Getting started
I just set the date Monday I have such a terrible cough been smoking since I was 16 now I am 58 none of my family smoke and my grandchildren who are only little keep saying grandma you have to stop it can kill you but I always seem to have an excuse work stress all the usual and I am a pack a day so Monday is the day I have to start don't want to say anything to the family in case I have one but I agave read some of the stories which have giving me hope
Hi Middo. Hope you take the plunge into a better way of doing things without nicotine. Unfortunately there will always be many moments of stress in your life. The day you have no stress is when you will no longer be alive. Smoking is just one way to hasten the process whereby you have no problems... Better to live longer and to enjoy the time you have on this planet with the ones you love. Whatever you do, you do it for YOURSELF and no one else. Look after numero uno...
Hi Middo
I too am 58 and smoked since I was 16 so I know how hard it is to let go. With me the quitting was probably the easiest part ( although still very difficult) but I couldn't let go of needing a cigarette when I was stressed or happy lol. For me letting go of the life style was always my stumbling block but this time , after numerous attempts, some serious some half hearted) I am 49 days in !!
I am also a week into a separation that I don't want and to say I am gutted would be an understatement . In the last week I have lost a life style, a man I love and many of my treasured mares that I have built up over 27 years breeding , sold for a pittance as he just wants it all gone.
I didn't smoke ...I don't want too cause something in my life I need to be right .
Good luck and no matter how many attempts it takes keep trying
Good on you Middo! Im 58, started at 16, and am only at Day15....ironically, have had a filthy chest infection for a week! Lizzie is spot on, and sounds like a truly courageous woman, with all she is going through.
I almost bust 2 days ago.... feeling VERY grumpy and stressed and almost convinced myself that "i am just one of those people who are better off smoking".
I take lots of deep breaths, I have a container which I used to empty my ashtrays into... havent used it yet- its my final defence- pop the lid and take a big inhale- yuk! But so far, I have found my greatest support from this site.... there are so many generous people who share their stories and inspiration.
I also found I must NOT skip meals...as a smoker, didnt bother me much, but now, I turn into one angry grumpy grouch...
Good luck, visit often, and look after yourself like a silkworm... you deserve this chance at a healthier future! We all do!