Tentative Hi...?

[NewIdentity]

Hello, I'm new here, as well to quitting. I was a smoker for 11 years, I'm 27 now. I've wanted to quit for awhile for the many reasons someone should... My health, my two beautiful babies, my passion for singing, not being able to excercise for longer than a minute, etc. I was on track with everything except the smoking, and the more I felt stressed or overwhelmed, the more I smoked. I got a cold about a month ago that developed into a nasty case of bronchitis (tired of being used to bronchitis) and this time around, by Tuesday 6/9, I ended up in the hospital with a second breathing treatment, received an at home inhaler, very strong antibiotics I disdain, and the fear that I'd stop breathing in my sleep because I was gasping despite all of that. My last puff was Tuesday around 6pm, a few hours before the emergency trip, and then I just... let it be. I still haven't gone near one even though bronchitis is clearing, and I hope to stay away for good. Thank-You for reading, glad to have found this place! :)

[Leanna]

Welcome to QT! Sorry you are dealing with bronchitis. I have had bronchitis before and it's awful. I have asthma and as a smoker, I was constantly using my inhaler, but now that I've quit, I don't grab for the inhaler very often. 

 

You have a lot of great reasons to quit and stay quit. You're young; you have babies; you want to be healthier. I know it is a struggle, but good news is that quitting is 100% possible. There are a lot of people here to support you every step of the way; lots of users in various stages of their quits. We are glad to have you here and are looking forward to your posts. :) 

[Nancy]

Welcome to QT! Sorry you are dealing with bronchitis. I have had bronchitis before and it's awful. I have asthma and as a smoker, I was constantly using my inhaler, but now that I've quit, I don't grab for the inhaler very often. 

 

You have a lot of great reasons to quit and stay quit. You're young; you have babies; you want to be healthier. I know it is a struggle, but good news is that quitting is 100% possible. There are a lot of people here to support you every step of the way; lots of users in various stages of their quits. We are glad to have you here and are looking forward to your posts. :)

Leanna said it perfectly! Just remember, there is nothing positive about smoking...Just remember...Not One Puff Ever!!

[Pippa]

Howdy New - welcome to the board :-).

 

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can ever do and just think of what a role model you are for those beautiful babies of yours ! Have you planned distractions ?? What are you going to do when craves hit ... I used exercise, games- but pick your needs :-) Read up - education is key and remember sugar levels... Sip juice, eat fruit . Most importantly stay close - support is key and we are here to give you that :-)

[BAT]

Welcome New  :)

[NewIdentity]

Howdy New - welcome to the board :-).

 

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can ever do and just think of what a role model you are for those beautiful babies of yours ! Have you planned distractions ?? What are you going to do when craves hit ... I used exercise, games- but pick your needs :-) Read up - education is key and remember sugar levels... Sip juice, eat fruit . Most importantly stay close - support is key and we are here to give you that :-)

[NewIdentity]

Well, so far it's been ice water for me as juices or any flavoured drink is a trigger though I'll sip fruit juice when really needed. I've been nibbling like crazy on carrot sticks, pretzels, peanuts, etc. I've completely changed my morning routine and when I get extremely edgy I eat dark chocolate. As soon as I'm off antibiotics and 100% I'll be exercising like crazy. Reading also seems to help. :)

[Evelyn]

Keep this going, educate yourself on the forum, keep posting and know onecig is not an option as you want to quit on a later moment anyway :) You can do this

[El Bandito]

A tentative Hi back.

 

A full blown noisy 'Atta Girl to you for quitting.

 

You are doing great. B)

[Still winning]

Sorry you're going through bronchitis but delighted it's prompted you to quit, great work!!

 

Changing your routine up and in fact getting some plans in place for any places that trigger you (make you think more about smoking) is great. 

 

I also have two children and I found that when I wobbled that thoughts of them seeing me smoke and assuming it was ok and normal would make me strong enough to fight, other times the support here helped me through. Setting an example as a mother is utterly crucial, it's proven that children of smokers are more likely to become smokers...I don't think I'd actually taken that piece of info in before. 

 

So brilliant news about your quit. Hopefully you're on the mend now and will feel better soon. xx

[Doreensfree]

Welcome aboard....

Sorry to hear you are feeling too good....

All the support you need to suceed is right here....

Read all you can ...and then some....

You can do it....it's doable....we all have.....so will you....

[action]

Hello NewIdentity :)

 

Congratulations on being smoke free since Tuesday, that is excellent news! I quit unplanned when I got a bad case of the flu, and never picked up another cigarette since, so hopefully that gives you some more confidence :d

 

I hope that you feel better soon, which you will, if you don't smoke :)

 

Please let us know if you need anything at all, or have any questions!

[SanDar]

Welcome and yes, you can quit, just as we all have.

We are here to help  :)

[NewIdentity]

It's so bizarre, I have been fine the past few days... a bit edgy and grumpy with periods of calm, but alright nonetheless, well last night I had a dream I was smoking and became very upset about it in the dream. This morning I woke up wanting to just cry and feeling panicked. I made some breakfast, sipped some water and juice, took a short walk... now chewing some regular gum and posting. Watching a movie and trying to figure out why it's so rough today. I'm not going to smoke so guess I'm spending today as an emotional basketcase.

[NewIdentity]

P.S... thank you all for being so welcoming and hope to get to know all of you better!

[El Bandito]

It's so bizarre, I have been fine the past few days... a bit edgy and grumpy with periods of calm, but alright nonetheless, well last night I had a dream I was smoking and became very upset about it in the dream. This morning I woke up wanting to just cry and feeling panicked. I made some breakfast, sipped some water and juice, took a short walk... now chewing some regular gum and posting. Watching a movie and trying to figure out why it's so rough today. I'm not going to smoke so guess I'm spending today as an emotional basketcase.

It will pass.

 

A good cry is probably a worthwhile thing - lets off some pressure.

 

There will be ups and downs - but the ups are worth it. You are going great NI. 

 

Be proud - you are doing a great thing.

[buMbLeB]

It's so bizarre, I have been fine the past few days... a bit edgy and grumpy with periods of calm, but alright nonetheless, well last night I had a dream I was smoking and became very upset about it in the dream. This morning I woke up wanting to just cry and feeling panicked. I made some breakfast, sipped some water and juice, took a short walk... now chewing some regular gum and posting. Watching a movie and trying to figure out why it's so rough today. I'm not going to smoke so guess I'm spending today as an emotional basketcase.

 

I've been quit more than three years, and I just had one of those dreams the other night. I think they happen for a few different reasons, but often they are your subconscious mind stiffening your resolve by letting you experience how horrible you would feel if you smoked. You quit when you were sick with bronchitis - I think a number of people quit when they're sick, because they feel like hell anyway and smoking makes it worse, and somehow the nicotine rush is less appealing when you're already coughing and dizzy and nauseous. But now you're starting to feel better, and you're not so focussed on your health and mortality, and smoking may feel more appealing again. You're in a danger zone, and your sleep mind is warning you.

 

Listen to your dream. You've wanted to quit for a long time, and now you did and you already have a running start - keep running! This is totally doable, and everyone on this forum has done it. Remember how awful that dream made you feel, and then how thankful you were when you got to wake up. Not everyone gets that chance.

[NewIdentity]

Not smoking, but very strangly obsessed with chocolate today. Seems to help me feel better, whatever works I suppose. I normally am not at all into sweets and crave salty savory things. I wonder if it's that blood sugar issue. :P Thanks for the feedback!

[mfic]

Hey welcome new,,

 

You,ll get there- its one day at a time- I did gum,  I still do - it really helped knock the edge off- I used strong flavored gum, seemed to be better-

 

after a,while the gum will relax (habit),,,  your already healthier- it gets eaiser every day too,,

 

just get it in your head- your a non-smoker,, you already have more $$ too,,

 

roll on,  RC  

[Ria]

It's so bizarre, I have been fine the past few days... a bit edgy and grumpy with periods of calm, but alright nonetheless, well last night I had a dream I was smoking and became very upset about it in the dream. This morning I woke up wanting to just cry and feeling panicked. I made some breakfast, sipped some water and juice, took a short walk... now chewing some regular gum and posting. Watching a movie and trying to figure out why it's so rough today. I'm not going to smoke so guess I'm spending today as an emotional basketcase.

 

Hello there xox

 

Hope you're feeling better ...  have you seen this?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDJo1vfEqlo   Eye-opening and entertaining!

 

  :wub:

[NewIdentity]

I've been quit more than three years, and I just had one of those dreams the other night. I think they happen for a few different reasons, but often they are your subconscious mind stiffening your resolve by letting you experience how horrible you would feel if you smoked. You quit when you were sick with bronchitis - I think a number of people quit when they're sick, because they feel like hell anyway and smoking makes it worse, and somehow the nicotine rush is less appealing when you're already coughing and dizzy and nauseous. But now you're starting to feel better, and you're not so focussed on your health and mortality, and smoking may feel more appealing again. You're in a danger zone, and your sleep mind is warning you.

 

Listen to your dream. You've wanted to quit for a long time, and now you did and you already have a running start - keep running! This is totally doable, and everyone on this forum has done it. Remember how awful that dream made you feel, and then how thankful you were when you got to wake up. Not everyone gets that chance.

[NewIdentity]

I've been quit more than three years, and I just had one of those dreams the other night. I think they happen for a few different reasons, but often they are your subconscious mind stiffening your resolve by letting you experience how horrible you would feel if you smoked. You quit when you were sick with bronchitis - I think a number of people quit when they're sick, because they feel like hell anyway and smoking makes it worse, and somehow the nicotine rush is less appealing when you're already coughing and dizzy and nauseous. But now you're starting to feel better, and you're not so focussed on your health and mortality, and smoking may feel more appealing again. You're in a danger zone, and your sleep mind is warning you.

 

Listen to your dream. You've wanted to quit for a long time, and now you did and you already have a running start - keep running! This is totally doable, and everyone on this forum has done it. Remember how awful that dream made you feel, and then how thankful you were when you got to wake up. Not everyone gets that chance.

[NewIdentity]

I've been quit more than three years, and I just had one of those dreams the other night. I think they happen for a few different reasons, but often they are your subconscious mind stiffening your resolve by letting you experience how horrible you would feel if you smoked. You quit when you were sick with bronchitis - I think a number of people quit when they're sick, because they feel like hell anyway and smoking makes it worse, and somehow the nicotine rush is less appealing when you're already coughing and dizzy and nauseous. But now you're starting to feel better, and you're not so focussed on your health and mortality, and smoking may feel more appealing again. You're in a danger zone, and your sleep mind is warning you.

 

Listen to your dream. You've wanted to quit for a long time, and now you did and you already have a running start - keep running! This is totally doable, and everyone on this forum has done it. Remember how awful that dream made you feel, and then how thankful you were when you got to wake up. Not everyone gets that chance.

[NewIdentity]

I've been quit more than three years, and I just had one of those dreams the other night. I think they happen for a few different reasons, but often they are your subconscious mind stiffening your resolve by letting you experience how horrible you would feel if you smoked. You quit when you were sick with bronchitis - I think a number of people quit when they're sick, because they feel like hell anyway and smoking makes it worse, and somehow the nicotine rush is less appealing when you're already coughing and dizzy and nauseous. But now you're starting to feel better, and you're not so focussed on your health and mortality, and smoking may feel more appealing again. You're in a danger zone, and your sleep mind is warning you.

 

Listen to your dream. You've wanted to quit for a long time, and now you did and you already have a running start - keep running! This is totally doable, and everyone on this forum has done it. Remember how awful that dream made you feel, and then how thankful you were when you got to wake up. Not everyone gets that chance.

[NewIdentity]

I agree wholeheartedly. My dreams the past few nights in general have gone a bit deep, others just bizarre.