ready, one day, one minute at a time. I think this one stuck for me because I ran out of excuses, and I was tired of going throught the cravings/withdrawals again. Just take it one day at a time, and those days will really start stacking up.
So far I find playing with mint toothpicks, eating baby-cut carrots, deep breathing exercises, walking up/down a flight of stairs, and taking a quick walk around the city block to be the most effective... coping mechanisms.
Withdrawal is worse than cravings, in the long run, right? Hahaha... I forget. I do remember being surprised by how unexpectedly difficult it was the second/third week last time I tried to quit.
I promise you will be wealthier and feel healthier if you stick with your resolve. The support here will definitely help you along, as we have all "walked a mile in your shoes." Lifelong friends I have not seen are shocked when I tell them I quit and for how long. I smoked like a chimney forever! This quit I came prepared to fight and with a new "positive" attitude! You can do this!
Today (February 23, 2011) is my quit day and, wow, it's hard but so far, so good.
I'm a Newfoundlander, now working in Winnipeg. I've smoked more than a pack daily for the past 15 years.
I want to be wealthier and healthier. I've tried to quit several times in the past but never with any formal support (lots of support from family and friends, of course). I've made it as long as 6 months but usually give up earlier, as soon as I notice myself gaining weight.
So today it's carrot sticks and mint toothpicks...
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 2/23/2011 Smoke-Free Days: 0 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 0 Amount Saved: $0.00 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 1 Mins: 39 Seconds: 13
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