Hopeful
I am so frustrated with myself for still letting myself be stuck in this trap I could cry. I have listened to and read Allen Carr so many times at this point I could probably recite it from memory. I have given myself so many pep talks and written out my why's on numerous occasions. I have had a couple of good streaks this past year. I just don't get what I'm missing. Why I can't seem to get it. I've been reading you all's post for much of the morning. I just looked back on mine and I joined this group in October of last year with so much determination yet here I am almost a year later still struggling to break free. I have a few smokes left in my pack which I plan to make my last. I lately seem to fail when the cravings start to really get going and the back and forth starts in my head should I or shouldn't I and I always decide tomorrow will be better for this or that reason and so many tomorrows have gone by without me quitting. I need to get into the right mindset and stop making excuses. I am hopeful that I will be free. Wish me strength and determination 🙏
Hi Hopeful,
I understand your frustration, I still smoke and it's such a monkey on the back!
From reading your post, it seems like strength and determination isn't missing. A couple of good streaks this year - wow! Beating a chemical addiction - and changing lifestyle habits is ridiculously hard - that's why those of us trying, are trying. Keep up the good work, don't give up giving up, and I'll be wishing you even more good streaks to come.
Kris.
Hi Piff,
I can really relate to your post. Don’t give up giving up. It IS hard but you can do it Have faith in your ability to quit and try to focus on what’s good about not smoking rather than being in a constant state of indecision. Take things one step at a time. Try saying to yourself every morning when you get up today I’m not going to smoke and make a promise to yourself and that you are going to enjoy your day sans cigarettes. Review this at the end of each day and give yourself a big pat on the back for living up to your pledge. You will find that a feeling of self confidence comes and self respect amongst many other benefits both physical and mental.