and determined to stay that way.

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