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It can sometimes feel like you are in a constant battle between wanting to quit smoking but also not having enough of a reason to truly push yourself to quit. We know it can feel like an endless cycle, but you are not alone. There are ways that you can help motivate yourself by challenging your own thoughts.

Try imagining yourself as a non-smoker one year from now. What has changed? Of course you will feel healthier but how will you feel about yourself? You may find yourself more in control of your life, feeling immense gratitude for making the decision to quit, and/or proud of what you have accomplished.

This journey is not solely about quitting smoking, it is about proving to yourself that you can do the impossible. You are capable of quitting and making this change to be the version of yourself you need. Think of a time in your life where you felt like you weren't capable of accomplishing something but then you did. This can be a great way to change your mindset and push yourself to start your quit journey. The only person holding you back from starting is yourself.

You can do it. Believe in yourself.

I was in hospital for over a week several months ago when I quit last. It didn't last long after I got out of hospital. However for some time Itried using the hospital template that I was on when I was in hospital to replicate what worked for me at home. I continued with the patches and losanges but after some time stopped the patches. I did scedual regular eating and snack times like I had in the hospital to keep my blood sugar levels consistant. I remember how horrible the smell of nicotine became after I quit. I am attending a free quitting seminar on line on Wed, ready to quit again . I would like to get my breath back(shortness of breath)and all the other benifits as well. I have a coach who says I can do it again so I'm optimistic.

Smoked since I was a teen, quit with my first pregnancy, then started again when she was 2, quit again when she was four, started again when she was 6. Second pregnancy quit again this time for 9 years, then life got rough and I started again and have been smoking for 3 years. I want to be done. I cough a lot, get winded a lot, and need to quit for my health.

It can be difficult to quit alone. To ensure you feel supported and that you are not alone in your journey, we offer various support networks for you including our community forum, the opportunity to speak with a Quit Coach, and our group support sessions.

Our group support sessions occur every first Monday of the month at 7pm and they are on a different topic every time. You can ask questions, engage in a very informative discussion, and hear other peoples' quitting journeys.

The next group support session is on October 2nd at 7pm and is on 'Mental Health and Quitting'. We hope you can make it!

Registration is not required, but we prefer that people register for the Group Support sessions by calling a Quit Coach at 1-877-455-2233 so that we know how many people to expect.

To call into any of the Group Support sessions, please:
Call: 1-877-385-4099
Enter Participant Access Code: 4356609#

For more information on our group support sessions, please visit the following link: https://quitnow.ca/find-support/group-support-sessions

Wow, 6 months without that nasty monkey on my back, dragging me down!

I feel awesome and proud of myself and there is no more pain physically or emotionally.

With the money I saved, I gave myself permission to paint my RV home bright happy red and met so many wonderful people who came over to talk to me because of it.

Because I quit smoking, I got rid of something that was causing me harm and in it's place, brought in something that was good for me.

I started smoking because it gave me a high, and then once hooked, it quickly chained me down and the highs were gone.

This is what I want to share:

Your reward for quitting is a massive high to your soul that you can't see yet. Whatever context it is to you, it is great.

Go get it.

Just quit!!!! .Again...... this time is different I have more reasons than ever to quit. Can't wait to feel-good again
Oh. I got diagnosed with cancer they said quitting is something that will greatly help your cure. I.really
Need to stop.what a motivator . They didn't say I had to stop.but the help is already very encouraging

Well first set back, had to stop taking my medication for smoking, got a bad reaction.
I’ll see what the doctor says and try again

At age 65 and aftr a very bad report from my cardiologist regarding my heart function...I can no longer rationalize feeding the monster that is nicotine.
I have just smoked my last cigarette 15 minutes ago.

I'm starting to make a plan to quit. I've tried and failed many times and I want to make sure that it works this time. I'm unsure about the route I should go, and whether I should use NRTs or not. I've connected with a quit coach and we'll be chatting in a while. I'm in no hurry, I want to take my time and give it my all. Best wishes to you all and your own efforts.

I just quit three days ago. I want just a few puffs so bad. Has dental surgery so can't smoke. It was time anyway.

I have lung pain in my right lung.

Hello my name is Elias 32 years old.
Back in 2012 I suffered a hand injury that cost me my career in mix martial arts and was on the shelf for almost a year. In this year I started smoking for the first time and did not stop ever since until today . I want to change and I want my life back.

Is all addiction rooted in trauma? The short answer is No; however there is a very well studied trauma theory which shows often addiction is a symptom of a traumatic response. This theory suggests that youth, and adults turn to a substance to manage an intense flood of emotions, and traumatic reminders. This suggests people turn to substance as a way to cope with any experience of intense emotions; whether positive or negative.

The Latin translation of the word addiction is equivalent of 'being enslaved'. As many smokers would attest to they understand that the consequence of smoking is negative but feel unable to know how to stop. So quite literally, we can feel enslaved to our addiction to smoking. This does not mean that there is no way to overcome our addiction by any means. It does mean that for most of us that are attempting to break our addiction to cigarettes we must identify the root cause of our pain and be comfortable in the discomfort that comes with that. Smoking is the coping, we have to figure out the why (s), and sit with that.

Finding comfort in a place that once proved painful in our lives can be transformative in so many ways. As we identify our triggers and develop different ways of coping with them we enable ourselves to heal both physically, and psychologically, and find ourselves with a much better sense of self, and self control. In taking back control over your addiction to cigarettes we learn to integrate what was, and view our future in a much more positive light.

If you find yourself struggling to overcome your addiction to cigarettes, and/or vaping please know you are not alone and you can receive support through the services offered at QuitNow. Please reach out to one of our Quit Coaches at 1-877-455-2233. We want to see you through to your smoke-free life, and help you reach the goals you want to achieve.

The main reason for me becoming a smoker was residential school issues
All those reasons are still here
The urge and want to smoke is still here and strong
Yet in my mind…. There plan was and is to kill the Indian within us and they are succeeding when survivors turn to alcohol and drugs and smoking as a crutch
As badly as i want a cigarette I just as badly don’t want a cigarette
Talk about being torn
O m g
I’m really trying hard to reach my next goal of 3months after that it’s back to one moment at a time again
Please
Don’t tell me this is the right choice
Because I still want n need a cigarette
Because right now my sanity is way up on top of my list