What is different for me this time

[Toni]

I have tried to quit numerous times in the past. Several times I quit because my husband did. I am sad to say I am probably the reason he always went back to smoking because I always did. I quit because my kids wanted me to. I quit because it was New Years Day. I quit because my doctor thought I should. I quit for all the wrong reasons.

 

My husband quit 3 months ago and I told him I wasn't ready this time. The truth is I was never ready. I told him I would support him and be his biggest cheerleader and I did not smoke around him. I watched him on his journey and i am so proud of him. He is a strong man.

 

I have smoked for 40 years. I quit this time because I do not want to smoke anymore. I quit this time because it is MY choice. I quit this time for ME.

 

I really haven't had any panic attacks about needing a cigarette. I do not want one. My entire body has reacted to the poisons leaving it. That is my struggle. I don't feel good YET. I have terrible stomach issues. I am still without energy. I am still gaining weight. I sill do not want to smoke.

 

I know that all of this will get better. I have the mind set to be successful. I have the strength to work through all of this because I am ready and this is for me.

[babs609]

Welcome to the forum Toni...and a big congrats to you on your 30 days of smobriety!!  

 

Sounds like your head is in the right place but you are smart to come here.  This forum is a great place to come for accountability, celebrations, and support when needed.  

 

Great job and welcome to your new life as a non smoker.  Awesome!

[Markus]

Very good, congrats on your quit and hang tough, read about your addiction in the pinned threads and post often.

 

You will find that your husband didn't quit because of you, just like you haven't quit for him. Doesn't work like that.

 

It's important to come to terms with your addiction to really conquer it. You will always be an addict, as will he.

 

You will find that the difference between a smoker and a non-smoker is merely that next cigarette.

 

You chose not to have one, they choose to have more.

 

Guard your quit!

 

Markus

[Tyme2B]

Toni being on this site is very helpful. You also have your husband's support as you help each other through a huge transition in your lives. Some people seem to have an easier time of it than others. We are ALL individuals & although many of our quit smoking experiences are very similar, some are not. However,in saying that, there is a wealth of experience on this train & wonderful support.

I QUIT on Jan 28, 2015 after smoking for 40 years. Yes you have to quit for YOU. We all will help you. Many people on this site as well as my Doctor have told me it takes about 6 months to feel comfortable in our new lifestyle as non smokers. I too am still gaining weight which is caused by the decrease in our metabolic rate....we have to watch what we put in our mouths too. Celery sticks help me and I am conscious of overeating. Water really helps fill you up plus it's good to flush out the years of toxins. Stomach problems are not uncommon initially in a Quit but as Joel says....anything lasting over 2 weeks needs medical attention so see your Doc. Welcome to the board & best of luck....we will ALL be available to help you through your quit. The knowledge out there is incredible! Joel Spitzers Video Library & Blogs are helpful as well. Good luck & please stay in touch! It gets harder every time so make this Quit your last. I wil never go through this again! Nope.

[BAT]

Welcome to the QT Toni and congrats on your new journey as a nonsmoker  :)

[Nancy]

You've got it this time, Toni.  This is your forever quit, I just know it!!

[MichelleDoesntSmoke]

What an inspirational post. Thank you. I want to smoke....but I dont want to smoke, not really. The fact that you just dont want to smoke PERIOD is amazing! Keep up the good work. Good job taking care of you.

[Tyme2B]

What an inspirational post. Thank you. I want to smoke....but I dont want to smoke, not really. The fact that you just dont want to smoke PERIOD is amazing! Keep up the good work. Good job taking care of you.

Soon you will not want to smoke either!

[Tyme2B]

Wishing you success

[queen greenlover]

This why this time you'll quit for good. Sure most of here had to quit for some reason or other BUT.......until you quit for just YOU you will cave. Soon you & the mister will be having coffee by the fireplace & maybe some extra "fun".

[Nicole Diver]

Congrats on the newfound freedom.

This is such an inspiring post, things may not be all puppy dogs and rainbows right at first, but you have taken back control of your life.

Welcome!  We are here to help in any way that we can.

[Pippa]

What a great post - with that attitude you can do this :-). Don't get complacent though - keep reading up and stay close to the QT - I know being active on a board really helped me early in my quit ... You have got this :-)

[cpk]

This quit was different for me in that I didn't set a quit date. I just woke up one day not wanting to smoke ever again, and my quit was born. An easy quit? Lordie, no! I have only very recently returned to the Land of the Living. Good luck! It's a beautiful journey. The most important one you will ever take because it is life affirming. Ride it out, cry it out, whine it out, and soldier it out. Post it out, read it out, sleep and eat it out, exercise it out. The promise here is...it gets better. Believe and trust...that it will be better.     :girl_wink:

[Ramona]

The beginning can be rough: acne, bad breath, constipation, insomnia, body odor, weight gain, decreased sex drive....

 

....but the fantastic news is that these syndromes all REVERSE THEMSELVES COMPLETELY: clearer skin, fresher breath, fuller BMs, deeper sleep, prettier smell, ability to exercise, and more lively/intimate sex!!!!!!!! 

 

Like CPK said - soldier on.