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laura Newbie

laura

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Hi guys - I have just quit like an hour or so ago

 

my good friend jon 05 gave me the details of this site in which I am very great fun,

 

I look forward to starting the quit train :-)

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TAC Newbie

TAC

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Welcome aboard Laura, I am a virgin quitter as well, so I guess it will be up to Jonny5 and the other veterans to help you along.

 

My only advice is to do all the things you can think of that you love doing, keeping busy is very good for your quit.

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Nicole Diver Newbie

Nicole Diver

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Welcome!!

Please have a look around, tons of great info on quitting. Support like this can be so helpful.

We've all been exactly where you are now!

Glad to have you and congrats on finally taking your life back. We are here for you :)

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Tink Newbie

Tink

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hi laura welcome you have just gained 111 more friends :)

 

stick close to the board keep reading and posting 

 

congratulations on your quit - that is awesome x

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MarylandQuitter Grand Master

MarylandQuitter

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Welcome, Laura and congrats on your decision to quit smoking!

 

How long have you smoked for and how many per day?

 

Anything specific that you want to deal with right now? 

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Ladybug Newbie

Ladybug

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Hi Laura....nice to meet you!

 

Welcome!

 

You will meet some amazing people here and you will learn more about them. Stay close to the board, get to know us and let us know you.

 

You will read inspiring stories...you will find all the information you need. We all have something in common...we all are ex-smokers and understand you!

 

A good friend send this to me when I quit. I called it my Quit A-B-C....it might help you as well!

 

My smoking A-B-C’s and D’s

A friend sent this to me in the early stage of my quit and it became my guide! I don't know who wrote it and I don't know if it has been posted here before.....I apologize if it is a double post...but it helped me a lot and I thought I share! 

 

The A's:
•Avoid situations you know you cannot handle 
•Alter your response - change the flavor of your coffee, sit in a different room, meet your friends in a neutral (nonsmoking environment) 
•Accept that some days will be tougher, and that by sticking it out you will get stronger. 

The B's:
•Believe in yourself....you can do this.

•Behave! You don't have to be a total brat....it's not going to kill you.

The C's:
•Cope with it and write down how you feel.

•Calm down. There is no reason to panic you don't need cigarettes.

The D's
•Delay your next craving for as long as possible by:  
•Distracting yourself - keeping busy is extremely important. Go for a walk, or pull out your guitar. 
•Drinking lots of water or some herbal teas, keep it in your mouth for a while, enjoy the sensation. Chewing gum can help too.  
•Deep breathing. An easy way to relax. You might have done this 200-300 times per day when inhaling smoke.

 

Emergency Coping Plan:
 
AVOID the situation. 
Identify the situations when you normally smoke or chew, or feel cravings. For most, high-risk situations include work breaks, finishing meals, having coffee or being in a bar. Plan how you will avoid these situations for a few weeks. Plan for alternate activities.

LEAVE the situation. 
If you find yourself in one of these high risk situations, leave if you can. And, leave before you get a craving.

DISTRACT yourself from the craving. 
If you find yourself in a situation you can't leave and you get a craving, distract yourself from the craving by: Thinking about something else, like your Benefits of Quitting (or how much money you’re saving every week, how your body is healing itself). Doing something else to distract yourself like drinking water or deep breathing exercises. Thinking about an upcoming event in your life, such as a vacation.

DELAY acting on the craving 
If you can't keep your mind off it, then make a deal with yourself that you will wait 5 minutes before you give into the craving. The craving will usually pass in a couple of minutes anyway. If you delay, the craving will go away.

Use SELF TALK 
A craving may be accompanied by negative thoughts about your ability to resist it. Use positive self talk statements to combat your negative thoughts. Talk loud if you have to

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beacon Newbie

beacon

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Hi Laura, welcome. I quit after smoking for over 30 years and I am happy that I did it. You are going to do great especially with a wise friend like Johnny.

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Pippa Newbie

Pippa

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Welcome Laura - congrats on a great decision 3daa4cc69413a4a4fda538b0ecb14120_zps9b10

 

Read as much as you can and plan distractions for possible cravings I used exercise and licorice ! I also found a quit journal very helpful- it helped me remember why I quit in the first place and was a great tool down the journey when I romanced the cig !

 

 

Edit - to correct spelling !!

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Still winning Newbie

Still winning

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Hi Laura, Welcome in and pleased to meet you.  How are you quitting today?  If you are using nicotine products it won't be a worry but if you're not it will really help you to get some fruit juice and take sips otherwise you start to feel tired. To do with blood sugars and nicotine. Post in the quit smoking discussion forums if you want tips and guidance for anything you're facing. Other than that I just want to say, breath through the craves and you are doing an amazing thing for your health, congrats. x

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Doreensfree Grand Master

Doreensfree

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Hi and warm welcome Laura.....

This folks here really care about your quit......

Please read everything you can.....arm yourself with knowledge.....

Believe in yourself.....you can do it.... My best

Doreen

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