That is great news! Glad you will be getting free soon. :)
Just know that it all gets better every day... this is do-able and you will be working to keep up your quit. I just quit on 12/21/06 I really feel so much better, much better than when I smoked... never knew I was so addicted and so affected/effected by smoking.... being free from it.... Is living again! :)

Congrats on your decision. Just be flexible. If cold turkey does not work for you, immediately change plans. Be flexible. Prepare tonight by knowing in advance how you will handle urges.

Remember - as one addict I heard put it so plainly - An urge is like standing on the railroad tracks. The train is coming at you quickly, the light almost blinding. You feel the vibration in the track, you hear the roar, the whistle blows loudly. You are like a deer frozen in the road. But, at the last minute, you step aside. The train goes by and it is as thin as a piece of paper.

Now you know you can just stay standing on those tracks and that train can\'t hurt you. It will just flip over your head, like walking through a piece of paper. Cravings have no substance.

How are you doing? I am preparing to quit on January 1st (maybe before that). I hope you are still at it. I welcome any tips that have helped you.

How is everyone doing on quitting?

The very year that I quit, I started volunteering and got trained to teach Freedom From Smoking for the American Lung Association. It helped me to not smoke and get through the aftermath of quitting, although it was months before I could get trained and get started.

I start a new class tonight.

Every time you record something here, you are helping yourself and others. So...

Let\'s hear it! How are you???!!! I hope well! If not, how can we help?

Just take it one moment at a time. You can do it and will feel so much better as your lungs repair themselves and the nicotine leaves your body. You will have more energy, will be able to breathe easier, and won\'t feel stinky! It\'s easy to say these things and harder when you\'re doing it - but you will be successful with lots of support!

I hope your still with it . good luck if you just take ten deep breaths and drink a glass of water it helps a lot

Hope all is going well for you..

I\'m cheering you on too!!!! you can do it! If cold turkey is too hard, come back here and there are plenty of people with ideas to share! Hang in there. You will be so glad you quit!