"What is this the 30th time? Well good luck with that." *chuckles
"Once a smoker always a smoker. You just have to do it in moderation."
Ever had friends tell you this and wonder if they were really your friends? Unsupportive comments from friends or comments that give the sense the person doesn't want you to quit and make that positive sep can have a lot of reasons behind them. I'm sure we can all speculate. But the fact is nothing makes me reach for a cigarette quicker because I think "They're right. I can't do it. I suck. I give up." One of my biggest challenges is ignoring them and listening to my gut. But this time I'm determined. Anybody have good ideas of witty comebacks for unsupportive friends that the website hasn't already mentioned?
"Once a smoker always a smoker. You just have to do it in moderation."
Ever had friends tell you this and wonder if they were really your friends? Unsupportive comments from friends or comments that give the sense the person doesn't want you to quit and make that positive sep can have a lot of reasons behind them. I'm sure we can all speculate. But the fact is nothing makes me reach for a cigarette quicker because I think "They're right. I can't do it. I suck. I give up." One of my biggest challenges is ignoring them and listening to my gut. But this time I'm determined. Anybody have good ideas of witty comebacks for unsupportive friends that the website hasn't already mentioned?
Good ideas?: Ignore them. And get your support from the people here, who know the depth of the struggle. If you spend some time reading on here (and with almost 10,000 members, there's LOT to read), you will discover an infinite amount of possibilities. All of which speak to the reasons why you CAN be a non smoker. Because we're all doing it, day by day...by day. Just read.
We're all in various stages of quits. From 2 days to one month to 6 mos. to where I am at 2 years 8 months. Don't mean a thing. It just means I've held on that long. Understand? We've all held on "that" long. This is truly a day by day thing.
Forget our "friends". Trust YOU. Because YOU know best.
....Part of your cheering section....