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Gearing up to quit - NEED ADVICE/ENCOURAGEMENT!

jowants2quit
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Hello EXers! Congrats to those of you that have already quit... I hope to be one of you starting Aug 1st! I'm 37 years old and have been smoking for 20+ years. I have multiple, chronic, some rare, illnesses that forced me to stop working 3 years ago. I'm constantly in pain and am unable to stand or sit for long periods at a time. I spend most of my days alone out in the country while my husband works 10 hours a day. Pain, loneliness, frustration, and anxiety are my big triggers. I smoke far less once hubby is home or if I'm staying with family. When I was well, I had quit for 2.5 years (still kicking myself in butt for going back during my divorce). I remember how much better I felt not smoking and given my many health issues, I am desperate to quit to prevent adding to the problemsproblems and complications. I WANT to quit, but I've tried to quit about 5 or 6 times over the past 3 years. The best I did was 2 days. I get INTENSELY ANXIOUS and give in. I DON'T want to give up but don't know how to tolerate the anxiety long enough to be smoke free for good. I've tried nicotine patches, gum, inhaler, vapor ecigs, and even Chantix... They helped the physical craving but didn't do much for the emotional anxiety. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What has helped with the anxiety? The loneliness? I'm unable to go for a walk, cook, do my favorite hobbies anymore. TV is my main company these days. Any help or encouragement is welcomed! Thank you!!!!
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