Topic : Trying to Quit Smoking?

Well, I have been away for a very long time from this board...... I just wanted to let everyone know that I have finally decided to quit again. I have a lot of determination, and I am prepared for the quit! 

I feel very anxious, but I know that the worst will be over very soon. I am working again, I sure do miss my boys... and don't want to be taking time away from them when I am home to go outside to smoke. I also am sick of being stinky. 

To all who do not know me, my name is Shelly and I am from Canada. I quit for about 3 months in the winter and started again. The worst mistake I ever made was having that first puff... at least I know that now.  

Well best wishes to everyone. Please think of me and send positive thoughts my way. 

27 minutes and 2 seconds. 0 cigarettes not smoked, saving $0.15. Life saved: 0 minutes.
 

Shelly 

Today is the 2nd of Nov, and I'm still not smoking!,  I should feel happy but I just don't.  One part of me feels proud and determined, ( every hour, every day is a great achievment for me), then theres this other part of me (  didn't know it existed until now), that is moody, vulgar, and snaps at anything that breathes, ( I'm lucky that I have a very understanding husband).  The conflict between the 'two' is wearing me out,  I am not going to give in!! 

Sorry for venting like this, but I would like to know if others are having unusual withdraw.sympt? 

Thanks for your support! 

Gina, a big hello to you, and I too, still have two cig. sitting on the fridge. 

Good luck to all others  who are also trying to give up! 

Be proud of yourself.  I am trying/will soon set a date to stop smoking.  Hang in there. I know it is hard. I admire you and anyone else that as made the decision to quit.  Your lucky that you have a hubby that is supportive. 

Best of luck 

Mel 

Hi Gina, way to go 9 weeks, that's great. As busy as you are, you are doing wonderful !!!! You are one strong lady. Kudo's to you. 

Linda 

Seven months, 12 hours, 51 minutes and 29 seconds. 5148 cigarettes not smoked, saving $973.13. Life saved: 2 weeks, 3 days, 21 hours, 0 minutes.
 

Be proud of yourself.  I am trying/will soon set a date to stop smoking.  Hang in there. I know it is hard. I admire you and anyone else that as made the decision to quit.  Your lucky that you have a hubby that is supportive. 

Best of luck 

Mel 

Thanks. After posting my 'frustrations' yesterday I felt alot better. 

I do know that each time I had tried to set a date to quit, I couldn't, simply because I would smoke myself silly and feel panicky that I am actually going to give up something that I enjoy doing so much; that is one of the reasons I came onto this board.  The advice that worked for me the best was the most simplest, "enough is enough", (Gina).  

In this short period that I have not smoked, I notice how nice it is not to smell like an ashtray, I never could or would have believed how foul clothes, hair and body could reek of this! 

I actually feel that I have more energy and I love it.  I've stopped drinking coffee (that I didn't plan on) i just don't hve a taste for it without a cigarette.  

I still have cravings, not so much in the morning, but after midday  and especially after meals. 

The less that I focus on the fact that I have 'given up' it seems easier for me, try without setting a date and simply just stop. You will see the 'clean and fresh' difference in the first few days. 

Good luck!