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Really want to quit!

5 replies

NotKeenOnSwede · 24/05/2020 19:21

The satisfaction I get when I light one up is great obviously otherwise I wouldn't smoke, but it's nothing compared to the guilt I feel when I've put it out. What am I doing to my health etc. I have smoked a bit more due to lockdown and being out of my normal routine. This week I've smoked two a day, but 6 last night because I was drinking (this is when I mainly struggle because I really enjoy a fag with a drink). I am on the wine again tonight and know I'll probably crack and have a couple. Then I'll beat myself up about it all day tomorrow. I never used to really think about it but now I'm getting older (mid 30s) I'm thinking about my future health more and worrying about taking better care of myself...

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stoptherideiwanttogetoff · 06/06/2020 10:02

I quit just before lockdown.. I have to say it wasn't the best time to doing but I've kept it up with the help of the tablets I was prescribed and it's worked!! I don't really have cravings anymore and I'm 88 days smoke free! Like you I was a light smoker but still a smoker! I enjoyed smoking to .. but as you say I'd instantly feel bad after smoking! No one even knew I smoked.. apart from my H and he was kind of OK with it. I feel better being rid of them and my skin has vastly improved, not to mention the health benefits. I'd highly recommend Champix it's worked very well for me.

George441 · 27/07/2020 15:22

Chewing peppermints is one of the simple tricks to quit smoking.

Overthinker84 · 05/09/2020 12:11

I am the same as you. I only have 1 a day and really want to stop altogether but I have this irrational fear of what happens when I stop?! I have smoked for nigh on 20 years. Any tips?

Spied · 11/09/2020 16:50

@Overthinker84
I've just read through the principles of the Alan Carr method.
Makes sense.
I'm quitting today.

Orkneys · 27/10/2020 12:06

It's not satisfaction it's withdrawal the end of the craving the feeling you get is suffocation.
Read Allen Carr.

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