The Hardest Thing I've ever Attempted BAR NONE

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

still very cranky Marge thanks for asking.

My son is getting tired of my snapping at him.

I am finding that I have all sorts of "triggers" that I certainly wasn't aware of. Phone rings and I'm looking for a cigarette to go out and talk on the deck.

[MargeS Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MargeS]

I can only equate it to dieting or being on a specialized meal plan. Tantalizing good food all around constantly, but you have to make the right choices... I am diabetic, and I know, it sucks to always be on guard. BUT, you are making the right and best choice possible!

[jericap Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close jericap]

Lawren...keep it up, I know you'll do fine. You just have to get over all the "firsts" I had stopped last year in June/July and we went on vacation and the first thing I thought about was where I could have a cigarette when I landed. Also sitting in traffic was another trigger....even now, when I talk to someone I haven't spoken to in awhile, I go out to my deck ( where I used to smoke). Holidays....going to dinner...waiting for appetizers....driving...having a drink....parties....the list goes on.
I stopped with Chantix and it was much easier for me..it took away the craving. It didn't take away the habit..I had to do that by myself.
My mom started smoking on MY deck...but being on the medication it helped me not to crave.

It's been over a year since I quit and I still find that once in awhile, I want one, but that passes in a short time.
I think almost everyone I work with now smokes and there are days when I think "...wouldn't it be nice..." Then I think of the smell of smoke, cost of cigarettes and what it can do to my health...I let it pass.

Keep it up...you'll feel so much better and you'll also have some cash in your pocket.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Lawren....I am so proud of you!!!

Hang in there. Take one day at a time, and hopefully, it will get easier, and easier.

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

It does get better, but the urges still hit until 6 months to a year smoke free. Try to find something to do ( other than eating) when the urges hit.

[Fern Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fern]

Lawren,
Its all those "triggers" or "little individual habits" that are the tough ones to break. I remember thinking, "how do I wait in line without smoking?" and then there was always the cigarette when I started the car, etc.

You CAN do it. You are off to a great start. And if your son complains, tell him you are doing it so you'll be around longer for him. Tell him also that you brought him into this world, and if he doesn't stop complaining about your attitude, you'll take him right back out Only kidding...

Nobody smoked more than me. I was a three-to-four pack a day smoker, believe it or not. But I kicked it, and so can you. I KNOW you CAN.

Fern

still very cranky Marge thanks for asking.

My son is getting tired of my snapping at him.

I am finding that I have all sorts of "triggers" that I certainly wasn't aware of. Phone rings and I'm looking for a cigarette to go out and talk on the deck.

[susieq Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close susieq]

HANG IN THERE LAWREN
~~ YOU'RE DOING GREAT!!

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

You go, girl!!!
I've been away but am so glad to come back to see how you are hanging in there. I know it's not easy. I love the airfare instead of smoking incentive, that's great!!

[happymum Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close happymum]

Keep it up Lawren. Cranky will pass .
Is there a good habit that you could substitute for the smoke routine?

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[4ARedOctober Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close 4ARedOctober]

So what is up L2???????? You still on the wagon?

Either way

[Spence Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Spence]

So what is up L2???????? You still on the wagon? Either way

Yeah, what's going on in Yankeeland?

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Lawren,
Its all those "triggers" or "little individual habits" that are the tough ones to break. I remember thinking, "how do I wait in line without smoking?" and then there was always the cigarette when I started the car, etc.

You CAN do it. You are off to a great start. And if your son complains, tell him you are doing it so you'll be around longer for him. Tell him also that you brought him into this world, and if he doesn't stop complaining about your attitude, you'll take him right back out Only kidding...

Nobody smoked more than me. I was a three-to-four pack a day smoker, believe it or not. But I kicked it, and so can you. I KNOW you CAN.

Fern

So what is up L2???????? You still on the wagon?

Either way

In today's teenage venacular "Epic Fail".

As Fern said in her post it was the little triggers that finally beat me.

Cleaning out my car and finding an unopened pack of cigarettes in the bottom level didn't help. Throw them away? Not me! I smoked them and one pack lasted almost 5 days. Insidious, nasty habit.

But I did learn something here. I can quit. I quit for nearly 11 days and this is only the second time in my 33 year smoking life that I have quit. It can be done! I just need a little more practice and a few less outside stressors.

Am I dissapointed in myself? Absolutely.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Lawren, it's not how many times you "fail" (and as you said you learned from it) but how many times you get up and start over.

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

I quit cigarettes about 200 times, once getting to six months before a restart. My current duration is 31 years, 9 months without a cigarette. Now I'm on the way to quitting pipes and cigars which is a lot easier. Since I don't smoke inside, winter is a great time to quit. Hang in there, it can be done and you can do it.

[kbletzer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kbletzer]

I will never be an obnoxious ex-smoker because I understand it so well. Sitting here on day 3 grinding my teeth, wishing and hoping and praying for a cigarette....no no no.


People say certain drugs are difficult to give up, and they are....cigarettes are ridiculously hard.

LOL I used to say the same thing when I was quitting. It has been about 15 years for me and I cannot stand the smell! I was addicted to smoking for about as long as I can remember and when I quit it was bad. I started walking to keep my mind off it. It really helped. And Frank is right about not drinking, it increases the craving. Best of luck. We are all cheering for you.