Update on Smoker's challenge
06-27-2011, 06:45 AM
#33
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yorkville, IL
Posts: 7,639
Been there and done that! Keep it up and you will win the war! I thought the first week was the hardest and I love the feeling of power I still get after many years when I see a smoker. I told everyone I knew I was quitting so it was impossible to sneak one. My husband didn't quit and he ended up with COPD. It is truly a killer. Be strong! I know you can do it!!!!
06-27-2011, 06:49 AM
#34
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Valdosta GA
Posts: 1,876
I am so proud of you. I tried to quit for years and finally tried Chantix (prescription)--easiest thing I've ever done. Only problem was strange dreams for the first week or so. I have been quit for 4 years, 5+ months.
06-27-2011, 06:56 AM
#35
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 976
I've been lurking around a bit, this is my first post on your forum and am compelled to respond to your post.
I quit smoking 4 years ago after having smoked for 36 years (two packs a day). I took up quilting to keep my hands busy. It worked as I am smoke free for four years. I now have:
1. Money to buy fabric : )
2. I can join swaps as my fabric is not smoke filled
3. Am healthier
4. Have used that energy that i used to use standing outside smoking to fill my home with lovely hand made items.
5. Its a long list of benefits.
Nothing feels as good as not smoking cigarettes, it has been a heavy burden that I no longer carry with me.
Good luck to you in your journey. Count your days, build on each smoke free day. When it gets difficult and you want to give up just google (images) buergers disease , lung cancer, oral cancer and make yourself look at the pictures. ITs harsh...but it is what worked for me...also red hot candies and black licorace.
I quit smoking 4 years ago after having smoked for 36 years (two packs a day). I took up quilting to keep my hands busy. It worked as I am smoke free for four years. I now have:
1. Money to buy fabric : )
2. I can join swaps as my fabric is not smoke filled
3. Am healthier
4. Have used that energy that i used to use standing outside smoking to fill my home with lovely hand made items.
5. Its a long list of benefits.
Nothing feels as good as not smoking cigarettes, it has been a heavy burden that I no longer carry with me.
Good luck to you in your journey. Count your days, build on each smoke free day. When it gets difficult and you want to give up just google (images) buergers disease , lung cancer, oral cancer and make yourself look at the pictures. ITs harsh...but it is what worked for me...also red hot candies and black licorace.
06-27-2011, 09:55 AM
#40
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Castle Rock, Washington State
Posts: 1,961
Yep, keep going. I'm working on quitting myself. It's been a little over a month so far. And at times I REALLY want a cigarette badly. I smoked for 35 years and decided I'd had enough of feeling like crap every day.
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