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Thank you to everyone for all the information on this site, I have been reading/learning since early this am. Preparing to quit Monday the 4th, taken the week off work to work through what I see as the toughest part (withdrawal's). I have quit various times in the past but never made it for more than a couple years, so am still hooked after 35years. My Son gave me some words of encouragement when talking about quitting with him last week, he text me "yep, think of all the stuff you've overcome ... quitting smoking wont seem as bad after" so that is my user name (overcome). Ordered Allen Carr's book so will read that tomorrow. Again thanks to all for the info and support.

I believe support is key to a successful quit & there's plenty of support here! Welcome on board the train

Welcome @overcome, you've come to the right place for your forever quit. Maybe all you need to stay quit once and for all is a group of people to talk you down off the ledge when you feel like you might cave to a crave. There's almost always someone here 24/7 and it doesn't matter how long you've been quit. If you need extra support, we're here to give it. Just post in the SOS forum and we'll do our best to help you through it

Welcome to QuitTrain, @overcome and congratulations on deciding to quit smoking. You are doing a great thing. It is also great that your son supports you in this. Support from family and friends can really help. I do recommend Allen Carr's book. People have various reactions to the book but it really helped me. One of the big things that I took from it was the idea that smoking really provided nothing good to the smoker. It fed a temporary crave but that crave would come back. The best thing is to leave the smokes behind once and for all because nothing good comes from it, only bad (disease, wasting money, etc.) I am concerned about you saying that you had made it a couple of years in a quit (or a stop). I had several unsuccessful quits before quitting for good but they were far shorter. I think it is good for you to think about what triggered you to relapse after a quit that long. Identifying that trigger and developing coping mechanisms for overcoming that type of trigger really helps. Also, there is a NOPE pledge on this site. You can pledge NOPE (Not One Puff Ever) meaning that you will not smoke, even if it is for one day at a time. That can really help. Also, take it one moment and day at a time and your quit will grow. There is a lot of support and knowledge, along with offbeat games and distractions, that can help you on your quit journey here. Welcome. It is good to have you here.

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever....

Hello and welcome .... We will help you reach Freedom .....and stay Quit .... We have alot of great information here ...take your time to read all you can ... Never get complacent...even after all the years I have been quit ....I know it would only take one cigarette to get me hooked again .... Quitting with support has helped me make this my sticky quit ... Join in ..helping each other makes your quit stronger ... You can do it .... I also read Allen Carr....that book really helped me ....I hope it helps you too .

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N. O. P. E. for 8+ years. A QSMB Avenger checking in, happy to see so many familiar faces still helping others. Newbies, if you've made it this far, you've got it. Help others, help yourself. It's worth it.

Thank you @Kris. I quit 14 May and am just a silent lurker. I love checking in every few days to see the support

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The countdown is on ... 1 day down, 7 more to go. Did a 15k run today in muggy heat and got excited and signed up for a 1/2 marathon in Oct. Note to self - remember the electrolytes.

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Great place to land if your looking for support and knowledge. Give it a chance and it may be a life changing decision for you. Was for me.

Hi! there @Traveling_Brisaw your reaction to a post. Glad you are here, take your time, read and learn things that will help you to quit. Just tell us what you need. If you are not ready to quit yet that is okay. Many people have joined to seek advice for the best way, the way that could help them get started.

We can only hope they are near, reading, learning, gaining the courage to step out to the ledge and jump. We were all afraid, did not know if we could do it until we did. That is okay, it is normal to be scared and unsure when you are about to take on any big challenge. I just want them to know there are a wonderful group here that will listen to you cry, whine and struggle. It will be okay, just jump. You will never know until you try, even if you fail, you can try again. We will be here thru it all.