LOL No, you need to get rid of that hidden pack. Don't think your mind set is set yet. You need a positive attitude to quit...and that hidden "nic" ain't a good thing.

I know but I feel much calmer if i know its there because since my life is a bit crazy right now it helps knowing its there. But i agree with you completely not the best way to go but all i can do for now.

Hi Ola and welcome to the family of quitters. I totally agree with our fearless leader, Grannie. You must get rid of ALL smoking material in order for your quit to be successful. By 'hiding' a pack , you are setting yourself up for failure. This is not an easy journey in the beginning, and just knowing you have cigs waiting will make you cave faster. Take it one day at a time, if that is hard, 1 hour, 1minute at a time. Set that date, but keep it by not having even a 'butt' laying in wait.

Lots of luck and stick with us. We are here to help.

Yes ...one min at a time

As long as you keep them....the thought and availability is there. You have to believe in your self dear.

Believe me when I say....you will find an excuse to smoke them.

I agree, better to not have them but whatever......I wish you the best on your bid to quit smoking. Once they are gone from your life they will smell bad.....at least they do to me. Once you have a few years in, hopefully you won't look forward to the time you can smoke a couple at the end of the day. Anything addictive doesn't work that way. Ask any alcoholic, or any Junkie and the comparison isn't as radical as it might seem on the surface. They say that the success rate for kicking a heroin habit is higher than the success rate for kicking ciggies. Having just a couple here and there will always work into a habit.

I am, also, in the middle of my first Day. Haven't smoked, so I'm feeling good...minute by minute.

Hey Ola! I am almost at 6 months smoke free. I smoked for about 27 years and was up to a pack a day most of the time. I can see why you want to keep an emergency stash. I wanted to as well, but I knew the temptation was too much for me. I loved to smoke and I didn't want to quit, but I had to. I made the decision to quit and I have been since I made that decision. The people here have helped inspire me and have been great at sharing their experiences. The support here is invaluable. Just keep in mind, we are here to support you whether you are doing great with your quit or if you have a bad moment and end up taking a smoke. I hope you hang in there and become a quitter.

Thank you for the support..If i had known this was such a process i never would have started.

You can do it! I quit smoking regular cigarettes over 15 years ago & I kept a hidden pack for just in case. I never smoked them & months later I tossed them out.

For me it had to be a choice, just because they were there didn't mean I had to smoke them. And even if you do, just quit again! Permanent quitting takes practice. So don't quit quitting!!

P.S. I'm here on this site cuz I've quit e-cigs recently. I also believe e-cigs caused the heart failure I've recently been diagnosed with. I'm 43, too young for heart failure.