Starting to make excuses...

[Cat41]

Ok, I have two days until my quit date (Oct 31) and I am starting to rationalize why I should change my date to something further away!  HELP.  I have looked at all my reasons why I want and need to quit, but my brain is in major denial.  It helps just to write this.  I have a problem with too much pride; however, I know I need to be honest about this decision and my wavering.  It is so hard for me to say I need help...but, here goes!  I need help and support with this demon!

[smorgy8513]

OK, you said you're scared, right?    Scared before you quit is normal!    I know about fear and I know about pride and you just need to admit both of them and then let it go and ask/use support and information.    Don't let one foot stay stuck in the quicksand.   Relax, distract and stay focused and strong.     You will be so happy with yourself and the quality of life that you will have.     Commit to doing this and it will work!

Sharon  84 days of Freedom!

[msgardengirl320]

I know exactly how you are feeling & what kind of rationlizing we can talk ourselves in to. I have been there MANY times. I kept putting off my quit date, too & pushing it further away because I was so scared of the feelings I was going to endure. But once you do commit, you will feel so liberated & proud! First few days are not easy & you will miss your old routine. Just keep repeating (as I still have to do) "smoking is NOT an option". I have just hit the 6 month mark & I still have to re-read all of my material on WHY this is the best thing we can do for ourselves and those we love. YOU CAN DO IT!

[esjw25801]

I'm on Day 32, and I'm still searching for ways to distract my cravings;  It's tough battling the cravings, but I continue to think that I will be a healthier person, and will be saving $'s daily by not smoking.  I also don't have to worry about the smell of cigarettes from my clothes, and home.

I've smoked for fifty years and have to say that I enjoyed about every cigarette, but I really want to be smoke free. 

I'm wishing all of you good luck and determination with this awful habit, that I wish I had never started.  The hardest thing for me is a replacement for the cigarettes....

[YoungAtHeart]

Most of us felt the fear you are feeling.  It is natural, for you are approaching unknown territory.  You have already MADE the decision - so don't think about it anymore.  Just DO it!  

A friend sent this quote to me as I approached my quit date, and I found it very helpful (it's by Henry Ford):  "If you think you can or think you can't, you are right."  Think you CAN!

You have a plan in place, you have your quit kit, you have your support group - now just DO IT!  You will be so glad you did - I promise. Freedom is the BEST!

Nancy

[Buddy12]

Don't be afraid of failure.......success is so sweet! I think all of us doubt our decision to quit at first, it's perfectly normal....it's just our addiction fighting our cure. Yep, Cat, we have all been right where you are.....you CAN do this.

[pendak]

I know im just beginning. My  quit date is nov 22, and I am worried already but reading the blogs and reading the materials I know I doing the right  thing and so are you. Stay strong! Reach out I know with everyone here helping u can do it. 

[jojo_2-24-11]

Hi Cat, You made the decision to quit, look at all the wonderful things that you will be gaining from not smoking. Make a list of these things. Make a list of all the good things smoking did for you! I can bet the later will be empty. I did this in the beginning of my quit and somehow lost the actual piece of paper but I do know that everyday of my life is better because I'm not worring about quitting smoking anymore. Keep your quit date and come here, live here and talk, comment, participate in any and all conversations. Read all you can read on nicotine addiction. Keep reading, look for more to read and there are so many videos on the internet to show you just what smoking does to us. You can do this and the members on this site would love to have the chance to help support your decision to quit.

[angela94]

Hi Cat,

I know how you feel…Today is my quit day and let me tell you that I could not sleep properly last night thinking about quitting…but guess what? It is hard, but not as difficult as you think. Be strong. You can do it!!! What is working for me today is focusing only on today. Once you pass the first day you’ll see that it is possible!

Angela

[harleymama80]

I agree with Angela all you can do is today!