Topic : Trying to Quit Smoking?

FANTASTIC !!!!!!You are doing so good. I too cried in quitting smoking, it's like you are, giving up your best friend, that was always there for you. You certainly have some bad days behind you now. And yes it does get easier, especially when you keep yourself a little extra busy. Now you are setting an example for your grandsons, when a habit becomes an addiction. Keep posting you're doing great. 

Linda 

Eleven months, one week, 12 hours, 17 minutes and 25 seconds. 8268 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,562.71. Life saved: 4 weeks, 17 hours, 0 minutes.
 

Hi jerryl, 

Four days smoke-free....SUPER...You will quit the first time, when you have a determination and understanding of what the tough times is telling you. The addiction to nicotine is so strong,(that's what you are thinking about all the time), but at the same time an addiction that can be overcome. A prescription for Zyban or Wellbrutrin will take the edge off of quitting. There was alot of us on the board that used that and it helped us soooooo much in quitting. Just remember N.O.P.E.-----not one puff ever, if you give in to just one cigarette, you are hooked again.  

You are hanging in there and doing great, just keep busy, and take some deep breaths when the urge gets strong. I was 49 when I quit and smoked 35 years too. 

Linda 

Eleven months, one week, 12 hours, 38 minutes and 24 seconds. 8268 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,562.77. Life saved: 4 weeks, 17 hours, 0 minutes.
 

A run down of the past...One year ago, I came to this board.  This board encouraged me to think about quitting.  I did quit for 3 weeks.  The silk meter helped as well as the web sites of the pictures.  I went to a birthday party where a couple of the mothers went out for a cigarette, I did not go.  However when I got home I sat on my front step and had a smoke.  I thought I could just have one.  The next day I thought I will just have one, and by Monday I was a full smoker again.  I have been saying ever since that I am going to quit again....soon.  That hasn't happened yet.   

Over the past few weeks I have been really thinking about quitting again.  I have noticed that I am really depressed.  I am wondering if it is because of the thoughts in my mind about quitting.   

I am going to start the Welbutrin again.  (Monday) I am sure that will take the edge off my grumpiness and feelings of being sad.  I say to myself that I will never ever again have another smoke and I feel like crying.  That is so scary to think I my best friend will be leaving my life.  I also have the nico inhaler and gum.   

Has anyone ever taken all three of those to help?  I don't know it I will need the inhaler or the gum, but it is thier if I need it.   

I havent' had a chance to catch up in the messages since I was last on, but I will skim them.  I have not set an exact date but will be doing that soon as well.   

I wish everyone sucess! 

take care and talk with you soon! 

Tray 

Hi Tray, 

It's been a while, so glad your thinking about the board again. You asked if anybody had all three, gum, inhaler and the wellbrtrin, I did !!!! I know for a fact with the help of the board that is what helped me quit. It's like fighting a war (really hate to compare to a war, never have been in the military). The wellbrutrin really took the edge off, we tend to get so tense at times. The inhaler for when you need little bit of a habit between your fingers. And the gum, to give you that extra gush of nicotine, when you think your insides are going to turn around on you. That will pretty well help you in the physical department, the emotional one is to keep really busy and post often on the board.  

The depression part you are talking about sounds like you not wanting to let go of your nicotine friend. That babe has been there for you, taking you away from  life one breath at a time. Don't mean to sound so harsh, but Tray you can do it !!!!! Good to hear from you. 

Linda 

Eleven months, one week, one day, 10 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds. 8290 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,566.90. Life saved: 4 weeks, 18 hours, 50 minutes.
  

Hi Newjewells, 

You must have a lot of time on your hands that you can set a timer between cigarettes? The fact that you are thinking so strongly about it, is wonderful.  As in earlier posts, equip yourself in conquering this nicotine demon. Check out the Wellbrutrin or Zyban (prescription only) the gum, inhaler, lozenges, patch. Then slowly change your routine a little at a time. The fact that you have came across this board and setting a timer, shows your hearts desire. Post often, you can do this. 

Linda  

Eleven months, one week, one day, 10 hours, 46 minutes and 20 seconds. 8290 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,566.95. Life saved: 4 weeks, 18 hours, 50 minutes.
 

Linda, the doctor put me on wellbutrin about six months ago for depression and when I told her I was going to try and quit, she increased it to 300 mg about 2 weeks ago. I think that is what is helping me  not have the jitters in between. I am finding the hardest time is in the morning. I feel I have to have one right when I wake up. I cheated the past 2 mornings and did not wait the full time but the rest of the day went ok. I think I'll give it a couple more days before I increase the time in between. The past 2 days I smoked 16 cigarettes which is remarkable for me. 

Last night the power went out for about 1 1/2 hours and the craving during that time was severe. but I got a flashlight and read during that time which helped curve the craving. 

As for time on my hands. I have alot of time for I am disabled and do not work. I have a hard time cleaning the house so most of the time I am sitting around watching tv or on the computer.  

Hi Newjewels, 

I know what you mean about the mornings, if there was any time of the day it was mornings that was the hardest. But I am a coffee drinker, and coffee and cigarette go hand and hand. Not to mention I like to get up early. That's when maybe the inhaler might help you. Replacing one habit at a time. A few drags off the inhaler first thing in the morning might carry you a few hours. How many years have you smoked? For me it was 34. Hang in there. 

Linda  

Eleven months, one week, one day, 13 hours, 18 minutes and 27 seconds. 8293 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,567.43. Life saved: 4 weeks, 19 hours, 5 minutes.