Haven't quit yet but I want to so badly!
I haven't quit yet but wanting to quit and how much I don't enjoy it is constant now. I have quit before, cold Turkey and I went strong for 3 and a half years. My problem is I allow things to get to me and then I believe that I need them to get through though I know that's not true. I know I need to be strong, however this time feels so much more scary and I'm not sure why. Your stories are definitely helpful, so thank you!
Hi there,
It may help you to know that I had the exact same problem as you have with things getting to me.
I found that changing negative thought patterns really helped and this can be achieved by quitting smoking and being committed to it. Exercise like swimming and walking also help to break this pattern and setting aside quiet time daily for yourself to reflect and review in a positive calm light.
Quitting cigarettes automatically sets you up for much better mental and physical health, it is the best thing you can do for yourself health wise.
I hope that little bit of input helps you.
And identifying your triggers to smoke also really helps you to prepare for the difficult times. Begin a daily journal where you can pour out your feelings around the kind of thinking that stops you from succeeding. Try lots of options to help.
When has smoking ever solved a problem?
We have all smoked for years after we wanted to quit because we kept making excuses. Once YOU run out of excuses will you finally quit? Why not smoke in a corner by yourself and enjoy that cigarette while taking it like medicine? After all it is a drug, and you are getting your fix. Think of the destruction it has and will cause. Smell it, taste it and think of what better things you could be doing with your time and money. Face the fact that it is ruling you and ruining you.
I hope this kind of thinking will give you some more encouragement.