smoking again.. - Smoking Cessation Message Board

eurokelly · 08-23-2006, 09:19 AM

Hi all,
I am new to this board....quit smoking back in February to help get pregnant, since then have had 2 miscarriages and after the last one (5 weeks ago) i have started smoking again, some days more than ever. I want to stop, but i seem to want to smoke whenever i am upset, even though i know i am not really getting anything from it. So, what is the miracle cure? Even though i want to conceive again, i start every day thinking "ok, this is it, no more, getting my body ready for a baby" and then buy a pack and smoke all day long

i was going to ask for advice (and any advice is really really welcome) but i think deep down i know that i just have to stop, no more excuses...i want a family more than a cigarette...
any words of wisdom gratefully received

cookiepls · 08-23-2006, 09:51 AM

Eurokelly,
No words of wisdom here, but I do have some encouraging words for you. It's almost guaranteed that you'll be successful in quitting if you keep trying. It took me more attempts and failures than I can remember but I finally did it. You will too. Failure is just practice. Try and try again. We're here to cheer you on.

eurokelly · 08-23-2006, 09:58 AM

thank you - you made me feel better already, it makes sense! I am determined, and going to set a date for next Friday, 1st September (for all sorts of reasons)....now i will be reporting back here, i will be even more determined to keep it up this time.
thanks again x it really does help to hear support like that instead of getting hassle from all my nearest and dearest!
kelly

cookiepls · 08-23-2006, 10:23 AM

You've got a great attitude. I know what you mean about your 'nearest and dearest' offering more hassle than help. LOL I was lucky that it was my husband's suggestion that we try to quit again, so we were able to encourage each other as we went through it. I also came here for support when I needed it. I don't know what I would do without the people I met here. Their encouragement and helpful suggestions made the whole process a lot more bearable for me. It's always nice to know you're not alone. I think you're going to be another success story Kelly.