I bet there are so many folks here that kept on quitting and starting, over and over again! But, at one point, they quit. For goos. And stayed quit. I cannot seem to find one that says it was easy. But it is do-able! For me is chewing gum and stir-sticks, together with the patch. I am not over the habit part of smoking, but I am getting there. One minute at a time. And it feels good. You can do it too!
Cristina
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 8 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 280 Amount Saved: $36.40 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 18 Mins: 30 Seconds: 15
Go trough my program and grab anything that can make your quit easier. Like this board, different routines, a reward system.
I also rehearsaed coping strategies. Like what to do when a craving sneaks in. Like 5 consecutive deep breaths or visualizing a calm beautiful beach,etc.
Welcome back
Marivi
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 1/23/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 262 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,930 Amount Saved: $393.00 Life Gained: Days: 29 Hrs: 20 Mins: 35 Seconds: 0
Lance arm yourself via educating yourself about this addiction. You have to see the addiction for what really is. Chewing gum is a wonderful idea. I'll tell you the inside of my mouth is all bitten up, but I still chew, because I've experienced the alternatives.
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/1/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 164 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,592 Amount Saved: $1,779.40 Life Gained: Days: 17 Hrs: 23 Mins: 43 Seconds: 31
I BLEW IT! Last night I woke up several times and smoked, was obsessing about today. Went most of the day and gave up. In the quit literature I received it talked about practice quits and I gave in to that. I was hungry etc. and gave in. So, I bought gum, will try a better routine and give it another shot. I have so many reasons to quit and now is a difficult time to take something like this under, but I need to. So I will try again.
Read, read, read... Think again what made you want to quit in the first place. And remember: breathing exercises are your best friend right now. You can do this! I'll just tell you what I've been told: first week is called Hell Week for a reason! But it will get better!
Cristina
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 10/5/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 7 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 245 Amount Saved: $31.85 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 16 Mins: 57 Seconds: 37
