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Any Suggestion - How to do this for ME?

sandysan5743
sandysan5743
I have quit before - twice before - through both pregnancies and breast feeding. As I remember back, it was really no problem.

Now, I've had a mini-stroke. I am on blood thinners for a blood clot. I KNOW that I must stop NOW - for myself. Why am I finding this so difficult?

I am alone. The few things I loved in life are gone - companionship, great food and wine and a cigarette at night after work. What will I become?

I know this sounds lame - I'm sorry - I'm not a lame person but feel so strongly that I am losing yet another aspect of what makes me - well, me...
grannie
grannie
I know the feeling, however life is what we make it. I too have several medical problems. As I was told many years ago...90% of People don't care about your problems The other 10% are glad you have them.

We only have two choices, the way I see it, that is to be happy or sad.

I read your post and not sure whether you want the Smoking Board and/or the Depression Board. You need to lift yourself up before you can tackle anything dear.

There are methods for both, NRT's for smoking and pills for anxiety/depression.

I am sorry you are so sad, I might can support your quit smoking habit, but the other I know nothing about.
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
Hi Sandy and welcome to the 'family' of quitters.No one said that quitting is easy. Being TOLD you have to quit for your health is scary. Cigarettes have been a part of your life for a long time that you don't know who you will 'be' without that cig in your hand. It CAN be done but you have to plan for it.

Go to our Sub group "Good Posts" to learn different ways to plan for your quit. Planning ahead is the key to success. Just know that you are NOT alone in this. We have ALL been where you are at now. I walked away from a 37+ year habit with the help of Chantix and this wonderful group. Talk to your Dr about what you can do for your anxiety. Lots of Luck, Mayberry
grannie
grannie
Here is the Link to the Good Posts...

http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/good-posts