I have set my quit for 18th October but I was so motivated from the programme that since 14th October 6pm I am smoke free! But almost no one believes I will make it. My daughter, my wife and my staff at work all ask me: Ok, how many days will this attempt of yours last? I have tried at least 10 times in the last 30 years that I smoke. I have manage to stay away from tobaco for 6 months once, for 3 months another time, for 11 days the last time. I hope this time is going to be the last time.
The reason I went back to smoking in my previous attempts was that cravings did not go away. I was getting depressed. I remember, a few years ago, after six months as non smoker, I DECIDED to go to the kiosk and buy cigarettes to start again! the reason is that I was so tired of the cravings.
Now, I believe two things are different: First I have learned new ways to handle my stress and my depression! I am better in handling this. And the second thing that is different this time is that I am using NRTs which will make it easier.
Thank you everybody. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Another day has gone, its 8pm, therefore I am free from smoking for 3 full days plus 2 hours. The good news is that its not as difficult as it has been in previous times. This makes me worry a little, because I know that one of the traps is overconfidence and forgetting. Anyway, thanks to you all, I am so much more confident; I am actually sure, there is not even one puff ever, NOPE. No need for the poison, no need for the suffering, no need for the self destruction of health and morale. What makes me know this time is different is you and the SSC Community! Again, thanks.
One of the things the SSC programme insists is that we should have a plan. A specific plan. Here is part of my plan not to forget and not to fall in the trap of the little monster- the nico-demon: I will be reading the posts and using the tools and reminding myself on a daily basis. Several times a day. I will use your support! And I hope that, with my posts, I will be offering support to newcomes and everybody else, in return.
So many different and mixed emotions! I am on day 4! Already 60 cigarettes that I did not poison my lungs with! Already 30 euros saved. They say the first 3 days are the most difficult ones and they are over! I am so happy but at the same time, worried not to fall in the trap, sad that I put myself into some difficulty.... I know its silly but these feelings are here. Produced by the cravings and the changes in the system? Most likely. I just acknowledge them and I make the pledge once more: Here is to freedom from the nicotine deamon!
I find what you said very important for everybody: You chose to think of yourself as a non-smoker instead of someone who tries to quit. And this changed how you felt. I am only on my 5th day, but I try also to visualise and to think of myself for someone who is a non-smoker, ex smoker, and who is going to be smoke free for ever. I think it helps...
I am using Nicotine chewing gum (2mg). I take about 12 a day for the last 9 days that I have stayed smoke free. it has helped me a lot with cravings which have been quite mild compared to previous attempts. Now I feel quite confident that I am braking the habit, the associations with the various triggers and smoking. When should I really attempt to stop the NRT? and what is the best advisable manner? Reduce or go off once and for all?
Thanks Jim, really very helpful. I will test myself and I will develop a plan for this too. No reason to take a risk. The deamon is strong and clever but I am stronger and more clever:)
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