Thanks Sparrow, it's like starting a new life all over again. Even though there a moments of cravings which are few and far between now it just feels so good to be free. So proud that I can say I am doing it, I am beating this addiction and next week it will be 2 months. It still blows my mind every time I look at that meter, 980 cigarettes not smoked, let alone all the money that I have saved to this point.
Hi Ashley, well being that next week is Easter here, I will be spending the day with family and of course my favorite people my grand children. That by far is the best gift of all and knowing that I am beating this addiction I will have more time to spend with them. A great way to celebrate my 2 month milestone.
Yes it does feel good to be a non smoker. Day 50 for me and it is now more the norm for the day to not even think about smoking. It does creep in there at the most un-opportune times yet at this stage I seem to be much better equipped both mentally and physically to fend off those urges and keep moving forward without the smokes. Unfortunately as we all know this addiction will always be there just waiting to peek it's ugly head out behind the door, but the longer we go the stronger we get. As I know from learning the hard way there is NO such thing as just having one. Stay strong Sparrow, Breathefree we are winning this battle. No retreats allowed we must win this battle!!!
Hi Little Hawk!! You are in what we call HELL week and for sure it's not an easy week to get through. Try to find things to keep your hands and mind occupied. You are almost there. You have made it through two days now on to day three. It for sure is a major life change both physically and emotionally but over time will get easier as each day passes. Be sure to read through the other posts here in the forum you will find them quite helpful. Just remember one minute, one hour, one day at a time. Your doing great!!!
HI Sasha! Only you can pick when it's the best time to quit. For me I had been thinking about it for some time and woke up one morning and just decided this is the day. The hardest part of your journey will be the first week and I think anyone on this forum can attest to that. Drink plenty of water, try to find things that distract your mind from thinking about smoking. Change the routine of your day. Focus on all the great reasons for quitting. You can do this!
Hi Sasha. You might want to consider using some king of aids in quitting as well. I am using nicotine patches. To be quite honest I don't think I could have ever done this cold turkey. They helped take the edge off and as each day progresses it DOES get easier. It is a life change that will take some time to happen, but if you take this one minute, one hour, one day at a time you can make the change to a smoke free life. Use this web site, read through the forums and it will help you cope as well as giving you great pointers on how to kick this nasty addiction out of your life. We are here to support you!! Stay strong, you can do this!
Congrats on the 10 months Stella. It is a bit scary to think that even 10 months out that our addition still calls out to us from time to time. It's knowing how to fight back and say NO that makes all the difference. All we can do is learn from every experience. Keep up the good work, I look forward to when I can say I have been smoke free for 10 months!!
You are much stronger than I am. It was quit or keep smoking, I never had the will power to cut back. I always ended up smoking as much or more when I attempted that. I did use the patch in my quit which was an enormous help to me. I have four grandchildren and another on the way and that by far is what gave me the drive and courage to kick this addiction. Stay strong and when you can go through this web site and use the information about quitting, there is a lot of great information here. Keep us updated, we are here to give you support. Best of luck to you on your journey to becoming smoke free.
Hi Kal! First off let me say congrats on deciding to quit. I am using the nicotine patch program to quit and am on the last step of the 7mg patch. I actually found this worked best for me personally. I worked the entire program. For me the first few weeks were by far the most difficult, even with the patch. Breaking the habit of smoking was by far the most difficult aspect of my quit. I can only speak from my own experience with using the patch, but in all honesty once I got through the first few weeks it became much easier. Moving down from 21mg to 14mg then to 7mg actually was much easier than I anticipated. One thing I needed to come to terms with was that smoking was a long time habit and in order for me to quit successfully I needed to make some life changes as well. I no longer could run to that cigarette to relieve stress or to just kill boredom. You are on the right track, remember your quit is one minute, one hour, one day at a time. Best of luck to you and keep us posted.
Hi Cheryl. Hope things are going well for you in your quit. We are hear to help when you need it. Be sure to vent on us anytime you please, we completely understand what you are going through. Also make sure you take a look at the program here at SMC, I think you will find the information quite helpful. Best of luck to you, keep us posted on your progress.
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