Quitting again!
First day. Cutting back to 7 cigs today from a pack a day. I quit for 13 years 4 years ago. Then I lost my husband and was around many that smoked. I took puffs and easily got hooked again. Smoking is way too expensive. I cough, have more lines on my face and know the difference between how I felt and looked as a non smoker. Please help support me. It's not easy 😬
Welcome Realmarino. Good on you for taking the first step & recognizing that it's a great idea to lose the filthy habit. You have come to the right place for support & encouragement, you've done it before and you can do it again!! Good luck & steel yourself with determination & you will succeed.
Thank you so much for your support. Day 2 for me cutting back.. I WILL do this again.
Hi realmarino....I wanted to make this comment because I was a smoker for over 50 years, but when I lost my husband, I just smoked continuously for months. I felt it was the only thing I had left. Then I got a cold, about 18 months after my husband died, and I had trouble breathing, for the first time in my life. I was terrified. I realised it had happened because I'd been smoking so heavily. So I stopped. Cold turkey. It was very hard. I cried for about 5 days. I went to see an acupuncturist, who did help me to stop crying uncontrollably. But then it got easier. I have not had a ciggie since April 4th 2018, and feel much better for it, though the grief has been tough. Grief about my husband, and about cigarettes.
I wish you strength, and I know you can win this battle. Life is much easier without smoking. I never thought I would say that!
Mrs. Mac thank you for your encouragement. I smoked for 35 years. Quit for 13 years with the birth of my grandson.The withdrawal was wicked. With all the toxins leaving my body I was dizzy,anxious and mad. This lasted about 3 weeks. Then,I was a new person. I loved how I felt. No more dirty cigs controlling my days.
Don't make the mistake I did by being around friends that smoke. I took puffs from their cigs and that was it! I was hooked again. Now it has been 4 years since I lost my husband and four years smoking. I hate it! This time I'm cutting back and using the gum. Hoping I can get through a gentler withdrawal this time.
I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. It is a life change for sure. You have done one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. You quit!!! Enjoy your freedom from cigs. Your husband would be proud, I'm sure