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1. fedup

   

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   15 Aug 2018
   26 Aug 2018

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   My quit date is September1 and I have a lot of both negative and positive anticipation since I've attempted this so many times.  I'll give it my best shot and hope to use the forum for support and quitting.  How do I get a coach?
2. brieffree

   

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   26 Aug 2018

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   Hi Fedup
   
   Welcome to help line
   
   Congrats in your quit! The way is clear to freedom
   
   You may call 1-877-513-5333.to speak with a Coach!
   
   If you want you can post how you do, we are here to support you all the way!
   
   Go for it!
   
3. eagerquit

   

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   26 Aug 2018

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   HI Fedup,
   
   Congratulations on your decision to quit on September 1. I too made many attempts until I said enough is enough and I am now about five and a half months smoke free. Having a clear quit plan can be helpful. I wrote out a list of my reasons for quitting and keep that in front of me. I also set up rewards for milestones along the way.
   
   I hope to hear more from you as you progress.
   
   Eagerquit
   
4. fedup

   

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   26 Aug 2018 in reply to eagerquit

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   Thanks so much for posting.  It is most encouraging that maybe I too can make it. 
5. fedup

   

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   Thanks so much for the information.  I did call your helpline and was treated very respectfully with a lot of support.
6. jenna lee, quit coach

   

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   26 Aug 2018 in reply to fedup

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   Hi Fedup,
   
   A huge congrats to you for setting a new quit date! Positive and negative feelings are so normal when quitting. As you can see, we are all here to support you and are happy to do so. 
   
   As you did, you can call us 1-877-513-5333 if you want to speak with a coach again. 
   brieffree - thanks for sharing this information
   
   eagerquit - reviewing reasons and rewards are evidence-based strategies so keep it up! Wow...5.5 months...
   
   fedup, we look forward to hearing about your progress. Don't forget to sign up for the First Week Challenge Contest too on your dashboard: Quit for the 1st week of Sept for a chance to win $500!
   
   Best,
   
   Jenna Lee
7. treepeo

   

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   26 Aug 2018

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   Hi fedup,
   
   The thought of quitting can be a little scary, because we all know it is hard to do.  But it's not impossible.  You will find a lot of useful information on this site to help you quit.  The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to quit.
   
   Countdown to freedom and a healthier life!
   
8. jeyan

   

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   27 Aug 2018 in reply to treepeo

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   Fedup really good decision!! Keep at it.  Don't forget we are the ultimate masters to our selves and to our decisions. Stay strong and say NOPE!
9. efreeman75

   

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   28 Aug 2018

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   It is difficult, but it is in all of us to succeed.
   I keep this poster in my briefcase - "It will hurt.  It will take time.  It will require dedication.  It will require willpower.  You will need to make healthy decisions.  It requires sacrifice.  You will need to push your body to its max.  There will be temptation.  But, I promise you, when you reach your goal, it's worth it."   I find reading this a great way to bust a craving.
   
10. smitty

    

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    28 Aug 2018

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    Hey, how you doing, my name is smitty, I have been quit now for almost 4months, its getting pretty rough eh, I quit by using a combo tharapy of the patch and the spray, i planned my quit carefully, went to my doctor and he refured me to a quit coach, she supplied the patches and the
    spray for me free of charge, the only catch was that I follow the plan, Ifo followed the plan and then I realized one day that its been 3 weeks since I last used a patch, the thing is fedup, what works for me, may not work for you, you have to figure out something that works for you, I
    would suggest that you go see your family doctor and see if you can get into a smoking cessation program, I am not saying that you cant do it cold turkey but you will stand a better chance if you get some help, all the best
11. jenna lee, quit coach

    

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    treepo, jeyan, efreeman75 and smitty,
    
    thanks to you all for sharing your strategies and encouragement.
    
    The overall theme here is quitting is not impossible because we are in charge, not the cigarette. 
    
    Appreciate it,
    
    Jenna Lee
12. fedup

    

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    29 Aug 2018

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    Thanks so much to everyone for your support.  I keep waffling in my mind but I'm going to persist and review my reasons to quit.  You all offer wonderful suggestions and I've made a list of them.  I'm really tired of trying it by myself and setting myself up.  Thanks again.