I truly believe that enough is enough
If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you always got! Hey guys, my name is Dean, i am 29 years old (30 in three months) and have been a rather heavy smoker for 15 years now. Thats right, half my life. Well i recognised the need to stop, and am now on my day 3 as a non smoker. I know it's only early days right now but i well and truly had enough of killing myself softly. I am doing it cold turkey, and yes its certainly challenging but i really want to feel the pain so that if i ever want to have a smoke again i will be able to remember the pain i went through. I am going to do my absolute best at avoinding all risks and contol craings as i believe that this will be a big learning control that i will be able to use for the rest of my life. Its about self control, will power and overall mind strength. I do not want to be weak NO LONGER! I am in charge and will do this! I want to succeed and i will need support from every one of you guys out there. So please do comment/chat as i believe by sharing stories we will all br stronger on this tough journey! Hang in there peeps, and remember we make our own choices for a reason.
Day 4 guys! Its a challenge. But i am taking control of my life and do not want to give in to the temptation.
Just remember that this is the time when your body will almost be nicotine free so your body and mind is nicotine starved! your almost there and completely free of it :) nice work!
I turned 26, 5 days ago and been smoking since i was 18. it may not be half my life but it does feel that way... we can do this! :D
Yep. We can and we will. This is going o be a very tough journey, but certainly very rewarding in the end!
Experiencing some Insomnia, cannot get to sleep at all. I know its trying to suck me in. But i am going to win this battle!!
Good on you, Dekty! Try having some chamomile tea before bed and some do some relaxation (let me know if you'd like an example).
Keep being strong!
Thanks guys!! You are all sooo awesome! Its day 5, i joined the gym today and committed myself for a year by paying upfront! I want to get addicted to th gym instead. It is so hard though, i am still thinking a lot about a cigarette, its even crossing my mind to just take a puff or two then put it out. But i know that this would be fairly weak of me. I will just try to battle on one day at a time, and hope that it will get easier as time goes on.
Fabulous choice, it has been a hard road for me too as am now day 63 keep strong that is all that has kept me smoke free... I never thought I could do it either but everyone was supportive makes a big difference... Keep your will power going stay focused.... good on you friend :)
Sorry short changed myself day 66 for me... I hope you are sleeping better and joining the gym great idea... all the guys are great on this forum as we are all in this together we can support each other all the way!! Hope you are still doing well!!!