When will I have victory!

[tracy21]

What is the problem? Why can't I stop? So many things going on but I REALLY want to quit! I hate smoking! I pray everyday. Once read a book by Joel Olsteen. He loves to tells story. He told the story of a lady who tried for years to quit. She prayed and prayed. She even said I hate to smoke everytime she went to lite up. Time passed and she never stopped. One day she woke up and the taste was gone. The urge was gone. The want was gone. WHEN WILL I SEE MY VICTORY?

[ro_2]

I don't know why it took me 40 years, spent in much agony too, cause when I started at age 12, i really thought i could "quit any time I wanted" .. I was going to quit at 21, ....couldn't I found ... by the time replacement stuff had gone onto the markets, I had so much sense of failure in it, it took more years and years, finally, talking to enough people online brought out all my old wanting to quit, sometimes you just don't know what is your missing link ... the one thing that kept me hanging on was when I read, "the only thing to do is never stop trying" regards quitting, something more clever was the actual quote but I can't remember it now, maybe you'll be successful if you just never stop trying, might be better .... but you know what I mean ... I could not do it without first asserting to m yself that iwas OKAY with my ego to lean on the nicorette gums till I felt really on my feet ... that helped .... it's jumping into the game that's more difficult I think, what1 ever is your "stuff" just keep trying, try hypnosis, and definitely above anything else, stop beating yourself up, cause again, I don't know why I could not stop for 35 years, only had a few times where I was able to get more than a week in, and then something always happened, in fact, I had forgotten all about quitting, when I decided simply one day, let me go to tht website, then it happened only naturally, so I think, just keep "trying" whatever that represents to you .... that is all. Hang in there,

[beth20]

Hi Tracy, It's a battle as you know! What helped me to stop is thinking how every time i lit up the cells in my body actually changed. I believe the Lord puts thoughts in your mind and when you think on the positive thoughts he gives you change comesI I didn't like that thought, so after about a year I stopped. I'm sorry to say the urge does remain, but you get stronger and before you know it, it's not something you will need anymore Don't know if that wlll help you. Be patient and not so hard on yourself. I'll send prayer your way....

[donna_harley-girl]

STOP LOOKING FOR IT, IT WILL FIND YOU, HAVE FAITH WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT , IT WILL BE THERE FOR YOU,

[donna_harley-girl]

WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR YOU, YOU WILL QUIT, RELAX YOU CAN DO THIS, JUST BELIEVE OU CAN , BELIEVE IT AND RECEIVE IT!!!!!!! one day at a time,

[teresa15]

Want to quit? have you read Allen Carr's book "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking"? This book, along with Chantix saved my life. You can even download the book on the computer for free. Do a google search: Penguin books +Allen Carr and it should be your first choice. Just take a look, read it and trust that it will help you to. Good luck!

[tracy21]

Thanks EVERYONE for your support & prayers...I've tried this many times and will not give up. I know my victory has to come. I will believe and try one day at a time.

[cindywilson]

Hi Tracy, For me ten years ago I prayed and prayed and asked God to help me quit and I did, but the problem was everyday I wanted to smoke for almost two years. One day, I got mad at my teenage son and used that as my excuse to light up and blame him; flash ten years later still smoking two packs a day. I was actually ashamed to ask God for help again, but you know what it was like something happened in my brain, like a switch was flipped and I was through. I truly believed he helped me anyway and no matter how awful I felt I knew I would never smoke again and right now in the middle of some serious stress, I have never thought of turning to smoking for comfort again. Keep praying and use help too if needed and make up your mind you are in it with God to win it and that if he won't give up neither will you.... go for it for the last time!

[becky12]

Hi Tracy
I completely understand how you feel. I have been bouncing back and for for the last few weeks. I have stumbled but not given up. The longest I have gone is 4 day (using the patch). But now I am trying again and maybe it will be longer this time. I feel lost. I have smoked since I was 13 years old and I will turn 43 in a few weeks. My entire adult life I have had cigarettes and now I don't know what to do with out them.

[tracy21]

Thanks everyone. It's amazing. I ususally smoke about 7 per day. I have on had 1 and 1/2. Our prayers r working. Please continue to pray for me. I want to smell again, taste again, smell good again, kiss again. I have not kissed in YEARS. I will continue to have faith and believe! Beth I keep hearing u say.... I could feel the cells in my body begin to change. I can relate. Thanks again everyone!

[beth20]

Glad I could help. Just message me if you need anything! I'll keep checking back to see your progress!