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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Hi Lolly - I kept prolonging it and I think I was torturing myself. Finally I said, I can't go one more day with smoking. It was tearing me up. Thanks for checking up on me. And, yes I will be ready....

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Dear Shannon,

You are no longer having to worry about cutting down! You have stopped and completed your first day! Whew!

I'm sure it is hard right now, but you will be surprised at how quickly the days will add up. Please always be aware that the Nicodemon will try to catch you unaware when you are farther down the road. Keep your guard up! Have your coping strategies in place.

Love Lolly.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 186

Hi Shannon.

It is different for every one. We all wish there was an easy answer.

I believe the most important thing is mind set.

They say the nicotene is out of your system by day 3 but weening can't hurt.

I had picked my quit date.Told myself to cut down my daily intake

but if I didn't that was okay.Some days I did and some days I did not.This was my do as I like time.

On my quit day I am not sure how many I smoked but I had told myself I could have 2 smokes right after supper

and then thats it,no more smokes after 6 PM.then Cold Turkey.

I chose cold turkey because I did not want to prolong clearing my system

and then I could concentrate more on the habit I had taught myself for 40 years.

I tried to concentrate on the good changes I felt every day rather than the craves.

I also found that if I thought of myself as a non - smoker rather than someone trying to quit it made it easier for me.

Believe in yourself ! You will reach that point that you tell yourself how good it feels to be free.

N.O.P.E.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Hi Sly -

Congratulations to you! You definitely give me hope. 73 days is such a great accomplishment. Right now I am having trouble thinking about the first full day without anxiety. I kind of feel like weening myself is actually torturing myself more. I have went from a pack a day to 1/2 this week. Do you know if that helps with the withdrawal symptoms? Or, am I just prolonging my pain?

Shannon

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 186

Hi Shannon.

Wishing you strength in your quit.I use to tell myself as long as I quit by age 30 then 35 then 40. I finally made up my mind at 53.

The first Month was tough for me. I did not feel like myself and could not concentrate.I took it one

day at a time and did alot of talking to myself.I found this site a couple weeks after my quit and was so glad I did .

Everyone is so supportive and there are so many helpful ideas to get you through those tough times.

I am at day 73 now and just wanted you to know I feel great and am not really craving at all.

Believe in yourself as it does get better.

N.O.P.E.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Ashley - Thanks for your insight about the anxiety. I appreciate the warm welcome

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Jim - Thanks for the heads up about the search feature, very helpful

Lolly - Wow, thank you...at work, cannot say much more without breaking down!

Thank you!

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Dear Shannon,

About the same age you are now was my first attempt at a serious quit...it failed! as did many other attempts, until, nearly 8 years ago I realised I HAD to quit...it was probably my last chance.

I did quit successfully and it turned out to be my last chance indeed! Two years after my quit, I was diagnosed with a Sarcoma...a rare form of cancer, which was also incurable. I fought through the treatment and I am now in remission, which would be great had I not smoked for 40 years!!! The treatment burned away 2/3 of my left lung and leaves me with 1 and a third lungs which were damaged by smoking all those years. Breathlessness is the worst part of my COPD.

I'm telling you all this so that I can BEG you to make this quit you are approaching really stick! The younger we quit the better. How I wish I had made it way back then! You do sound so positive about quitting, and you are determined not be controlled any more. Both those things will help you...a real positive attitude and a determination never to smoke a cigarette again.

Now I'm not saying it will be easy, and you will have anxiety and physical withdrawal symptoms....all to be expected in a drug addict, as that is what we all are. I hope you have some coping strategies thought out for when the anxiety and craves hit. Right now you are having anxiety about the unknown...the act of quitting itself. In a way, when you quit it will be release from that pressure, then you have to be ready for a fight.. This site - SSC - has so much to help you. Use search, and most subjects are covered. Post and we will help you.

Shannon, please think about what I have said, and save yourself while you can. I don't post here as often as I used to, but sometimes a post screams out at me....this was it today. I'll be following your progress and wishing you strength and determination.

Whatever it takes - just don't smoke!

Love Lolly.

PS. In spite of my illness, I relish every day of the Freedom I have from quitting!

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Shannon!!!

I also responded to your other thread, but I can't stop babbling! I wanted to let you know that the threads here on the forums are full of helpful information. If you have questions, use the search button on the Forum home page! The search function works well and once you quit, reading here on the forums can be a great distraction from smoking! I spent a LOT of time here my first few months and it really helped to learn as much about overcoming this addiction as I possibly could!

Jim

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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11214

Hi Hopeful,

Welcome to the group and congratulations on deciding to quit! Mentally preparing is an important part of a successful quit. The program can help you with that so have a read when you get the chance. The program can also help you to relieve your anxiety by preparing you with information. Anxiety is common during a quit. First of all, the anticipation of quitting and possible worry of not succeeding can cause anxiety also if you are cutting back on cigarettes you are likely experiencing a bit of withdrawal. Chemicals in tobacco smoke affect your entire central nervous system. Because these chemicals have been messing with your nervous system, quitting can cause a feeling of nervousness, which sometimes lasts for a few days. And, when your central nervous system gets back in line, you may find that you have a keener sense of smell, taste, hearing, colour and depth perception.

Try relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and exercise. Physical activity can also be helpful in expending that extra anxious energy. Also, keep posting. We will help you through this.

Ashley, Health Educator

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