Hi Liliann! I'm so happy to hear you want to quit! I quit Feb 2011, bit I had tried so many things trying to quit before then. I had been on patches once while in the hospital, didn't help and gave me a bad rash that extended outside the patch. I tried the inhaler thing, several meds, and finally I told my hubby to get me one last pack, made sure they were gone before I went to bed and woke up and just didn't smoke. I used the gum for a very short period of time, which if u follow everything EXACTLY like directed it works very well. I haven't picked up since. My husband still smokes, but only outside, and.almost everyone I'm in regular contact with still smokes. It's a choice u have to make. You have to really want to quit, have a plan, stick to it, stick with this group, we are all family and are here for each other! Good luck, and hope to see u in roll call & pledge!!!

hi i quit with the patches worked for me good luck with your quit and welcome aboard!! (((hugs)))

Welcome, Lilliann, Congrats on your decision to quit.

i quit with those. follow the instructions exactly according to how many weeks to do the steps. they will help with the physical aspect of the addiction.

the mental aspect.... you need to do the research. whyquit.com is a good resource. if you click on the group tab at the top of the page and go to good posts, there's a lot of info there.

make a list of the reasons why you want to quit for YOU not for anyone else. above all, these steps will help you with the positive attitude that is essential to a successful quit.

welcome to the group

IMO plan, plan, plan becuz triggers and urges will come. Make a quick list of things you can do instead of smoking when the triggers or urges make their appearance. Start drinking tons of water even before your quit. You said you want to start your quit on September 1st.....so get rid of all smoking items (ash trays, lighters, and of course the cigarettes themselves). Keep a postive attitude...you are not giving up your best friend. Use your humor and laugh often. Come here for checkin and pledging as it keeps you responsible and dedicated. Also come for support. After 4 months of being quit, I had my first big urge over something that made me extremely angry and upset....and I asked for help instead of lighting up. Unfortunately nobody was on board....it was late.....so I went to bed and slept it off. The urges only last for about 5 minutes so keep yourself busy. Change your routine and avoid smoking areas til you get stronger....or indefinately.
Put the money you would normally spend on cigarettes in a jar or savings account and watch it grow and also reward yourself here and there.. Our famous e4now saved enough money to visit her grown children that she hasn't seen for awhile.
Hopefully you can gather good tips from the rest of the good quitters here.
Welcome aboard!!!!