If you smoked, then you sure enough did things like I saw the other day to support the habit.
The important thing to do is to remember... Don't forget how the addiction controlled you and don't forget how it influenced your decisions. I myself am guilty of getting up and leaving my beautiful wife at the table in a restaurant because I couldn't wait another 30 mins for a smoke. It's something I did, I'm not proud of it, and I won't forget it.
When my mind rationalizes, and old nic says "just one won't hurt" I recall these types of images to my mind. It helps me get my perspective back. One really WILL hurt, because I'm an addict. I cannot have one.
I think this is part of why I can be around people who still do smoke and it does not make me crazy. I see myself in them and I don't want to be controlled like that again. I draw strength from the situation instead of it making me feel weak.
It's a good thing we are doing here. Yes I smoked, yes I did stupid things, I forgive myself. The important thing is I am here and I am smoke free.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/6/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 18 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 540 Amount Saved: $124.20 Life Gained: Days: 3 Hrs: 1 Mins: 15 Seconds: 28
I think it's okay that you have a drink now, and that the thought of smoking crosses your mind. It's the way you used to do things. I think the more times you have your evening drink, think about smoking, and don't do it, the easier it will get. The evening drink is a trigger you haven't fully gotten rid of yet, that's all.
Have the drink, deal with the thoughts, every time you do you are moving to the time you have that drink and don't even think of a smoke.
It sounds like you're on the right track to me.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/6/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 18 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 540 Amount Saved: $124.20 Life Gained: Days: 3 Hrs: 1 Mins: 16 Seconds: 59
I think I would have enjoyed having you as a teacher. I guess through SSC, in a way, I do. You seem wise and I do enjoy reading your posts. It's good to know you're watching, and good to know your quit is solid.
KEEP THE QUIT!
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/6/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 18 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 540 Amount Saved: $124.20 Life Gained: Days: 3 Hrs: 1 Mins: 53 Seconds: 34
My last quit was 9 months long. I'm restarting again after a lapse. I was successful using nicotine replacement therapy.
I used the 21mg patches for about 2 months, then stepped down to 14mg for a month then went to the 7mg for about a month. I used nic gum for peak craves during the entire process. After the NRT I stayed quit for about 5 months. I let stress get the better of me and made a bad decision and smoked. I was hooked again instantly. Don't have even one folks. We're addicts, lets face it.
Cold turkey, NRT, hypnosis, magnetic bracelets - who cares - If you're not smoking then do whatever it is you're doing. Each of us is different and we each will cope with this in our own way. If something isn't working, try something else. Just stay away from the smokes.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/6/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 19 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 570 Amount Saved: $131.10 Life Gained: Days: 3 Hrs: 4 Mins: 46 Seconds: 53
Use the gum. Don't worry about how much right now, just use it. You've chosen the high road here. What you're doing is great for you, but you're giving your family the best gift of all, time. You're 29 and starting to quit. Very very smart. I wish I had done that. Take it from us old timers, you will not like what smoking will do to you over the years. Not a very nice habit at all.
Come here and talk to us if you're having trouble, just don't smoke. Don't give back any ground. We are all proof that you will survive this process even if you don't feel that way sometimes.
Way to go Minnie - remember, you're tougher than that green eyed monster. Beat it back when it shows up.
YOU CAN DO IT!
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/6/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 19 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 570 Amount Saved: $131.10 Life Gained: Days: 3 Hrs: 4 Mins: 47 Seconds: 51
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