@Kdad you don't have to convince me quitting is hard . Been there , it's a gong show I know and tough . It is gut wrenchingly tough too having to repeat the same pain over and over . Change the things you can to not repeat mistakes . It's part of the process .
I can tell you if all you have is a seed of hope it will be enough to make it happen . The way through is to get through the nonsense thinking that you "can't " quit and believe in " I will " quit by the action I take .
Take smoking off the table as an option . You may shed a few tears , that's ok . You may become angry , parr for the course , you may feel you lost your best friends , but you didn't . They were never a friend in the first place .
It takes time so don't be hard on yourself , don't quit trying , just come here , lean on your friends here for help through until you can do it on your own . Reaching out when we are weak is actually strength .
That's what friends are , they will support you to the end . Everyone is here for you and wants to help . Put pride aside and let us help . We help each other . You helped me today .. believe it . You did .
Put your stubborn side to use . It can be a powerful tool to use against craves .
Halt . Crave hits ask yourself ? Hungry , angry , lonely , tired ? Solution : Healthy snack , walk, call a friend , rest . Distract , delay , deep breaths , discuss , dont smoke . Do something different .
Oranges help with craves as will cinnamon , frozen grapes or blueberries , walking , a new hobby .
Write a letter of goodbye to smoking . Write a list . Remember your why . Why are you quitting . Because enough is enough right . Hope something here helps . Everyone has given you food for thought . Take what helps and add your own thoughts and you got a great recipie to quit happening .
I am glad you are here .
Post , don't smoke . You won't surprise us on how you may be feeling . We have been there on our own journey too . Not the same shoes but on the same road to freedom . Everyone here can relate to your feelings I think . I know I do .
You. Can . Do. This . By . The. Action And Choices . You . Make. Through . Every . Crave .
Hard yes , but temporary . It gets easier . Hang in there with us until it gets easier . You won't regret the time you spend here . Promise you .