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Are you trying to quit smoking? Need some help and motivation? This group is for those of us who are quitting and need additional support and resources. Ex-smokers are welcome to guide us all and offer some advice.

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May 26th, 2012

Support help

posted by Freeatlast2012 on 3:12 pm

 I've been trying for several attempts to quit on my own but I need all the support I can get right now!!  I had a heart attack 8 months ago at 54 y/o and have got to get this. Please help support me. 

by splacek on May 28, 2012 at 7:24 am

How can I help?  I am on my fifth day of not smoking.  I am glad to go through this with you and help however I can!

by Freeatlast2012 on May 28, 2012 at 7:34 am

Thank you.  This has got to be the toughest thing I've had to do but have got to get through it.  I can make it usually a week or so but then then craving grabs me and won't let go until I go buy some cigs and satisfy that craving, of course then I feel terrible for caving in.  I'm just trying to reach out and talk to others going through the same thing and hope it gets better.  Congrats on day 5 for you!!

by splacek on May 28, 2012 at 8:33 am

Do you use anything?  I use the nicotine lozenges, and as long as I have them nearby I can usually fight of a craving.  I try to keep a tube in my office, car and house!  A few times I have been a week or so in, and jumped in the car without my lozenges, and I end up pulling over at the gas station and buying cigarettes, so I know the feeling you are describing.  Trying to avoid that this go round!

by Freeatlast2012 on May 28, 2012 at 10:22 am

Yes, I am using the patches as well as chewing gum when I really have a bad craving.  I know that's a lot of nicotene but it's the only thing I can do at this point.  I'm determined to keep trying until I make it smoke free.  The LS App seems to be helping so I thought REALLY using it and reaching out might help more  Thanks for your feedback - it's helps to know I'm not the only one struggling.

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May 25th, 2012

Worth another try?

posted by Caspera13 on 6:31 pm

I tried to quit so many times... I started when I was 16 and was on and off since then. Now I'm in my late thirties and have less and less resistance and will. I quit for three years and then go back and so on. Last five years all I was doing was quiting... Exhausting...

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May 24th, 2012

Quitting is Easy

posted by splacek on 9:03 am

It's not starting again that's hard!
I'm on about my 50th attempt to not start again.  Using lozenges, which work pretty well for me.  I am also losing weight using calorie tracking and of course increased exercise.  I want to quit to see how much better I can do on exercise if my lungs actually work as intended.  Day by day my friends.  Good luck to all!

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May 16th, 2012

The Easy Way

posted by Callisol on 8:58 pm

 It's good to see people talking about the issues of quitting and helping each other.  I recently quit for good, actually about two months ago.  I tried quitting many times using Alan Carr's amazing book, "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking."  The book always worked but after a period of time I'd forget that you can't have one.  I somehow missed that part of the book everytime.  This time I got it.  I bought the book again (I give the copies away, which he advices not to do) but didn't get to read it.  I simply set an intention to quit on a road trip with a friend who asked me to help him drive his things back to San Diego and to help him learn how to prepare and cook healthy food.  I know it's amazing that I'm an expert on healhty food but was also technically a drug addict.  Nicotine is a drug.  In fact, like Jackie O, I would often hide my smoking and then be embarrassed when caught.  One of my friends said to me when she caught me hiding on my patio puffing away at a party I had thrown that at least I wasn't a heroine addict.  I told her I didn't think there was a difference.  I had crazy cravings to enhale poison into to my body, a poison that stinks and made my mouth taste terrible and kills more people than all the wars we wage and other diseases.  I was constantly brushing my teeth and using mouthwash and ments  and spraying a  homemade lavender spritzer on my hair and clothes.  
All that has changed now.  After reading the book many times (even though I didn't have to reread it this time)  I finally got it.  Most people get it after the first read, which is amazing and great.  It took me longer.  I guess the main thing is to not be too hard on  yourself and to keep trying.  I would set a date in advance to quit and mentally and physically prepare myself for this day.  Sometimes I'd plan to do the Master Cleanse, which also worked for me.  This time, on the trip with my friend, I realized I had two more cigarettes left in the pack that I didn't want to smoke.  I made myself inhale the poison two more times.  I told myself that when I was done I didn't have to poison myself any more.  My friend on the trip unfortuanly was still smoking.  He told me that I'd picked the wrong time to quit smoking being that I'd be in a car for thousands of miles and days with a smoker.  I told him that I didn't pick that day exactly, I simply had no more desire.  But truly, I had mentally prepared myself.  And as Alan Carr says in his book, smoking is mostly mental.
Another good book I read while I was detoxing was "The Power of Habits, why we do what we do in business and in life."  This book also had a poignant story about smoking and how the power that changing one habit in your life like eliminating smoking can start a chain of  events affecting every area of your life for the better.  I was relieved to find out that changing one bad habit or starting something new, by changing anything that has become a pattern that is no longer serving you and never was as in the case of smoking or starting for example an excercise program had the abiltiy to transform my whole outlook on life for the better.  I think I always knew this; I just needed some scientific confirmation.
I hope this has been helpful.
Namaste...

by BittyKitty on May 27, 2012 at 5:06 pm

Yes it is helpful Thank U

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May 16th, 2012

36 hours

posted by wendysueperstar on 6:58 am

hello everyone,
it's been awhile since i last posted.  at the time, i knew i wanted to quit but wasn't trying very hard at all.  i was ashamed which was why i didn't post.  well, on sunday i started on 14 mg nicotine patch and, due to anxiety, took it off a few hours later.  i ended up smoking about five puffs of a cigarette. on monday, i realized when i got to work, that you are not supposed to put a patch on the same skin site as the day before, so i took it off in my paranoia and ended up smoking another few puffs that night.  yesterday, 5/15 (which also happened to be my six month anniversary of marriage to my wonderful husband) i put a patch on and kept it on all day.  after work, i just kept busy...went to hobby lobby, went home and sat there crocheting until my husband came home.  We ate, watched a couple shows and went to bed.  it is now just shy of 36 hours since my last puff and i can't wait to make it to 48 and beyond! this is THE HARDEST thing ever!!!!! 

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May 16th, 2012

Two days in....

posted by Enidsays on 5:26 am

 I have just quit using nicorette. My partner also has quit this week. I feel strong but did have one cig last night with c****. My mother had throat cancer from smoking so I am going to use her photo on my live strong quit app. I can't wait to not think about this everyday.   

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May 5th, 2012

2 Weeks

posted by DizzyMcKeon on 4:30 pm

I have smoked for 17 years and am only 30 years old.  That's more than 1/2 my life.  I've "quit" before but I always allowed myself to smoke when I drink which always leads to me becoming a full-time smoker again.  I have decided this time that, "one is one too many, one more is never enough."  It is hard because most of my friends and family smoke.  I workout a lot and eat pretty healthy and I figured that it was counter-productive because I was smoking.  I also live in NY and my brand was almost 11 dollars a pack and I was a 1/2-1 pack per day smoker.  I used Chantix for about 2 weeks but it was making me very sick so I had to stop.  Within that 2 weeks, I had one full day that I didn't have any cigs.  I have been doing really well while off of the Chantix, there are times when I really want to take just a drag but I have been using deep breathing methods during those times.  I was a bit nervous about gaining weight during this transition as I quit once before for about 6 months and I gained about 25 pounds.  I have lost all of that weight now so I have been really strict and denying myself any sweet cravings as well.  I feel that it is very important to be self-disciplined during this transition.  I haven't gained any weight so far, I've actually lost a few pounds.  I am going on vacation with a group of friends in 2 weeks and all but one are smokers.  There won't be any smoking inside but I am a bit nervous about drinking and not smoking.  I have drank a few times since I stopped, a few beers with smoking friends one night and a few glasses of wine at home.  I haven't smoked yet.  I also have a quit buddy texting system that I signed up for and I keep a timeline of all the positive things that are happening from the day I had my last cigarette.  I remind myself of my next milestone when I am craving.  Any tips on how to get through vacation?  No one will be smoking inside of the house we rented. :)

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May 4th, 2012

6 Months

posted by Scubaman7337 on 8:21 am

Hello all, just wanted to throw my 2 cents in today.  This Saturday, will be 6 months nicotine free.  I quit cold turkey, after several failed attempts using nicotine supplements.  I am very excited and happy to say that I am still nicotine and supplement free!  The only hard thing about it at this point is I still crave them evey day, even though it is much less severe as in the beginning.  I guess it will be one of those things we will have to live with.  Anyway, it can be done, just have faith, and PRAY for guidance, and it will be given!

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April 13th, 2012

Hey everyone

posted by synndarella on 5:41 am

Im starting Champix next week this will be the fifth time Ive tried to quit but only the first time with help I did cold turkey before with nicotene free tobacco, it worked but with in six months I started again - thankfully now many of my friends have quit and stayed that way so hoping this time will be the one I finally kick it for good! How many times have you all started again and how long you been going so far  

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April 7th, 2012

3rd time

posted by nancyefd on 7:43 pm

This is my first time talking to you all. I have smoked for about 30-35 years. I quit once for around 6 months and once for around 6 weeks. I am on my 2nd time of Chantix. I started it in early March. I haven't smoked a cigarette since April 2nd. My spouse smokes as does most of my friends. I hope I can kick the WANT for a cigarette. Any suggestions?
 

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April 3rd, 2012

baby steps

posted by wendysueperstar on 10:17 am

since my last post, I made it through three, going on four, days so far where i haven't smoked during my work hours at all. that is 9 hours.  Yesterday was my all time low for cigarettes smoked in a day, at 4 cigarettes! making good progress and, again, have to quit completely by the day after tomorrow. then i'll be on the patches...  stay strong, everyone, we can do this! 

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March 30th, 2012

trying to quit

posted by gchalak on 5:45 pm

 I've just joined this site today and am trying to quit smoking... I'm so happy to have found more people that are in the same battles that we are going though with trying to quit smoking.. I am going to quit and I am  happy to have found this site because it's going to feel really good to have a real support group. I've been smoking for almost 25 years, Iam so glad to have found a strong support group using the app and meeting alot of positive people. I used to smoke almost 1 pack up to  1 1/2 pack a day. 4 days ago I  decided to quit. I dont want to use any patch or any medical... i hope i could make it to the end... and thanks for the help  

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March 29th, 2012

one week from today

posted by wendysueperstar on 12:12 pm

i joined a wellness program, through work, to help me on my journey to quit smoking.  a wellness coach calls you and you set a goal quit date and talk about everything from triggers to different things you can do instead of smoking, as well as small goals along the way.  my original quit date was today but during my last coach call, i decided to move it to 4/5. so... here i am.  I'm 29 and was smoking a pack a day.  i have cut it down to about half a pack, give or take.  Today i had three cigarettes on my way to work (long drive) but that was before 7:45 am.  It is 2:11 pm and i haven't had another one yet! (baby steps) by next thursday, i need to not be smoking at all, because the next day, i'll be starting the patches.

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March 21st, 2012

Determined to Quit

posted by sg534 on 6:37 am

Hi, I am joining this group because I have made the choice to quit smoking.  I want to stop smoking... as of yesterday, I smoked 8 cigs... today my goal is 6.... I don't like this addiction and have tried quitting cold turkey to only find myself a few days later basically eating cigs.  I know I need the support and I think cutting down on smokes each day should help me quit smoking... am I on the right track? 

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March 18th, 2012

hi

posted by heatherhouse on 12:25 pm

Hi,  I had my last cigarette on March 9, 2011 after close to 2 packs a day (give or take a few) for 15 years.  I just wanted to join to help anyone who might need a bit of support or encouragement.

by JLM8411 on Mar 19, 2012 at 5:44 am

Good Job!  I was disappointed to see that people don't post on this forum very often...so I'm glad that you joined!  Keep up the good work!

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March 11th, 2012

HI!

posted by JLM8411 on 8:04 am

Everyone around me smokes! Chain-smokers at that! I have to quit because I have surgery coming up in May and I can't have had a cigarrette for at least 30 days!  I went for a week without a cigarrette starting on the 1st of March, but then I caved in to the craving, and have been averaging 1 to 2 cigarettes a day! 
I used to always be the one growing up that didn't give in to peer pressure and would always preach to everyone around me about how they should quit, but when I turned 20 I picked up a cigarrette and have been regretting it ever since!  That was 7 1/2 years ago!  I was smoking probably 1 1/2 to 2 packs a day and now I am just struggling with that last push over to the non-smokers' side. 
 
 

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March 1st, 2012

Today is the day

posted by -se7en- on 6:55 pm

 I come from a family of smokers. In my early teens I started experimenting with smoking. Initially I tried to hide it from my parents, but after a while i think they accepted it and didnt discourage me from smoking. I'm 38 now. Ive smoked on and off again for the last 15 years. I like to think I've been more of a non smoker but I'm probably lying to myself. I find it torturous. I only smoke a few cigarettes a week, but it makes me feel so horrible. It has really been tormenting me lately. I've spent the last days listening to a stop smoking audio book. I had read the book years ago and had some real success with it. I'm vowing to myself and for my family today that I will never smoke again.

by JLM8411 on Mar 11, 2012 at 8:07 am

You sound so strong and confident! Congratulations! Your story sounds similar to mine and I look forward to quitting and taking the journey with you and everyone else in this group!

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February 26th, 2012

7 months without a cigarette

posted by Danipotter on 6:56 am

 love not smoking! keep going!!!

by JLM8411 on Mar 11, 2012 at 8:07 am

Awesome! I can't wait to be able to say that!

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February 22nd, 2012

Quit update

posted by Caileadair on 7:26 am

less than 2 hours to go till I reach the 24-hour mark. yay! hanging in there so far....not too many cravings...but I did sleep rather poorly, waking up on and off.
my new mantra: Never take another puff!  :)
btw, awesome site for quitting!!
whyquit.com

by JLM8411 on Mar 11, 2012 at 8:08 am

YAY!

by wendysueperstar on Apr 4, 2012 at 1:12 pm

so how's it going since your last post?

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February 21st, 2012

Ready to Quit!!!

posted by slim_brown on 7:12 pm

Hello everyone!! I've just joined this site today and am ready to quit smoking... I'm so happy to have found more people that are in the same battles that we are going though with trying to quit smoking... Tomorrow begins a new day for us.... We are going to quit and we are so happy to have found this site because it's going to feel really good to have a real support group... :-) I've been smoking for almost 17 years and my wife has been smoking for close to 11 years and tomorrow we begin our new life as non smokers... :-) We are so glad to have found a strong support group using the app and meeting alot of positive people. Thanks again and we got this!!! :-)

by JLM8411 on Mar 11, 2012 at 8:09 am

That is so awesome that you guys are doing this together! Stay positive!

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February 6th, 2012

Here we go

posted by Mairwyn on 10:26 pm

Hello Everyone,

I found this through the iPhone app.  I am starting tomorrow morning with the Nicabate 24 hour patches.  I am 44 years old and I have been smoking since I was 16.  I have given up before.  Twice.  Once was cold turkey (eeeks) and the other time was with patches.  I found the patches a lot less painful so I am doing that again.  My health has been bad and I have been thinking about quitting for a while now.  But the last cold that I had went onto my chest and man o man that was one nasty infection to shake.  It was the clincher that signed the deal really.  Last night I had a terrible dream about my 8 year old son.  I dreamt that he broke his neck.  There was I in the dream worrying about how I would cope without my boy, but today, I have been thinking, how would he cope without me around.  My husband is a smoker too.  I hope that he gives up as well, but I think he needs to see me do it first.  His health isn't brilliant either!  Anyway, I hope to make some friends here.  I am terribly scared.

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January 20th, 2012

Quit for almost a year, but foiled by the alcohol- AGAIN!

posted by kgrundtisch on 10:45 am

I had been quit for 2 1/2 weeks shy of an entire year- ZERO cigs, even around my best friends who are still chain-smokers. I was so proud of myself, I didn't even crave it (the couple times I did I wouldn't even admit it to myself). And then there was Halloween...... Let me just say, I'm not much of a drinker, but hanging out with my oldest college friends for four days straight- I caved. Not just one or two- I bought a pack. Then I was good, not needing a smoke or having cravings..... and then there was New Years...... I don't know if it's the alchohols' fault or an unconcious excuse to have a cig so I'll go out and have drinks with the guys. I don't get daily cravings, but I still do love having a smoke when I've had a glass of wine or two.... 

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January 14th, 2012

5 days and counting

posted by jaydon on 12:40 pm

Well, it's been 5 days without a cig. Using the step 2 patch. (The dreams are weird, aren't they). Also on the treadmill in the morning at 6. Before breakfast.

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January 11th, 2012

What to do

posted by brendancalitz on 11:28 pm

Getting fustrated with myself that i just cant stop the temptation, all the signs are there for me to stop but im still smoking, well at least ive gone from a box a day to 6 aday but 6 is still too much , what to do what to do......

by TEDDDY on Jan 17, 2012 at 8:10 am

 Congratulations!! that's a difficult step!

by Dr_Drew on Feb 8, 2012 at 10:38 am

 Don't beat yourself up too much. Two and a half years ago I was smoking 44 a day!  I got down to 12, but it drifted back up to 15, then I got an ipad, found this site/app and I'm ready to reduce or quit.   
As much as zero is the goal, reducing to a point where quitting is do-able and by that I mean, a number low enough, so we aren't overly miserable and or have it negatively effect us, our work, our friends and family. For me I think getting down to single digits is a place where I can press myself to quit.
I think it's important to be content with the progress you've made and that you are making an effort. Right? That wasn't always the case was it?  No. So cut yourself some slack.  

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January 10th, 2012

Week one down!

posted by brandichane on 9:20 pm

New here but have been using the iphone app.  What an amazing tool during a really rough time!
Ready to rock week 2!

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January 10th, 2012

Non smoker

posted by cherylt8 on 10:19 am

I quit smoking with the use of champix on Dec 5th, 2011.  This medication really does help with the kicking of this habit.  i have smoked since I was 15 years old, back when it really was cool to smoke, and it was encouraged.  38 years of wasted dollars and time.  I can not say that it is still a challenge but getting easier and easier every day.  The feeling of power a person acheives is amazing.  I no longer have that panic of down to one or two smokes and the mad panic to get to the store to by more.  I try to reward myself daily and am about to dive into an exercise challenge for 90 days.  I am 54 years young and am really looking forward to the positive changes for 2012.  Hang in there everyone.  You can do it.
 
 

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January 10th, 2012

Hi

posted by brendancalitz on 1:49 am

Hi My name is Brendan , ive been trying to quit smoking for the last three months with no joy, everytime im around a friend or work college who smokes i will give into temptation and have one , which leads to two then three and so on, im hopeing i can find some support in this group as i need to stop as i can start to feel the effects on my chest . so here is to the start of a new chapter in my life. :)

by Caileadair on Feb 22, 2012 at 7:34 am

perhaps you can ask your friends to not smoke in front of you while you're in the initial stages of quitting. just a thought :)
Never take another puff!

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January 4th, 2012

Ready to Quit!

posted by cgillespie24 on 1:09 pm

I got a challenge email today from another member daring me to quit smoking! I had been thinking about that actually being my New Years' Resolution but just haven't "gotten around to it"! I am determined to quit smoking, not only for myself but also for my three young kids! I want to be healthy again, I want to have white teeth again, I want to be able to taste my food again, I want to be able to do things without having to worry about where the smoking section is! I tried to quit a while back and lasted almost a week before I gave in to the craving and was too ashamed to still be in this group or anything! I just smoked what I hope will be my last cigarette for the rest of my life! I am definitely going to need you guys to support me again because I can't do this on my own and my fiance most likely isn't going to quit with me. I will be having a talk with him when he gets off work to see if he will though! Today is the first day of a new life for me!!!

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January 4th, 2012

never to late

posted by Vaya on 5:41 am

I've had my ups and downs with this journey beginning to understand mote about my quit process but its never to late

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January 3rd, 2012

quit smoking

posted by Lynnstaub on 11:50 am

quit smoking on the first, feel frusterated, but i am trying. dont have a smart phone for the app either. but i will post on here daily

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January 3rd, 2012

Want to quit smoking, but whenever I get stressed, I hideout with my nicotine...

posted by jmaxuess on 2:52 am

Hi, I'm new to Livestrong, and want to quit smoking but don't have a smart phone to get the nifty app. Anytime I get stressed out I grab a ciggarette and find a hiding place to smoke. My family doesn't know I smoke, except for my uncle and brother who support my habit by offering me ciggarettes whenever I see them. My fiance hates that I smoke and I'm trying to support him by stopping my own bad habits, but we are 1500 miles apart for the next 6-8 months which only adds to the stress. I also work at a bar so the only time we get breaks is to go smoke. I only work 2 nights a week so I'm trying to drink as much water as possible at work, but I just started after relocating... thus more stress.

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January 2nd, 2012

Hey yo

posted by Dany_Darko on 11:05 am

 Hello there. Dany here, 31 y/o female who's ready to quit.  Day two now and feeling pretty good. I've been smoking since I was 13 or so. I'm ready to start feeling better and taking more pride in my body and self. My fitness level will improve and I think I'd be more willing to take activities on knowing I can BREATHE!  

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December 30th, 2011

Hello

posted by Jeremyrp on 2:43 pm

 My name is Jeremy and I am new to this site and group. I'm 36 and have been smoking since I was 16. The longest I have gone smoke free is 2 months. I hate doing it and am ready to give it another go. I'm looking forward to being a part of this group. Thanks. 

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December 29th, 2011

Quitting Again

posted by Lynnstaub on 3:47 pm

Well I am quitting smoking again, I am confidant this time, i have goals and things to work towards. Everybody in my family dies of cancer from smoking. If I dont quit it is suicide. My new quit date is 1/1/12. I found a really good site that helped me tracks my smokes and other things: BecomeAnEx.org.

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December 28th, 2011

i quit smoking on August 8th

posted by mandatoews on 9:13 am

and i believe the biggest thing in being successful and not smoking is...you have to really want to! it saves you money (A LOT). time (going to the corner store). i breath better. i don't have to go outside in the cold anymore! i don't stink! its all very very worth it. as long as you deal with the fact that in the beggining its going to suck because of withdrawls...but you get past it at some point and it really does get easier...you just have to want it!
 
the quit now! app was VERY helpful for me. it helped me to keep going and to show myself how much i was really spending. it also gives you goals to reach and awards for passing certain points like 1 week not smoked award...100 dollars saved award. as well as health facts and showing you how you are improving your health like my sense of smell was regained after a certain point.
 
good luck everyone!

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December 9th, 2011

New Kind of

posted by smallville10 on 8:37 pm

 Hello all name is Chris or Smallville, new to this group, but I have been using the Iphone app for my quit journey. 
Have been quit now for 5 months and 26 days. Feels goos but is hard still at times. 

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November 23rd, 2011

New Here

posted by Arthur111 on 1:03 pm

Hello All. I just quit smoking on 11/11/11. I think that's cool because I cannot fail even for a second. I will never get that date back. I've never smoked in front of my girls. They are 4 and 6 now and I am past due. I don't want them picking it up as I did from my father. I have tried before but this time is so much different. It's the first time I have reached out and this app and the people have been awesome. I cannot recommend this more to anyone, it's the biggest difference and the results are showing. I'm DONE and it feels great. ANYTHING I can do for anyone trying, just ask.... 

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November 21st, 2011

Need Advice

posted by aiellosm02 on 10:33 am

I am 24 years old (have been smoking since I was 16) and have been in the process of quitting for the last 2 years.  I was wondering if anyone has advice for me about how to finally sever the tie cigarettes have on me.  I have managed to cut myself down to only smoking when I drink alcohol.  However, it has been literally impossible for me to obstain when i drink.  The patches and gum make me sick and I prefer not to take prescriptions.  Anyone have any advie on how to resist the urge while I am smashed?

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November 2nd, 2011

Enough

posted by MrStompa on 10:41 pm

Enough of this already!!! I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired!!!  The time has come to make some changes from within and free myself of this nonsense.  The only way we can do this is together.  If we want to "LIVESTRONG", then we need strength in numbers.  I am here for anyone who needs me and I hope you are here for me.  This is a battle, and the worst kind, we have conquer our own minds.  We have to fight temptations, and surrender our will.  We have to realize that are way got us into this mess and now we must march through unfamiliar territory.  Our enemy only wants one thing, and that is for us to die.  It is relentless, it surrounds us, and the harsh reality of it is that it will most likely never go away.  I will fight with all of you so that we can at least free ourselves from it, and maybe prevent others from falling for it.  All I know is that if you don't stand for something, then you will fall for anything.  I don't look at you all as strangers, just friends I haven't met yet.  I love all my friends!!!  Peace will come!!!

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October 28th, 2011

It's time

posted by cowhorse on 4:11 pm

Quit before, say it all the time. Now that I have said it to the world I will do it with your help!

by Jenidiem on Oct 29, 2011 at 6:09 am

I feel the same way!! we can do this :)

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October 28th, 2011

New to this group! Quitting in a week!

posted by Jenidiem on 3:15 pm

Hello All,  Thank goodness for people i can relate to!  I need positive thoughts and conversations on this....  Have smoked for around 15 years, I am now 30 and happy with myself in many ways except that I smoke.  I kick myself off and on lately and am sick of being addicted I feel weak and am ready to stand and fight it off..... 

by BKrafty on Dec 15, 2011 at 8:53 am

I with you. 31 and been smoking for about 17 years. lets help each other out, we can do it this time. my last day will be 12/31/11.

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October 16th, 2011

1 1/2 cig to go...

posted by milakaatopia on 2:37 pm

Hello All, I have exactly 1 1/2 cigs left and then I will try again!! I've emptied my bank account and only have maybe $1.50 in change in my purse, so I can not run to the store to get cigs. I have been smoking for 17 yrs and started buying a pack every two days  for 14 yrs.  Currently reading Allen Carr's "Easy Way to Quit Smoking," which has raving reviews. I joined livestrong.com for my weight gain goal and ran across this group while looking for other gainers, glad to be here!

by Jonnyfry on Oct 17, 2011 at 12:52 pm

21 DAZE today for me and the best thing you did was go out and get that book.  I loved it and he makes so much sense while you read it.  You can do it. 

by milakaatopia on Oct 17, 2011 at 2:26 pm

 You won't believe what happened to me today, like I said I emptied bank account so that I could not go out and buy a pack...leaving from class I find $10 on the ground and yes I screwed up. Jonnyfry, looks like I have to follow Carr's advice and quit at the end of the book we'll see 
 

by Jonnyfry on Oct 18, 2011 at 8:43 am

Read the book.  It will change the way you are looking at quitting.  Believe you can.....and you can.
 

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October 11th, 2011

?

posted by Vaya on 9:26 am

Ive had 2 sickies today and made myself a journal

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October 5th, 2011

Stay Strong...

posted by mjaquess on 4:04 pm

I started smoking 24 years ago. I quit a couple of times cold turkey - once for 3 years even! I could kick myself in the ass for starting again. Anyway, I've been trying for the last 2 years but my husband wasn't and so I kept slipping. I've probably had fifty "Day 1's" during that time. I finally got him to try the patch with me and we've been good for 5 weeks now (ok so we had one night of debauchery but I'm blaming the sake). We're both on Step 2 now and haven't had any cravings or been mean to each other. He's even managed to stay away from the Copenhagen, too. We've both had weird dreams from leaving it on at night but it's totally worth it. Hopefully, we'll be able to keep going this time and eventually be totally nicotine free. I highly recommend giving it a try. We use the Target brand because they are quite a bit less expensive than the name brand. It's about $26 for 14 days - a WHOLE lot cheaper than a pack of Marlboro's everyday. I've already saved $150 bucks alone! Even still, when I get to Step 1 I'm going to buy the Step 3 patches and cut them in half to save money.

by LGdetring2011 on Dec 20, 2011 at 11:24 am

please dont cut them in half they will make you sick. I had to rush a friend to hospital
one time because he did that...
 

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October 4th, 2011

How come nobody post here

posted by Jonnyfry on 1:39 pm

Hey
Was wondering why no one post on this site. The app for the phone is full of cool folks with lots of great suggestions and support. Just wonder why no one uses this one.
Jonny

by slickhotpants77 on Oct 14, 2011 at 7:19 pm

Hi Johnny,
I am a member from the app as well and I just joined the group now,lol. I think many of us are unaware.
Anyways, Have a great night and stay strong!!

by MaestroGN on Oct 27, 2011 at 8:49 am

 
Hey Jonny,
The App is definitely more convenient when it comes to what many find (especially early on) helpful by using it daily or several times in a week to those who log on several times throughout the day.  I relate it to twitter for quitters.  The App doesn't really lead or encourage users into going online through the computer and I must admit it took some navigating etc. to get it going - and I'm "tech-savvy".
Just being on here a handful of times via the computer I have noticed how much longer posts are - obvious why but making a personal blog in this site would be great to see more of from many of the people here.  Often unless you save their wise and inspiring posts it gets buried.
Anyway, an amazing resource and is helping me and everyone else on here so no complaints really, just glad to have found it and to be able to use it. 
Stay Strong!
 

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September 29th, 2011

Smoking for 10 years now..

posted by Jack_iz on 10:11 am

So for the bazillionth time I'm gonna try but hopefully achieve something I've always wanted to do..
From those of you who quit smoking, is it better to go cold turkey or quit gradually ?
I cant stand smoking any more, I'm a little discouraged at the fact that nothings worked so far but
I'm convinced and devoting myself to this one last time.

Thanks for your advise..

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September 27th, 2011

Trying to quit... for real this time

posted by needstaquit on 7:27 pm

Hey, so I've been a smoker for 10 years, maxing out at about 2.5 packs/day. I've finally had it, I'm terrified I've done too much damage to my body already (the coughing has me convinced I'm going down the path of emphysema, etc. - I'm a total hypochondriac but I know this time it's a possibility).
5 days ago I decided I couldn't do it anymore and started only smoking 15 cigs/day, with the intention of cutting back one cig/week. At 5 cigs/day I'm hoping to just stop.
My question is after 5 days of smoking less than half of what I was doing for months/years I find myself feeling full chested after each cigarette I do smoke. It's like a horrible anxiety attack and am struggling to breathe. But when I focus it feels like I'm taking full, proper breaths. Is this normal? (I'm 30 years old, started smoking at 20)

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September 27th, 2011

Day 1...Again

posted by Scubaman7337 on 11:57 am

Hello All, my name is Dan, and I have the same enemy all of you do, the dreaded cig. I have tried to stop many times recently, and am tired of it. Livestrong has helped me lose weight, get healthy, and get outdoor active, so I figured why can't it help me quit smoking. This looks like a great place to start anyway.

by Jonnyfry on Sep 27, 2011 at 2:01 pm

Hey Dan  Day 2 here and still not smoking.  Hard to do but know its the only thing to do.  Good luck to you man.  Headed for the gym now.  As the ad says  "Quitting Sucks"  but we can do it. 
Jon

by Scubaman7337 on Sep 28, 2011 at 7:57 am

Hi Jon, thanks for the support, good luck to you as well, day 2 now for me, and looks like 3 top you, good job  I am trying to make the gym my outlet, hope it works.

by Jonnyfry on Sep 29, 2011 at 5:41 am

Hey Dan  Day 4 begins,  Had the worst craving yesterday when I got home I have ever had.  Don't know why or where it came from but was bad.  I mowed the lawn and then jumped in the pool. Finally got over it but was a tough one.  Yea the gym helps me.  I know it is good for me and pretty stupid to be smoking then going to the gym to get healthy.  Day 4 and I am now noticing my sense of smell and taste are getting better already.  Hardly ever cough now and that is huge for me because I work in medical and no one in the office smokes.  Not easy trying to cover it up.  Anyway wanted to say hi and wish you good luck today.  Another day under our belts closer to our goal.  I know next week it will start to get easier.
Jonny

by slickhotpants77 on Oct 14, 2011 at 7:22 pm

Hope all went well, I dont see a recent post but I will see if you are on app and maybe talk there and I dont know it?/lol. How is your quit? I am 16 days in now, quit on my birthday.
Stay strong and Smober

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September 26th, 2011

Introducing Myself

posted by linzmeg on 2:07 pm

Hi, I'm Lindsey.  I quit smoking on Sept. 23, 2011.  I'm glad to have found this group and the app on my phone is a lifesaver. 

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September 26th, 2011

Day one

posted by Jonnyfry on 8:48 am

This is it.  Had my last cig last night before bed.  I can't keep smoking those things.  I'm sick of it.  I just hope I can get through the first week.  Seems like when I have tried beore those were the hardest.  Yep been here before, something happened, and back on the cigs again.  But with this link and motovation I know I can do it for good.  I don't want to ever go throught it again.

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