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Hello All!

 

My name is Jay, and I'm 33 years old. I've been smoking since i was ten years old. Heavily since i was 16. 

 

I've been back and forth with quitting a countless number of times. I have failed each and every time with every quit.

 

Over the years, I have also used smokeless tobacco, e cigs, tobacco "pills", chew, plugs,  pretty much anything under the sun to stop smoking, yet continue the addiction. 

 

Anyway, this time around is my last time. I am really glad that I found this site, its great to know there are communities out here where people can come together and help each other get and stay quit. I know I'll need the help!

 

This Thursday is my D-Day. Smoking/dipping has nothing to offer me other than inconvenience, hindrance, and a short life possibly ending in a hospital bed. I will be using patches, because I made it the longest while using patches, and only failed because i thought it would be ok to "Just buy one pack..." since i had made it three weeks without one.

 

So, thank you all for having me! And thanks in advance for listening to me complain for the next few weeks. :)

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Susana Newbie

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Hi Jay! :bye:

 

Welcome onboard! I am only 3 days into my quit myself, after a few failed quits too. I´m confident I can do it. And so can you.

 

You sound like you have a plan. Thursday it is then! :good:

 

 

 

Keep posting. Make this your forever quit. You deserve it! :give_heart2:

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Welcome, Jay!  So glad you found us!  The thing that helped me the most was educating myself about nicotine addiction.   There is a lot of wonderful information pinned on the top of the "Quit Smoking Discussions" board.  Also many of us have benefitted from reading Allen Carr's book EasyWay to Stop Smoking. Congratulations on your decision to quit!

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Welcome Jay...I am glad to see you post...Since you have "quit" before, you know what a struggle the first few days/weeks will be. 

 

Any time you feel the need to light up, post an SOS...you will see that forum at the top of the list. There is quite a few members who have it linked to there phone, so usually within minutes of posting to it, someone will be around to "talk you out of it"..

 

Seriously...use this board and the resources it offers...read..read...read....and one more thing...READ!!! Knowledge of the addiction will tip the scales in your favor....

 

The thing that did it for me was realizing I am an ADDICT...no different than someone addicted to crack or heroin its just my drug is legal and (somewhat) socially accepted...I couldn't understand why people would throw their life away and potentially kill themselves just to get high....of course I was lighting a cigarette while thinking it...there is no difference...

 

The addiction is strong....you are stronger. ..you will be tested, but you CAN come out on top!

 

Post often...We are all "ex" smokers, so what we say will come from our experiences from our quits...we have all been there..we can help you to get to where we are...free from the addiction!

 

Welcome aboard!..

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Thanks everyone! Yep, this is it. It has to be. No more excuses.

 

Also, funny you should say this, 

 

 

The thing that did it for me was realizing I am an ADDICT...no different than someone addicted to crack or heroin its just my drug is legal and (somewhat) socially accepted...I couldn't understand why people would throw their life away and potentially kill themselves just to get high....of course I was lighting a cigarette while thinking it...there is no difference...

 

Your right! I often watch those "Drugs, INC" shows, and the only difference is that nicotine is legal. That's it. Imagine if it wasn't......

I feel like a heroin addict myself. (Not from experience, but just comparing myself to people on those shows). 

 

Thanks again for all the welcomes!

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Good to meet you Jay :)

 

Great decision to quit so young - like you say, all smoking does in the long run is cause heartache to you and your family.

 

It's great that you found us, because the people here are great, and can really make a difference when you need help :)

 

Please, post as often as you need to - we are here to help you, and look forward to travelling this journey with you!

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Welcome, Jay.  Funny you mention this because I was at my doctors today and I thanked him for caring enough to tell me I was full of shit when I told him that I could quit, but I enjoyed it too much.  He told me I was an addict.  I laughed at him.  He laughed at me and told me I was the exact definition of an addict and the only reason why I wasn't out on the streets breaking into homes and robbing people to feed my addiction is because it was legal and I had a job. 

 

He said "you keep telling me that your daughter is the most important thing in your life but she's not.  The cigarettes are.  You leave her all the time to go outside and smoke and not even she can stop you so don't sit here and tell me how you're daughter is more important to you than anything else.  You're the exact definition of an addict.  You've been smoking for the better part of 28 years and you're lucky you haven't seen any horrible side effects or diseases yet."

 

I was pissed off beyond belief but I knew he was right.  When I left his office I lit up a cigarette but knew my life would never be the same again.  That was the start for me; accepting that smoking is an addiction just the same as other drugs.  It may not have the stigma of crack or heroin, but it's a deadly drug addiction just the same.

 

The freedom that you're going to feel is something that I can't wait for you to experience.  Feel it you will, but when all depends on you.  Some struggle a bit more than others but make no mistake about it, the freedom will come and the pangs of the addiction will be no more. 

 

Quitting for some is easy while for others it's more difficult.  Everybody is different, but from what I've seen, for those who believe that the cigarette can no longer offer them anything of benefit, quitting is like running that last mile of a race when you think you can't take another stride but you force yourself because of the reward at the end.  You can do this once and for all.  Scour this forum and read all that you can.  Read The Newbie Database, watch the documentaries (love those things) and stay as involved and active as you can on the forum as it's not only a great resource but also a welcome distraction while quitting smoking.

 

Vent all you want.  Start your own blog to chronicle your quit.  Make sure your quit date is added to the calendar so we can publicly acknowledge your accomplishments.  Need anything?  Don't hesitate to ask.  :)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVEyGdqwjmQ

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Thanks a million everyone. I read Alan Carr's book as well, and that helped bring things into focus. I got really mad when my last quit failed. Then I was watching those shows and thought, "well, your not on the streets feeding a heroin addiction, but it's the same. They feel better after a hit and live for the next fix. So do I. If I'm willing to do almost anything for a smoke, then what's the difference?"

And yeah, your doc was right. We just chose nicotine instead of adulterated street drugs.

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Welcome Jay :)

 

We Are all with you in this education and support is the key and you already know from last time that sticking to NOPE not one puff ever is the final ingredient

 

Post and vent away

 

You got this one Jay!

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Hi jay....

Welcome aboard.......

You will find all the support you need here.....stay close to the board......read all you can about this addiction.....

When I first arrived ,someone told me....whatever you are going to feel and go through....

Smoking is NOT on the table.......this stuck in my brain it has helped me so much......

I had a 52 years smoking behind me.......if I can do it.....trust me.....you can too....

My best

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