Feeling upset with myself
Hi, My name is Angie. Seven months ago I gave up smoking! I did it cold turkey and to date i have felt quite well. It's amazing how many of my smoker friends have encouraged me to continue smoking!! Saying things like "Go on just have one" Your boring when you don't smoke'! It's quite sad really and it hasn't been easy for me. Last week, after seven months, i bought a packet of smokes and i have near finished them. I am so sad and disappointed with myself. Lucky for me, i arruved at work this morning and i caught up with my boss where he told me about this website and not to give up trying`~so here i am trying to gather support and help to keep going. I haven't had one today and i have given the remainder of the pack away. I can't lie and say i don't feel like buying another pack. Even after telling a few people i had started again, their response was "That's good you were getting too fat!! Thank you for reading. Radio Angie
No offense, but your friends don't sound very supportive at ALL :(
7 months is an AMAZING effort, and like your boss said, never give up giving up!
I'm only on Day 2 and have patches, gum and inhaler at the ready, I really admire you for being able to go cold turkey, especially when it sounds like you haven't had much support.
Keep coming back here, we can all help each other x
seven months is great and I wish I could say the same.
You are doing an awesome thing, stick to your quitting guns and don't let anyone tell you any different.
Yeap happen to me once the same ,one wont hurt yah ,yeah thanks bro ,stuck on buying cigs for another 10 year ,good mate .They know no better than join us and we die together attitude ,cigs do not make friends ,they did not create you as the person you are ,they only hold you back from being the potential that you could be .Dam cigs are the most addictive substance on this earth and you where on the road to being the full potential person .Best is take note ,that you have fallen due to the peer pressure of the situation ,learn from this and keep away from these situations.You accomplished 7 months with cold turkey that shows how dam strong your will power is ,so no doubt you can accomplish things you set out to do .Clear the mind ,relax over easter
spoil yourself a little and when next week comes around ,try again you know if you can quit for 7 months you can quit forever.
Hi Angie, great to see you here. What a fabulous boss you must have suggesting you visit this website! Despite the so called friends giving you a hard time and trying to get you smoking again, there are people who will be supportive. Think kids, grandkids etc. And now you have found a whole community of people who understand the struggles and can offer real empathy. I have found this site to be a Godsend and don't think I would have made 79 days so far, cold turkey. The people you find here are really wonderful. It's very motivating knowing there are people backing you, even if you've never met them in person. Good luck! Put the past week down to a temporary slip up and be proud of the 7 months of damn hard work you've put in.
Angie, don't listen to your so called friends. Just think, you have been without a cigarette for 7 months and that's a fantastic achievement, so carry on with the wonderful effort you have put into becoming a non smoker.
Hugs xx
Hi Angie.Like any sunstance use and addictions, we tend to find ourselves in a community that supports it, whether that be drinking, drug taking, smoking, or gambling. When you quit something, others in your life may struggle to handlle the new you, especially when you may represent all that they are not.By giving up smoking, we are also at times having to change other aspects of our life that use to support the addiction, including friendships. That is not to say it is a forever thing, but if you want to have a good crack at this quitting thing, i'd suggest you surround yourself with a community that encourages your aspirations. When you are strong enough, you may CHOOSE to re-connect with the older aquaintances without fear of being judged, or lapsing back into old habbits.
I have just celebrated 16 days. I had given up years ago for four years, but with encouragement from my smoking friends at the time, i started again, thinking it would only be for a week or two. Nine years later i am trying again and with all good intentions,this time is for good. Best of luck to you. Lisa
Hi Angie, I'm in exectly the same position myself right now 7 months and fell off the wagon, I wish you all the luck in the world and I think everyone is right about your 'supposed' friends.