Hello

[LisaMK]

Hi,

Hopefully Im posting this in the right spot for an intro....let me start off by saying Im super happy about being here. I have tried numerous times to quit smoking for several years and even got addicted to the nicotine patches at one point. Its been a long road but am hopeful and confident, this will by my final and last attempt at quitting and be forever. 

A little background...I am currently doing the Allen Carr Online Quit Smoking Course....actually, to be honest, Im working going thru it for the 3rd time. The first time I did the course, I was absolutely amazed at how easy it actually was to quit.....went for 7 days without even an urge to smoke and for some stupid reason, I had that ONE cigarette. I want that feeling back....it was AMAZING! I was at total peace with quitting and I know I can do this again. So, here I am in this forum for support to stay on the NOPE train :) (Yes, Ive been doing a little reading on the forum :) )

A little more background which I think plays a part of this being so difficult for me. I actually quit for about 6 months or so about a year and half ago after ending up in the hospital with an attack which come to find out, I have emphysema. It was easy to quit then too but there again, I had that ONE cigarette and off the races I went eventually. The reason I say this plays a part of it being hard to quit is because I guess I can honestly say I hate myself for not quitting years ago and am in a vicious cycle of wanting to quit but beating myself up because I didnt years ago and also because everytime I quit, I start back up again....not sure if this is making any sense.......

My plan is to complete the Allen Carr Course again, be active on here and I have also looked into a  YouTube Subliminal Videos to help me through. The ULTIMATE plan is to quit and quit once and for all.....I can do this, I know I can......

Thank you all for reading and listening, looking forward to being a part of this community :)

 

[Doreensfree]

Hi and welcome aboard Lisa...

I don't have to tell you the importance of quitting ,if you have emphysema... My hubby is on end stage of this illness so you could say I'm a little bit of a expert on this matter..

You do need to stay quit NOW !!!!

We can get you there if you want it bad enough.

Read all you can here,especially the green pinned post ,these are on the main discussion board..

Taking our daily pledge..this is a great way to start your day..its a promise to yourself ,you won't smoke for the next 24. Hours... We quit one day at a time...

Learning there is NO such thing at ! Just one !...as addicts we can not have just one ...

Take smoking off the table ,no matter what your feeling..and no matter what is happening in your life..

You can quit..let's make this your last quit...

Looking forward to getting to know you better...x

[Doreensfree]

Head for the NOPE thread Lisa...I'll see you there xx

[Boo]

Welcome aboard Lisa.

 

The reason I say this plays a part of it being hard to quit is because I guess I can honestly say I hate myself for not quitting years ago and am in a vicious cycle of wanting to quit but beating myself up because I didnt years ago and also because everytime I quit, I start back up again....not sure if this is making any sense.......

 

That cycle is vicious and a real pain in the ass.  With the demands of feeding a nicotine addiction and the self loathing that accompanies continuing to smoke, it is easier to quit than it is to continue smoking.

 

Break the cycle.  You have all the power over cigarettes and freedom is a matter of choice.

 

Trust the process.  Enjoy the ride.

[Reciprocity]

Welcome LisaMK! You wrote the essence of being a successful life long quitter yourself in your post above "stay on the NOPE train"!! If you commit to and follow through with NOPE each and every day, one day at a time, you'll be successful and we can help you along the way :)

[Dee]

Welcome and Hello Lisa MK glad you got on board. This train has some wonderful passengers! :)

[Doreensfree]

Lisa ...how's it going...you back on the train ????....

There are still some seats vacant..in first class...x