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[lookmawatchmecrash]

Hey all, 

I am on day one of many quits. The longest and best success I had was when quitnet existed. We all know how that ended. In my futile attempt to find something similar again, I found this site. I hope it’s as active as the former. I really loved the bonfire there. I tried Ex but just not the same feel for me. Anyway, I plan on just taking a pledge daily and read others successes to stay motivated in addition to writing daily about my “why’s” I want to stay smoke free. And drink lots of I am truly grateful for this site and hope it is one more tool for me to stay committed to my quit.

[lookmawatchmecrash]

Well good job me!  Keep it going!  Congrats on making it 6 days!!  Why thanks me, couldn't have done it without ya!

 

 

 

[johnny5]

Sorry for missing your first post.  Congratulationns on 6 days smoke free.  

[Christian99]

Welcome, friend.  It's safe to say that this site isn't as active as Quitnet was in its heydey; however, you'll still get fantastic support and insights here.  Stick around and make this your lifetime quit--we know you can do it.

 

Christian99

Nearing 24 Years Quit

[intoxicated yoda]

3 hours ago, lookmawatchmecrash said:

Well good job me!  Keep it going!  Congrats on making it 6 days!!  Why thanks me, couldn't have done it without ya!

 

 

 

talking to yourself generally are the most intelligent conversations you can have.  Congrats on making it this far tho.  It takes real guts and determination to get past the first week.  After that you just have to be a stubborn s.o.b. to get past the next six months.  After that you get used to being away from the habit and life starts to return to normal.  I know it doesn't sound glamorous because it ain't.  it's a slog but you'll be much better off having done it.  stay the course.

[Doreensfree]

I too missed your first post , sorry for not giving you a proper welcome 

we may not be as big as Quitnet but we are 

a dedicated site who cares for all the members here …. A Family 

Read all you can on our Main Discussion Board … the ones pinned in green is a great place to start 

Huge Congratulations on your first week 

On to week two

[DenaliBlues]

Welcome aboard @lookmawatchmecrash. Happy to have you on the Train! Staying hydrated, staying connected to your motivations - great strategies. So is staying busy. I look forward to hearing more about how it’s going for you. See you around!

[Minnie Mouse]

Sorry your post was overlooked.  It happens.  But here's the thing ... kudos for talking/responding to yourself & pumping yourself up.  First and foremost, we must be our own biggest supporter and seek out what works for us, bit by bit, site by site, looking for those words of wisdom that speak to us, whatever it takes.  

 

I was a member of Quitnet and then NOPE until the owner pulled the plug in August this year.  I also AM a member of EX (no longer very active on it) just like here.  I drop in from time to time and comment if I think it might help someone.  At over 13 years quit I no longer need support but if I ever did I would get myself right back to the basics that supported me in the early days.  These "nests" are always here for us.

 

I encourage you to read the info already recommended.  Read, read, read.  Educate yourself.  Find the snippets (sentences, words, thoughts) that speak to you from the resources here and elsewhere.  Read "Nicotine Addiction 101" on the whyquit.com site and other articles there.  It's so important to understand how we can help ourselves get out from under active nicotine addiction and keep it dormant forever.  Perspective means everything.  Use all the tools available.  Pledge daily.  Be accountable.  We all started where you are at and worked ourselves through it to get to the other side of addiction.    You absolutely can do it too.  Keep posting.  Best Wishes.