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By Renea  on October 30 2010 at 11:17 pm

53, Female
United States
Member Since: October 30 2010



 
Hi my screen name name is Renea, I have been smoking for 40 years.
I am now smoking any brand and 20 cigarettes per day,
at my worst I was smoking brand and cigarettes per day.
I want to quit smoking because I want to feel safe and because of my grandchildren..
I started when I was 14 years old and have tried to quit 12 times before.

Quit Aid Used Order of Use Length of Quit (months)
The nicotine patch 2 yrs
Cold turkey 1 yrs

Please describe any other quit aids you used:


Please use this area for any additional comments:


Please submit this as my first journal entry: yes 

Message by Jeremiah  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 12:59 am 
Location: United States   Joined: April 19 2007   Posts: 4333   View Jeremiah's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by JeremiahSearch Quote JeremiahQuote

Congratulation's on your big decision to quit and also joining QSJ!! Our very own coach would say that "You have to quit for yourself..But you don't have to quit by yourself!!"And this is soooo true!! Stick to your guns!! Weekends tend to be quiet but that said..Don't be afraid to hop in here and make some noise!! Again..Welcome to the best on-line support group in the world!!


Together
Everyone
Accomplishes
More..

Puto in vestri (Believe in yourself)
               4/19/07

Message by ltlsqueak  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 1:03 am 
Location: United States   Joined: March 19 2010   Posts: 4016   View ltlsqueak's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by ltlsqueakSearch Quote ltlsqueakQuote


Hello Renea!  Welcome to QSJ.  If you have any questions moving around the site just let us know.  You will find that we are a wonderful support group that's more than eager to help you with your quit.

It's extremely helpful to read others journals and post often especially in the beginning.  The first two weeks are pure h_ll, but you CAN do this!  Many, many people have quit here, and there are different ways to try.  You'll find one that suits you and before you know it, you will have beat the nicodemon at his own game! 

I hope that you'll jump right in and make yourself at home!  Let us know if there's anything that we can do to help.  Good luck and I look forward to seeing you around! 


Sherri

Quit date: March 22, 2010

Nothing worth having in life is ever easy.

BELIEVE in yourself!

Message by ltlsqueak  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 1:06 am 
Location: United States   Joined: March 19 2010   Posts: 4016   View ltlsqueak's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by ltlsqueakSearch Quote ltlsqueakQuote
Funny how Jeremiah and I were posting at the same time without even knowing it.  Notice how we both said the same thing.  This IS the place to be! 


Sherri

Quit date: March 22, 2010

Nothing worth having in life is ever easy.

BELIEVE in yourself!

Message by Babs  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 1:59 am 
Location: United States   Joined: November 16 2006   Posts: 10147   View Babs's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by BabsSearch Quote BabsQuote

Not One Puff Ever and
Keep a Sense of Humor.
Babs ~ 9/15/06

Message by Dewey  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 2:18 am 
Location: Australia   Joined: March 21 2010   Posts: 2121   View Dewey's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by DeweySearch Quote DeweyQuote
Welcome Renea.  You've chosen the right to place to come for help when you stop smoking.  You will find everyone here very friendly, supportive and encouraging.  Keep yourself busy when you first stop especially when those cravings come to annoy you.  It is difficult during the first few weeks but getting through that time is worth it to be rid of the need to have a cigarette always handy.

You will find plenty on hints on the site to help you through those difficult times.  Post often and read and respond to others.  I practically lived on this site when I first stopped smoking.

Look forward to getting to know you.

Dewey

Going my way
Quit Date: 22.03.2010

Message by ozzy  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 3:09 am 
Location: South Africa   Joined: February 10 2009   Posts: 3847   View ozzy's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by ozzySearch Quote ozzyQuote
Welcome to Team QSJ!!  This is a great website and it REALLY will help you to QUIT and stay QUIT.

Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking.  It is not easy but it can be done!


Don't dream up thousands of reasons
why you can't do what you want to; find one reason why you CAN.

Message by TASHIA1959  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 7:47 am 
Location: United States   Joined: October 08 2010   Posts: 2881   View TASHIA1959's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by TASHIA1959Search Visit TASHIA1959's homepagewww Quote TASHIA1959Quote
I'VE JUST BEEN HERE MYSELF SINCE ABOUT OCT 6TH.  I HAD TRIED TO QUIT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE, BUT NEVER WITH A SUPPORT GROUP BEHIND ME.  BELIEVE ME, IT REALLY DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  AND I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A REALLY GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE.  THERE ARE EARLY QUITTERS, LIKE MYSELF, WE'RE CALLED "NEWBIES".  AND THEN I GUESS THE ONE'S WHO CALL US "NEWBIES".....MUST BE "OLDIES?"  .....HA!    BUT THEY'RE A VERY LOVABLE BUNCH!
I chose freedom on: 2~3~12
The only difference between try & triumph is the 'umph' You put into it!

Message by betsy  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 7:50 am 
Location: United States   Joined: January 11 2004   Posts: 30619   View betsy's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by betsySearch Quote betsyQuote

betsy QD 11/10/03
Today is the best day to not smoke!

Message by Charry Lou  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 11:48 am 
Location: United States   Joined: May 21 2009   Posts: 1082   View Charry Lou's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by Charry LouSearch Quote Charry LouQuote



Dear Renea, well this is not the picture I wanted to leave for you, but just as you are a new Quitsmoker here, I am new to photobucket -- well, worse than that. I just don't GET technical things. But like you, I quit smoking many times before I came here. You will love it.We are family, and we love new siblings!!
Charry Lou

Message by ChinHi  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 4:10 pm 
Location: United States   Joined: July 06 2002   Posts: 25398   View ChinHi's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by ChinHiSearch Quote ChinHiQuote
welcome. you are making one of the wisest choices of your life. when you are smoking practice NOT smoking by putting the sickerette down between drags and massage your ears/hands/feet as you breathe in thru your nose. it will help you during craves and times of stress when you quit smoking.


KCL = Keep Choosin' LIFE
"Never leave another quitter behind" by BTBASSER
Namaste
Mahalo Karyn and lindy our SHEROs
7/25/01

Message by italiaprincess  View Journal on October 31 2010 at 6:53 pm 
Location: United States   Joined: November 01 2008   Posts: 1103   View italiaprincess's ProfileProfile Search for other entries by italiaprincessSearch Quote italiaprincessQuote
WELCOME...IT'S TIME...GRANDKIDS ARE A GREAT REASON, BUT SO ARE YOU....COME HERE TO FEEL SAFE...EVERYONE IS AMAZING...YOU CAN DO THIS...HARD,  BUT DEFINITELY DOABLE...WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP...CIAO..
QD 05/17/10
Choosing life...Priceless
AND NOW I START THE NEW CHAPTER...

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