Most people who join here have set a quit date and have decided what other resources they are going to use to help them in their quit, be it Chantix, patches, gum, etc. You keep a diary and hopefully make friends who will support you in your effort to quit. I have been smoke-free for 4 mos. now and this site had been a tremendous support to me. We aren't going to tell you "how" or "what" you should do, we are here for support. Best of luck. By the way, I used Chantix and it was the best thing I have ever done. I have no desire whatsoever to smoke. Others are still struggling with "urges" but I had none one I started taking it. Good Luck.

I agree with LeoClark. This site is great, feel free to post questions and comments to this site to receive support during your tough quit times.

Are you planning on quitting soon?

I am Three weeks, 2 hours, 21 minutes and 16 seconds. 316 cigarettes not smoked, saving $55.38. Life saved: 1 day, 2 hours, 20 minutes.
into my quit.

You can download the meter that I used to generate the stats above at:
http://www.silkquit.org/sqmmiv/meter.aspx
It helps me.

Also check out www.whyquit.com. I found a lot of helpful articles in "Joel's Library" http://www.whyquit.com/joel/

Good luck!!

Yeah, I expected that too!! HAHAHHAAH! I just joined this weekend. Guess we're on our own w/that one. There are prob. websites that tell you what to expect and physical symptoms etc. I'll let you know if I come across any. Some people on here are very, very nice and helpful too!! They make you feel like YES YOU CAN QUIT.

Actually this is better because you get to ask specific questions and concerns. This is a personalized place for you to ask, vent out, share experiences, fears, triumphs, and give advise to fellow smokers or ex-smokers. This place has given me the encouragement and support. Welcome!!!

Missy,

What were your expectations? The way that I see this site is that people who have decided to quit come here to first receive then give support for their quit. Because you are among other addicts at various stages of their individual quits, you will find a group who is where you are at, some who have a little more experience and some pretty successful people who remember how hard it is and are here to encourage you. Sounds pretty individualized to me. What do you need? Figure that out and ask for it. Then be prepared to be suprised. This isn't like an arobics class where we do everything at the same time, fighting an addiction is a very personal, individual experience. But you are never alone when you are here!!!

Great replies! Missydi just keep coming back, it works. I joined on day 24 of my quit and am now on day 48. I'm certain I would not have stayed quit had I not discovered this site and recieved the support and understanding that I have been given here. Best wishes and welcome!

Missydi- I agree. I've had a really hard time getting my posts answered. I have some big questions people! I'm trying to get a quit date set up, but I need to know some things first.

Patience my friends.

A lot of folks, like me, log on at certain times or at work. You may not see an immediate answer on a post, but it will come. (that goes for you too, Star...I just replied to your post)

Make some friends that you can email specifically, and keep posting and coming back.

The key to any support group is to avoid feeling alone. This is a great place to get information as well, but the primary focus is to avoid being alone in something so difficult.

MissDina- Thanks for the reply. Maybe impatience is a side effect of being on leave from work. Plus, I'm moving, so I'm stressed out :P

missydi if you want a good website go to www.whyquit.com. I think that is the kind of site you are looking for.

If you think you need more....Quitnet.org is a 24/7 site in support of quitting. It is free.

What i expected when I joined this community and what I have experienced since being here took a little commitment and whole lot of self motivation. I found that truly allowing myself to be absorbed in the shared struggles of others gave me reason enough to stick around-even when I failed in my goal. Instead of failing, however, then lighting up for good again, this site has helped me to remember it's a quite a road to accomplish our similar and varying goals and not the instant gratification that has caused many of us to smoke in the past. I don't know if this helps, I would definitley not rely on the sight soley but use other treatments, as many as you can find and let this be part of the answer, but not the entirety. I would keep in mind the greatest struggle overcome cannot be done alone, thats why it's good to stay a little longer and try your best to connect. Wherever you find yourself, I hope that you succeed and know you will if you want to. Much love!

Nice you joined, most anyone here could give you tips on how they quit, why they quit? You never said if you really wanted to quit, or why? You can also send personal messages to anyone of us, if you want to.I for one quit cold turkey, It was alot easier then I though it would be. Some will make you think the craving is so bad and so on. Everyone is different. As for cravings they only lasted a few seconds at a time. I have been quit for 3mo2wk2days. I have no cravings, no desire to every smoke again. Hope you have a good night