New Here/ TRying to quit

[Sunnyside]

I disagree that people who have quit for a long time cannot help you quit. I found having people spurring me on that had, been there and done it all. Really helped. It showed me it was possible.

 

There are lots of ways to quit. NO right way! If you feel cutting down is the way forward for you, then do it. But at one point you have to let go.

 

My advice would be to read and read and read as much as you can. You have to understand that smoking does nothing for you, but lose you valuable seconds off your life. So the quicker you leave this all behind the better.

 

I would implore you to stick around, you may not agree with what has been said to you but they are hear to support you and the more you read and learn about this addiction, you will see that.

[bakon]

Maybe she is just exploring the site. I remember looking around for a week before I quit. Remember thinking different sites we not for me because they already quit and that's the hard part.

[MarylandQuitter]

Not everyone here has quit.  Some are still considering it (most likely just reading the site), some are "trying" and post here and there and a few have relapsed and are back for support.  You need to be around a group of people that have been where you are in the quitting process; people who have succeeded at quitting and remaining nicotine free for quite some time.  It does no good to have a bunch of currently using addicts trying to help each quit smoking while they're all still smoking.  You've come to right place.  It may feel a bit uncomfortable right now, but so often is the case when positive and lasting change is to follow.  Stick around.  It works!  :)

 

Life As A Smoker Is A Balancing Act

While quitting may result in a person feeling some discomfort for a few days, smokers face discomfort on a daily basis from having to maintain a constant and comfortable nicotine level. Maintaining this level is a constant balancing act.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfiH2iX_aIU

 

Quitting Smoking Is Like Learning How To Ride A Bicycle

Some aspects of quitting smoking are similar to what people experience when learning to ride a bicycle. Video shares the similarities between the two processes.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sgDjF6BZl4

 

The Real Cigarette Induced "Roller Coaster" Ride.

People sometimes describe their quitting experience using the phrase that it is like an emotional roller coaster. Video discusses that the real roller coaster ride that people experience from cigarettes is not from quitting but rather from continuing to smoke.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPrArADg75g

 

Members Of Your Site Seem Too Happy

Video discusses why people who quit smoking deserve to be happy with their decision and success.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhX4H61b4WQ