Quitting today

[Asphodelian]

Hello everyone. Hope you're all well. I'm announcing my intention to quit smoking today for good and hoping this site will help me through some of the difficult times ahead. I've smoke on and off for thirty years - usually between 3 and 10 every day, with some years off and recently reduced to 3 every day but couldn't sustain that. I feel I've had enough now and want to look to life without smoking. I feel a lot of it is about getting to the things that smoking actually blocks me from feeling or experiencing (some of these things I sense will be challenging - facing boredom etc) but strangely I have begun to see smoking as a block from good things in life - increased involvement with people, increased things to do in my free time. I think this 'grabbing life'  is what frightens me most and why I smoke -smoke just puts a smokescreen around it all so I don't have to know what I'm missing - maybe this sounds odd but maybe some of you get it? Anyway, here goes... it's time to live more!

[jillar]

Welcome aboard @Asphodelian and congratulations on choosing to take your life back! We can give you all the support you need as well as a ton of information about our addiction so be sure to check out all the various forums.

We even have Social forums to help take your mind off smoking while still being close to your support. 

And by all means if you feel yourself caving to a crave come on and post in our SOS forum that you need extra support BEFORE you smoke so we can help you past it ☺ 

PS. I've moved your thread to our Introduction forum ☺ 

[Genecanuck]

Welcome @Asphodelian

 

You have come to the right place. I look forward to following your posts and celebrating milestones with you.

 

Come here often and keep your quit.

 

Kind Regards,

Gene

[DenaliBlues]

Welcome aboard @Asphodelian!  It’s great that you’re quitting. This forum is a great place for info and moral support. Active participation here really helps increase the likelihood of a successful quit. 

 

You’ve already had an important insight… that smoking is an OBSTACLE to a life well lived, not a pathway to fulfillment. The only thing smoking ever offered us was a chemical trigger to want to smoke more. Not happiness or gratification or anything good. This knowledge can help you thru the first few rugged days and get you on the road to freedom! 

 

See you around! 

[Reciprocity]

6 hours ago, Asphodelian said:

Hello everyone. Hope you're all well. I'm announcing my intention to quit smoking today for good and hoping this site will help me through some of the difficult times ahead. I've smoke on and off for thirty years - usually between 3 and 10 every day, with some years off and recently reduced to 3 every day but couldn't sustain that. I feel I've had enough now and want to look to life without smoking. I feel a lot of it is about getting to the things that smoking actually blocks me from feeling or experiencing (some of these things I sense will be challenging - facing boredom etc) but strangely I have begun to see smoking as a block from good things in life - increased involvement with people, increased things to do in my free time. I think this 'grabbing life'  is what frightens me most and why I smoke -smoke just puts a smokescreen around it all so I don't have to know what I'm missing - maybe this sounds odd but maybe some of you get it? Anyway, here goes... it's time to live more!

Welcome to the Train @Asphodelian!

 

You've hit the nail on the head with your thoughts on what quitting the smokes will do for you in terms of your life. Think of it as Freedom! Don't be too concerned about how you'll adjust to life without smokes, you will do that just as we all did. We all used smoking as an excuse at times not to get involved with our lives but I can assure you, life is GREAT without the smokes  Don't fear it; embrace the opportunity. You'll be forever grateful you did  

 

Quitting is much about mindset. Focus on the positives ahead and leave the smokey past behind! You CAN do it 

[QuittingGirl]

Hi @Asphodelian Welcome!   You have made the right decision and have come to the right place to get support.  None of us will sugar coat quitting and say it's easy, because it certainly isn't at all, it's very difficult, but it's totally doable.  The great thing about quitting besides all the health benefits, is that with each passing day the urges will get less and less until one day you will wake up with no urges and not even think about smoking.  The beginning months are tough so try and come on here as often as you can and read all the information and vent to us whenever you need it, there is always someone around.  I think if it wasn't for the people on this group, I wouldn't have been able to quit.  They really helped me a lot and we will help you too. Good luck!!

[Doreensfree]

Hello and welcome aboard this wonderful train . 
Freeing yourself from the slavery of smoking is the best feeling . 
That black cloud that hovers above your head disappears. 
Check out the Main Discussion Board , read all the green pinned posts , a great place to start . 
Take our daily pledge . it’s a powerful tool 

Looking forward to travelling along side of you

[Gus]

Welcome aboard @Asphodelian  You’ve come to the right place to get your quit done! Just remember to get on here and SOS if need be and someone will help you through any craves you may have. Your life will definitely open up after quitting. We all missed out on so much while we were letting nicotine control us. I’m looking forward to seeing you around!

[Mac#23]

Welcome aboard the train Asphodelian. You have just made the best and most important decision of your life. Always remember, you deserve to be smoke free and happy. So, grab a seat and take in all this site has to offer. We will have your back no matter what.