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Give and get support around quitting

StacyS
Member
‎10-19-2018 03:59 PM

How long until my reflexes adjust...

My quit day is tomorrow.  I am down to 3 cigarettes a day; tomorrow is 0.  I find my self checking my pockets for my cigarettes and lighter whenever I go to leave the house or work, walk the dog, etc.  It's like a reflex even though I really don't want one or feel a craving for one. I remind myself that I don't smoke anymore and go on my way. When do those little automatic habits cease?

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StacyS
Member
‎10-22-2018 04:24 PM
In response to Steverichey

Are you using any nicotine replacement treatments?  I'm using the patch and it has helped control my need for nicotine a great deal.  I feel like I am really only battling the physical part of this habit.  It will get better though! 

maryfreecig
Member
‎10-20-2018 10:51 AM

Not long. That's memory. Memory serves us so well much of the time. As you quit, your brain will relearn nonsmoking ways. One day at a time, yes you can.

StacyS
Member
‎10-20-2018 03:42 PM
In response to maryfreecig

Thank you!

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autumnpepper
Member
‎10-20-2018 06:10 PM
In response to StacyS

My quit day was the 18th.  So I have had 3 days of freedom! Glad you decided to quit.  I've had so much support here.  I've read a lot of information here about nicotine addiction.  I really didn't want to smoke any more when I googled, free help to quit smoking.  I know I can't smoke sometimes, just cut down.  I know that doesn't work.  So I plan on staying close to this site and guarding my quit.  

We can do it!

Autumn 3 dof

StacyS
Member
‎10-20-2018 06:31 PM
In response to autumnpepper

Yay Autumn! You got this! I got this!  This site is exactly the support we need. 8pm will be 24 hours for me. I feel stronger now than I did this morning. And I have to believe that each day we will be stronger than the day before! Now to conquer meal planning so I dont gain a ton!

autumnpepper
Member
‎10-21-2018 01:07 PM
In response to StacyS

Me too!  It's taken me a year to lose 20lbs.  I don't be want be to gain by it back.

Giulia
Member
‎10-21-2018 01:16 PM

7 hours to go to you first 24 hours smoke-free.  You can do it. Hang in!

StacyS
Member
‎10-21-2018 01:26 PM
In response to Giulia

I'm on Day 2. So far today is easier than yesterday!

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Giulia
Member
‎10-21-2018 01:29 PM
In response to StacyS

Well DANG!  I was off by a day.  Isn't THAT nice!  Glad today's better.  Things can change on a dime with this monster, so watch your back.  And SMILE!  You're doin' it!