3 weeks today!!!! - Smoking Cessation Message Board

Fibrana · 04-25-2007, 07:55 AM

Well, I made it to 3 weeks!!!! It hasn't been easy at all, but I'm starting to get used to not smoking. Still have a lot of cravings at this point. I guess it takes time.

I have a question though. How do you deal with being around smokers? I feel so tempted when I'm in a situation where I know someone smokes and feel like bumming a smoke off them and going outside to smoke. I kind of feel left out because I used to be a part of that group. It's wrong, but I feel a bit envious that they can still smoke and I can't. In my book, it says we're supposed to pity smokers because they can't help it and are just getting their "fix" and don't really want to smoke anyway. However, especially when having a drink or two, it is still so tempting to me.

I still want to be able to go out and socialize and don't want to stay home all the time just to avoid temptation.

Does this go away? Ever? Just wondering you all of you deal with this situation.

Thanks again for all of your support!!! I couldn't have made it this far without all of you!!!!!

janpo1 · 04-25-2007, 08:01 AM

I'm sure it does go away from everything i've been reading from other people.

I too feel "left" out from my bud's at work. But here's how i'm thinking. if all we were were smoking buddies ~ well than that's just sad and it's not worth it to me.

My husband still smokes. Honestly~ it doesn't bother me. In fact the smoke kind of bothers me when he lights up.

Just keep saying~ every day will get easier and it will.

For now though~ i'd say avoid what triggers you and if that means going out to a bar than stay away for awhile.

Whatever you do keep saying:

Smoking is not an option and
one puff is too much

Fibrana · 04-25-2007, 08:05 AM

Thanks Janpo1. You're right, maybe I'll just have to avoid situations that tempt me for awhile. It kind of feels like a punishment though! However, I think I have to feel stronger in my quit before I can do some of these social things.

My singles group is having a big houseparty for someone's birthday and I politely declined going because I know it would be too tempting. There are quite a few smokers in the group and the woman having the party allows smoking in her house, so I know I would probably break down! Darn!!!

True Brit · 04-25-2007, 08:50 AM

Hi Fibrana
Congrats on 3 weeks, you are over the worst

When you are with other smokers it is worth remembering that most of them probably would like to quit and will have to go through what you are already through one of these days. Lucky you, you have already done it and are well on your way to a healthier life.

Fibrana · 04-25-2007, 08:53 AM

Thanks TrueBrit. I don't know if I'm over the worst yet. I still feel pretty weak!!! Especially on weekends. Maybe I should just get another job and work all weekend to keep busy! LOL

I certainly don't miss forking out $65 a week for smokes!!!