Back at it and this time for good

[Ray1198]

Hi guys!

 I’ve been on and off this site and obviously was struggling to quit. I just finished Allan Carr’s book and smoked my last cigarette at 5.23 PM today. I had a bunch of extras left and I ripped and threw them away. It’s the usual crap, oh I’ll finish this pack and stop. And then I’ll go buy another and the same cycle. I hope to be active here and make it to the other side with you guys this time! I’ve had enough of this nonsense.

Ray

[Reciprocity]

Welcome back Ray! You sound committed this time around. That's good. Keep the image and emotion of that commitment close to your heart as you begin your quit because you WILL be tested along the way but you will have a whole community and a lot of solid information on this site to help you along.

Stay close as you begin and take it just one day at a time for now.

[jillar]

Hi Ray, good to see you back As you already know we are here 24/7 to help you succeed so stick close and shout out if you need us. 

You also might take a look around at all our various forums. We have a wealth of information about our addiction including a whole video forum if you rather watch than read.

And if you want to stick close but get your mind off the quit, our Social forums are the place to go.

[Ray1198]

Thanks guys.Jill I believe I recognize you from the old forum that shut down? I was active in 2016, 2017 when I quit but unfortunately I relapsed  and now 4 years later...

[jillar]

What was your user name there @Ray1198? There's a lot of us here from qsmb so you'll probably recognize a bunch of us

I'm sorry you've been at it since 2016, time to get er done for once and for all!

[Steven Drojensky]

Welcome back, Ray. I am still pretty new myself. My pattern was similar as in buying a pack, smoking a few and throwing it away. Only problem was I would repeat that insanity almost every day. Stick close on here. I feel hopeful now and am utilizing the forum more often instead of isolating. 

[Mee]

Welcome Ray.  Glad you found your way back to us again.  Stay close and shout out if you need us.  We hope to help you find your freedom from this awful addiction!

[Doreensfree]

Hi and Welcome Ray ...

Congratulations on the great decision to take your life back ....

This place IS the place to be to quit smoking for good ....

We have all the tools to get you to Freedom ....but it's still down to you my friend to do the work ...

All you need is the desire to be free ...

[Mac#23]

Welcome Ray, congratulations on making the best decision you'll ever make. Grab a seat and enjoy your journey towards a happier and healthier life. The support you'll get from everyone here is the best.

[catlover]

welcome Ray, great you are giving quitting another go, and I really hope you stay quit this time.

I’m wishing you all the best! Stay  determined.

[IQ4me]

@Ray1198 hi and welcome! You got this! 

[Boo]

Welcome back Ray.  Good call on giving up the smokes.

 

On 3/6/2021 at 7:58 PM, Ray1198 said:

I hope to be active here and make it to the other side with you guys this time! 

 

That is entirely doable.  

 

Quitting smoking, like most things in life, is all about the choices we make.  Make the right choice.

[PeachFuzz]

Never ever give up fighting for yourself.