Trying to Quit... Again

[anthony]

I did that too herc.... I just stopped smoking and it took a week for people to even notice.... so I had no pressure what so ever.

 

[morgan]

Good luck Veiled. I keep trying and failing too but, they say that if you keep trying eventually you succeed. Let me know how the support group works out... I'm considering a smoking cessation class myself.

Take care, morgan

 

[Deleted member 487]

I wish you the best of luck, V!

 

[Grama-Herc]

I had always heard that you would quit when you were ready. After my several failed attempts as well, I just simply quit and it was because I WAS READY

It will work for you, whatever aid you chose, when you are ready.

Best of luck to ya

 

[mightsurvive]

Good Luck with this Veiled. It is possible. Its great that you are wanting to do this.

In the past 8 months i have given up smoking pot and alcohol. Still have to give up the ciggies though. But I know I will do it one day. And you are giving me the courage to try giving the ciggies up. I'm going to try (yet again) on Monday this week. So thank you. If you ever want a moan about it or some courage you know where I am.

You can do it. Take care

 

[lrs]

I never smoked until my first treatment center. I smoked cigarrettes for about the next 5 years, then switched to a pipe. Last year I gave that up, taking up nicotine gum. I started with 4mg, and I promised myself I would taper off the gum, at whatever the hell pace I felt like. Now I"m down to 2mg gum, and I'm not hurting or craving. So I'll just play it by ear, and take it as it comes.

 

[Deleted member 93]

Day 3

Well, third day and doing just fine. Was sick for the first two days and nasty as hell and mean but seem to be pretty much over it (attitude). I guess my mind set was different this time though not sure how. I mean I did not plan and build up, I decided a couple days before doing it I would. Been pretty calm and serene today and physical withdrawals are supposed to be heaviest today. Not the case so pleased.

I have learned the craves go back up after slowing down and spike on day 7 and I have never made it beyond day 7. So at least I know this now so I can prep for day 7 to be like day 2. We are trying to make plans for day 8 to reward myself :)

I just feel like this time is working. I am just not worked up about it or feel like I am missing out on anything most of the day.

I am sure looking at plenty of photos of lungs and people dying, reading stories, watching educational videos and the like have helped too. Hubby says I seem to be exploring more info about nicotine and taking it more seriously. I think I always took it seriously, this time now I just do not feel like I am losing a friend (a smoke) like my past attempts.

Support group I have not joined yet as you have to be free of nicotine 72 hours for the one I decided to hook up with. Have been reading all the info there though I must say I am very confused how nicotine effects the adrenal glands and stimulates flight or fight reactions since when I smoked I felt calmer... Dopamine? Will figure it out.

Also, this group seems pretty serious, if you relapse you are banned.

All in all doing surprisingly well and have all the confidence in the world this is my time to start over letting my body heal. I am just not in the same frame of mind as all the times before. I have a few theories as to why.

 

[lrs]

Hang in there, I'm sure rooten for ya.

 

[Deleted member 541]

Awesome job V...........Keep up the great job!!!!!! Hugs.

 

[grace5555]

Cheering you on - so excited for your health's sake. =)

 

[Grama-Herc]

You Go Girl

You have the right mind set this time. It is already different than the other times like you said.

All the luck in the world. Keep it up