Why we have a S.O.S thread !!!!

[Doreensfree]

Early in a quit...the urges to smoke can be very strong for some...

Posting a S.OS...BEFORE..you light that killer cigarette can make a massive difference...

I have seen alot of precious quits saved by doing this...but...

If you don't gives us that chance to help..you will never know....

[Reciprocity]

In case you're new to the forum, here's some more information on this important feature. There is a separate page for SOS posts. You'll see it at the top of the main page of the forum. There are two options to choose from: Pre Respond to Your Own SOS  & Post an SOS.

The difference between these options are this: Pre Respond to your own SOS is where you an write a message to yourself about why you quit in the first place and why you must not relapse and smoke again. That will stay there and if you ever feel the need to give yourself a pep-talk, your own words are there for you to read immediately. The Post an SOS option is where you will post a message to let other members know you are struggling to keep your precious quit. People will respond as soon as they see it. You must wait to get responses before doing anything else.

The idea behind both of these emergency options is to replace those overwhelming thoughts about needing to smoke a cigarette with more rational thoughts that this is just your addiction screaming out to be fed once again. Smoking again will only reawaken your addiction to nicotine to it's full strength again and it will destroy all the hard work you have already invested into quitting so it's critical that you do not smoke again - Not One Puff Ever!!

Don't ever be embarrassed to post an SOS! It will very likely save your quit. We are all overwhelmed at times in the early days of our quits - ALL of us! There's no shame in posting an SOS in fact, it's the smartest thing you could possibly do for yourself

[Doreensfree]

Brilliantly written Reci...

It doesn't matter how many s.o.s you need to post..this train is all about support.. And getting you to your freedom..

Give yourself the best possible chance of reaching this goal...

It works...

[Reciprocity]

Oh and also, now there is a functioning chat feature on this board so you can use that to have some one on one time with another member(s) if you feel you want some additional support in the early days of your quit. Gather all the tools you can to fight for your freedom!