I could write a whole Blog on how Self Compassion helps us along our Quit Journey or I can simply let Kristin Neff tell you herself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyl6YXp1Y6M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjvYhd34fgc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJPcZ1CEl30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sidiDUg__Dg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYqjV-KgCic
This is a place to start! Self Compassion has helped me in so many ways! I hope if you are suffering either physically or mentally that you take the time to listen to these short videos and contemplate the ideas. Perhaps you will find that you are stronger than you imagined!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYqjV-KgCic