My name is Sarah, I am 26 (almost 27) years old. I have smoked for 12 years and spent close to $16, 000 on cigarettes. I am recently married to a non-smoker (who I have been with for 7 years). I would like to have a clean body free from chemicals, a healthy lifestyle and a become a more confident person. I have been working towards this for a couple years now. I am finally ready to give it up. The deciding factor for this date was that I will always remember the day (my niece's birthday), that I am quitting with a friend of mine, and that I want children in the next couple years and need this to happen now. No more putting it off, no more "what if's" or "just one more's". I have the will, the mindset and now I just need to confidence to do this. Thanks for listening.
2 lbs in 6 days could just be water retention or too much salt intake. Don't worry about the weight gain (unless it gets crazy). Just remember that you can work those few pounds off when the cravings aren't as strong. I am also worried about the weight gain as the last time I quit (was for 4 months) I gained 10 lbs. But I also didn't stick to the exercise or healthy eating. This time will be different. You can do this! I believe in you!
Thank you everyone for your supportive words. It is day 1 for me today and I am super happy with this decision. I know it won't be easy, but its worth it in the end. I started a journal yesterday that I will write in on a daily (or close to it) basis about my quitting journey. I have a quitting partner that will help with the urges, I also have finished all 5 steps in the program and will reference them often.
It was kind of funny last night. I called my husband upstairs after my last smoke outside and told him that I don't want to see any lighters lying around. Then I took the smokes left in my pack and broke them all in half in front of him and threw them in the garbage. He smiled and gave me a big hug. It is our one year anniversary this weekend and we are headed to the cottage so hopefully the beauty of nature, the will to stay smoke free and the fact that I will be in the middle of nowhere will help get me through the first week.
Well, Day 2 is going really well so far. The urges just started about 10 minutes ago (2:15 pm) but I have pushed through them. Last night was hard and I was on edge but I didn't break. I went for a walk, did some exercises at home, made dinner, just kept myself busy. I went to bed earlier than usual but that will lessen as I get more used to breaking the habit. I think tonight will be hard again but I will push through.
I have to say that you are a motivation to me, as I am only on Day 3 and you are almost past heck week. I read your posts everyday and know that I am not alone. These forums really are helping to keep me on track.
Thank you for being such a great motivator! Keep up the great work!
I have made it to Day 4 with no slips, no breakdowns, no crazy mood swings, and no real urges. I feel as if I am in denial or something. Shouldn't I be feeling worse? I even had two glasses of wine last night and didn't feel the urge. Am I in the calm before the storm? Any suggestions, help, prognosis would be really helpful. Thanks
The reason I posted this, which may not come across in the earlier post, is that I am concerned that I am getting my hopes up and that I will have some crazy meltdown soon. Dont get me wrong, I am thinking about smoking all the time, but I haven't had any cry's, anger fits, depressed states, etc. I am just a little worried and scared that I am missing something, thats all.
Keep up the great work clearsky786 I am starting Day 9 and let me tell you that it gets easier as the days go by. I am glad Hell week is over and heck week is in progress as I am looking forward to hitting the 2 week mark.
Keep saying to yourself, N.O.P.E. as that really did work for me (also being in the middle of nowhere for four days helped with not having easy access).
Good luck! You can do this :) Just believe in yourself!
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