no gum or inhaler this time

[christine 12]

I haven't used the gum or inhaler at all this time. That means after three days I should be over the worst of the withdrawls I think. I am feeling good about this quit attempt. This might be the one.

[JimHannoonen]

"Might" be the one?

 

Either it is or it isn't. Your choice.

 

 

[Reciprocity]

I'm glad you have decided on freedom from this crippling and deadly addiction C12   What Jim said is the truth. Quitting smoking is a choice we make and once we do we NEED to be FULLY committed to our decision. You know already how ugly things can get in the early days of your quit. That's why being fully committed and taking smoking off the table no matter what is so important. So is sticking close to the community here daily, at least for the first while and reading/watching everything you can while you're here. You will learn valuable things from the experiences of others who were at the same stage you are right now.

 

Please don't expect the worst of your withdrawals to end suddenly on day #3 because you are not using any NRT products. Yes, nicotine will be out of your body sometime around day 3 but, you will not have had time to train your brain to live comfortably without smokes by day 3. This is the bit that takes the longest time to adjust to. Weeks, yes, even months of gradual adjustment of your thinking about smoking. How long did you smoke for? Probably years I would guess. During those days, you brain was making connections between smoking  and all sorts of other life activities - stress, joy, sadness, boredom. The list is almost endless. It took years for you to develop those associations when you smoked so .... guess what? It will take a while to readjust your thinking to what it would be if you had never smoked in the first place.

 

Stick with us here and let us help you along. It's free and will probably be the best decision you ever make for yourself. Education is the key to quitting , along with unwavering self commitment and a bunch of other quitters like us to lend some support

[jillar]

Hi Christine what Jim and reciprocity said is absolutely true! Unfortunately if you let yourself think the worst is over at three days you may end up disappointed. The first month is by far the hardest but it is doable! Just stick close, post your feelings and especially an SOS if you feel close to caving to a crave. 

We call the first week hell week, by far the hardest week. The second is heck week, a little bit easier but then the third week, WTF week comes on and it's a pretty tough one. Once through it though you never have to deal with it again. How cool is that?!

[Sazerac]

I join Jim and Recip  (and just saw Jillar chime in with her wonderful wisdom)

in accentuating that your resolve in the decision to quit smoking is all that matters.

Either you choose to smoke or you choose to be free.

This is no joke

and you dismiss the effects of Nicotine and smoking or vaping tobacco at your peril.

Like all of us, quitting tobacco and putting our nicotine addiction to rest

 is

all about life,  the quality of life

and

death and the quality of death.

Choose wisely Christine and protect your quit.

You will love freedom.

S

 

Edited June 29, 2018 by Sazerac

[Whispers]

Prepare yourself, watch the video for good insight