jc001
02-18-2004, 03:39 PM
Guess only time will tell. I just can't understand why on earth do I always end up smoking again. I _KNOW_ about the hazards of smoking, I've seen people die, I get back (bottom left/right) aches, I have trouble breathing (but no emphysema yet), I can't run for over 5 mins, but still there's something in my mind telling me "just one won't hurt".
What's even worst is sleeping !!! ... I went to bed really motivated last night about quitting and all I dram about was waking up and smoking !!! ...
My question to all of us smokers is why do we preferre to smoke than to live happy lives ? ... Why do we say "Smoking is one of the few pleasures I have in life", and what's even worst is why can't we understand this is not a nintendo game where all you do is hit the reset button and our "life" is all the way up again ?
All I can say is I'll try really hard this time; I'm already a quitting expert as I've attempted it more than 8 times and unlike others who call themselves a failure, I see my quitting background as something that just makes me stronger and gives me greater odds on succeeding this time.
Now, all that rests is I hope I can maintain this attitude for the rest of my life :D
What's even worst is sleeping !!! ... I went to bed really motivated last night about quitting and all I dram about was waking up and smoking !!! ...
My question to all of us smokers is why do we preferre to smoke than to live happy lives ? ... Why do we say "Smoking is one of the few pleasures I have in life", and what's even worst is why can't we understand this is not a nintendo game where all you do is hit the reset button and our "life" is all the way up again ?
All I can say is I'll try really hard this time; I'm already a quitting expert as I've attempted it more than 8 times and unlike others who call themselves a failure, I see my quitting background as something that just makes me stronger and gives me greater odds on succeeding this time.
Now, all that rests is I hope I can maintain this attitude for the rest of my life :D
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smartgal
02-18-2004, 04:27 PM
Every time you quit you get closer to success. Learn from your setbacks (I say setbacks, because you have not failed. Failure is when you stop trying.). Figure out what made you start again after you quit. It's very easy to slip in to familiar patterns, it's a comfort thing. You can do this! Sometimes it helps to write down what you are thinking or feeling and review it in moments of weakness.
willow42
02-18-2004, 10:21 PM
I found a brand of cigarettes called "Quest" remarkably helpful. I'm not a paid spokesperson for them, but I should be!!! They come in 3 steps: 1) low nicotine 2) extra low nicotine 3)nicotine free (trace amounts of nicotine). You actually decrease your dependency at your own rate. The nicotine free ones taste really bad by the time you get to that step, so that really helps to kick the habit!! Good luck!
LL29
02-18-2004, 11:48 PM
Hi jc and welcome to the group :) This time you'll succeed because you have all of us and it's time!
From now on after you quit - any difficulties you have you're just going to debate yourself out of it. Think about where you were, who you were with, etc... as to how you started again. If you were having a drink and got weak - then guess what - no alcohol until you feel strong ............learn from your trigger moments. Think of the advice you would give others and take it.
How long have you been smoking and how much? All that you've said is very true and that is what helps me to maintain my quit. It's been 3 months today - cold turkey quit (first time ever on the cold turkey) and yes I put on 15lbs. but I'm working on getting that off. You said it right - it's NOT a game so the weight I know I can take off ........cancer I can't so I'm taking this very seriously. Please take your own advice and literally take it to heart.
We'll be here for ya. Just CHOOSE to control your own life, stay strong, and whatever you do .....DO NOT SMOKE! Please read thru all of the old threads here - I'm sure you'll find some good info to help ya out. :)
Laurie :bouncing:
From now on after you quit - any difficulties you have you're just going to debate yourself out of it. Think about where you were, who you were with, etc... as to how you started again. If you were having a drink and got weak - then guess what - no alcohol until you feel strong ............learn from your trigger moments. Think of the advice you would give others and take it.
How long have you been smoking and how much? All that you've said is very true and that is what helps me to maintain my quit. It's been 3 months today - cold turkey quit (first time ever on the cold turkey) and yes I put on 15lbs. but I'm working on getting that off. You said it right - it's NOT a game so the weight I know I can take off ........cancer I can't so I'm taking this very seriously. Please take your own advice and literally take it to heart.
We'll be here for ya. Just CHOOSE to control your own life, stay strong, and whatever you do .....DO NOT SMOKE! Please read thru all of the old threads here - I'm sure you'll find some good info to help ya out. :)
Laurie :bouncing:
jc001
02-24-2004, 12:43 PM
Day #7 and still going !
I had a small relapse on day #5 and I smoked twice (wasn't wearing the patch) but that's still Ok ... I used to smoke a pack a day so 2 cigs won't hurt that much.
Its amazing how easy it is to quit and how easy one can get hooked up in smoking again.
I had a small relapse on day #5 and I smoked twice (wasn't wearing the patch) but that's still Ok ... I used to smoke a pack a day so 2 cigs won't hurt that much.
Its amazing how easy it is to quit and how easy one can get hooked up in smoking again.
LL29
02-25-2004, 03:53 PM
Yes just subtract a day from your quit and get bk on track. Stick with it - you won't regret but don't let your guard down.
Prayer works wonders as well :)
Laurie :bouncing:
Prayer works wonders as well :)
Laurie :bouncing:
jc001
02-25-2004, 04:23 PM
I had a very hard time yesterday. All day long (while wearing the patch) all I could think of was having a smoke. This was the first day since I quit that this happened to me. I messed up on day #5, but it was different; I didn't have the urge to smoke like I did yesterday. I hope it doesn't repeat again ... what's worst is it wasn't even a stressfull day :confused:
Going on for day #7 - 2 smokes :)
Going on for day #7 - 2 smokes :)
LL29
02-25-2004, 05:29 PM
Well sometimes we let ourselves think about it too much - just push it out of your head when it pops up. There is no rhyme or reason to it - everyone is slightly different but no worries because it'll go away.
DO NOT forget why it is that you decided to quit. Nicotine will FOOL you into thinking you want one when you were so set against it - do not let it control you because it is beatable. If you have to - think of it as the devil and your not going to let him in (or whatever/however - find something if your not spiritual at all LOL).
You have to believe me - IT IS WORTH EVERY MOMENT OF DISCOMFORT TO BE AS FREE AS I AM NOW! Please do not ever give in - you'll regret it and your smart enough to know this. I wouldn't want you to be typing with your elbows one day instead of your fingers (circulatory smoking diseases) - please remember that smoking will kill you and you don't know which one it could be. So once again - it's not worth your life.
Stay strong - you can do it. :bouncing:
Laurie
DO NOT forget why it is that you decided to quit. Nicotine will FOOL you into thinking you want one when you were so set against it - do not let it control you because it is beatable. If you have to - think of it as the devil and your not going to let him in (or whatever/however - find something if your not spiritual at all LOL).
You have to believe me - IT IS WORTH EVERY MOMENT OF DISCOMFORT TO BE AS FREE AS I AM NOW! Please do not ever give in - you'll regret it and your smart enough to know this. I wouldn't want you to be typing with your elbows one day instead of your fingers (circulatory smoking diseases) - please remember that smoking will kill you and you don't know which one it could be. So once again - it's not worth your life.
Stay strong - you can do it. :bouncing:
Laurie