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Quitting tomorrow

Day 5
I made a mistake. Yesterday was only day 4 so lm on the morning of day 5 now. Time is really dragging. I think l better stop counting it. The mornings are particularly hard. Im missing my morning ritual. I still have my coffee outside minus the smoke.  Its somewhat comforting to still enjoy the coffee outside. I still go outside during the day for small breaks. It tricks my mind into believing its still getting a treat. Im missing the treat part of the treat (the cigarette) but lm hoping time will help. I just have to stop day counting.
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Quitting tomorrow

I saw someone post the things they hate about smoking and l thought what a great idea. Im going to add mine here for reference.
I hate smoking because....
*lt steals my sense of freedom 
*lt controls me and my life 
* l let down my loved ones
*Destroys my health
*Always having to depend on something external to feel good
*Not being able to cope with life naturally
*Knowing l have a dirty unhealthy addiction 
*My breathing is unregulated and difficult
*My sinuses are all blocked up
*So much money wasted 
* Makes my skin look yellow (even my face)
*Looking at the clock to justify having my next cigarette (someone else said this and its sooo true)
*Having to go outside in extreme heat or cold
*Its so pathetic looking to non smokers
* lts unrighteous (the bible says touch no unclean thing and treat your body like a temple of the spirit)
* Addiction has controlled me for too long. I want to be addiction-free
*Stinking of stale smoke to non smokers
*Always wanting/thinking about/trying to quit and being unable to
* Not being able to go anywhere without bringing smokes with me
* Always thinking about my next fag
* Having to go through the quitting process
 
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Second Day Difficulties...

Hi Eliza
Day 12! Wtg! Its not easy is it but not impossible either. 
Whats your name on social media? 
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Quitting tomorrow

Day 6
Yesterday was hard. I felt like smoking all day so l kept eating and using my spray and putting lollies in my mouth. It feels like l constantly have to consume something (often junk) to deal with the cravings. This feels messy and like lm being too dependant on food and spray. I dont want to replace my addiction with junk food. Im going to try to have a cleaner day today.  
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
June quitter

Fantastic! I cant believe youre already at 8 months. 
How long did it take for you to feel safe from relapse?
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I need a quitting partner

Hi Bob
You are supposed to take them off at night or they will give you crazy sleep. Perhaps try the quickmist spray with the patches. I find it helps to actually have something to do when l crave a smoke. Hang in there. It will get easier (so they say).  
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
New journey

Hi Gaurav
The beauty for you is having quit several times you know you can do it. 6 months was a good stint. It just goes to show you can never let your guard down. You have sports to keep you occupied and good reasons to quit...to be better at your sports. 10 days is a great job...keep it up. Why dont you open up your own thread on here and keep a quit journal, also keeping us posted. Thats what lve done. As you lm in early days. Wish you much success! 
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Quitting tomorrow

My excitement was short lived. I went away for a couple of days and wasnt able to maintain my quit. Im so disappointed and angry at my self. Ive established that travel is too hard to do in these early stages . I try again starting tomorrow this time with nothing to hamper my schedule. Arrrggghhh frustration!!
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Feeling hopeless

I can relate to yoir extreme emotions and depressive feelings when trying to quit. I have felt like this in the past and had many failed attempts as a result of feeling so sad and depressed when quitting. One thing lve learnt is dont give up quitting ...it gets easier. I still havent succeeded but this last time l tried was nowhere near as hard as all the other times (l just bungled it). One day you just become more ready for it. The other thing that helped me through the beginning is NRT (nicotine replacement therapy). I find the oral spary really helpful because when l crave l can at least spray some nicotine in my mouth. It has such a strong mint taste that it lasts in your mouth a couple of minutes . Its not as good as cold turkey but l couldnt cope without it. Im also an ex drug user and l understand your desire for freedom of every addictive thing that keeps us bound. Keep on quitting...2 cigs in 2 days is an awesome effort. And keep us posted.
5 years ago 0 175 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
7 days smoke free

Hi Pappy
1 week! Well done its a milestone. Im on 3 days so l understand the struggle you are feeling but you say iys getting easier. That is fantastic. Keep it up