Welcome aboard Matthewarthur, I too am convinced that finding a support forum is how I managed to stay quit. There's something so comforting in knowing the people you're surrounded with know what you're going through at any given time in your quit. We have people from all over the world and in all different phases of quitting so there's almost always someone here when you need them. And if not, there's a ton of material to browse until there is.
I also used my JAC (jillars air cigarette) for the cravings and couldn't believe how well it worked at tricking my mind into thinking I was getting the real thing. I just pretended I was holding an actual cigarette in my fingers and then went through the motions of "smoking" it. Some members have used cut straws, pens, even licorice whips
Lastly for when you just want to give your brain a break from the constant thoughts of smoking but still stay close to your support, we have our Social forums. We have games, music, funny videos and jokes, even a fitness forum.
Quitting at your age is such a smart idea Matthew. I wish I had of been smart enough to do that, maybe I wouldn't be on oxygen right now.......
