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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 214

Shmoopie, I do know what you are talking about. All the times I would quit before it was more because I felt like I needed to, not that I really wanted to. Until I got to the place where I really really wanted to quit it was impossible for me to do so. I can't even tell you how to get to that place (If I could I would have done it myself years ago). It just happened for me. Something just clicked in my brain and I did it. It is still not easy even though you really want to do it, but somehow it is easier not to give in to the cravings when your mind is controllng the situation and not the nicotine. I had the worst craving yesterday out of nowhere that lasted all afternoon into the evening. It was awful, but I did not smoke. The only suggestion I could give you is to try the patch or any other nrt and see how that works for you. You will still have cravings, but they are mostly bearable and it helps you get over the habit part of smoking. I have been on the patch, and I have no smoking triggers anymore. I still get craves but I am slowly weaning myself off of the nrt. It is worth a try since it sounds like going cold turkey is not working for you. IWIN [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 72 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,457 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $288 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 254

I suggest you do some homework......read up about this addiction, what smoking can do to your body, and mind, try reading Alan Carr's book on how to stop smoking. Many folks here have read it and strongly recommend it........ You'll know when you are ready. Good luck....... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/19/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 95 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,438 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $641.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2830

"What the heck happened?????" What happened and what is STILL happening is that you're constantly putting yourself BACK in withdrawals! If you're going to quit, then you have to completely see it through. You decided to quit - good choice! Now, all you have to do is stick with it! You don't have to make the decision again because you already made that one. Quitting gets easier and easier over time, but you have to allow yourself to get over this addiction... that's not easy and it takes time, but it IS doable. Do you have any kids or anything? Any nieces? Nephews? Children anywhere around you? If a child is screaming and you give it what it wants, it shuts up for a little while, but it's also learning that all it has to do is scream and cry for what it wants and it will get it. Then, if you DON'T give in, then it just keeps screaming and crying more and more and more! That's what you're doing to yourself here!!! Your addiction is that screaming child and when you give it what it wants, you are "teaching" your brain that all it has to do is send out some unpleasant signals throughout your body and it will get what it wants - nicotine. If you quit giving that "child" what it wants, then eventually, it will shut up and quit trying so much! But, you have to be dedicated to the quit. You cannot have "just one" because that just doesn't work. It MUST be N.O.P.E. - Not One Puff Ever. Stick with that method, and you'll be fine. Try this to help you stick with it... next time you are thinking about giving in, come here and post and wait for 10 responses. By the time you get that many, your cravings will most likely be gone and you will hopefully be better able to handle the cravings. Whatever you do, never give up on quitting! This is the best thing you can do for yourself! Welcome to the group! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 148 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,715 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $488.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1110

You need to do the program to the left here and then get serious about quitting. Get rid of the smokes and quit buying more, quitting for one day and smoking for 2 is NOT quitting. Try reading some of the posts here maybe it will help. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 337 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,445 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2527.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1110

I think if it was as easy as you say you would have stayed quit and not went back to smoking. Try doing the program and then set a date and try REAL hard. Its not easy but its worth it!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 338 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,458 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2535 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

[i]The trouble for me seems to be that I just can't seem to decide that I want to quit. [/i] You have the answer to your questions already. You haven't committed to quitting....in fact you have set up a pattern that says you will not smoke for a short spell and then you will reward yourself with cigarettes. You have to commit. Till you do that you are going to 'wonder' what is wrong. [u]YOU[/u] have to take the control away from the addict in yourself. Katy

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Sh, Your not the only one that has felt this way. I didn't read anything about preparation and coping mechanisms. I mention them a lot because the feedback I get from members tell me that these things really help. Try the program and really stick to it. Use the Diary and tools to keep you quit. Have all sorts of coping mechanisms near you at all times and see that it can really make a difference. You can also try working you way up to a quit and cutting down before this time. This can be done, so let us guide you through. You loved them feeling before, now love the feeling forever! Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Shmoopie, Have you taken a look at your triggers? What are you doing to prepare? The online support group is fantastic and can help. You have to want this. By preparing and having those coping mechanism near by, you will succeed. Keep us updated and make the choice to keep quit :) Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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