Qutting Smoking Today 1/22/07

[MichelleandCraig 1]

...it's the only way I have any hope of quitting...just 'cold turkey' it.

Any and all support will be appreciated. I have to do this, and I'm *determined* to just do it...doesn't mean I'm looking forward to it! There are many things about it I *am* looking forward to, but getting used to NOT having ciggys at all the normal times, is NOT one of them.

M.

[Lizzy 0]

Congrats and good luck.... i smoke and am trying to cut down.

I tried to stop cold turkey a fews weeks ago but its just not the right time for me.

[MichelleandCraig 1]

Thanks, Lizzy...I knowwwwww what you mean! But I just decided...it's NEVER a good time, ya know? Here we gooooooo, roller coaster Michelle! M.

[Jamaica to CT 0]

You have my support Michelle. I know you can do it

Michele

[MichelleandCraig 1]

Awwww thanks. What did you all chew on?? I don't wanna do suckers..all the sugar...can eat some carrots, but that will get old quick...DO NOTTTTTT want to gain weight..that's a biggest worry here... suggestions? M.

[Lizzy 0]

LOL how right you are!! It is NEVER the right time!

Ill be keeping an eye on your progress:)

[Mags 112]

I don't smoke but I wish you every success in giving up.

[MichelleandCraig 1]

Thanks! I'm outta here for now, but I'll post back tonight after school, etc (or later today) and tell you how it's going..I hope to be able to report ZERO. I have to. I know if I slip up, it's gonna be so much harder. I've quite for a couple months at time before, and I could never do it 'cutting back." I'm more determined to stick with it this time around tho. M.

[Ban Hammer 13,651]

hang in there, you can do it. where's gary at, he can offer some major tips on this.

[Aymerlu 3]

Congrats on deciding to stop. Sounds like you already have your mind set to it which helps 100%! I started chewing lots of gum and drinking diet coke when I quit. Yeah....went from the nicotine habit to the caffiene habit. Best of luck!

[Fandango 1,440]

Good luck, Michelle...the last time I quit, I did it with the help of hypnosis and it wasn't that horrible. I also got some CDs to listen to as well which helped me maintain quitting. I stayed quit for 3 mos. Unfortunately for me, D came over newly quit (only 2 weeks) and we both eventually caved. I'm going to be quitting again at the end of this month, and I'm doing it with hypnosis again....it WAS a lot easier with them as opposed to the numerous other times I quit where I just wanted to roll in a ball and cry.

So maybe go to your library and check if they have any CDs available to help you thru. It's a horrible habit and we all should stop being slaves to it.

Edited January 22, 2007 by LisaD

[Marilyn. 340]

I need hubby to quit.... he says he has cut back but for him I think he needs to go cold turkey....

Good Luck, Michelle

[DeadPoolX 9]

I've read (and been told that) nicotine is the most addictive substance out there. If you can get yourself off cigarettes, then that'd be great. It's a tough battle, but it's doable. Good luck!

[Sharon 1]

Michelle, I have all the faith in the world in you - you CAN do this. I've been smoke free now for roughly 10 months after having a 25 year, pack a day habit.

I won't lie, it wasn't easy. Give the hubby and son ample warning that you might become a different person for a little while...lol.

My biggest problem was how b!tchy I got haha My poor hubby and daughter got the brunt of it too. But it didn't last and got better after about a week or so. (now I'm just a nicotine-free natural b!tch...lol). And yes, my appetite did increase a bit but you know what? You are much better off carrying a few extra pounds and being smoke-free rather than weighing less but smoking cigarettes. I did gain about an extra 15 lbs. but I was able to get rid of it after about 6 months. So don't get discouraged if you gain some extra weight - and not everyone does gain weight, either.

I drank a lot of water. Every time I wanted a smoke, I'd pop a sugar free candy in my mouth (a lot of them aren't bad, really!) and/or drank a glass of water and/or brushed my teeth/swished some mouthwash around my mouth. At times when I had been in the habit of grabbing a smoke (after eating, for example) I'd just jump right up and get busy clearing and doing dishes or something. Taking nice, deep, long breaths helped at times. As did going for a walk at times. Keeping busy was important. Something to take my mind off of the fact that I was craving a cigarette. And after awhile, the cravings become less and less until one day you realize that you hadn't had ANY cravings at all and you'll know you conquered the beast!

Good Luck, Michelle!

And feel free to contact me on this if you like!

YOU CAN DO IT!!

Edited January 22, 2007 by Sharon

[Jasman0717 9]

Good luck! I quit about 2 1/2 years ago and know that you need to have the determination to do it so I wish you the best.