trying to quit

[moose1]

I been smoking for about 40 years. I always new one day I have to quit. I have tried many things to quit in the past, cold turkey, hypnosis, patches, gums etc... Going to see my doc to try Chantix. Haven't set a stop date yet, but that is coming soon. I am getting real nervous about quitting been smoking for 40 years. what do I do with myself?

[Mandolinrain]

So glad your here. Stick close to the site  read a lot. knowledge is power....ammo for your quit

[JonesCarpeDiem]

/blogs/jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007-blog/2011/06/26/what-to-expect-in-the-first-four-months 

[maryfreecig]

    Quitting nicotine is about relearning life without the smokes--the cigs (or the nicotine hits by the hour--takes only a few second for the drug to hit the brain and cause a sense of relief--addiction relief is all that it is). Getting off nicotine takes time, not necessarily a long time---but breaking the delusion that the nicotine addiction sets up---that cigs are the most important thing--does mean you have to take on the job of getting through the discomfort that can come at first quitting.

     This discomfort is not the end of the world, but it is the end of addiction so long as you keep working your smobriety. By doing this simple but not easy work of not smoking,  you'll find more and more peace as a former smoker--no matter that it has been forty years (nearly 37 for me--I'm heading toward 5 years free this fall--so happy about it now--not back when I first quit). 

     Focus on your strengths, and every time you find yourself coming up with a yah but (about quitting), rely on your strengths to help you relearn life. And of course EX will be around to listen and offer support 24/7/365.

     Yes you can break the addiction, one day at a time.

[Opidfght]

I had the same view as you when I 1st said I quit sickettes.heres what you do read everything you can set your plan and stick to that plan no matter what your going to have cravings the 1st week was the worst even on Chantal 2nd week it gets easier  just take it 1 day at a time you will notice smells you never smelt before you will yes gain a lot or a little weight .you will want to sleep a lot as well it takes up to 3-4 months to really start feeling better I'm on day 41 if I can do it so can you so put 1 foot in front of the other take 1 step at a time read blogs and stories on ex_smokers blogs it does help to stay quit . But right now in my own quit I'm feel and look horrible  it's all part of the process  of quitting. Nicotine  is an addiction you need to tell your brain to get with the program  cause you will get cravings out of no where good luck.

[Thomas3.20.2010]

As you see many of us here have a very long smoking history. Some of us have smoking related illnesses and didn't think we were "ready to quit." May I say honestly, you're ready to quit when you have no other options. That can be defined differently by each of us. For some that day on Earth never comes. Mine was the day I was diagnosed with COPD. For others, it's cancer, heart disease, stroke, .... The blessed of the blessed quit because they're becoming parents, get tired of paying extra for health insurance, can't stand the smell, wrinkles, yellow fingers, alienation,....

We all had to set a quit day - some of us chose TODAY and just like that made and kept our commitment to live smoke free. I gave myself 6 days, theirs put it out a month. I don't recommend longer than that because it's not rocket science and no matter when you set that quit day - the feelings are the same: fear, worry of failure, excitement, nervousness.

Read, read, read! Find your Quititude! 

Know that thoughts are not commands! You will have very compelling thoughts. The way to decide your actions despite your thoughts of "just one" is  commitment to NOPE [Not One Puff Ever!] Then honor your decision no matter what! Spend your quit days talking yourself into Smoke FREEDOM not into relapse. The best way to fill your thoughts with Quititude is to be here a lot! Share your stinkin thinkin - we know then all! - and pick up on freedom thoughts - we share them daily!

Even with Chantix, borrow from /blogs/SkyGirl-blog/2016/11/23/a-smart-turkey?sr=search&searchId=13e465ad-388f-4165-ba9e-a7e6c904317...‌

You can do this! Not easy but doable!

[moose1]

I been taking chantix for 4 days now. quit date is June 1st. I am practicing quitting, timing cigs, walking backwardsLOL, the cravings are still STRONG. BUT I WILL DO THIS!!!!

[elvan]

Looking forward to your June 1st blog.

[jbliesmer]

Nerves are normal. That old crutch has always been there for you. However life free of chains is so much better!
We are here to support you.

Jaime 361 DOF

[moose1]

Thanks, the more I read the stronger I feel about be able to quit

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Nerves are normal. That old crutch has always been there for you. However life free of chains is so much better!

We are here to support you.

Jaime 361 DOF

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[jbliesmer]

knowledge is power! You got this