If you want to be able to say that one day you must "Keep Them Away From Your Face"
My story
I smoked a minimum of a pack a day for over 40 years
A friend asked me if I would quit to be an example to his older brother.
I'd never really thought about quitting.
He pressed me for an answer. I was balking, not humorous at the time. LOL
He pressed again but this time, he only asked if I would consider it. I told him I would consider it.
During the next 4 weeks when I wanted a smoke, I just said "wait a little longer" to myself.
In 4 weeks I was down to 5 a day.
I never really counted how many I was smoking a day until the 4th week. (But my wallet had money in it)
I never denied myself a smoke. When you deny yourself, the thoughts of quitting become a negative thing.
On the Friday before I quit, I went to buy cigarettes.
Right then at the counter, I knew it was my last pack. See, I had already proven I did not need to smoke every time I wanted to smoke so I had not built up any fear about quitting.
On that next Tuesday (the day after New Years) I smoked my last one at 7:15 am.
About 2 hours later, I went and bought a box of patches.
I played guitar 10 hours a day at a friends house the next two weeks.
The fourth day, I forgot to put on the patch. I didn't freak out because I knew I could go home and get one. The next morning, I felt shaky so I put one on. (I was listening to my body)
The end of the second week I forgot two days in a row.
That was it. I used 10 patches. I listened to my body not to the results from a study funded by the manufacturers to line their pockets.
I joined my first quit smoking site.
You do not have to want to quit BUT You do have to decide to quit and honor your decision.
Don't keep any around when you quit or you will probably fail. Keep Busy. Watch your blood sugar. Don't substitute food for cigarettes.
Life's ups and downs affect everybody but, smoking is not required.
Shock Treatments To Get Rid Of A Crave
1 Bite into a lemon skin and all
2 Stick your head in the freezer and breathe the cold air for 15-20 seconds.
3 Put 3 ice cubes in your mouth at the same time and see if you can focus on smoking. LOL. (worrying about brain freeze can be your friend)
4 Laugh out loud. (I discovered this my third day. I realized smoking was only a decision and I laughed) It releases dopamine. You can't help but be distracted when you hear yourself laugh out loud. Try it. It works
5 Exercise releases dopamine as does music, chocolate and sex.
Never say things like "I want a smoke" or you will turn it into reality.
Instead, say, "I don't do that anymore" and SAY IT OUT LOUD.
Much love to all you quitters.
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