many reasons why i am quitting
I have for the 4th time in my smoking life decided to quit again. This time I looked at the true reasons as to why I smoke and you know what? It made me feel sick. Let's start of with as to why I started smoking; Teenager, wanted to fit in and smoking was the in thing to do. At first, I told myself I can stop whenever I want. How many of you are laughing now or nodding away because you thought the same thing :-) quite a few I am sure. After a few years I tried to stop for the first time but did not manage to convince myself it be worth it. I was young still sporty and really could not be bothered to stop what I liked....ah yes and don't forget the, I can quit whenever I want attitude. After that I tried two more times with patches, tablets and other nicotine related methods but, yep seeing as I am here for round four, it did not work.
This morning I had been thinking about smoking and what good it does for me and that's when I thought, well hang on apart from my health what else is smoking doing to me. We'll, people here is only one answer I can give you, it helps me avoid situations I don't like. How silly is that?!?! I don't like housework so I go for a smoke, I don't like being tired I go for a smoke, arguments with my husband, challenging behavior in my toddler, I go for a smoke, struggling with money, smoke. Truth be told having a smoke does not make the issues in life go away and for sure does not help you think. It fogs up your mind and makes you procrastinate,leaving you with more shoot to clean up. I as a smoker have decided to become a non-smoker because I don't like the way smoking molds me. To all those who have stopped smoking, would you let me know what changed for you?
You have great insight. However I don't think nicotine addiction is a logical thought procedure. There are lots of mind games to smoking. Keep thinking it through. Smoking is a false friend.
I can identify with what you say. I was a "feeling stuffer". I have come to terms with it, and for the people who can't handle the way I am now, I say goodbye. My dear husband has been patient, and understands that I am not just going to go along to avoid confrontation. He is even helping more around the house. My kids are grown, unfortunately they all smoke. I don't want to see my Grandkids pick up the habit. Everyone has been very supportive. I am only on day 28, but am feeling very positive that I will be able to stay in the NOPE club. Not One Puff Ever. Hang in there, and keep making that healthier choice every day.
Pen that's one of the reasonsi will be quitting. It's a procrastination tool. It fogs up your mind and makes you think you feel calmer but it don't.