June 3, 201412 yr Hi 56 yo guy I've been smoking a long time quit for 5 years once and 2 years another time. I work 12 hour shifts 3 times a week and don't smoke for the whole shift so I know I can do this. I recognize the same feeling of other posters that it's more the dread of not having cigarettes in your life anymore. Well here's to kicking the habit for good. I am going to have to do this with my wife smoking she feels she is to stressed to try and I just need to do this now. Thanks for the support
June 3, 201412 yr Hi, welcome aboard! Lots of good folks here, we'll support you in every way we can, you just let us know what you need... read the newbie page, post a lot so we know how you're doing , congratulations on deciding to quit, best thing you'll ever do :) you can do this, we're here for you!!
June 3, 201412 yr Welcome! You are not giving up something you want, you are getting rid of something that is trying to kill you.
June 3, 201412 yr Welcome to the board, Mason, and congratulations on your decision to quit! All of us have been where you are now, and are anxious to support you anyway we can. There is a ton of information here about our addiction and how we can win over nicotine. Please stay close to the board and post often...we are here to help!
June 3, 201412 yr Welcome aboard Mason. Great decision! Believe it or not...rejoice when you put out that last cigarette. You can absolutely do this.
June 3, 201412 yr hi Mason welcome to the forum :) congratulations on your choice to quit and absolutely you can do it and make this your sticky quit. I quit before but this is different i FEEL DIFFERENT THE SUPPORT HERE IS FANTASTIC education and support makes all the difference, keep reading and posting about your journey there are people here who`s spouses do still smoke - who know`s maybe your wife will join when she is ready? one step at a time yoo hoo for you
June 3, 201412 yr Hi Mason and welcome on board, all those scary thoughts you are feeling are completely normal, stay close to the board and let us know how you are doing, we are here to help and support you as much as we can. Looking forward to sharing your journey with you xx
June 3, 201412 yr Hi Mason - welcome, take one day at a time and always remember there is no pay back with smoking it offers you nothing. congratulations on your decision to quit :-)
June 3, 201412 yr Welcome, Mason! You have made a wise decision! Read all you can about this addiction as that is a big help.
June 3, 201412 yr Welcome Mason! It takes time to get comfortable with not smoking but it is doable! So happy to have you here with us. I found this site to be invaluable in the early days of my quit.
June 3, 201412 yr Welcome, Mason! You can definitely do this and even enjoy the process of quitting. There are other members here who have quit with spouses or significant others that still smoke. No matter what, you can quit. Even a knucklehead like me can quit so that proves that anybody can do it. If there are any issues that you're struggling with or nervous about anything, post it so we can work through it with you. Most things are not as bad as we make them out to be and quitting smoking is definitely one of them. Thanks for joining and make yourself at home. There are lots of cool features to the forum that you're free to use anytime that you want. :)
June 3, 201412 yr Hi and welcome mason.... Read all you can,educate yourself....understand this addiction.... You can do this...... Stay close to the board.....we will support you all the way....
June 3, 201412 yr Hi Mason, great to meet you and congratulations on making the best decision of your life :) There are lots of great folks here with quits from a few days to 6+ years! We've all been what you are right now, and we want to help you get past it when times are tough. Starting close to the board and friends had helped me grow my quit immensely :) Welcome aboard :)
June 4, 201412 yr Hi Mason - welcome to the board - congrats on a great decision to quit. Stay close to the board and remember to ask for help if you need it - there is great support here !
June 4, 201412 yr Hi Mason, Congrats on the best decision of your life. I think we all have previous quits in our head telling us it's hard, that's why posting here and using the support made it different and it can for you too!! When you're stressing post, let us talk you down and pretty soon it will be you calmly talking someone else down. The craves ALWAYS pass and you are always pleased you didn't smoke when they did. Lots of info on the pinned bit of the quit smoking section. Lots of info on whyquit.com. And shhh, but a lot of smoking folks (partners included) watch like a hawk when you quit to see if they could do it too. The reason...not smoking can seem scary...the reality is as a smoker we would rather be quit!! That's the truth, most smokers hate the chains, cost, health... just hold on and the benefits and pride start coming I promise!! xx
June 4, 201412 yr Author Good Morning feeling well. Still trying to figure out that timer banner for my own. Looks like a good motivater.
June 4, 201412 yr All aboard that's comin' aboard - today's QuitTrain is leaving the station ... Easy Peasy
June 4, 201412 yr Hi there!! good to hear you're doing good today... I'm no help on the ticker, i had a LOT of help try'n to get mine up and running,.. but someone will come along and talk you through it , no worries there :) .. and you are SO right - it's a great motivator !!
June 4, 201412 yr if you go to "Socializing", Tracey just bumped the page that has instructions on the ticker that Nancy has up...look for "how to make a ticker tape" :)
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