EXCUSES
Why do so many put the decision to Quit so later in life?
How is it that one packet of smokes is purchased almost daily?
I truly respect you guys who have given up, found the freedom and no longer want a single puff. But unfortunately, there would be a majority of smokers always having some excuse to continue to smoke.
How about hearing from those smokers that cant quite get there. Success stories are always welcome here, but, lets hear from the people really struggling with their decision to Quit.
What excuse do you have?
PS, I dont expect many comments, although some may have some excuses>
The usual excuses is:
I m not ready
When this stress eases I'll Quit
Next week
Boredom
Anxiety and or Depression
Any other excuse?
I found it hard to give up because my husband smoked. I tried but it was too easy to keep smoking because he didn't want to give up. I think it's important that you are around people who don't smoke and who support you wanting to give up.
I found it hard to give up because my husband smoked. I tried but it was too easy to keep smoking because he didn't want to give up. I think it's important that you are around people who don't smoke and who support you wanting to give up.
Yes Ears, I hEAR you. It is difficult to give up with people around you smoking. Its not an excuse. Save yourself first.
Whats 3 days or weeks of discomfort worth to you???$$$$
Hi. Excuses to stay a smoker. Any excuse is a GOOD one. Be it a reason to celebrate or commiserate. Happy or sad. Won something or lost something. Stress or jubilation. Today is a reason to have another because tomorrow I will quit. Tomorrow rarely comes. I have stopped smoking for 5 or 10 days. That deserves a reward. I can now light up just once more. too bad I don't know when to stop after that one... So after 45 years I ran out of excuses... And you said it. They are merely excuses and spurred on by the Nicodemon. Not much point wallowing in excuses to continue smoking. I hope others visiting here don't wast 45 years trying to ruin their lives.
just a few hours 0f a few days of pain (nagging) is so worth the immense gain. Of course there may come a time when you may not have the luxury of choice. yes. it can happen to you. it happened to me. But i quit over a year ago and will overcome this stroke because of better health by doing so.It can be done. The mind is a powerful thing.
I agree. There is NO excuse. You either WANT to quit or you dont. Stop talking about it and do it.
1) My best friend smokes and keeps telling me that he can quit at any time. He says he doesn’t want to because he enjoys it.
2) another person keeps telling me that he only drinks when he drinks but he drinks pretty much all the time. Not much but constantly.
3) I couldn’t quit because of cravings until one day when I finally quit.
Good luck.
It doesnt matter how much they cost... nicotine is the most addictive drug in the world lol
But yes ultimately i couldnt justify paying for them..
35$ a day is redicoulous..
It may confound some that when we say 'We want to give up', 'I'm giving up', 'Will give up' etc, etc. That these are only promises and that many of us always seem to find an excuse to stuff up or to put the Quit off until another time!
Is that how powerful the drug nicotine is? Or is it a sign that the willpower is so week and fearful of change without the drug and ritual?
To truly give up for good and make it a little easier, we have to not only want to Quit, but, also believe we can leave the habit behind and be absolutely happy and satisfied without the smoke.
Australia is officially the most expensive country to buy smokes... followed by New Zealand..Ireland..Norway...UK....canada.....Pakistan is very cheap and I think most Asian countries are even cheaper!
Definitely have to make up the mind to Quit AND also have a strong belief to stick to it!
Cheers
Puff....you overthink it. Doesnt matter how much you argue ...if you want to give up....you will try. You cannot find the golden solution on a website. Find it within yourself.
Puff....you overthink it. Doesnt matter how much you argue ...if you want to give up....you will try. You cannot find the golden solution on a website. Find it within yourself.
Puff....you overthink it. Doesnt matter how much you argue ...if you want to give up....you will try. You cannot find the golden solution on a website. Find it within yourself.
Thank you Madam.
You are very correct in your assessment of over-thinking.
Although, I'm not only trying to assist myself. I am hoping that some of what I write may help others in my process. x
Good luck
Thanks Nuts.
Jus' thought the Excuse subject might help someone? lol
I like to open up a debate or discussion every now and then....
The consensuses is that there is no excuse, debate, doubt, when it comes to Quiting.
Its either; black or white
...............right or wrong
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,want or dont want
...........belief or no belief.
............do it or dont do it.
Determination or no determination.
Maybe no grey areas welcome in the business of leaving the smokes in the past.
Nicotine is a sh#t addiction..
Its simple as that.
You are all so right.
Its time for me to stop talking and procrastinating.
Its time.
When I'm ready. (2 or 3 days time)
20 chapters to read in the book (Allen Carr's -easy way to stop smoking)
If I follow Allens method completely ( As he does not recommend Nicotine Replacement Aids ) I'll Cold Turkey it out.
If at some point I decide to relent a little away from his advice and use a NRT.? I will not be applying a Nico-patch. I not only hate the irritation to my skin, but, I had used the patch for everyone of my (3) failed Quits over the last 30 month's.
Time for a different approach.
RED
I do not plan to keep cigarettes after my last smoke. Do you remember your last one? what time of day was it? Did you have any sleeplessness issues?
PS; Anyone else's comments will be greatly appreciated.
All good advice RED. I'll keep it simple and not complicate my mind this time.
After I have my last smoke. I will be (I am) absolutely certain to never have another one no matter how difficult or easy I find thing's
No more excuses.
I'm getting excited and looking forward to my freedom.
I'll be cheering you on to your 3 year celebration!
Bye for now.
MY TIME HAS ARRIVED
No more excuses for me.
Sure, I have some tough times ahead. And I will deal with them head-on.
I wish everyone wealth, health and happiness
YIPPEE.
I’m on day 4 (or 5), early days anyway.
Was talking to a colleague today.
Side note: Same guy that offered me a cig on day 2 and caused my only relapse so far.
He asked why I’m quitting?
I said mainly money, the cost is extortion! As otherwise I’m 44 next month and relatively fit and eat healthy. (He is half my age, no family of his own, lives with his parents, care free existence).
His response was “I know a guy, same smokes, less than half the price, under the counter imports, want me to get you a few packs?”
FFS! I don’t need reasons to keep smoking!
Thats right. I'm not finding it as tough as before. Although. I have to get to Day 2. LOL. early days
Its only Day one.......
I pondered what I could say to give you some inspiration, but you are the one that gave me so much inspiration, you and nuts, so you know how to get there, I am just under 4 weeks for my first year, 2019 was my year, 2020 is yours, it can’t beat you, unless you let it.... best of luck and courage to you my friend... yay we on our way from misery to happiness today...
Day 1 nico free and soon sleep into day 2,
It was a long day Broncor, very tired at times, Brain was a fuzz at times too!
Looks likely when I celebrate 3 or 4 weeks. you a year! we on our way, YEP
Day 6?????? And all is well, hope you are doing well, we are getting soaked up here now, think you must be too, good weather for cooking if you must be indoors, bet it tastes much better now
Yes, I dont smoke!
From Bushfires last week to floods this week.
We locals down here are cheering. Our water storage's and reservoirs are at 100% capacity. Any spare time I get is spent on the gushing river!
My cattle doggies are loving it.
Today my mind was asking for a reward after finishing tasks. I havent had any thoughts like that since Quitting almost a week ago. I got through it today by telling myself that the rewards of a smoke dont exist for me now, its over, accept it and go without.
I was so confident of being free of it recently until today, So from now on, I'm just taking this one day at a time.
Day 7 tomorrow, no matter what happens
I DONT Smoke
Hi REd
I've got it worked out. In my mind if sometimes I happen to think of a reward Puff, so be it. Just as long as I dont actually do it for real. I'm not going to stress from just one of my thoughts after one week.
Hey Nuts.
I was surprised to have thoughts of a reward smoke on day 6, after no such thoughts popped up on the previous 5 days. I counteracted and dismissed those thoughts and I will not be fooled. It wont defeat me. I wont let it.
I do really appreciate everyone support and comments.
Yours Faithfully
PuffNoMore
There is no doubt that I have still a way to go. Who knows. I may have hundreds and thousands of receptors from my brain demanding to be fed and I'm determined and patient to let those pathways die out as time goes by. My point was that I'm not concerned of any of those thoughts and I am not slipping back into the trap ever again.
Red, you are almost 3 years since your last smoke, so I'd expect your old brain has recovered and discovered comfort by now. My brain is adapting, my mind, body and soul is totally propelling me along to that recovered place, or as you put it, toward A HAPPY NON_SMOKER .
;) I didnt mean to call you old!
Cheers to your 3 years, It must be any day now?