I FINALLY quit smoking...
By Nikigirl613
@Nikigirl613 (131)
United States
August 20, 2009 10:03pm CST
So, I finally quit smoking. It will be 3 weeks tomorrow and not only have I saved myself about $130.00, I really do feel fantastic. For the first time in over 10 years, I just felt ready, I gave them up cold turkey, and I'm actually enjoying my quit. My muscles feel better, it is easier to fall asleep at night, it is easier to get up in the morning, I can certainly breathe better - I am very proud of myself for sticking with it this time. But I think being truly ready is key. In the past, I believe my quits have failed because they were for the wrong reasons. How about you? Anyone quit? How long ago? What do I have to look forward to? When does the ex-smokers hack go away? Did you just quit? Need support? Let's talk...
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@busymom312 (122)
• United States
24 Aug 09
Niki, that's great! I'm thinking of trying to quit again, and have been saying I'm going to quit this year. I tried cold turkey a year ago, and failed miserably. When I DO try again, I think I'll buy some of the nicotine gum. Grat that you have quit!
@hmfryklund (389)
• United States
23 Aug 09
I TOTALLY agree with you when you said that you need to personally be ready to quit, and not be pressured by those around you or doing it for the wrong reasons. I actually quit twice in the last few years, when I had found out I was pregnant with both of my daughters. It was my own personal choice and I was ready as soon as I found out I was pregnant. No one made me, I chose to do it. Well, now prices are skyrocketing and everyone keeps saying I should quit, and I wanted to a few months ago and I thought I was ready, but honestly Im not! I know I really cant afford it, but I do it anyways and sometimes I just smoke too much. Ugh. I really need to stop and I know cold turkey is best. But I am just so stressed out about a million things, I dont think I can do it yet :(
@Nikigirl613 (131)
• United States
24 Aug 09
Absolutely - when you're ready, you're ready. I have never had the willpower to quit smoking, lose weight, etc, and once I hit the place where I was ready, it all fell into place. Quitting this time hasn't been a struggle, and in fact, it has been really wonderful. Additionally, having quit smoking has not only made me feel better, but it has given me the power/willpower to start really doing something about my weight. Not only because I have the willpower, but because I can do it so much better now, and I don't feel like I'm about to have a stroke! I am up to an hour and a half on the treadmill per day now - I was lucky to last a half hour before I quit. All of this has allowed for a reduction in my stress, and trust me, I am the single mother of an autistic 5 year old and a home health aid, I know stress, lol. I always wondered why these things wouldn't happen for me, and now I see, it just has to be the right time. Good luck to you!!!
