Sober Skaters

noonecantellimadog

I don't want to hijack traffic from this site, but I do want anyone struggling with nicotine addiction to know about resources out there on the Net that could potentially be very helpful.

I'll kick it off with my personal favorite. QuitNet. http://www.quitnet.com/

Basically it is a support board for people that are quitting. Oh, and it's not just for Cigs... Chew, Snuff, Pipes, Cigars... whatever. There are specific forums for chew, etc.

It's a great place to go and work through the addiction. They offer support for multiple methods of quitting including NRT (patch, gum, losenge, etc.) Some sites out there are very prejudiced against NRT, and while I personally went cold-turkey, I can tell you that NRT works for many.

Quitnet worked for me. One thing that they will likely have over this board is a huge following. What this means is that if you are in trouble, you can go there and get immediate help. This is crucial for some people. In fact, they have something of a rule that if you are going to smoke, go there and post for help (with HELP in the subject line) and wait for and read at least three responses before doing anything else. The theory is generally that the craving will pass in that period of time, and that the words of help will get you back to center. It works.

On the other hand, it would be great to have an ongoing discussion\ and support forum here as well. So if there is anything I can help with, my door is always open.

woof

My stats:
807 days, 22 hours, 28 minutes and 39 seconds smoke free.
16159 cigarettes not smoked.
$4,040.00 and 4 months, 3 days, 10 hours of life saved.
Quit date: 11/16/2003 10:00:00 AM

PS: See that money figure? The $4,040.00 saved? I actually take the money and set it aside and use it for "fun" things. Care to guess just how much gear that has bought?

PSS: I have the same username on Quitnet... look me up and send me "QMail" if and when you check it out!

soberskater · Head Ex-Lush In Charge

Thanks, Woof! Great post! And thank you for the link. I will be needing and using it soon! Shocked

Wish me luck, I'll NEED it! Rolling Eyes

Roger "Doc". Cool

UncleMike · Professional Advisor Forum Moderator

there is also http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/
Hazelden has help there too http://www.hazelden.org
Want to try cold turkey ? http://whyquit.com/
Quit smoking cessation support http://quitsmoking.about.com/
and tons more google "Nicotine help quit" for more

frigidair

Thanks to everyone for the info! I have got to get off the smokes. Just plain sick of cigarettes.
Woof - signed up with quitnet! Set quit date. The wife is shocked.

noonecantellimadog

soberskater · Head Ex-Lush In Charge

Hey guys, I signed up too! Two weeks to go... I'm waiting for payday so I can buy the patch. At least I know I'm not alone here... Rolling Eyes

Roger "Doc". Cool

noonecantellimadog