In the beginning, it may be hard but believe me, when I say, the hardship doesn’t last forever. If we throw in the towel we will not experience the freedom and better life that comes from never taking another puff. NOPE Sure, this may be one of your greatest "challenges" in life but know that it is doable We won’t succeed if we give up because it gets difficult. I said difficult, not impossible. Anything new requires a learning process with the requirement to learn how to endure, compromise, accept and make sacrifices (changes) to accomplish the goal. By committing with willingness to do whatever is necessary to move forward you can make it.
*Make your mind up and know whatever you are going through will not last forever and you will make it. Each experience that you go through in quitting is a learning tool for the next hurdle you have to cross. Each time you cross a hurdle and do not succumb to taking a puff you will become stronger. Trust me on this one it works. Just never give up no matter what.
There may be days all you can think about is smoking. Imagine telling yourself for so many years that you need and want a cigarette. It takes time to change that thought. So start telling yourself that you don't need a cigarette. Literally, out loud. " No, I do not need a cigarette." That is reprogramming your brain. Give it time and don’t give up. It can be done. Know that this will not last forever and of course just because you think of something does not mean you have to do it. It will be so worth not giving up.
You may have to deal with some sleepless nights. Know that it will not last forever. Make it a priority find ways to make it through with a no matter what attitude. Take smoking out of the equation. Do something else. Come here blog, read and learn about nicotine addiction. Take on a hobby, do something you have been procrastinating about If you have questions, ask.
There is no quick fix, no drug, no patch, lozenge, gum that is going to totally do it for you. These are only quit tools that help to make it easier until you can stand on your own You have to be willing to do the work to cross each hurdle one at a time. Do not get ahead of yourself. Even if you don't jump over the hurdle you can climb putting one leg over at a time or crawl under, just continue on this journey by any means necessary. Quitting smoking takes work, therefore, plan, prepare and practice. It will get easier just never give up.
In the meantime, hang tough, stay close, don’t give up, don’t give in protect your quit
I am a nonsmoker 1643 DOF
