hi everyone,
I've been smoking since i was 12 years old. I am now 34. I feel like i need to smoke all the time...i go thru a pack a day and get anxiety if i don't have an extra pack laying around.
I need to quit. I have tried before and have failed, i've used the patch and it worked for awhile but i always missed smoking and went back.
any advice??
I hate to sound cliche, but you have to really want to quit. I am 55, quit for 10 years in my mid thirties, put on weight, got into Overeaters Anonymous, lost the weight discovered all my issues coming to the surface once those two addictions (food and cigs) were gone. Cried, worked through stuff, got counseling, made if for 10 years. Started smoking again and have just recently quit (6 weeks ago). The issues have again come to the surface and I am 55, crying, depressed a bit, lonely, and am once again having to deal with my s**t. It aint easy, but I absolutely refuse to go back after all I've gone through this time and all I have put those I love through. If you want it, you can do it.
It was hard for me to quit smoking but I did it I always smoked when I go upset or mad and it would calm me down I still want one now and then but I hate the smell and the taste of it I wanted to quit but I don't think I was ready but my last cigarette I bought patches and put one on on chest by my shoulder and when I wanted one I rubbed it and it gave me a feeling and I didn't want that cigarette anymore i have not smokes for 5 months now and i feel a whole lot better I gained a little bit of weight but i watch what I eat. Do the patch again they have 4 step but buy number 3 not one because you have smoked for along time already and put in on your chest right by you shoulder and when you want a cigarette rub it. I am 45 now don't wait till then.
Hi single_lady34, Don't give up. Keep on trying. You'll get there eventually. I quit for 2 and 1/2 years and started back last year. I am working on quitting again. I hate smoking. It won't be easy in the beginning but the rewards are worth it. I miss the freedom of not smoking. Keep coming and letting us know how you are doing. We are here for you. ((((hugs))))
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