112 days and wavering
Towards the end of day 113, been under a lot of pressure, my will power is wavering, my reason for quiting is getting blurr - craving for a smoke badly and I am finding all sorts of excuses to have a puff. Help!!!!!!!!!!! I am falling.....hope to get over tonight without a puff.
Ask yourself the question and answer honestly, "Do I want to give up smoking?", because I'm on day 118 and having made it this far I can identify why this time it has been relatively easy compared to my past failures. This time I really really want to give up, and can see that in the past I didn't really want to.
Grit your teeth and tough it out, you've come through the hard part so keep on trying, you'll make it and laugh when you do. To say nothing of being richer as well.
Bill44, Thank you so much for your support. I got through last night without having a puff. I was very close to giving up! The craving was very intense and it took every ounce of past experience and knowledge that I have in order to hold it off. I am glad it blew over without any damage. Seeing you comment this morning has refueled my quit journey. Thank you again. And to those that are going through the same rough patch,please come here for support. It is so important to us all.
Hi Quitsmart,
Congrats!You did so well not to smoke.
When I get the craving I ask myself what am I really wanting or am I upset about something or stressed. These are my triggers for so long I have relied on them to get through some stressful event or when I was down.I'm trying to separate the smoking from stress or emotional stress a cigarette isn't really going to help me that's the truth even though I have come so close to buying a packet. I want to make the best choices for myself . I bought myself a pair of gym shoes on the weekend and was so happy as I knew most of the money came from the savings I made . My other choice is to put myself before work and go to the gym.Thanks for posting it's great to hear everyone's experiences and to know that we aren't alone.Keep going.
Jacqui11, Thank you. At that moment all reasons to quit were beyond me and all I could think of was that 'smoke' to ease the cravings. I kept thinking of evryone and the 'reason' that we are all here. I guess that is the only handle I had last night and it worked. This is a great site for us to fall back on during those nightmare moments!
Good on you Quitsmart for not smoking. I have just come in here and see great people really trying to quit, I am into my 10th month off the horrible things, I never thought I could do it for one hour let alone 10 months, but it does get easier and it is so nice not having to spend all that money
Keep going!!! I'm on day 163 and am SO HAPPY i'm not smoking! I think of all the negatives that come with smoking and think, thank god I am out of that nightmare ! I too think about it, sometimes often, but i think of the chemicals not rushing through my veins and not having to line up at the smoke stand at the shops !!!!!! Keep up the good work ! You're better than that
The "want" to quit has got to be greater than the craving.
The big thing is the craving diminishes with time so I hope you can hang in there cos I know that I would hate to start again. All the best and wishing you success.
Gerry1 & Tige68, thank you. I understand where you guys are coming from. Coincidentally, a mate of mine whom I've not seen for 15 years or more, rang me up yesterday morning and very timely to tell me that he had contracted lung cancer! From smoking! It blew me away and had me thinking really hard. What are we doing when it is so obvious. Are all smokers suicidal? To all fellow quitters, please don't give up trying.
Hey that is really sad news I am glad that I have read all your comments as today I have been on the edge of the breaking disaster too, sorry to hear about your friend but this has made me stronger I hope that it has done the same for you too....