So good to hear from people who have gone through what I am. I started smoking in college and am now 35. My husband is a smoker but otherwise no one in my family smokes and I have tried to hide it for years. I am sick of being ashamed of my habit, sneaking around and always worrying about smelling like smoke and getting "busted!" I have children now, and I want to see them grow up and not set a bad example. It is hard to imagine not smoking, like losing a friend. I know when my kids drive me insane I will struggle but it has to happen, I am sick of being sick and tired. Sick of laying awake at night thinking of all of the horrible smoking related diseases I must have! I feel good about quitting, but scared.
Nehe--I feel your pain! I am on day 2 and going a little crazy. It helps to read about others going through the same thing. But there is a part of me that keeps hoping there will be a breaking news report on TV that says smoking isn't bad for you afterall and I can start back at it....but I don't think that will happen so here I am, hopeful but a bit cranky.
Lolly 2--I read your story yesterday, on my quit day, and is has really inspired me. I appreciate all of you ex-smokers who still log on and encourage us newbies. I have not had a lot of support at home on quitting so this site is really helping me right now! Congrats!
Thank you so much, Lolly! Means a lot to me to have support here. I hope we can both keep fighting our fights together here at SSC. You are my inspiration!
Good luck to you, Sparky! I am on day 4 and it is tough but talking to others here really helps! It keeps me going to see how many people have quit for good and makes me more determined to do it for myself---hopefully we can all get through this together!
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