So I tried
I started quitting on monday 16/5. It went badly... i kept trying through out the week and actually did pretty well. i was smoke free wednesday and thursday and feeling really positive. Then today without even relising it i was buying a pack of smokes.. i have smoked 7 sticks today and feel like absolute rubbish....... My head is throbbing i have no energy and i can smell the smoke on me ( which makes me feel sick. ) then i found this site.. And i vow that as of 3pm today i will remain smoke free. i set a new quit date and i will succede.. so i guess what im trying to say is thankyou and if you have stuffed up dont give up and get sad... GET MAD, and push your self to quit.
I think we have all been there , its probably part of most peoples journey , I know it is mine,
so yes we have to go through and keep focused on the goal of not smoking, reading info on here and other websites really helped me, and yes setting a quit date etc..
so well done and keep posting !!
IC
It's a great lesson learned. The thing is that we are only human, don't beat yourself up over it, it's just one of those things. I have been saying to myself "You have no power over me", seems to be working as it makes me laugh. When it begins to grab you, take some deep breaths. Stay in touch with the group, we can help each other through this.
Whatever works for you, at least you have decided to quit even if it takes several go's. Good onya and good luck.
Just a note too....I have wondered if i would ever pay someone to kill me...and the obvious answer is NO. So, my mantra is..."I aint paying no tobacco company (and GOV) to make me feel like shit..and THEN kill me"!