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Quit day is May 30,2009

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NonSmokeyOkie

NonSmokeyOkie

Thu, May 21, 2009

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This will be my third attempt to quit smoking.  I've smoked for 30 years. 

 

I had that quit coach last time (1800quitnow) and she was great but then after awhile I shamefully would dodge the coach when she called threatening the kids if they answered the phone.  Funny but not :-) 

 

 

I gave my self a test run or two this past week and rediscovered all the reasons I started to smoke. 

 

 

I found my old quit smoking journal/site and had forgotten the password--apparently the site remembered me and never reset it for me lol

 

 

So my quest began again and here I am.

 

 

I have very strange withdrawal symptoms as I'm more addicted to the act of smoking than to the feeling of nicotine.  Nicotine patches are too constant for me.  When I quit I keep catching myself reaching for cigs that are not there.

 

 

I have a hard time focusing on anything when I don't smoke and that is my biggest problem.  I have at least 20 projects to keep me occupied when I crave but it seems like I can't concentrate on them.

 

 

I'm determined but very realistic this time. 

 

 

I'm an Artist and have a hard time creating when I'm nervous (having a nic fit)

 

 

I don't know any nonsmokers who are supportive.

 

 

I'm trying to find better behavior replacements this time around that may actually help and be obtainable. 

 

Good luck to everyone trying to quit and Congrats to the ones who have quit!

 

 

 

6/24/09 5:37pm

The best support I found was/is from people on other smoking sites that have yet to give up the habit.   I'm using chantix & have 31 days w/o nicotine.   I quit on May 23.  How is your plans f quiting going.   Remember, a failure is simply a success thathas not happnedd yet.    "I Go Forward Not Straight".

6/30/09 5:03am

Thank you so much for your support.  I thought I quit but have been cheating left and right--still smoke a lot less than I was.  Are you still smoke free?

6/29/09 5:21pm

I am happy that you are quitting smoking. I quit April 1 and am still waiting for my lungs to clear all the way out. I smoked for over 35 years and am 48 years old now though. I am the mother of 2 and the grandma to 5 also. I feel so much better yesterday I bought a air purifier for our living and dining room and it seems to help since my husband still smokes. Good luck!!!

6/30/09 5:05am

Thank you for your support--the air purifier sounds like a great Idea. 

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