How did you quit?

[Mona15]

I've smoked 13 cigs yesterday and today and threw away the pack so I wouldn't smoke anymore..  Visiting my late Pastor's wife on Wednesday and am going to ask her to help me quit.  My quit date is Feb. 13.  I've been struggling with cigs over 15 years, ever since my beloved husband Sam died unexpectedly.  I used to smoke a pack and a half a day and am now smoking almost a pack a week.  The more I smoke, the more I smoke.  Thanks.

[Mona15]

Thanks Giulia, I will try that later when I’m using the computer and not the iPhone

Sent from my iPhone

[KMF8388]

Yes! Emotionally FOREVER is a scary thought. Today is my day to educate myself as I just joined minutes ago. I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets anxious over the forever thought!

[Giulia]

KMF8388  Every one of us who embarked upon quitting was anxious.  Not only about quitting FOREVER, but just quitting period.  The "forever" thought simply made it worse.  You don't go from coming out of the womb to walking in two days.  It's a gradual, learning process.  So is the quitting journey.  That why we emphasize this is a one-day-at-a-time experience.  Just take it one day at a time, one step in front of the other.  24 hours, a portion of which you'll be sleeping. You can handle that!  Glad you've joined us!

[MichelleDiane]

Hi Mona.  Welcome to Ex.  I am fairly new here, but have made it this far (finishing my 33rd day of freedom).  This group is my lifeline.  Information, support, suggestions, and enormous giving.  We have all faced struggles, so you are coming to a place that people have walked Two Moons in your Moccasins.  Our lives do vary, but our desire to be smoke free is the same.  It is through that sameness that we help each other.  Again, welcome and I hope to see you around the community.

-Michelle

[susan_m]

Hey Mona. Welcome!

I was a cold turkey quitter. And the simple answer is that I just quit. I commented earlier on another blog that quitting is the easy part. Adjusting to life immediately after quitting is the challenge. 

For me acceptance and honesty were key. I allowed myself to be miserable if that's what I felt, but I also allowed myself to feel proud and to have hope. It isn't all doom and gloom, but it's not a walk in the park, either. It is, however, very doable or none of us would have done it.

/blogs/susan_m-blog/2017/12/19/the-tie-that-binds-us 

You'll sleep a lot and drink lots of water as your body heals. I noticed a difference in my cough by the end of day 2. My lungs were already healing. That was a critical point for me. There was no way I was giving up then!

Blogging here helped me. I blogged each day early in my quit. I shared daily, and people here were right there in support. It made all the difference in the world. 

[anaussiemom]

Thank you so much for the link, and all that you shared.  ❤️

[susan_m]

You're very welcome. Search for my blog Diary of a Madwoman. I think you'll relate to it a bit.

Not all quits are pretty, love. Sometimes they're hard fought and ugly. Perhaps that's part of what makes them precious. 

[Mona15]

Yes my quit will b hard fought. How do I locate your blog entry “Diary of a madwoman “?

[susan_m]

Diary of a Madwoman  here you go, Mona.  If I can quit, anyone can.   

[Christine13]

Welcome Mona,

My husband just passed away a month ago.  I have been on the site a long time, and the people here are amazing.  I'm fighting through the craves and also accepting them.  Do all the recommended reading, get prepared and I am wishing you all the best with your quit.