I want to quit smoking because of my health (have terrible smokers cough and wheezing) and because I really can't afford to buy cigs. Problem is.... I really like to smoke. I don't drink, gamble, not addicted to anything else (breaking addiction to narcissist) and I don't have a lot going on in my life. I'm afraid if I try to quit, i will get depressed, maybe gain weight, I feel like smoking is the only thing I have going on in my life that I enjoy. Yes, I realize how warped that thinking is. I have tried some exercise groups (don't really enjoy them), trying to volunteer (nothing enjoyable, yet, still looking) and I belong to several 12 step groups, but they meet during the evening, so I have a lot of down time during the day. I've come very close to quitting several times in the last 4 months... Only 3 cigs a couple of days, but just when I think I'm gonna get over the hump, I decide to buy one more pack. My roommate also smokes.... And we smoke in the house. Ugh!
Just do it by working out, the more you want one the more you workout, I started doing it two years ago it's working for me will say this do it with your kids or a buddy to start- off with
@Mybuddy No kids. No buddy. Nobody… Lol. The problem is I enjoy smoking. I don’t enjoy working out. How to make working out enjoyable? Now, that’s the million dollar question.
Lolololol. I'm past that stage in my life... If I get your meaning. And, I think I do. I'd rather eat pizza. Lol.
I appreciate it. I'm sorry if I don't seem appreciative. I'm just in limbo, wanna quit, but don't wanna quit.... Thanx for support.
I am bi-polar, borderline personality disorder and take wellbutrin for my depression. The wellbutrin is a nicotine surpressant as we'll as an antidepressant and it really works well for me. I don't know if it would work for you or not if you're thinking about quitting and are skeptical because of an issue with depression that might be worth looking into.
Thanks, yes Wellbutrin did work for me for the first 3 days. Then I broke out in hives. Chantix makes my bipolar worse.
Quit! You can do it! :) Think of all the money you'll save, great motivator if health reasons aren't enough. I'd suggest to start by saying no cigarettes in the house, make it at least slightly inconvenient that you have to go outside. I've quite many many times. Every time I'm hospitalized for the bipolar I come out chain smoking. I really enjoy it during that time, but money and health. And when I think about dating, I don't want to date a smoker, so I don't want to be that person. Ultimately up to you of course, but I encourage quitting. I think it's been more than a month now since I've had a smoke. Good riddance to an expensive unhealthy habit, although enjoyable.
@afunk I hear ya. Unfortunately my roommate smokes in the house. I’m hoping to get my own place this year and I definitely won’t smoke inside. I never did before. I know I can do it. It’s just such a crutch right now. I don’t drink, smoke pot or do drugs. I don’t even over eat. Smoking is my only vice. And I have so much time on my hands. Thanks for your support.