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I smoked forty years and quit for the last time on April 25, 1999.
Here are some things I did (and didn't do) that helped me stay quit.
'Blairsville' is the on-line support group that I discovered the day I quit smoking. Quitting smoking is not something to do alone and I have found support from my peers to be a huge aid in my recovery. I also found the spiritual approach of Nicotine Anonymous to be necessary in my personal recovery.
When I quit smoking all I wanted to do was quit smoking. I had no idea it would become a life-changing experience. Some people say that cravings last forever - that has not been my experience. I have not had a craving to smoke for a long time - Thank God.
All the best in your quit. You CAN do this!
Your friend,
Bob
| Must Read for New Quitters | |
| Benefits of Quitting Smoking | Benefits begin within 20 minutes of quitting smoking and continue for years |
| Junkie Thinking | A list of excuses we use to convince ourselves to start smoking again |
| Withdrawal Symptoms | What you may experience when quitting smoking |
| Accepting Cravings | Dealing with cravings through acceptance (from Nicotine Anonymous) |
| Just one | Messages from people who thought that smoking 'just one' would be ok |
| More Just One's | 418 more people (from The Quitnet) who lost their quit over having "Just One" |
| Justyn's List | Reasons for quitting smoking - submitted by Justyn |
| Portrait of Successful Quitters | What do most successful quitters have in common - Here is a list posted by Wendy |
| Quitting Smoking and Health | |
| Smoking and Health | 25 questions and answers about smoking and health |
| Canadian Lung Association | There is a wealth of information here including how to prepare for your quit |
| Lung Healing after Quitting Smoking | Positive information from Peg Jordan RN |
| Diaphragmatic Breathing | Proper breathing is important to prevent hyperventilation and reduce anxiety |
| Dealing with Weight Gain | Part of Blairsville - addresses weight and fitness issues when quitting smoking |
| Blairsville Pages | |
| Blairsville Calendar | Calendar of names and quit dates. You can add your name. Thanks Hilary |
| Blairsville Old Fogeys' Society | Inspirational messages from successful quitters - Thanks Tommyboy |
| Tommyboy's Journey | Tommyboy's Personal Page - Thanks again Tommyboy |
| Quit Smoking Mantras | Mantras to affirm your resolve |
| How we found Blairsville | Interesting stories how we came to find Blairsville |
| Blairsville Fleet of Aircraft | Blairsville currently owns 7 aircraft - Click link to view |
| Suz's Posting Tips | Dress up your Blairsville posts with pictures, quit meters etc - Thanks to Suz |
| Nicotine Anonymous Pages | |
| Nicotine Anonymous Home Page | Much information here - download literature or a worldwide meeting list |
| Nicotine Anonymous Welcome Packet | Lots and lots of information - Thanks to Carol G. |
| On-line Meetings | Meetings every day except Sunday - There is also a message board here |
| Gaining Freedom from Nicotine | 42 tips to gain freedom from nicotine |
| Preamble | About nicotine anonymous |
| The Twelve Steps | The steps to recovery |
| The Twelve Traditions | The traditions |
| How it Works | How this program gives freedom from addiction to nicotine |
| Our Promises | Promises of Nicotine Anonymous |
| The Serenity Prayer for Smokers | The serenity prayer as it relates to smokers - How to accept cravings |
| Step 4 Outline Guide | Assistance with Step 4 - in PDF format (not official Nic-A literature) |
| A Humourous Look at some Serious Stuff | |
| 50 more Benefits of Quitting | Submitted by Dave S - Thanks Dave |
| Snacky's Lowest Moments | How low can we go - Thanks Sue |
| End of Hell-Week Benefits | Another gem from Dave S. - Thanks again Dave |
| What Really Happens | What really happens when you quit smoking - Submitted by Jeff |
| Quit Smoking Sites and Pages | |
| QuitSmokingSupport.com | Home of "Blairsville" - Lots and lots of excellent information here. |
| The QuitNet | In association with Boston University, several bulletin boards and chat rooms. |
| Gerri's Quit Smoking Page | Good information including "The Nicodemon Story" |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Quit Meters | Free programs to track your progress and statistics |
| Cigarette Advertisements - 1940s | An age of innocence or an age of deceit? |
| Cigarette Advertisements - 1950s | |
| Ingredients in Cigarettes | A list of 599 known ingredients, including 'pee' - From Tommyboy |
| Nicotine Amounts in Cigarettes | Tar and nicotine quantities in popular cigarette brands |
| Warnings on Canadian Packages | Graphic images to encourage smokers to butt out' |
| Origin of the term "Cold Turkey" | Three definitions - Researched and submitted by Lisa |
| Quit Smoking Cards and Buttons | From long-term quitter Stephen Mann |
| Your "Friend" The Cigarette | Nobody needs 'this' friend |
| 101 Replacements for Lighting Up | Thanks to Annaree from Oz for these great replacements |
| Literary Works | |
| The Small Dark Room | An analogy of a quit - By LauraP14 from the Quitnet |
| The Shepherd and His Lamb | A beautiful spiritual poem of hope for those who are suffering |
| Ode to The Cigarette | A short poem about grieving and letting go |
| A Pat on the Back | A poem By Dean |
| Ode to Blairsville | A poem by Kimmus |
| I am crazy (for Blairsville) | A poem by Tess |
| Lindyricks | A collection of 'Quit Limericks' by Lindycat |
| Three Month Celebration | A poem of celebration by BillB |
| I Once Was a Smoker | A poem by Kimmy |
| No name - but a message | A poem by Gord |
| The Scorpion and The Frog | Submitted by Dan R. |
| Short Poems by Eve | Eve's Poetry |
| Tess has 300 Days | A limerick by Tess |
| A 'Newbie Poem | Encouragement for newbies - by Tess |
| Please Quit | A poem by Mary Beth |
| Don't Quit Smoking Alone | Life in the trenches of 'Blairsville' - an on-line support group - by Micheal Reilley |
| A Smoker's Prayer | A smoker's prayer |
| Diversions | |
| Cybercones | Make your own virtual ice cream cone or sundae |
| Geography Quiz | Test your geography knowledge |
| Squigly's Playhouse | Plenty of games and diversions here |
| Animated Names | Get your own unique animated signature |
| Strange Reports | Play a prank on a friend - good clean fun |
| Calculate time duration between two dates | See your quit time in seconds, minutes, and hours |
| Welcome to Frogland | More frog stuff than you have ever seen - a great site |
| Poke the Penguin | Be careful - Penguin is easily annoyed |
| Drivers Licenses | See anyone's driver's license (including your own) - complete with picture (USA only) |
| Parachute Game | Jump from the plane and parachute to the target (from Rockin' Robbie) |
| A cool illusion | We don't always see what we think we see |
| The Longevity Game | Play quiz to determine just how long you will live |
| Move the square | A simple addictive game |
| Jigsaw Puzzle | Make a jigsaw puzzle with one of your own pictures |
| Play miniature golf | This is a lot of fun - easy, and a great diversion (thanks for the link Laurie) |
Spiritual
It is not by accident that I have placed the
'Spiritual' section at the bottom of the page.
Seeking a spiritual solution was not my first choice - it was my last resort.
| AA Big Book - Microsoft Word Format | First 164 Pages |
| AA Big Book - WordPerfect Format | First 164 Pages |
| New Testament - Microsoft Word Format | King James Version |
| New Testament - WordPerfect Format | King James Version |