So Hard
I am 10 Days away from 3 months of being smoke free and for the past week I have been struggling. Champix is the first thing that has ever helped me quit. I have been doing so well and got to the point where I was really really ok. Now I am obsessing about having just one more ... one sneaky one that no one will know about. I know that it is rubbish and that the minute i have that one it will be downhill from there - and ill be back to a packet a day - I just dont know how long i can go on ignoring and fighting these thoughts. Does it get better? Should I do another month of champix? My thoughts are in the place right now that if i just smoke for a little while longer I can try again another time. I need to stop these thoughts - anyone felt the same way and overcome it?
Hey Roseymour, i am on 71days which is a little short of your present mark. I just want to let you know that i too feel exactly as you at times and try hard to ignore the cravings. I been told by ex smokers that the first 14 days are the worst then up to 90days you go through the hot and cold sessions. Your brain tries its hardest to get you to smoke......sometimes these cravings escalating in similarity to a toddler who is chucking a tantrum to get what he/ she wants. So, yes it is hard but stick it out because really you are not missing anything. Hope this sheds some light for you. Cheers.
Roseymour, never had Champix so I can't help u in that area but when u start to have these feelings so bad of wanting a smoke....get up and do something that is going to take your mind off the situation....u will always have these moments but as time goes by u will know how to cope with those moments, its not easy but think of the long term gain.
Your mind will play tricks on you thinking that just a sly little puff won't hurt, don't be fooled,...Nicotine is what u are craving and your body is telling u this but u have to overcome this by giving yourself a good telling off and go and do something.
Be proud of nearly reaching 3 months, set your mind on your goL, and keep posting on here.
You can do it.
Hello, yes these cravings to come along and hit you in the face from time to time. I quit cold turkey and was doing absolutely fine until one weekend, a couple of months in, when I had the biggest craving ever and it went on for about 30 minutes. Fortunately I live in a remote village and had had a couple of drinks so was unable to drive to the shop to buy smokes. The next day I was fine again. It is tough but stick with it and you will be fine, you're stronger than you think. Hugs.
Ask yourself if you also want the smell , the risk of cancer, heart disease , to pay near $40 a pack.... Sometimes it's not quitting that is the hardest but letting go. Sometimes I raise my arms in the air , take big breathes and let go ( helps me lol) .
Keep walking you'll be right
Congratulations on nearly 3 months, great work. watch death in the west on youtube. Its old n daggy but it turns me off the thought of having one.
Roseymour today i am 204 smoke free I used Champix and I was terrified that I would start smoking and soon as I finished the Champix So my doctor did prescribe another 3 month course but I only did another month i was mentally ok then and sometimes i think i want a smoke but i don't.
I know I will always be an addict or smoker but I choose to be smoke free
even now i take one day at a time but it is easier