This time
I have been smoking for over 40years, I gave up once for a year but I gained so much weight, I started up again. I have tried quite a few times. This time feels different, I have a different mind set. Before I would say to my self I was realy addicted, I would do silly things, get very angry, It was hard for me and everyone around me. This time I have started using the patches, but have decided that I will chill out instead of getting angry, I still do silly th ings now and again and some times I feel like I am on a go slow but I dont worry I just go with it. I've decided that I want to be healthy and be able to travel around Australia when we retire. Now I will have more money as well, I dont know how we would have survived with me spending over $100 per week on smokes. I have not smoked for 12 days now and I feel great.
Well done caylene , sounds like you are "ready" to quit.
We can often give up but it is difficult enough till we are "ready"
Good for you Caylene, I know how hard it is. I gave up after 35 years and felt like I had lost my best friend. I am on day 59 and I can tell you it does get easier.
Thankyou everyone for your best wishes. I feel good (isnt that a song) and best of luck too everyone also.
I have also been smoking for 40 years and am finding it difficult to set (and keep) a quit day. I have gone from a packet a day to a packet a week but need to just make that final break away. Thank you for sharing your story, it is very helpful to me.
Hi hopefull, I find taking a breath in with the count of three and out three and also drinking cold water from the fridge really helpfull. Just relax and enjoy getting healthy and wellthy. Good luck
Well done caylene!
Stay strong and stay focused and you'll nail this addiction.
Good luck