I want to start the program after 04/15/11, the end of TAX season. At this time I don't have the time to even think about it. Now I am going to work on cutting the cigarettes down each day. I thought after the April 15, I would start studying and preparing for the quit and set my date at that time. Am I all screwed up on how this program works?
I am on milestone 4, coping plan A, and I am stuck. I have only recorded the last four days and that is not long enough to make a determination about my habit.
I have completed the fourth milestone. This I have learned about my smoking: the hardest times 1) on the phone 2) when I can't go to sleep or wake up during the night; 3) after a meal or snack, 4) stressed, mad or any emotion in this area. I know these but have not been able to change or cope with them.
I have one cigarette left in the pack I am now smoking. I going to buy one pack of a menthol brand (I hate menthol) and see if this helps. I bought chantix but can't remember to take them regularly.
I have set my quit date for June 22, 2011. I plan to give it a dry run on Sunday, June 19, and see where my weak points are and where I need to give more attention. Is this a good idea or not???
It scares me to even think about not smoking. I am aftraid of failing. I am giving up my crutch, smoking a cigarette has helped me make it through many bad situations.
I am not sure if I am using the forum as I should. Any suggestions, please help.
Thanks Josie for your advice. I will hold to the quit date and keep reading everything I can find about my addiction. whyquit.com has help me understand many things about this problem of quitting but this I know
I WILL QUIT! I WILL STAY POSITIVE AND THROW AWAY THE WORDS THAT HINDER ME,
Thanks Breater for you suggestions, I need all I can get. I am trying to change my frame of thinking from negative to positive. Yes, I can make it through bad situation w/o smoking (I just have to figure out how) because that is what I want and need to do.
Those menthol cigarettes are terrible two puffs is all I can take at one time.
You just remined me to take the chantix. I will try the flipping the bottle each time. Tell me about H.A.L.T., is the time you are most likely to smoke?
Thank you for your time and advice. I will apply it.
I am just starting this program also. I signed on in March (1 post) but only returned last week to give this my all. I am determine to be positive and know I can do this if I give it my all. What is your quit date?
That sounds like a great idea. This is like you are making a life style change with your quit. I am going to work one up for myself. Thanks for sharing.
I was suppose to have quit Sunday but it was Monday before I put them down. I am struggling with some craving, especially at night, but feel I will make it. I had to quit the Chantix due to side effects. I think cold turkey will be best for me anyway. I am hoping the harder it is to quit the lest likely I will be to start back.
I cannot and will not smoke today. I am only on day 3.
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