Give and get support around quitting
Hi!
I have been thinking about quitting for months. I tried cutting back but as a long as cigs were in my possession I smoked them. I then added up the money each week I was spending on them. WOW!!!! That was a bitg eye opener.
Yesterday I quit. I tell ya, all I can think about is smoking right now. I don't miss it but it is a habit. When I take my dog out I smoke, when I drive, I smoke, when I talk on the phone, I smoke.
I found this site yesterday...got through day one. Today is day 2
Good luck and congrats to making it to day 2. I'm right with you. I'm on the patch and it is working good for me. Seems like today is a little more difficult with the cravings. They aren't too overwhelming but aggrevating. I just keep telling myself not to take the dang patch off and smoke. I am constantly exercising every time I get a craving. I'll dance around, or get my 5 lb. weights and do some arm exercises. I needed to work on toning my arms anyways. lol
The cravings go away pretty quick and I give myself a pat on the back for making it through. Keep strong and keep reading on this site. It's kept me from getting up and smoking quite a few times.
Good job! Keep it up! I'm on day 9 (almost double digits). Because I only smoked a few cigarettes a day, I kept telling myself it wasn't a big deal. Those 3 or 4 were becoming 7 & 8; & I hated being a closet smoker (if there really is such a thing). So far, the cravings come & go. Even though I was never a-pack-a-day, it's still hard!
But it's tomorrow I'm worried about. A co-worker is coming back from vacation & she's the one I'd go smoke with when we'd take a break. Hope I can hold out! Any suggestions??
Monkeymom
I would be honest with the person. Just tell her, you quit and you would really like her support. 🙂