HI all
Surfing the "net and found this website. Today is my first day of being smoke free, it is still early in the morning and I am doing OK. I have smoked for 35 years, not a heavy smoker, but still smoked. I am worried, I have to do this, but I am doing it for my husband. Everything I have read said I must do it for myself, I have tried to convince myself of this...but he was recently diagnosed with COPD and I must be honest and admit that I am quitting for him, if I don't quit, he never will. Help me hang in there, any good tips or suggestions? Thanks so much, think I am going to need all the help I can get!
Thank you so much for the support, I intellectualy KNOW I need to quit, and I had for over a year once before, but my life is chaotic and I use cigarettes as my crutch when things get rough. I am a full time caregiver to my blind mother and have been for over eight years, (she lives with us) now my husband is very ill. I am tired, depressed and freely admit that I say "Valium or cigarette"?? I know that I consider a cigarette to be the substitute for Valium for me! Not pretty, but true. Help me hang in there, it is a big step for me and my husband as well.
Hey Bear
Do not apologise for telling me I can only quit for myself, I am aware of that and that is what is making this harder, but I also know that if I don't quit, he never will. I so appreciate the support I have found here this morning, it is comforting to know that there are people as close as my computer to help me thru this. Have a great week!
yes, this DOES suck! I am on hour 37 (not that I am counting or anything) Last night was terrible, I was SO proud of myself all day, no cravings..then the dreaded "cigarette after dinner" sensation hit me. I was able to resist. But paced, grumped around and just felt awful! Now, today, I DO feel awful, physical symptoms seem to be kicking in, tired, tummy aches, headache, cranky....Hell Week is NOT for sissies!!
Yes, this DOES suck! I am on hour 37 (not that I am counting or anything) Last night was terrible, I was SO proud of myself all day, no cravings..then the dreaded "cigarette after dinner" sensation hit me. I was able to resist. But paced, grumped around and just felt awful! Now, today, I DO feel awful, physical symptoms seem to be kicking in, tired, tummy aches, headache, cranky....Hell Week is NOT for sissies!!
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thanks for all the words of encouragement, I have been tring my best to keep busy this morning and off to get some ice water right now. You have helped more than you know! Thanks to all who answered my post!
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