Topic : Trying to Quit Smoking?

Hi Halmeg 

Going 4 days, then breaking down to have one cigarette, you where under so much stress. The fact that you want to keep trying, says you will succeed. Stress will take down the strongest person. Hang in there, you'll beat this nicotine demon. Keep posting we care.  Needless to say, we didn't develop this habit overnight, it took a while. You are quitting at a point in your life, that hopefully, you won't have any "bad outcomes", that comes from smoking. We are here for you, hang in there. 

  

Linda  

Nine months, two weeks, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 34 seconds. 6938 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,311.29. Life saved: 3 weeks, 3 days, 2 hours, 10 minutes.
 

 Hi Linda. I hope all is well! It has been a few days since I have been on the site, but I am trying to get on everyday too...Your mess. was so sweet! I just try to treat people he way I want to be treated... You're right, a kind word does go a long way, so thanks for yours... As far as the smoking "thing", it has been 2 weeks, 11 hours, 6 min, and the seconds just keep ticking away... I faced my hardest "test"/ social test last night. My husband and I went out to dinner last night for his birthday and it was my first bar visit (afterwards) in several months period, let alone not smoking. I was a little "sad" b/c I could not "enjoy" myself like that anymore, but made it through... I refuse to let this habit win...Still a battle though - EVERYDAY!  - - Next few days I'll be busy, but I hope to have the chance to keep in touch. Take Care, Jamie  

 I couldn't say it better than Linda even if I wanted to.... Once you fall down, you have to get up....If you stay down you have given up...You "fell down", but you are ready to get up and try again.. Don't give up!! Linda is correct in reminding you we are all here, and are ALL HUMAN! We are not perfect, so things happen....Don't be too hard on yourself -Ups and downs will happen, and behind every bad choice/lack in judgement - - is the right choice/better way.  Take care, Jamie (BigKid) 

   Hi. Jamie again. I haven't been around most of this last week, but hope I'm not too late.. Listen, you make think you are quitting for the wrong reasons, and to some degree that may be true, but you know deep inside you want to/ HAVE TO eventually do this. I feel like I have to reply to your mess., b/c this sounds like something I would write.    Think. Seriously think about this. When will it be the right time to quit? I think it is easier to quit when it is something you want to do and/or something you are doing for yourself, but it can be done. I KNOW b/c I have done it now twice. The first time for almost 6 years, and the second time now. There will NEVER be a/the PERFECT time. I wish there was, but there isn't ! Especially when you love smoking and would do it forever if you could... That is what I will deal with the rest of my life (and have delt with for several years already). It sucks and makes EVERYTHING harder, but you can do it. Your theory makes sense about if you are really ready, why is it so hard/ should be easier, and in a "perfect " world it wouldn't bet so complicated - but we do not live in this type of world. I feel for you (and me), b/c we are in the same boat, but you have to realize your mind in playing tricks on you. I am the quenn of excuses and I try to justify everything I do/don't do in my life - - so I know what is going through your mind right now. I really do. Even the husband situation we have in common... I'm telling you that when it comes down to it, if you want to quit you will. If you don't you won't. Do not blame your husband or anything else for that. I came to realize the lack of support from my husband concerning smoking (the only time there has been lack of support) is a result of his love. He truly loves me and doesn't want me to die. That lack of "support" (i.e., nagging..etc.) is not selfish, rather just the opposite. People who love you and care about you want the best for you. They want you to be around as long as you can. Anything that can threaten your life they will never agree with/support. To my husband, trying to understand only gave me a reason to keep doing it. Besides, like I said in one of my past emails, if a person is a nonsmoker, they will never understand. We should feel fortunate enough to have married men who were smarter than that (to have never picked one up)! It is actually easier for us to quit b/c our partners do not smoke. I hope you know that in no way am I "attacking" you, I just really hope you keep trying to do what's best for you and your family. You really CAN do it! One more comment to your mess. - even if you keep smoking, when/if you feel like it is the right time to kick the habit, it will NEVER be easy! NEVER!!! Smoking is one of the hardest habits to break and one of the most addicting drugs around. You have to remember that. The longer you smoke (yrs. behind you) the harder it is to give up too. Please respond to let me know how you are doing. I really hope you "find your way." - I am at 2 Weeks, 11 hours, 51 min. , and this has been the toughest 2 weeks (and longest) I have had in years...I am getting through it b/c I am taking it one day at a time. I am challenging myself - proving to myself I can do it (again). I am oalso thinking about the years I have ahead of me and how I want to feel. I want to be healthy. I want to be around...   Take Care and I wish you all the best!  ~ Jamie (BigKid) 

Hi, 

Im new here. I stopped smoking 2 weeks ago. Ive smoked on and off for 26 years. It hasn't been easy but I believe that I will be successful! 

Today is day one.  I feel good so far... I am happy and excited to be a part of the message board !

  

  

I wanted to share this too.... 

  

18 hours, 3 minutes and 21 seconds. 30 cigarettes not smoked, saving $5.26. Life saved: 2 hours, 30 minutes.
 

I'm only 20 years old, but have been smoking since I was 13. I finally decided that I want to get the most out of life that I possibly can, and quit smoking. It's been two weeks, its getting easier everyday. Cigarettes were literally my best friends. Now its food, but as soon as I feel I'm "over" the fiending, I will begin my healthy-eating resolution.

I wish I had the will to have quit smoking when I was 20 instead im 41. I wish you the best of luck!!

I see one post since I was here yesterday!!   

  

How is everyone doing?   

  

I feel good!  I am on day two.  I am best when my hubby is not home...as he is still smoking.  When he comes home the anxiety is noticeably intensified. 

  

Nothing will stop me... I will be smoke free in 2006! 

  

Dina 

One day, 11 hours, 34 minutes and 48 seconds. 59 cigarettes not smoked, saving $10.37. Life saved: 4 hours, 55 minutes.