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This site is for folks quitting to form community, gain tips and support from fellow quitters, and gather advice from professional quit-coaches. If you also want free phone coaching by a trained professional call 1-800-QUITNOW (784-8669) (National) or 1-800-55-66-222 (Arizona) to connect with your local quitline.
Created by jmk Feb 7, 2012 at 3:39pm. Last updated by jmk Mar 16.
What is...
The FORUM section is where you post comments or questions about quitting or ASHline.
The BLOG section is where you keep a running "diary" or "journal" as you quit.
The CHAT box ("Main Room") is useful for live support from peers when they are also logged in.
Created by jmk Feb 15, 2012 at 4:05pm. Last updated by jmk Feb 23.
Latest Activity
Ray posted a discussionkeeping hands busy
I found something that keeps my hands busy and I am not talking about food. TRANS FORMERS. Yes I sat and tryied to put together ALL my son's trans formers. He did want me to stop but I asked it next time we can see how fast mommy can put them together. I think I just came up with a new game. :)See More
Aaron commented on Aaron's blog post It begins..."Thanks for the comment Ray. I'm gonna keep trying but damn it's just....hard =/
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Ray commented on Aaron's blog post It begins..."Aaron, You are right about bolging it does help. Keep trying. I'm on day11 and take this one day at a time. I really like ashline. I can read other people posts and relate. This is my second time trying.I have said be fore "I think I can,…"
Aaron posted a blog postIt begins...
I found a lot of places that suggested blogging as a way to not only rule out stagnant boredom but also a great way of keeping track of why I want to quit and why I'm going cold turkey. So as my first post, I really want to remind myself why I am doing this. I think a list may be my best bet....1. I'm a healthcare provider (smoking doesn't sit so well with anyone in this profession)2. I have a family history of cancer.3. I hate smelling like smoke.4. I miss my teeth being white.5. I can't…See More
Aaron posted a status"Today was hopefully my last cigarette. I've tried everything except going cold turkey, so starting today that's exactly what I do."
Ray posted a discussionDay 10
I woke up this moring feelig great. Normaly I sit and drink coffee but this morning I got my coffee and then started landry. Elizabath, I know what you mean about the patch not sticking. I had a yard sale yesterday and it didn't stick. I thought of you when I relized it was stuckto my shirt instead of me. Well I wan't to say Happy Mothers day to any mom's out there. This is a new day and I know I can do it. thanks Zoe for your responce. That was cool.See More
Zoe commented on Elizabeth's blog post The only thing I've done consistently for the past 33 years.........."Stick with quitting... and make the patch stick by using TAPE, if you need to! I like that medical tape that's like cloth. You can get it at any pharmacy or drug store. It's extra-sticky. Heck, some people use ace bandages or even duct…"
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keeping hands busy
I found something that keeps my hands busy and I am not talking about food. TRANS FORMERS. Yes I sat and tryied to put together ALL my son's trans formers. He did want me to stop but I asked it next time we can see how fast mommy can put them together. I think I just came up with a new game. :)Continue
Started by Ray 17 hours ago.
to Ashline
What does gifts mean? I think I saw it on the blog part and it said gifts received. I don't face book or any thing like that, so I don't understand a lot of this.And why is there no abc check on the blogs and forum? Thank you RayContinue
Started by Ray yesterday.
Day 10
I woke up this moring feelig great. Normaly I sit and drink coffee but this morning I got my coffee and then started landry. Elizabath, I know what you mean about the patch not sticking. I had a yard sale yesterday and it didn't stick. I thought of you when I relized it was stuckto my shirt instead of me. Well I wan't to say Happy Mothers day to any mom's out there. This is a new day and I know I can do it. thanks Zoe for your responce. That was cool.Continue
Started by Ray on Sunday.
day 5 and still going 1 Reply
Well I have cleaned up my kitchen, Taken a walk and drank water. I still feel like I should be doing something. Other wise feeling great. A funny side of this, every smell I smell, is ether really good or smells like routen food. I still have to laugh at my self some times because I find my self walking around my house in circles trying to keep busy.I know to take this one day at a time and enjoy to day, not thinking of tomarrow.Continue
Started by Ray. Last reply by Zoe on Friday.
TIPS AND TRICKS
HI again, all! As a counselor for Ashline, I will be posting some useful tidbits to help you with your quitting, in my Blog. I hope you will take a few minutes, here and there, to check it out!Keep up the great work!-- and I'll be here to answer any questions you may have.Cheers! Continue
Started by Zoe May 1.
WELCOME, EVERYONE!
Hi, all! My name is Zoe. I'm a Senior Counselor here at Ashline. Welcome to the site, and congratulations on your decision to quit!Continue
Started by Zoe May 1.
24 hours down.... 1 Reply
.... Needing to stay strong this time.
Started by Jocelyn. Last reply by Ritz Apr 19.
3 WEEKS but still craving 1 Reply
April 15th marked 3 weeks and I still have the urge to smoke...been EATING constantly as I don;t know what else to do...??? Continue
Started by Kari Su Kirk. Last reply by Ritz Apr 16.
First day quitting, and I'm GROUCHY! 1 Reply
I've pretty much slept through my first day of quitting, and it did make it easier... but now that im awake, and can't sleep at all now I am grouchy and annoyed at EVERYTHING and EVERYBODY..... for no reason... How can I help stop the grouch? HELP!Continue
Started by Cathy Hammond. Last reply by Ritz Apr 13.
Blog Posts
the eating begins
Late last night I wanted to eat alot. I just had a good lunch and feel like I could eat a half of a cake. I have stared to gettting into exercise and drinking lots of water. I quit working in March and am getting married this June. Just from not…
ContinuePosted by Ray on May 15, 2012 at 12:36pm
It begins...
I found a lot of places that suggested blogging as a way to not only rule out stagnant boredom but also a great way of keeping track of why I want to quit and why I'm going cold turkey. So as my first post, I really want to remind myself why I am…
ContinuePosted by Aaron on May 14, 2012 at 3:20pm — 2 Comments
IF YOU CAN'T GET A HOLD OF YOUR QUIT COACH...
Hi, all! We're here at Ashline to help. If you can't get a hold of your own quit coach and you really need to talk right away, it's perfectly okay to call and ask to speak to ANY coach! We do it all the time! Sometimes it may not be your…
ContinuePosted by Zoe on May 11, 2012 at 5:00pm
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