StellaBlue I had my partner move the pack so I could no longer see it. I couldn't even trust myself to touch them at that point. This has been a huge problem for me in the past, I reach this plateau of being a non smoker and then convince myself I can get away with having just one. Unfortunately that never works out for me and the last time I did that I was right back as a full fledged addict again. I know this is a fight that does get easier as time passes, but I also now realize through personal experience that the fight never really does end all together. I am an addict and always will be, but I have the tools and ability to fight this addiction, I just have to remain strong in times like these.
Hey SKHarvey, sounds like your fighting the good fight. I know just how you feel as I was a lifetime smoker as well with many quit attempts. This time though I had more experience under my belt from those other quit attempts which have made my journey successful. It's not easy to give up something that is not only an addiction but a life long habit. You can do this. Concentrate on what you need to do today and don't worry about tomorrow. One minute, one hour, one day at a time is how I approach this. Keep us posted on your progress.
Thanks Cameless, it's always nice to hear from other people who have kicked this nasty addiction, it' just reaffirms that it can be done if you really want it.
Hi JoAnne, congratulations on quitting. Two days down means you are half way through what we all call hell week. You are doing great, stay focused and be sure to go through the information here at SSC . There is so much here to help you with your quit. Be sure to drink plenty of water as that will help you flush the nicotine out of your system. Change your daily habits around and find some things that will help distract you from thinking about having a smoke. You can do this!!!
Congratulations HK01. Sounds like your doing great. I also used the nicotine patches and they were of great help to me. Keep up the good work, you can do this!!
Hi HK01 and welcome the SSC. You and I are around the same age and I smoked for well over 35 years. Been so long can't actually remember a time other than now when I didn't have a smoke in my mouth. Stay in touch we are all here to give support and insight on how to kick this ugly addiction. Best of luck to you on this new journey!!
Thanks Timbo!! It's been a rocky road at times but so glad to be at 103 days of no smoking. Staying strong and winning this battle against my addiction.
Hi Ashley! When I first quit I thought that my addiction to nicotine was going to be my biggest challenge and no doubt in the beginning stages of my quit nicotine was definitely at the top of my list. As time progressed though I found that even though I was addicted to nicotine my biggest challenge was the mental aspect of my quit. Don't get me wrong it was surely the nicotine that kept me hooked that's for sure but after smoking for over 35 years it really is a mental game at this point. I was so used to grabbing a smoke for almost any reason or excuse. Something pissed me off, stress at work, boredom, daily activities that just triggered the urge to have another smoke. Those are the things I continue to fight back against, yet every day gets just a little bit easier. To cope with those things I changed the time of the day I did routine daily activities, went different routes when driving to work. In other words I modified my daily routine which seemed to make a difference. Bottom line to all of this is you have to stay strong and take your quit in small steps. Don't worry about how your going to deal with a situation next week, deal with today first!
HI Sparrow I was just thinking of you and wondering how things were going with the quit. Congratulations on reaching triple digits, it's quite a ,milestone isn't it? Keep up the great work, you are doing great!!!!!!!
Hi Plehdeen! Glad to hear you are still smoke free. "Dominated by thoughts of smoking/not smoking. Dumb thoughts like life isn't worth living without smoking." Oh yes the brain has amazing ways of trying to trick you back into the habit. By now your body is free of nicotine and the battle is now with retraining the mind. There are so many things in our daily routine that just became second nature to be smoking as we did them and now we have taken that away. Mix up your daily routine, do things at a different time, walk or drive different routes. You can do this and things will get to the point where you don't even think about smoking as the norm anymore. Take things one minute, one hour, one day at a time. We can only change today as it happens as we have no way to predict what the future holds for us. Stay strong you can do this!!
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