We will give you all of the support we can. I just had to make the decision to never take another puff. The Easy Way To Quit by Allen Carr really helped me a few years ago. I started beack because I am an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler. I have since quit those. Google "Never Take Another Puff" and download the ebook. It is helpful too! Hugs and prayers.

xoxo,
J

I used the patch for a week and then just cold turkey. I have not craved as much as I thought although it is harder on weekends for me. I think this site is the biggest support and it's so helpful when you come on here. Yes we all deserve to smell and feel better...not to mention the money that is saved. You can quit smoking too and I wish you the best of luck. Come here and stay quit with us!

Great for you Kathy- It takes time to get used to the whole lifestyle of a non-smoker, habits aren't easy to change....BUT- it's s0o worth it to be free from such a terribly harmful addiction. Once you pick your quit date, throw all your smoking stuff away the night before, have lots of distractions on hand, keep your mind and body strong against the cravings and pretty soon you will FEEL like a non-smoker and you'll be on your way.

The first month is a big adjustment but then the time really starts to go by where you dont think about it all that much.

You can do it and we are here to support you!!!!

That is what it takes Dear, just put them down for good.

welcome!!! im so happy for you in your decision! breaking free from a smoking addcition is the most freeing thing you can do for yourself! and yes..you are gonna smell so nice! hehe. how are you planning to quit? do you have a date set? make sure you arm yourself with distractions..tootsie pops, cinnamon sticks, crossword puzzles, straws, some liked frozen grapes, read old posts on here..its a great way to distract and delay...which brings me to the d's: distract, delay, drink water, deep breathe, discuss (cravings) and DS! this group made my quit possible. i see riedj suggested allen carrs book..i didnt use it personally, but many have found it to be a wonderful quit aid. (im a cold turkey gal myself..) but i had tried the patch and gum in the past. the book you use when you are still smoking and i had already quit once i heard about it...the first week is difficult and you should be prepared for a roller coaster of emotions and physical withdrawl. after that comes training your brain to live addiction free...it can be tough too...reward yourself OFTEN...every single day in fact. its very important! post on pledge and roll call every morning, it is a wonderful way to start the day! here is a quit meter for ya! http://www.dedicateddesigns.com/qk/ it is such a boost to see your progress on these meters!!! keep us posted on your progress please!!! YOU ROCK!

Welcome to DS and congrats on making the decision to quit! I quit cold turkey and found that to be the best way for me. Have plenty of distractions ready like lovemy2 said. I slept alot during the first week of my quit. I cleaned a lot too! Keep plenty of healthy foods on hand to snack on when the munchies hit. Sugarfree gum works well too. Stay close to DS and we'll all help you through this. Keep us updated on your quit. Remember, SMOKING IS NOT AN OPTION! You can do this!