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16 years ago 0 1209 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm sorry I missed your post.. I was in town yesterday.. I am so glad you took off your shoes ... Sometimes something kind of ..hot flavored or tangy helps get rid of the craves. I found the Allen Carr's Esy Way To Quit Smoking" I am only half way thru it.. He makes a lot of sense. You can type it in you search bar. the book is actually on line.. you can read it at your computer. (another reward... ). I have had up's and down's this week too.. I am letting too much run thru my mind at once.. so many things to do... Take a deep breath.. and focus.. one thing at a time.. take it slow and easy.. remember the tortise and the hare story. Remember the only thing that nicotine does... is make you want more.. it does nothing to change things around you... well except to deposit nicotine and residue on your walls, give you another chore.. to empty and wash dirty ashtrays... for your hair, clthes etc to smell like stale smoke.. (doesn't sound like much of a friend to me) Your emotions will settle down... when you crave... don't think about putting the crave under wraps... think .. if I light up, in 20 or 30 min i will want another and another ... why am I poisoning myself...slowly... put a cigarette in a glass of water... YUCK.. you wouldn't drink it.... but you are putting that in your brain.. and your body... Hang in there.. we can all do this.. and look how many of us are close to the cruise ship.... and look who's waiting for us... FRiends Bonnie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/10/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 765 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $153.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
16 years ago 0 79 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Come on, ICL. We can get thru this together. We are only a couple of days apart. For some reason I had a hard time this past weekend also. I did a lot of walking to get rid of extra energy, frustration, pent up anger, whatever the heck was bothering me. I was just pissed off at everything. The fast paced walk always helps me. Keep up the quit & the heck with what other people think & say. You know you're better for it. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/12/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,435 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $353.73 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
16 years ago 0 406 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
ICL - Good for you. Just take it one day at a time. Lots of water, candy, deep breaths, long walks.....whatever it takes. I know you can do it, look how far you've come already. I spend alot of time here on this site reading the posts and it really helps. I also made a list of the withdrawal symptoms for my family so that they know what to expect while I am going through this. I know it's going to take a long time to overcome this addiction that I've had for 32 years but I'm not going to let it get the best of me. Just remember N.O.P.E. and stay close to this site. We aren't going to let you down. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/7/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 17 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 136 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $34.88 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
16 years ago 0 127 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks guys, the shoes came off and I watched a film and had some chocolate. I still feel odd, have cravings but I don't really want to go back to smoking. I know it'll make me feel better for about 5 mins and then I'll eventually have to start this whole process again and although people said they preferred me as a smoker, they'll be upset. Its just hard to believe how long this jouney is. The physical withdrawal was fine but God forbid you get into bad spirits, its like a war in your head. I just hate the empty feeling in my chest and it feels like my throat is tightening, aarrrghhh I'm glad to hear that other people have experienced this too and that it'll get better! Thats comforting. To turn from a happy go lucky kind of gal to a miserable pain in the arse. And now! Why after a month? Why not at the beginning? I know its not physical withdrawal now, its all pychological. I just don't know who I am now, I don't like this me, but is it me? Has nicotine withdrawal given me an identity crisis? Poxy little sin sticks. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/14/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 897 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �331.89 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
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ICL. I�m so glad you posted. To me, that shows enough commitment to your quit to continue the journey. Take your shoes off and hang out with us for a while. I too went through the same thought process as you. I know what you�re thinking, �everybody�s been there, but they don�t really know what I�m feeling�, right? I can almost guarantee you that I know exactly what you�re thinking and feeling. I remember posting here a while back, talking about how I hated the �new me�. Trust me, I did hate myself. At that stage, I didn�t know if my quit was worth hanging on to. I wasn�t happy anymore (was always an upbeat person), I didn�t feel energetic anymore (used to walk 8 km a day), I couldn�t sleep anymore (sleeping was never a problem before),,,,it goes on and on. I remember people telling me to hang in there, it�ll get better. So I did�..and you know what? It did get better. I know I still have a long way to go to fully appreciate the �new me�, but I�m happier in my person now, and I�m sure you will be too. Hang in there. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/3/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 81 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,620 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $615.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42
16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Dear ICL, Please remember you had bad days when you smoked too. Right now please give yourself a little gentleness & understanding. Yeah--I've had family tell me they liked me better when I smoked--(you know they really do not mean this)--but yet the same folks were so upset & disappointed in me when I had previous relapses. The truth is---they don't mean to have the impact they have when they say something like that. Be good to yourself today. Try not to take the comments too harshly & know that the 'crankiness'you feel is just part of the life change that you have undergone. Also, think back on your accomplishments in life....they all come with a price & some hard work and effort. This is no different... Please hang in there with me--let's choose life & all the emotions we'll now fully experience without having the nicotine to cover up. Take a warm bath, watch an old movie, go for a walk or take a nap--do something to make yourself feel good (& also distracted)..... Remember---This too shall pass. Sending warm{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}, Deb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/1/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 23 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 690 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $155.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
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I choose life, Boy did you do the right thing. Post before you smoke. My wife quit the day after me, and has not had a smoke either. She has no interest in joining the SSC either. I don't know why. She won't tell me. What I can tell you though, is that women seem to have a much harder time staying quit. She became the nastiest person on the planet for the first couple of months. I posted here all the time for information on what her problem was. In fact she still asks for a cigarette at least once a week. I just keep telling her, if she decides to smoke again, that's her decision, but I'm not going to the store for her. She also hates going into the local convenience store because right behind the clerk is the "wall of cigarettes". Believe me you will feel better. It takes time to heal the years of abuse to ourselves. You have a lot of support here, please just don't submit. It would really suck to go through hell week again. Hang in there. Ron [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 148 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,920 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $932.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
16 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sati, Thank you for sharing. It is important to know that members have been there, could go there and have come from there! We are here to support and not judge! You said it best; "Who cares what everyone else thinks? They aren't the ones who will have to deal with the consequences of that addiction." Josie, Health Educator
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Hey! I read your post, and I'm so impressed you took the time to write while you are feeling this way. I did the same thing on Friday, felt the same way, but actually bought the pack. Had 2 out of it and was disgusted with myself. Who cares what everyone else thinks? They aren't the ones who will have to deal with the consequences of that addiction. I'm so impressed with how long you've made it for, i've only been quit a couple of weeks and almost screwed it up! Here's the thing about the finances I find makes a difference. I didn't not smoke when I was broke. I made the money, or took it from something else. Now, you have the option of killing two birds with one stone: financially, put half the cost of a pack to the things that are piling up and still keep half for your reward money. If you don't get some gratification for doing this, it'll be ten times harder. Rewarding yourself is key. As for being cranky, etc, that isn't the person that you are, that's what the addiction has done to you. Have faith in yourself, and remember that once you are back in control you can be however you want. Cravings won't rule your moods or your thoughts, and you'll be free, healthier, and happier. You are committed to this quit because you care enough to be having the argument in your head. Stick it out, you are strong, brave and capable!!
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I choose life, Keep pushing forward and let's think positive. Many members have advised that the quit consumed them and they would see it at around every corner. Once they focused elsewhere, the thoughts eased up. You have come so far and you are doing great, so post first and take off those shoes! Try relaxation techniques Join a team/club that will boost your energy and your smile Keep saving and put a few pennies aside for you Your family will support you, so let them know this is normal and it will pass Do what you need too to get to your happy place! P.S ( Absolutely nothing wrong with you :) ) Keep Strong, Josie, Health Educator

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