Going to try

[tictoc]

   Allow me to start out by saying that I am 48 yrs old and been smoking since I was approx. 12yrs old. My parents knew that I smoked and didn't seem to care. In fact, my father would buy extra cigs to accommadate my desire. He only asked that I pay for them. Thanks Dad. Thanks Mom ( for not stopping him). Sometimes, like my birthday, Dad would give me a whole carton as a present. He would even wrap them in pretty paper and bows. Thanks Dad. Thanks Mom ( for not stopping him.) And thanks to the two of you to allow it to continue. As I grew into my twenties, I found out that a couple of my sibs had tried to smoke  and that  Dad punished them and Mom never said a word. To this date they don't smoke. Thanks Dad (for stopping them) and thanks Mom( for not stopping him).    Now I'm 48, been diagnosed with COPD and chronic pneuomonia. I have tried to quit a few times without success.     I am very hopeful that I will succeed this time. I really need the support from people that truly understand. I have placed my quit date for September 1st, 2010.  To those that have already quit, congratulations. Those who are trying to quit I commend you. Good Luck and happy breathing. Lori (aka- TicToc)

[fran14]

Lori, you go girl!   I smoked for 50 years and I quit on August 1.   It's not easy but you can do it, geez if I can, anyone can.   Just keep telling yourself "the urge will pass whether I smoke or not."  It's true and it works!

[anacondahead]

You came to the right place. I quit 408 days ago and if I can do it, anyone can. Best decision I ever made. Go out to quitsmokingonline.com. and WhyQuit.com to learn about smoking and quitting. The more you know, the better prepared you'll be for success. Have a plan in place for September 1 and keep busy! I took an anti-anxiety pill the first day and it helped immensely.

If you truly want to make a change in your life, congratulations! If the doctor is making you quit, well, that's different. Take charge of your quit, do it for yourself and focus on a healthier lifestyle. If you adopt a positive attitude, it will go much, much more smoothly.

The fear of quitting is much worse than actually quitting. Let us know how you are doing.  😃

[aztec]

I hope you can quit blaming your parents and own your quit, You are an adult now and you put them in  your mouth, the past is dead, get on with living, quit  for yourself. be 100% You are an addict and you can deal with it.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

There is a price to pay for being raised in a home of smokers.

You can't put it all on your mom and It was there and you chose to do it.

on the other hand, your parents have no control over your quitting.

This is yours and yours. No blame.

Its only as hard in your head as you make it.

You need this. Lets get started

[tictoc]

Thanks- I appreciate the comebacks. I am doing this for me--- what to quit before I end up on an oxygen tank. Its bad enough to be using a nebueizer.

[Yaya2.6.10]

Welcome to this site.  Follow the advice already given and get educated about what lies ahead.  The only thing I can add is to change your self talk.  Dont try, but be determined.  Don't hope but know.  I'm 64 and smoked for more than 45 years, so it is possible to Quit.  My Mom smoked and it killed her.  Blaming her cuz I smoke will not help me Quit or keep me from dying too,

[tictoc]

I own the fact that i am going to quit. I do blame my parents for allowing this to go on. That will never change. There is no excuse fo the abuse one recieves. I am not here to make people feel sorry for me-- for the supprt I do not recieve from my family. I am owning the fact that I as a child made a bad choice. My folks were adults and any parent that allowsa child to do the wrong things are at the root of fault. Good Luck

[tictoc]

Thanks yaya

[anacondahead]

You're right, your parents were wrong. Facts don't change and the truth is the truth. I grew up in an emtionally abusive household and I know terribly it affects your entire life. It sucks.

Keep your focus and you will succeed. 😃

[tictoc]

Thanks to all for your understanding- 

[tictoc]

you are so right sheri

[patti-s]

Lori,

WELCOME!!!  I'm a newcomer here with a 2 day quit. 

What is important at this point is that you care enough about yourself to quit for yourself.  The past is the past and it cannot control you unless you let it.

This site has become a place that I come to VERY often for encouragement and a pat on the back.

[maggie_8-1-2010]

Welcome Lori!  I bet you didn't expect to have all these responses!  It is testimony to this fabulous site - the community members really step up to provide advice and encouragment and have some really good ideas as well. I'm 26 days into my quit and could not have done it without the support. Congratualtions on you decision to quit - you will not regret it. I cannot believe how much better I am breathing in such a short time.  Wishing the best sucess!

Maggie

[tictoc]

wow, what a day- been thinking about starting my quit date early. really afraid that success may not be around the next corner. all i can do is pray that it is.   It came quite a eye-opener when i took my dog to the river. i though i was going to die, i was totally out of breath, didn't think i would make it back to the car. my legs went weak and my head was spinning a bit. I would blame the hot weather but, the truth is in my smoking. i think i will move my start date to tomarrow. the sooner the better---I want to breath again. I want to watch my beautiful grandchildren grow up.

[tictoc]

i thought about making today my quit date. But I have a problem--I can't  seem to throw away those smokes that will help me make it  thru this day. I am definately going to be out of smokes this evening. Tomarrow is my day for sure.