Wow- 501 days quit. I could never have imagined this if I tried. I was convinced that I would be a dipper forever.
If you are new to the site, you are probably scared out of your mind. We all were when we started. What is going to happen to me? Who are these weirdos with strange names and boob avatars? Why are they telling me I have to exchange 'digits' (that term is so 90's, lol)? And what the hell is a caver, and why does there seem to be so much disdain for them?
My answer to all of these questions is READ! Explore the site, become immersed in it.
Through the fog early in my quit, that is exactly what I did. I quickly learned that I was in the right place, because these people, harsh as they may seem sometimes, know what they are talking about. Understanding what I was going through, affirming multiple times, "yes, that will happen" "you will get past this" "I felt the same way" "you are doing it right" "I am quit with you today" "keep it up". Makes sense to me that the more you here these phrases, the more they get stuck into your brain. Turning your addict brain off, and kickstarting the normal brain functioning without nicotine is the goal.
I also benefitted greatly through using the
LIVE CHAT feature. Matter of fact, that's where I met a lot of the people whom I support and support me every day. Additionally, I read a lot of
Words of Wisdom. I tried to read a couple a day.
Big ups to all of those that have helped me along the way! I sound like a broken record when I say I appreciate it very much, but I really do.
If you are new and reading this, "hit me up for my digits!" via PM so we can celebrate victories, lean on each other for support, and win the battle against nicotine. Starting with today!
