Hello,
I smoked for 4 years when I was 18. One cigarette led to a pack a day. Quit, using exercise to curb my cravings. Fast forward 40 years! 4 years ago my now husband smoked. I had one cigarette and, yes, it turned into a pack a day. He smoked a pack a day for 41 years until a bladder cancer diagnosis last year. We both quit. He smokes a pipe now. My relapses are a combination of stress triggers and lack of support from my husband. The longest I've stopped smoking was 2 months, twice. The latest attempt started last week and after my fourth day I mentioned how I was craving a cigarette. His response was "then just smoke". Which I did. I smoked my last cigarette last night. The first few days are actually the easiest because I'm determined. And I've never gotten cranky. A lot of deep breathing and snacks though.
I know that in order to be successful I can't say anything to him about it.
Up until January this year I went to the gym 2-3 times a week (low cardio...lol). Just tired of being embarrassed by it and living a double life. I would time my cigarettes so I could brush my teeth, etc. for fear that someone at the gym would smell it on me. It controls me and I can't stand it. Looking forward to having an outlet like this forum. This is a first for me. Thanks for listening.
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Quit Meter
$17,964.00
Amount Saved
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Days: 285
Hours: 10
Minutes: 25
Seconds: 14
Life Gained
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1996
Smoke Free Days
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39,920
Cigarettes Not Smoked
Hope you are still on your quit journey. Keep us posted on your progress okay?
