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Still Trying to Conquer this Addiction

paulaquit_8-23-13
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Today is day 53 of my quit.  I struggle less frequently with the craves but when they come they seem to last forever...hours, no matter what I do to busy myself or distract.  Twice, day 30 and day 45, I went to the store and bought a pack, lit up, took a few puffs, felt disappointed and disgusted with myself and threw the packs out.  Wishing they sold individual cigarettes so each lesson didn't cost me $8.00.  I don't know why I am so weak to this addiction because in all other areas of my life I am strong and able.  I am trying to focus on the fact that in 53 days I would have smoked 530 cigarettes that I have not smoked.  I read a blog today that said as a smoker you are just waiting and moving toward your next cigarette and now as a quitter you can sit..and just sit and enjoy.  I still feel I was more focused, organized and on task as a smoker...my addiction talking I know.  Going to try rereading material, prayer and meditation, relaxation.  Any advice or thoughts about if anyone else felt this way would be welcome....thanks for the support.

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