I'm done!
I am on my 2nd day of champix and i just broke in half the 5 cigarettes i had left. I'm so done with smoking, and i really really want this time to be the time i stay smoke free. If anyone out there believes in the power of prayer, can you please pray for me that i have the strength to make it through this time.
Hi there, you will be fine. I am nearly at end of week 2 and it's been tricky at times but kept busy, especially first week, heading to gym, walking etc. In previous post, I mentioned my aunt and uncle who are both extremely unwell (dying really) one had stomach cancer and uncle has COPD in last stages. They are suffering extreme distress, pain and fear. I notice a craving and think of my relatives and it's been a no-brainer. I won't smoke again. I know I will eventually stop having cravings and just have to hang in there. My poor aunt now has to have all her teeth removed because of advance gum disease because of chemo apparently. My only time of weakening was last week when I was at a pub so i am staying away from pubs and outdoor cafes where people smoke for a few months. There are many people suffering because of their smoking. I think of them and know, it's over with me and smoking. Don't look back. No one died of cravings and they will go eventually. Good luck.
You do have the strength to make it through. You said it "I'm done", I think you get to a point and you really are DONE. I know I am, sick of the damn things. No going back now. If you want this to be the last time - make it happen, you can do it. Listen to Pegster - I know what I'd rather be dealing with. Like the joggers in you picture.......keep on going, keep on moving forward.
You're doing amazing....breaking those five smokes is such an acheivement!! Good luck with your journey
Hey Choose Life, just wondering how you are going on your quit journey? Hoping all our prayers giving you strength worked out ok.
Hi everyone, thankyou for all the prayers and encouragement. I haven't been able to come on here before now because it reminded me too much of smoking. I have had 3 cigarettes in the last 14 weeks. I am finding it really hard and am depressed at the moment, but i know the only way out is through, and i am learning to cope with my anxiety in other ways than turning to a cigarette. Hope everyone is going ok on their quit journey.