Encourage me 2 stop smoking please

miki

miki

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really need to stop smoking, not only because, of the cost but, because, of my health. I need encouragement. It's going to be a long road if I do it. I'm not sure which day I'll start but, I need to. I can't buy the patches or gum, lack of funds since they are really expensive so it will have to be cold turkey.


Wish me luck and support/encouragement on my near future goal to STOP SMOKING! Oye, this is going to be hell.
 
good luck.. Tomorrow is my last day :laughing: Cant afford to keep smoking.. We can give each other encouragement.. just send me a pm if you want to scream.. I want a cigarette . :laughing: We can do it. My plan is every time I want to smoke im going to picture myself setting fire to a fifty dollar bill.. :whistle: I hope it works.
 
You go - You can do it.

I quit almost 9 years ago after smoking for 33 years.
I will tell you right now it is not easy and you will struggle for quite a while.
I think it was about 9 months before I really stopped craving cigarettes.

But let me tell you - It is worth it.

Let me know what I can do to help

Both you and 3mnkids1 - rock
You CAN do it!
 
Thank you!

And 3mnkids, good luck to you too! I made a decision, thought about it all day. Tonight will be my last ciggy. Same goes for you, pm me if you need some support!

I decided to start a blog. If anyone wants to follow my progress, here's the link. I'm still working on it though. It will be about everything as I go.

http://micheleslittlebitofthisandthat.blogspot.com/
 
:sunny: Good for you! Just saying you are going to quit is the first step! From my own personal experience it is best to set a date and to make sure there are not any cigarettes around. If you can't afford the patches or nicotine gum, be sure to stock up on gum, sunflower seeds, candy or suckers. (I like the atomic fire balls and especially the sunflower seeds. I get them both at the Dollar Tree) If you can, take the money that you would normally be spending in a week and put it in a jar. It's amazing how fast it adds up. I am a saver so I really enjoy seeing my bank account grow! That was enough incentive for me. Think of something you would like to be able to buy with that money you saved. Even if it's something small like a dinner out with your hubby. I saved mine up for my annual trip to Michigan to visit my family. The money I saved in the last year paid for my airline ticket with plenty left over.
The best incentive for you are your children. They will be so happy to have you in their lives for many more years. Check out all the benefits that begin in as little as 20 minutes:
http://www.blisstree.com/healthbolt/what-happens-to-your-body-if-you-stop-smoking-right-now/
Best of luck to everyone that is willing to try!! Let us know how you are doing.
 
I want to encourage you Michele :sunny:

I just quit myself & have not smoked a cigarette in 9 days now. After smoking about a pack a day for 35 years now this is the first time after my many failed attempts that I am doing this cold turkey. In the past I've tried all the helpers, patches, gum, nic out, and on & on but none of these things worked for me. I eventually went right back to smoking - Any excuse would do :cry:

This time the first thing I did was truly decide the time was right and that I am ready to quit for real this time.
Secondly I went to the library and on a whim picked up this book called "Stop Smoking" by Mathew Aldrich. I think this gentleman deserves huge props for the knowledge & encouragement he gives to smokers in this book. I'm nearing the end of the book now but he had me hooked with the first chapter. It was very helpful to me to have someone understand exactly how I felt, what I was going though & best of all, didn't judge me for it. When you better understand the reasons why you smoke & continue to smoke, you see things in a whole new light.

I am rooting for you and anyone else who is ready to quit. Please don't give up! I feel so much better already physically and emotionally. You can make this time, the last time you put yourself through this. I'm almost afraid to jinx myself by saying this but it's a lot easier than I could have ever imagined this time. You can do this.

Best of Luck to you & a big congratulations to all those who have quit!!
Diane
 
I quit smoking 21 years ago. My husband and I both did. One of the main reasons was because it was so expensive and we were poor. Can you imagine. I thought it was bad then. How much do they cost these days anyways? I know the tax went into affect yesterday.

I will say a word of encouragement for everyone trying to quit each day. You can do this. Just like any habit it can be difficult but say every day I can do this. Pat yourself on the back each day because you are worthy of it just for making it through.
 
Thank you all for the encouraging words and congrats to those who are now smoke free.

pmeek, thank you for sharing that blog. I added it to mine. I'm still trying to work on it and make the blog more interesting but, I am still learning how to use it.

I want a cigarette so bad right now. It's 1:pm and my last one was before going to bed last night. I've been pacing, fidgeting, etc. I even have periods of tears. I have quit 3 times in the past, all during pregancy and I'd have an excuse each time to pick it back up. I don't want to fail at this, I'm praying I don't.

Good luck Diane, thank you for sharing your story. 9 days is a great accomplishment.

I need to go to town but, I need someone to go with me. I don't think my will power is up enough to go alone.

3mnkids1 how are you doing today?
 
I've been a smoker for 25 years and had chosen April 1st as my quit date. I figured it would be kind of ironic to quit on April Fool's Day! But I'm sticking with it. Tried all the patches and gum, never worked, so this one is cold turkey. I wish you all the luck with quitting. I know it will be hard but the result is going to be SO worth it. I'm putting money in a jar for every time I would have bought a pack, and hopefully I can pull off something good for my 25th wedding anniversary next year. Good luck to you all, you have plenty of friends here that support you and wish you the best!! :)
 
miki said:
Thank you all for the encouraging words and congrats to those who are now smoke free.

pmeek, thank you for sharing that blog. I added it to mine. I'm still trying to work on it and make the blog more interesting but, I am still learning how to use it.

I want a cigarette so bad right now. It's 1:pm and my last one was before going to bed last night. I've been pacing, fidgeting, etc. I even have periods of tears. I have quit 3 times in the past, all during pregancy and I'd have an excuse each time to pick it back up. I don't want to fail at this, I'm praying I don't.

Good luck Diane, thank you for sharing your story. 9 days is a great accomplishment.

I need to go to town but, I need someone to go with me. I don't think my will power is up enough to go alone.

3mnkids1 how are you doing today?
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sounds like you are doing good.. It is good. you havent smoked. :headbang: Im doing about the same. I have moments when it isnt so bad and then moments when its the only thing I can think about. It will get better.. I know it will. Just keep telling yourself its not always going to be like this. dont give in!. I know its hard. I have fought the urge several times to just run up to the store and get a pack. Im not going to! This is not going to beat me! I wont let it. you can do it!
 
Well, late tonight I gave in. This is so hard!! I'm going to try to get some patches or something. I really wish I could get the e-cig or something. Keep going everyone, you're doing great! I'm going to try again as soon as I can get some type of help. In the mean time, I'm going to try and go as long as I can without them.
 
Its ok :love: cold turkey probably isnt the best way to go. I hope you can get some patches or something.. till then, do not beat yourself up. I think you are doing great!. you are trying, you want to quit, thats the right attitude and I know you can do it.

Im doing alright this morning. But it is so early. The afternoon is the hardest for me and after I eat so I havent been eating anything. :laughing:
 
miki said:
Well, late tonight I gave in. This is so hard!! I'm going to try to get some patches or something. I really wish I could get the e-cig or something. Keep going everyone, you're doing great! I'm going to try again as soon as I can get some type of help. In the mean time, I'm going to try and go as long as I can without them.
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It's ok, you'll find the way to give it up that works for you but in the meantime don't feel guilty. Be proud of yourself just for trying and find comfort in the fact that you will quit someday. :sunny:
 
Hey guys, just had a chance to read a few posts and saw this one. Hope you are both still doing okay with the smoking. I quit AGAIN in January. I quit for 14 years and then when going through my divorce - picked it up again. I know you will think it's funny but I used hypnosis. Everyone always laughs and everyone has their opinion on hypnosis but all I can say is that it worked for me. This go 'round I just quit cold turkey and it has been much harder. I have cravings everyday but I am still "smoke free". The hardest is when we go out for drinks. Nothing better than a smoke and a margarita but HONEY - DON'T EVEN THINK OF TAKING AWAY MY MARGARITAS:) I will only give up one vice at a time. Good luck to my good friends
 
why am I coughing more now than I did when I was smoking? :laughing: I have just spent the last 10 minutes or so having a nice conversation with myself.. its one cigarette its not a big deal, no it is a big deal! a few seconds later.. I want a cigarette!!!!!.. talk a deep breath, eat a twizzler, cuss, I dont want a twizzler. :cry: Its a good thing I dont have any here I would be puffing away on one right now. It will pass. eventually.

I was doing so good until i checked the mail and inside was a bunch of coupons for Marlboro sweepstakes's.. :laughing:
 
Congratulations to each and everyone of you who are gonna take the no nicotine plunge!!!!!!!!

I did it 25+ years ago and would you believe that there are times to this day that I want to
sit right down and have a cigarette to relax. The worst times is on the creek/lake bank just
after baiting up and throwing it into the water. Just a flashing memory, I guess.

A very nice older lady helped me to quit by suggesting that I get a package of plastic straws
and chew on one when I wanted the cigarettes. Well it worked great until I decided a mint
would taste good too.........well the real story is stick with the straws they don't cause weight
gain.

Good Luck and just remember your lungs have a terrible time giving up the nicotine that is
already in place but they are gonna thank you later on when you want a breath of fresh air.

Oh and remember lungs are not the only thing that fill up with nicotine.......blood vessels do
also. My sister-in-law lost alot of leg veins because of nicotine. She's gone now but I don't
want to lose friends here on SA because of nicotine habits.
 
Congratulations to those that have quit and good luck to everyone, including those who are already quitters.

3mnkids, same thing happened to me. Received buy 1 get 1 coupons yesterday and then $$ off coupons today. :nono:

My mom posted on my blog last night, she said she was going to send me some gum and patches. I also emailed the hospital for some help, I figure calling them isn't going to help so I might as well contact someone else!

I want to quit, don't get me wrong. I like smoking but, I want to quit.

As for the coughing, don't know same thing happened to me. And going the entire day without one and then smoking one, I was soooooooo light headed I almost passed out, lol.
 
how are you doing today? I caved :laughing: Im so disappointed in myself but I am trying again. I am going to do this! My husband and I are both trying to quit so it was a little.. .. tense around here. I hate that feeling. I know its because im going through withdrawals and I shouldnt be so bitchy but I cant help it so I smoked. The children were upset I smoked but happy that I wasnt a raving lunatic anymore. Today is a new day though.
 
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