The Power of Support When You Quit Smoking_983

In all of my quit attempts over the years, I never understood the importance of having a good support network in place. Yes, I had people in my life who wanted me to stop smoking and cheered me on, but their interest in my success dwindled within weeks. It's not that they didn't care, it's just that they didn't understand that recovery from nicotine addiction is a process that unfolds over time. When I happened upon the Support Forum here at About.com Smoking Cessation several days into my quit program, it didn't take long to realize I'd found the missing puzzle piece I'd been looking for. I quickly got involved and never looked back. Now,quit smoking now, 6 plus years later,stop smoking now, the forum community that helped me gain my freedom from this killer habit is still just like it was when I arrived...educational and warmly supportive.If your're planning to quit smoking for New Years, stop in and take a look around...you can browse through posts as a guest, or register (free) to join in and post messages of your own. Make 2008 the year that you put nicotine addiction behind you for good!Current Forum Discussions:Why Did You Quit Smoking?"Most people who smoke wish they didn't. They live with a hatred for the habit. The fear of serious illness is usually there too, lurking in the background, and always that awful feeling of being powerless to quit. Addiction does that to a person..."Tips for Nicotine WithdrawalTake a peek at the things that most helped folks manage the discomforts associated with nicotine withdrawal early on in smoking cessation.Quitting 12/31/07!"I will smoke my last cigarette on 12/31/07 at midnight! I have smoked for 32 years now and I'm going to attempt to quit for the second time. I'm going to try Nicoderm CQ this time. Please send me any strategies to help me because I'm truly going to need it."Photo © Photoxpert