I have to do it for me - Smoking Cessation Message Board

duttin · 08-21-2006, 07:37 PM

All the times I've attempted to guit,it was for everyone one else.This time its for me.I've listened to DRs,family,kids,friends.I honestly think the failed attemps was because I wasn't ready or committed to doing it.This has to be for me.I have an auto-immune disease and the smoking has just caused symptoms to get worse.My target date is wensday.I have my mind set and knowing its my decission this time will make it an easier attempt.This attempt is gonna be cold turkey.

Toni

Zeethan · 08-21-2006, 10:54 PM

I hope you are able to get a good grip on it this time and find something that works to help you. I'm on my 15th day, and not suffering at all, just a tad bit bored without my smoking habit, but am finding alternatives. Do you have any idea of what you will do with all the free time you will have when not smoking?

Deda · 08-22-2006, 03:00 AM

nuffs3...good for you! I know...I too quit many, many times just to please others..friends, and especially my kids, an uncle who was always on me about it...but it never lasted, even tho a couple of times, I managed to go quite a while. ( 1 year) Now it's been almost 3 years...probably bacause I did it just FOR ME, this time!

Way to go.... just keep real busy...Zeethan is right...you need to plan something else to do to fill that spare time up. We find after we quit, we get very bored, as so much time was wasted on smoking.

Best of luck to you...
Deda

duttin · 08-22-2006, 05:35 AM

Zeethan and Deda,

My children go back to school on wensday.Yea! I plan on cleaning,cleaning and cleaning!!!I am painting there bedrooms.I have so much to keep me busy,that it has been impossible to do with them home.3 teenagers!!! Deda thats great 3 years,Zeethan 15 days you keep going.
I can do it this time ,its what I want.I'm armed this time with strength,will power,and my m&m's.
Plus its not helping the MS,I can't get that under control until the smoking is stopped.My neuro states it isn't the cause of progression,I know it sure isn't helping.At midnight tonight all cigs,ash trays are gone and no smoking signs go on the doors.
I really think its mind over matter.I'm going cold turkey,but have patches as a back up.I don't want to use them,I want to be nicotine free.I really need to gain weight,since the diagnosis of MS,I've lost 16 pounds and really would like to have it back.
Hubby is not looking forward to the mood swings without smoking,I told him this is my decission and just leave me alone.
Thanks for your support.

Toni

mommieoftwo · 08-22-2006, 07:53 AM

Sounds like you're on the right track for tomorrow. I'm just on day 2, but for me day 1 is the hardest. I ate lots of carrot sticks, pretzels, goldfish, etc throughout the day to keep me occuppied. You'll figure out what works for you - good luck!