Talk About It

[edith2]

One of the greatest tools towards a successful quit is talking about what you're going through. Years ago I heard a saying that "we're only as sick as our secrets." So when I talk about what I'm going through, it gives others the opportunity to reach out and give me support and help me with whatever I'm going through. Sometimes I don't like "airing my dirty laundry," but when it comes to acheiving my goals, it is essential to do so I can move forward and I don't feel so alone. Talking strengthens the foundation of my quit. The number one reason for relapse that I've seen and experienced is not talking to someone about what I'm going through. Talking is a way that I'm insuring my quit against any obstacles that may hit me in the face.

[diane16]

I had quit a little over a month ago. I made it for 3 weeks and then took that one puff. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ONE PUFF! Within a couple of days I was back smoking. I don't like being a smoker anymore.I don't want to be addicted to cigarettes and nicotine and everything that goes with it. I realize that now that having been a smoker I will always be vulnerable to nicotine addiction. I begin my quit tomorrow.
I want out of this smoking insanity.

[edith2]

Beth, I did the same thing when I quit. I made a decision to remember how much I hated the beginning of my quit so hopefully I wouldn't have to go through it ever again. So far, so good.

[elaine10]

Thanks for the encouragement. Unfortunately, I slipped up anyway on Monday. I regrouped and started my quit again on Wednesday. So today was that infamous (for me, anyway) 3rd day. It didn't seem quite so bad, today, and yes, I made it through without smoking. You are right--smoking is not an option and I can do it one day at a time. Thanks for being there!