Essentials for the New Quitter

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Mandy L Discussion started by Mandy L 5 years ago

From a post of @Menno D:

I see quite some new quitters here today. Makes me happy! Smoking and vaping are stupid. Quitting is smart. Please make sure you give yourself the best of changes to succeed. Here's a couple of essentials you'll need to make your quits blossom and grow. Success to you all!

1. Knowledge. Learn about addiction, about nicotine, quitting, how to beat addiction successfully. Read. Lots of resources available on the internet. Lots of good articles right here on this site. You know what a Quitkit is? Do you have one? Know how to use the 5 D's when a craving hits? Articles on those can be found right here on NOPE. Have you decided and informed yourself on your method of quitting? Will you go cold turkey or use NRT? Do you know about the different NRT's available? Maybe try medication? Knowledge is power and can be the difference between success and failure.

2. Mindset. With the right knowledge you'll be able to build yourself the right mindset to be quit. Quitting can be hard for a while, but it is always really simple: we do not smoke. NOPE (not one puff ever) is the only way to be quit. There is no grey in fighting addiction, it is totally black and white. We either smoke or vape or we do not and just for today we choose not to. By saying we will practice NOPE one day at the time we make our quits manageable.

3. Support system. A successful quit needs a strong support system. You found one right here. This website is still in its infancy itself, but it is growing and getting stronger each and every day. Alone addiction is too strong. We need each other to fight the beast. We need all the support that we can. If you have supportive people in real life, that's great. For me, online support has made my quit stick. Find as much support as you can. Peers give the best support IMO. We know the deal. We've all been there.

Please be sure that quitting is the best thing you can do for yourself. Quitting is an act of love. Love towards yourself, towards those you call yours and towards the world at large. Have a great smoke free day all! Love from Amsterdam.