Give and get support around quitting
I do really want to quit smoking; but I am not looking forward to my quit date which is August 31st! I am afraid that I won’t be able to quit on that date and it is causing me to have anxiety!
Are there any suggestions that can help me?
Thank you
Focus on wanting to quit. Keep reminding yourself that you really do want to quit. A few days before I quit, I started a smoking log. I wrote down the time I smoked then gave myself a goal......I won't smoke another for 30 minutes, an hour, two hours and so on. That sort of prepared me for the cravings I would go through, gave me an idea of what it was going to be like. I'd want another smoke 20 minutes after I put one out. I'd say to myself, you can wait another 10 minutes, can't you? Another easy tip: Nap because you can't smoke while you're sleeping! I have been smoke free for 11 days now! I smoked for almost 40 years with a year long quit back in 2008 and hundreds of quit attempts. It is hard, SCARY hard but YOU CAN DO IT! I CAN DO IT! WE CAN DO IT!
Congratulations on 11 days quit
I have been doing the hourly sometimes 1 1/2hrs wait for awhile now! I will keep it up and try not to worry about my quit day coming up!
Thank you
Yes, we can!
Yes....every chance you get read posts on this site. Have you read Allen Carrs book? The Easyway to stop smoking?Its a fast short read and it was what opened the door for me in my journey.
No I haven’t read the book yet but plan on picking up a copy soon!
Thank you
We all have different degrees of fear but fear is really a false expectation appearing to be real. You can make it if you Plan, Prepare and learn to Protect your quit. Dealing with one day at a time and staying in the day will make it easier. Read, the suggested material it will help you. Stay close to the site. No question is a dumb one. Ask. Tell yourself that yes, I can. Say it out loud. Learn Breathing techniques that will get you through. Drink plenty of water. Work on a Hobby. Be the boss of your quit.
Thank you this was really helpful
You are welcome. Anytime I can help just holler.