Ready To Quit!!!!

[kweenofharts]

I have been thinking about quitting foe a long time.  I tried to quit once and it lasted 16 days. I don't have any medications, or patches.  I have smoked since I was 14, and now I am 30.  I said I would quit when I turned 30, and I'll be 31 in 4 months.  HELP!!!  I need some tips to help me out!!! Cold Turkey?  Tapering?  How do you prepare your mind for this change?

Thanks

[kathyjo]

When you are ready, we are going to be here for you : )

You might want to tell all your family and friends what you are planning. This will serve you twofold. It will hopefully alert them to be kinder and more patient and it will allow them to hold you accountable for your quit.

Good luck and when you need us, we are here.

[kweenofharts]

Thanks for the advice!  I have already started reading.  I really wanna quit for good this time!

[kathyjo]

tapering NEVER works so either cold turkey or the patch. I use chantix and it worked really well for me, but it is expensive and many have had complaints about it.
The first step to take is to log onto whyquitdotcom and prepare yourself by reading the articles. You really have to get yourself emotionally ready for it....the physical withdrawals only last a few days, but the mental addiction is the hard part.
We have quite a few here that are very supportive, so you can ask questions scream, whatever, were here for you : )
Read those articles.....that is the only way to prepare......educate yourself. That is the only way to get yourself ready.
Good luck!