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4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Quitting tomorrow

Hi Tim

Thanks so much for remembering and for all your ongoing support. Yes its been a bumpy journey for me and l still dont consider myself out of the woods yet. I will know when the nico-monster in me is finally dead. Until then l have to stay aware and vigilant. Im sooo happy to not smoke anymore....l dont want to give up this feeling. And the not drinking that goes with it is a great bonus.

God bless

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Quitting tomorrow

Awww thanks guys. Your support means so much. Yeh 100 days is really something. Who would have thought ld ever make it this far?? Not me. I had close to given up on myself so to anyone in early stages keep at it. Persistence in quitting wins the race. We can put the nico-demon/monster/**** head to bed!

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

First Days

Hi HK

Hows the quitting going? Ive seen your posts and you seem really pumped to do this and thats the most important part l found - determination is everything. 40yrs is a long time, for me it was 26yrs, also a long time. Are the patches working for you? Remember cravings come and go.

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Newbie here, on day 3, and the emotions run high

Your post made me laugh - not laughing at you, just laughing with you crying over the door latch

ln all seriousness emotions run so high when quitting. You just want everything to run smoothly so nothing triggers you but life being as it is that rarely happens. Tim gave you great advice about the breathing. In the beginning l tried to avoid stress of any kind to the point of staying home much as possible. Remember that the emotion passes and if it happens at work....so what, tell people youre stressed about quitting. A tactic someone mentioned is grounding - see 5 things or hear 4 things or touch 3 things or smell 2 things or taste one. I havent tried that one but it sounds ok. Keep up the good work and keep us posted!

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

45,000 Not smoked

Tim thats amazing! Imagine how many packets that is. Youre home-safe now. I cant wait to make it there.

Wtg Tim-Tam :)

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Quit nicotine15 days ago

Hi John

Congrats on the 2 week milestone! You are now past the hardest part. Cravings will come back but you now know you can handle them and they pass. Thinking that you never want to do that 2 weeks again is another great incentive not to go back. Enjoy that pizza...yum!

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

I?m New; I must quit smoking before next Spring

Hi Mark

Welcome to SSC. Im glad to hear that you want to give up smoking and its good that you are trying to prepare yourself. Im sorry to hear that you are going through so much physically, mentally and emotionally. Life can be really cruel sometimes cant it. Its unfortunate and unfair that your mum encouraged you to smoke again but it doesnt mean you cant stop again. The good news is that 10yrs is not that long in the smoking world. You can readjust to being a non-smoker with some effort and determination. Journaling is a great idea. You can write down all the reasons you want to stop, how you will benefit, how you will reward yourself etc. Thats what l did when l was mentally preparing myself to quit. Also at the top of this page under "my program" there are questions to answer in preparation. Id also read lots about quitting including on this forum which can be really helpful.

Im sorry you are going through such a rough time. It sounds like things are mounting up for you and becoming quite hard to bear. You can still quit even though it feels so hard. I quit when things were rough in life because smoking was an added stress l just didnt need. I think you should find some things that help you destress....things you enjoy....maybe a hobby, watching funny movies or long walks are good. Another thing you could try is meditation. It takes some practice but its worth it. Try to balance the negative in your life with something positive. Relaxing music and laying on my bed zoning out works for me. Also walks in nature always cheers me up, even looking at nature on youtube.

I hope you can find some ways to help you through these tough times. I wish you all the best for your surgery. Keep us posted on your quitting progress and other things. Best wishes

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

I?m New; I must quit smoking before next Spring

Mark

I just re-read what you wrote about quitters being bitter. I have run into similar attitudes on smoking and illness forums. It seems when theres a new-comer people like to get on their high-horse and tell you that you are making a big deal from nothing. You wont find that here. The people here are so kind and understanding.

Also l noticed you love art. Thats a fantastic hobby to engage in while youre quitting. Maybe you could learn a new type of art or paint feelings of your quitting journey. All the best!

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

One of the hardest things I?ve had to do...

Hi Ecostar

Congrats! 18 days is a big achievement . Dont give up now....you dont want to have to re-do this time. Yes the big challenge is replacing your old addiction with new habits. Time can go so slowly and things can seem lack-lustre compared to smoking but l guarantee you that if you smoked one it wouldnt be all that great. I failed many times and every time l had one l just thought "what did l do that for? It wasnt even that good and now l have an entire pack to get through before l can quit again". Then ld rush through the pack not even enjoying it so l could get back to quitting.

Keep pushing through....things will get easier. It will just dawn on you one day soon that its not as hard as it was yesterday. In the mean time keep trying to distract.....movies are good coz theyre long, funny youtubes, mellowing to music on your bed.

Best wishes and keep us posted!

4 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Pappy in triple digits

Hey Pappy

Woo-hoo triple digit town is here! To think that just a few short months ago you were wrestling with trying to quit then going through the awful early days. Now freedom has arrived. This was no easy slog. It takes so much mental and physical effort and determination. Its an awesome achievement....well done! Now for your reward?? (Haha quitting is a good excuse to keep treating ourselves....and the rewards should just keep getting bigger and better) Dont ever look back!

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