And I need all of the above and I hope that y'all will assist me in this mission.
I am *finally* quitting smoking. I'm not using any of the gum or other methods -- I've watched too many friends trade one bad habit for another like overeating and gain a ton of extra weight and I'm not allowed to do that since I already have carotid artery disease. Cold turkey is the only way to go from here. I've just spent the last week watching my usage and cutting back and decided that I can do this and I will but cheerleaders will help. Can I count on y'all? At this point I have over 15 hours and I'm burning candles all over my place to kill the smoke smell. Suggestions are helpful and welcome!!!!
Thanks in advance!!!!!
Happy Blogging!!!!
Kay
You can do this, Kay... I know you can.. why? because you are doing it for you.. not someone else.. Just take one day at a time.. if it starts to pull at you.. tell yourself.. I will wait until tomorrow at 1pm and see how I feel then.. then the next day, tell yourself.. well, I made it thru that.. so can I make it to the next day?.. and that is how it starts... one day at a time. I have been clear from 1988... I dipped down and bought myself one pak.. when I had to go back east to bury my father in 1994. But as soon as I landed back home, I threw the last 2 cigrettes away and haven't touch them since.. Every once in a while..I will think about them.. but know what it took to quit.. and not want to ruin my lungs.. (look at cancer lungs on line, that ought to kill the desire.. lol)
ReplyDeleteBut you are one strong woman.. I know you don't think you are.. but we know you are.. as we all have commented back and forth.. read your blog.. we can see your strength, even if you don't. So hang in there... one day at a time.. we will be here to help when we can.. right crew? Oh, after 30 days.. reward yourself with something nice.. lunch.. blouse.. something just for you.. even if it is just flowers..
Great!!! I've already instituted some of your suggestions and I'm sure that more will be coming.
DeleteGood for you. I quit cold turkey many years ago and never regretted it. It was hard, hang in there. I used to go for a fast walk when it got to me. I was told to try to replace the smoke with a new habit. Walking was it. Did gain a little weight but started sleeping so much better.
ReplyDeleteNow that Spring is here in Ohio, walking could be an option!! You and Cis have given me hope!!!
DeleteWow, Kay, good luck and tell me how you did it. I will be following you every day, minute by minute. I quit drinking 22 years ago and that was a piece of cake compared to smoking. I have the will power, it is the won't power I am lacking. Seriously, report to us every day and several times a day as necessary. I want to
ReplyDeletemaybe your journey will help me!
I will keep you posted here. Within the past couple hours, I've run into computer problems that are putting me right up the walls -- especially since they're my own fault and I haven't figured out to fix them. AND my computer guru just died. The Sky Pilot is testing me! Sigh.
DeleteDo it. I quit five years ago, and haven't looked back. Cold turkey is the only way to go. You may have a complete melt down or two. Just be sure to pick a deserving person to scream at. I figured I earned it, and gave our zoning inspector the lecture of his life.
ReplyDeleteWhen you make it to bedtime you know you got through another day. And it gets easier every day.
good for you. It's a way to live more years in better health. I'll definitely keep you in my thoughts for sending energy whenever you come to my mind. Good luck with it. They say it's the hardest addiction to quit but you are tough enough. My dad quit after years of smoking and he did it cold turkey
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you, Kay. Cheers and encouragement to infinity. Mom decided to quit smoking a couple of years ago and did it cold turkey. She simply decided she did not want to smoke anymore. She also played a bit of a psychological game on herself. She kept her last two cartons and individual packs on their usual shelf. She said that as soon as she got rid of them and couldn't simply go over and pick up a cigarette she would want one. Having the stash meant she could indulge if she wanted to and didn't get the strong urge to smoke that so many smokers complain of. Finally, around Christmas, she gave the full cartons to a relative who still smokes. The four individual, unopened, packs are still on the shelf. It can be done. Do your self a favor and don't beat yourself up if you take a puff. Also, another hint: I just remember--Mom also cut down slowly. Ten years ago she smoked two cartons a week. Then she cut herself to one. Finally she was down to a pack and then none. She also noted when and where she was most likely to smoke. She broke those habits which helped her cut down and finally stop. I will be checking in to cheer you on.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Kay! My tip is every time to have an uncontrollable urge to smoke-one you are afraid thatyou are going to give into- clean the bathtub. The urge will be gone by the time you finish and in the long run you will end up with the cleanest bathtub in the country. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's hard; you know that. The thing is that it's a fight for your life. Quitting will be a struggle, but it won't kill you and smoking will.
ReplyDeleteKeep a journal. If you can't stand it - and you CAN stand it - keep track of who, what, when, where and why, and then start over.
Keep in touch!
Addiction is a terrible thing. I have seen my cousin fight her smoking addiction. She now rationalizes that smoking is the only way she can keep from getting fat. She is fat anyway, but she doesn't think she is. The denial is pretty bad.
ReplyDeleteIn your place I would get hospitalized and put into a coma until the nicotine cleared my system and then be supported with round the clock surveillance and psychiatric care. I'm not exaggerating. That is how hard I think breaking tobacco addiction is. Harder than alcohol.
Yae, Kay! You need to do this and I KNOW you can. It is so important to your health. My sister-in-law's parents had emphysema and walked around with an oxygen tank. Not a happy way to go into our golden years.
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