Any advise and how to quit
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Any advise and how to quit
| Wed, 05-03-2006 - 11:39am |
Ok,I was going to quit smoking awhile back.I had posted about it.I had sooo much bad things going on that someone here told me to hold off until all calmed abit.I have sat back and took a look at this.I will always have some crisis or something going on to make me want to smoke...LOL I have 3 kids,19,13,and 4.
I cannot just quit cold turkey.I smoke almost 3 pks a day.I am now smoking 1 cig


I am so proud of you for doing this, Jeanie. It is NOT easy. Take it from me who smoked 3 packs a day for many years. I have been off the smokes for over 18 years. If I did it, so can you:)
First, I did quit cold turkey. But, I had attempted to quit many times until I was finally able to make it stick. There was plenty of stress in my life, but I told myself that I was doing this for health reasons. I would remind myself of all the good that would come of not being a smoker. I saved the money for every pack I didn't smoke & kept it in a special treat jar. I quit going to the local convenience store. It had become such a habit, that when I walked in that store I would ask for my brand, then remember that I was quitting. I was too embarrassed to say, *oh, I guess I won't need these.* I found all this spare time on my hands that I had no clue was there. I crocheted, embroidered, cooked, baked, went places, did things. I didn't allow any grass to grow under my feet. I avoided other smokers. As time went on, I detested the smell of smoke on others & couldn't stand an ashtray with butts. I spent alot of time outdoors & breathing fresh air. Here's the link to the Kick Butt support board:
Thank you Jan,Man I am so nervous.I did not smoke my morning cigerette with my coffee.Thats a big step for me.I also did not get up and smoke all threw the night.Those are big steps for me.I did light up about 20 minutes ago,I feel so nervous.Well lighting that cigerette and taking a few puffs,sent me into panic.I had such a dizzy spell I had to hold the wall so I would not fall.The dizzy spell came from a head rush from H*ll.that led to panic,which makes me never want to do that again.I dont like the fact that a cigarette has this much control over me.I have to do this.I really feel like this will work.I will check out that link,but not yet.I hope its ok to just post here for a bit.This is where I Feel most comfortable.I feel like I know you all.
Jan,so you never used any aide in helping you stop.You did it all by yourself?The patch is a drug,which worrys me,even though its nicotine,its still some type of med.DONT LIKE MEDS.
One night about 8 years ago, I was smartin' off. I was showing someone that I still knew how to smoke. OMG! Will I ever grow up? LOL Anyway, I took a few good hits Jeanie & my butt was right on the floor. I was so dizzy & sick @ my stomach. I felt the panic rising. It was only sheer will power that kept me focused. I remember thinking, "am I going to have to call the ambulance because I smoked a cigarette?"
I did use the nicotine gum a couple of times when I tried to quit. But, it would make my heart race & you know me & racing hearts. No way! When I finally made up my mind, I just did it cold turkey.
You are welcome to post here. I mentioned the Kick Butt board because they probably have more ideas than I can help you with. I am sure we have others on the board who quit & can offer suggestions. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan
I have never smoked, so I can't offer you any advice on quitting.
Sheri Ann
Good Luck Jeanie!! I know you can do it!
Lisa