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My 5th attempt to stop smoking

Posted in Getting started
By Ted66
schedule 20 May 2015

Staying focused on the good that stopping smoking will bring.

By Ted66
schedule 20 May 2015

I have set a date. May 31 2015. I want to do this and my son wants me to do this. Getting myself ready for "the day", my boys are young and I want to around to enjoy my life and theirs. The money I've spent on smoking for the past 30 odd years is mind boggling. Had enough. Love them but hate them equally. I really really want to do this.....hoping this program and other people to support me, give inspiration will be the winning edge I need.

schedule 20 May 2015

Good on you!! I have tried to quit many times over the last 20 years, but never managed to. But this time has been the best I have ever done. I no longer wish to smoke, I don’t get cravings anymore. (I still think about smoking a lot ) but they are just thoughts and I can easily change my thinking and think of something else now. It’s a great feeling to be able to be in control now. The difference for me this time is that my head is in the right space. I had a light bulb moment and realised smoking has no value to me. I no longer enjoy it, and loath everything about it. I know we can all quit, we just have to want it. Want it so bad, that it forces us to succeed. Good luck!!

By Bronte
schedule 20 May 2015

Hi Tedd, great to see you here. If you really really want to do this, you will. And that's half the battle won. I have tried many many times too but this time I'm just so done with it, there's no turning back. It's not an easy task, I must admit I've been struggling with week 5 for some reason but that's nearly over, so it can be done & is so well worth it. This site has definately helped me, actually, I think it is the only thing that has kept me on track. If I'm having trouble I'm always coming back here to read and re-read not only everyone's stories but also my own which reminds me why I am here in the first place. It's so beneficial, I don't think I could have done it without the support here. So, leading up to the 31st have a read of the stories and keep a list of reasons you're doing it and all the benefits you can think of, then come back in full force with your suit of armour. Good luck.