Welcome @Arnolder and @JustQuit83so glad you found us! Quitting smoking isn't easy that's for sure but in the long run it's so worth it in so many ways! I am relatively a newbie as I'm quit 9 months. 2nd time for me, first time I quit for 6 years but this is the last time I will quit. I don't want to go through the early days of withdrawal ever again. Anyway, my advice is to take it one day at a time, even one hour at a time. Try and focus on things that don't make you think of smoking. The beginning is very difficult as everyone here can attest to but it does get better. The longer you don't smoke, the less cravings you will get. What helped me was taking a cinnamon stick and pretending it was a cigarette. I would hold it like a cigarette and suck in air from the stick, plus it tasted very good. If you don't like cinnamon, you can cut straws and use those. Stay close to this forum as there is lots of good advice and help for you. Remember, everyone here had a first day of quitting, so we all know exactly what you are going through! Good luck to you both and have a great day!!
