Give and get support around quitting
I have smoked for over 40 years and have quit once about 10 yr ago for 6 weeks. I am so ready to stop this bad habit. I hate the smell that it leaves in my clothes. So much so that I will not smoke if I am going out to a store or to eat. I am a little embarrased to even say I have smoked for so many years but it is what it is. Now I have 20 days before my quit date and I will start today using the things I have learned on this site so far. I hope to get the patch but if not then I will be doing this cold turkey.
Hi Tommiei,
went to dr today, I knew I had copd, was told several years ago this was going to happen, sure wished I had quit then, but I didn't. Dr. has me using a nebulizer, taking predisone for 6 days to help clear my lungs up, antibotic for my sinus.Go back in one week if it isnt better. I tell you this because soon you will be an ex . and it isn't all that bad. ( now that I have 30 days in). Is their a reason you are waiting on the patches? I will be thinking and praying for you all the way. You will become an ex...I just have that deep down feeling that you will. I get those at times.
Take care , read up and I will check on you soon.
Your friend, Charo (sharon Wilder)
I am a chain smoker for over 35 years and have tried almost everything. I am looking for support because I am an end stage nicotine addict and it isa do or die moment. My quit day is 2 days from now. Any helpful hints? Going Cold turkey because nothing works!
Oh my...I am in the same Boat as you! 42 yrs of 2+ packs a day and recent PFT reveilng only 42%of lungs left.... REALITY has FINALLY sunk-in to my REBELLIOUS AND ADDICTED REALITY !!! Past numerous tries of cold-turkey only worked for 6 days of "I've got this"...Then I just wanted ONE cig!
Eight yrs later...Here I am...On oxygen at night, and available for daytime (prn) plus 3 different kinds of inhalers, and 2 oral meds!! Smoking 1 1/2 pks... Wondering how to be successful at permanently quiting these NASTY, NASTY, NASTY cancer sticks ?!?!
If I were to catch a cold bug... DEAD!!
ANYONE LOCAL TO COCOA, FL WILLING TO quit along with me??
Wish you the best. I quit after 40!+ years. Know I'll never be 'healthy' again, but hope I can hang in for a couple more good years.
Been a quitter for almost two years now.
May God watch over you.
M
Have a great day.
Please Papa-Mark will you Share with me How You Quit?
I'm 45 yes Smoking with only 37% of my lungs left!
For me its the picking it up and taking those nasty drags that I'm ADDICTED TO!! Have tried quitting twice...10 days was the longest without ;(
Suggestions that worked for you when you wanted that cigarette are Welcomed.. TY
You can do it, I did it and I started smoking at 13 and did it for 40 years. I have been smoke free for over three years. If you believe in God, rely on him at all times. That is the only way I made it through this long.
God is who is helping me big time through this quit! I believe he also guided me to this ex community. I prayed and prayed for his help!
I also am a long-time smoker; I have quit three times in the past this will be the fourth and final time for me. I made a promise to myself several years ago; the promise was that if I ever had to deal with a major health issue I would stop smoking. So about one month ago I was told I needed my hip replaced because of osteoarthritis of the hip joint. So far I have not smoked for twelve days, I am using the patch to help me through the cravings, I am not in the mood to deal with constant pain and nicotine withdrawal symptoms. I have surgery next week and I was happy to tell the doctor at my pre-op appointment that I am not smoking.
My suggestions are to stay close to this website, it has been very helpful to me, also several people suggested reading a book by Allen Carr, so far it has been a very good read about addiction.
I wish you all the best in your efforts to become a non smoker.
Hi there...I have smoked for over 40 years...I actually quit for a little over a year...back in 1976! stupid for ever picking them up again. I now have been diagnosed with COPD/Emphazema....I am afraid and know that this is it for me!! I have to quit once and for all! I have to give myself the chance for a better and longer quality of life. I am learning so many things on here and am getting excited as my quit date of 4/1/13 comes closer....happy to be here!
Blessings