Thank you.  I am on medication already but I'm not "cured" by any means.  It does help with a lot.  I will check out the NOPE pledge.  Gracias.

Hello, I quit yesterday too after many years of trying, we can do this x

If I want to write down my feelings and struggles, where do I do it? In here, my intro thread or somewhere else x

Yes we can! It's good to have a quitting buddy. How is your first day going?

Awful when I woke up, I'm going to visit family at the weekend, I spend a lot of time out and about on my own when they're working, certain places I always stop at for a coffee and a cigarette, and all I could think was that I won't enjoy it without smoking, which in turn will make me stressed when I'm with them, I've had a lozenge and that helped a little, but then my friend in work walked past without calling in to say hi and now I'm stressed about why

I can really relate to the coffee-and-a-cigarette. I had a tough time this morning with my cup of coffee without a smoke. But I guess in time those associations will become less and you will be able to enjoy your coffee without the cigarette. But these first days are hard! I notice myself that I keep trying to bargain with my conscience; 'just one, just one!'. But it's never just one, is it.. 

I am sure your work-friend didn't mean anything by it. Maybe you can go over to him or her and chat for a bit to make sure everything is fine?

24 hrs in and im not good, was it really stupid setting my quit date just before my holiday? My stress levels are so high, I'm not looking forward to going at all, is it worth spoiling a holiday with the family for the sake of one more week smoking to make me calm while I'm there?

I now it's hard. I just got into an argument with my boyfriend and also felt like that would be an excuse to start smoking again. But there's always something that you can pick to keep you from trying to quit. You can always find a reason to have another cigarette. But the truth is that deep down you don't want to smoke and today is as good a day as any to stop. I don't believe that your entire holiday will be spoiled because you quit smoking. You might enjoy some things a little bit less, but at other times you will be able to forget about the cigarettes and enjoy yourself!

Hi there Sofiana,

Welcome!

I'm glad you found us and so glad you're seriously considering taking your life back and opting for freedom.  I promise you won't regret it.  We'll be here to support you all the way. Education about our addiction is a huge key to success. Arm yourself with the tools that you will need for a successful permanent quit.   A prepared quitter is a successful quitter.  I recommend you read through this discussion beginning with the first post. You'll find lots of information and tips. The more you know about this addiction and how to remain smoke free the better your chances of success.

Best wishes to you as you continue your cessation journey

(((Hugs)))

genevieve25 said:

If I want to write down my feelings and struggles, where do I do it? In here, my intro thread or somewhere else x

Hi Genevieve,

Keeping a journal will help you cope.  Write down your feelings.  Write down all phrases or posts that inspire you along the journey.  Go back and reread when you feel like you are in a fog.  You will see the progress you are making right before your eyes.

To create a journal please use the following instructions:

Starting a Journal :

You can start a new journal thread by:

• Clicking on the "New Topic" button that appears at the top of the main forum page to the right, across from DISCUSSIONS.  
• Type in the name of your new topic subject.   For Example "Genevieve's Journey to Freedom"
• Leave the TO area showing  ALL
• Select the DISCUSSIONS folder where you want your post to appear.
• Click on the down arrow across from Folders.  
• Scroll down and click on the folder where your post will appear.  You want it to appear in the "Quit Stories and Journals" folder
• Type your first message.
• Click on Post

Note:  You add to your journal by clicking on the reply button to your last post.

Please let me know if you have additional questions about the above instructions.

(((Hugs)))