So sick of coughing!
I feel like I attempt to quit every few months. I last a few months, then I start with one or two and before I know it, I'm smoking more than ever. Then I develop a terrible cough and start thinking about quitting again. I usually get to the point of a major asthma attack and coughing so much I nearly vomit before I do anything. I'm so over this cycle but feel like I'm trapped.
I have asthma as well, stopping tomorrow. I’m going to get some patches today. They’ve helped me quit in the past.
How are you going with quitting?
Quitting smoking is very much related to habits, as it is very much about the smoking ritual, the coffee that triggers the habit, the work break, the downtime. What made me quit was monitoring my patterns and improving this was Puffless, https://www.puffless.app. My favorite function is to monitor the last cigarettes, which makes me want to always keep the count low, so I want to always keep the number of cigarettes consumed low. I hope this helps.
You have quit before and know that you can do it. The problem is that you don't accept being a non-smoker even though you know that smoking causes you so much discomfort.
We only need to quit once. I strongly suggest that you read Allan Carr's book how to Stop Smocking Permanently. He gets you into the mindset needed to be successful at staying quit. Uses the money saved by not smoking to make the quit easier than you ever thought. Buy the book. (or see if your library has it)
I hope you find your inspiration!
It sounds like you're really working on managing your smoking habits, and I know how challenging that can be. What helped me was tracking my patterns and identifying the triggers that made me want to smoke. Once I became aware of those, it was easier to find healthier ways to cope.
A tool that could be really helpful for you is the Puffless app (https://www.puffless.app). One of its features allows you to log each time you have a craving or smoke, helping you to see patterns over time. This kind of tracking can give you insights into your habits and help you make informed decisions.