@Social12 Having some willpower is a good way to get your quit underway. But it's also important to have quitting strategies. This isn't easy and that's pretty much what I did with multiple quit attempts over 50 years. I might make it a week without smoking.
Have you put an actual plan in place? Even write your plan down and the reasons why you want to quit. Keep it close by an read it every time your tempted to buy smokes. Have you identified tools you can use when you have a craving? There are lots of favorites. I used Sour Patch Kids and chewing on straws. I kept them in my car at all times.
Are you buying the cigarettes at the same place? If so, drive in a different direction.
And don't forget to reach out before you by the smokes, not after. Give your fellow quitters a chance to talk you down off the ledge. I can tell you that activity saved my quit several times early on.
Have you considered using a quit aid? They worked for many of us. I used Welbutrin and nicotrol inhalers. They're still an aid and you have to do the work, but they can really help you to get off to a good start with less cravings.
The Importance of Self-Compassion when Trying to Q... - EX Community
Don't forget it's one day at a time. That was important for me when I quit. I knew I could smoke again if I chose to. I only had to not smoke for one day. Don't think about forever right now.
Believe in yourself. You can this.
Barb
