Hello, new member here.

[Angie G]

Hi Everyone, just joined the board and my quit date is Thursday 1st of June. Still recovering from a chest infection/bronchitis after 8 weeks....I am scared to carry on smoking, and scared to quit! Good to be here though as you seem like a really friendly bunch :)

[Nancy]

Welcome to the board, Angie, and congratulations on your decision to quit!  There is a lot of great information here to help you with your quit, and a lot of wonderful quitters who are anxious to cheer you on!

[Dee]

Hello Angie Welcome you will find great ideas and support here.

[Doreensfree]

Hi Angie..

Welcome aboard..so glad you found this fabulous place...

Read all you can here..you will need knowledge to fight the demon...

Don't be scared..life is wonderful ,without those killer sticks...look forward to being free...

Join our daily pledge..it's a great way of promising yourself,just for one day ,you won't smoke...

Stay close..the ones that do,are the one most likely to succeed...

We are here for you...

[Jenny]

Welcome aboard!  Quitting is the best thing you will ever do for yourself.  I can promise you that you will not regret it!

Life without smoking is just so much easier.  Make the decision to never take another puff no matter what and you will get there.

 

So happy to have you aboard the train!!

[NADA]

Welcome Angie.  Fear of quitting is so ingrained in us that we often put it off for years.  But the truth is quitting is not impossible and not to be feared.  Continued smoking is what you should be afraid of (as your 8 week stint with bronchitis is reminding you). Turn your fear into determination, commitment, and a desire for freedom.  By looking at the benefits instead of dwelling on the difficulties your quit will be a lot smoother and likely to succeed.  

[babs609]

Welcome aboard the quit train Angie!!  Stay close to the board and post as often as you like.  We have an SOS board where you would post if you find yourself needing help immediately.  We are here for you!  It's not always gonna seem so easy....(though it will be as hard as you make it)...but I promise you....it will be worth it!

[Reciprocity]

Hi Angie G :) Your story sounds almost exactly like my own. The whole month of January this year I had the worst case of bronchitis ever yet found myself still smoking. I finally thought; hey, this is just crazy!! I gotta quit smoking. I just stopped the next day and haven't looked back since so yes, it can be done. Like you, I was dreading how awful it would be and I think I was afraid of just plain failing.

 

What I found was yes, it was very hard for me especially at first but not unbearable if you had some tools on hand to combat the early stages of withdrawal. What tools? Drinking plenty of water or fruit juice, have things lined up to keep your mind busy and to keep your hands busy. Get plenty of sleep because quitting can be tiring at times.and, find a place like here on the Quit train where you can come and vent or ask questions or just communicate to others who have experienced the exact same things you are now experiencing. As difficult as it may seem initially, those days don't last for very long before things start to become easier to manage. 

 

Finding this place and reading all the material available here as well as watching the videos has been a real key in helping myself to keep on track. The support here if a godsend! It's amazing to me what we can all do for each other collectively but remember, YOU have to be committed to your quit first and foremost. We can't do the quitting for you but we will be here cheering you on and lending support along the way.

 

Now let's get this done Angie!

[Angie G]

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to thank you all for your replies and support! Yes, it won't be easy, I have tried and failed a few times, but it cannot go on...sick of being ill all the time with repeated chest infections etc. Once again, thank you...it means a lot...

[Boo]

Welcome aboard Angie.

 

Your fear of continuing to smoke is well placed.  A truly dreadful prospect.  Your fear of quitting, while totally normal, is one you should put to the side.  The fear of the quit induces more stress than the quit itself.  Quitting only gets better with time and the benefits accrue exponentially as you go.

 

Congratulations, you've made a great choice.

[Breathless57]

Hi Angie, I am new here too.  I have recently decided to give up this ugly monster for good.  I plan to quit on Friday, June 2.  I know the first week will be very challenging. I really believe that concentrating on the positive things this will do for me will help me overcome the urge to continue poisoning my self.  Quitting is the best gift you can give yourself.  You can do this......

[Devil Doll]

Welcome Angie! Best decision that you will ever make! You can do it!

[Reciprocity]

The pride you new quitters will feel once you start down this road, fight and win a few battles with the nicodemon and find out; yes, you can actually do this, will be tremendous. Best feeling ever to be in control of your own destiny :)

[Reciprocity]

Angie, today is your quit date. Are you with us? Didn't see your NOPE pledge. Making that pledge every day is a great way to renew that commitment to yourself and others each and every day. Come join us and let's get this done :)