Hi @dvs51
Welcome Aboard! We are very glad you have found our site. We are a great group of people and you will find a ton of support here, from member advice to so much information on the dangers of smoking, and how to quit successfully. Quitting smoking is a journey that we all know is not an easy one, but it's definitely doable and so worth it in the end. We have quitters here from newbies, such as yourself, all the way up to 20+ years and everything in between.
Our best advice for you in the beginning is to come on this site every day, if you can, and do the daily Nope pledge because it will keep you focused. If you ever find yourself where you feel you are going to give in and smoke, there is an SOS section. Since our members are from all over the world, there is usually someone around most of the time. To help you get your mind off of smoking there is a Games section too. The most popular game is Chicks and Sticks, go and check it out, it's a load of fun!
When I was at the beginning of my quit, I would take cinnamon sticks and pretend that they were cigarettes and would suck air in and pretend that I was blowing the smoke out. It really did help, plus they tasted really nice. If you don't like cinnamon, you can use cut up straws. Try to do things that you don't associate with smoking, although in the beginning, it is a bit of a challenge, but you can do it.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Good luck to you! You can do this!
