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[lindamason43]

Well its the beginning of day four and some how Im managing.I sure could use some more support.This is by far one of the hardest things I have ever done.Thank God in my moments of weakness if I break down and ask my husband for a cigarette which I did yesterday,He tells me know.I have smoked for 35 years and as the saying goes old habbits die hard.Isnt that the truth.Im glad I found this site and I hope maybe I get some responses from people this time.I need all the help I can get.

[six-months]

You stay strong must be hard your husband still smokes but great he is being supportive, try anything I drank a lot of tea that first week, I am now almost through week five and funny at the end of the second week my mom said to me, weeks go fast and before you know it it will be a month etc.. and she was right, but it is hard yesterday was incredibly hard, had to resort to the snickers bar, and phone a friend both life lines, even after 5 weeks, just to much stress with work and somehow could not get the resources to deal with it calmly... but in the end I did n't smoke went to bed at 8:00 and a new day today...

Good lukc ot you stay strong this site is good, review the triggers some of the stuff is really funny and laughter always helps me..

Blessings Kim

[aztec]

Hi Linda,

When I quit and my husband didn't it was real easy to go back, If you can ask him to smoke outside where you can't see and smell him, That's great that he told you "no". That helps but I hope he can go outside so you aren't breathing the second hand somoke, that will tempt you.

Know you are ding it for YOU and for anyone else who can benefit is great bu tyou are the main teason, You don't want to die a low painful death, coughing and breaking reibs or drowning. I 've heard some sotrries that keep me wanting health,.

I quit with my husband smoking but I didnn't hae the knowledge I have learned on this quit.

go to whyquit.com and read bryans story, quitsmokingonline.com and get the book by Allen Carr "Easy way to stop smoking'  Go to my site and read and if you can go to the friends search look for HWC and read his site. It's awsome

I went to the american heartass, americanlungass, americancancerass., There are alot ofsmoking cessation places.

Keep yourself busy,

I hope you jon aprogram,like I did this time, you could find one through your local hospital It helps to have aworkbook and someone to anser too. I use nrt's some go cold turkey, you will find your path. whatever works.

This is alot of info to digest, Hope you check out my site and make some lists of your own.

big hug

[quitfor4]

Great Morning hope all  goes well for you today.  theere are alot of good people on this website that are great for support.  Just remember though when a urge comes it will pass almost as quickly and they will always pass trust me stay strong and may God bless you

[lindamason43]

Thanks everyone I truly appreciate all the words of wisdom.I know it passes and I know I can do this even if the monster in my head keeps telling me I cant.Eventually he will go away.I am looking forward to letting go of this nasty addiction.

[kathys]

Hi there,

  Just so you dont think these feelings are just you. I promise they are not. The first days are rough, but you will survive them. Make sure that you stay busy today so that you won't have alot of time to think about things.  You will talk to yourself alot and feel like there is someone else living in that head of yours. There isnt. It is a very emotional week and you will shed a few tears, but remeber you will cry less about quiting smoking then being told that you have a smoke related disease that you have to face. Be strong because you can do this . Even if you dont feel strong. You can still do it. Take care.   Kathy

[sheri10]

I'm glad you found this site--the people here are AWESOME!!  Unfortunately, the hard work will have to come from you : )  But when you have resolve that you WILL do this (not can, not try, but will)---you will do it.  Stay strong, ignore the monster in your head....that's a new one to me!.....and find new habits that you will enjoy.  Best of Luck to You!!!

Sheri

[Live4thedash]

These are the hardest days for you. You're very strong to have resisted the urges so far, especially with a smoker in your household. Continue to be strong, things will ease for you with each success. Hang in there!

[kane1126]

The first week is absolutely the hardest... everyone says it gets better, and it does to some but the real urge will leave you when you have that "ah-ha" moment and realize that you do not enjoy smoking-- you enjoy not going through nicotine withdrawl. Here's the hard part-- defeat the addiction. Stay strong, be stubborn and you will succeed! Good luck to you my friend! - Kane

[onelasttime]

First off I am so sorry that your husband smokes in the house. Thats a strike against you. He needs to be supportive enough to go outside I know it is his house I have heard the whole spill from other smoking friends.But to me loving someone is supporting them in their trying times.Maybe you should discusse this with him.If you have health problem the second hand smoke is not going to be good for you either. Maybe you could go out when he smoke and get you a air cleaner, or maybe make him limit where he smokes in the house. I don't know if you have your smell back or not yet but from experience I can't stand the stinch of old smoke.You are right habits die hard. All of us here know that.Believe me though it will get easier for you. Just push those thoughts out of your head when they come .when the thought enter my heat that I want a smoke I just say  "WHAT? YEA RIGHT" and take that deep breath that I am so deserving of. Have a great day and stay smoke free. Have that talk with the hubby he may surprise you.

[anacondahead]

Day 4 - you can be very proud of yourself. Many people I know can't even THINK  about quitting and you are way ahead of them. Nicotine addiction is insidious - and it is relentless. It will do or say ANYTHING to get you back as a customer. When voices in your head tell you to go back to smoking - don't do it. We have all heard those voices - they are common but we have to resist them.

Be kind to yourself because you're fighting a real battle. Take a hot bubble bath, light some candles - relax.

You will win this because you want to quit and you CAN quit - many of us are proof it can be done. 35 years is enough!  Stay busy and stay focused.

Best wishes to you!