Well good afternoon everyone. I'm Mike (surprise). I started using tobacco a couple years ago, and now I'm ready to quit. I had established for myself that my solid "quit date" would be when I get out of the Marine Corps, which is in June. So I might as well start now in preparation for my transition to a regular life. I intend to stay active on here because it seems like a pretty supportive and informative group. I'm currently 22 and started smoking when I was 19, then dipping shortly thereafter. About 2 years ago I swapped out the smoking with vaping, just because it doesn't smell bad and doesn't make me cough. I have tried to quit once before, about a year and a half ago. I forced myself away from nicotine by going on a 10 day hike in the middle of nowhere. did just fine. once I got back from the hike, I went out in town a few days later and drank. Then smoked. So I know that drinking will be a "trigger" and I know what mistake I made in the past, and I know to be more cautious this time and to keep with it.
