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Can't stop smoking

Supercoolcat1984
Supercoolcat1984

I have been smoking now for 14 years every since I was told I couldn't have kids. So I have been smoking since it sucks I wish I never started but now I am smoking more than I used too. Used to be a pack a day to 2 packs I actually smoking right now as I type this too u. Smoking addiction is horrible I have tired cold turkey nope can't last , I have tried gum , patches , logezes vaping and pot nothing works plz help

sweetgirl18
sweetgirl18
Smoking has always been my crutch. I went 8 years with out a cigarette. But relapsed last October then quit at end of Feb for 2 months just seems like my crutch.

As I decided I'm not ready to quit entirely I did decide I won't allow my self to smoke more than 2 packs a week. But instead of marlboros I went to marlboro 100s where they seem to last me longer and don't smoke as much.
LINDIE
LINDIE
I finally was able to quit seven weeks ago. I have a lot that is helping me though. I smoked for 27 years. I have tried so many times in the last 10 years to quit and it seemed hopeless. The one thing I learned from all of that is that when you are ready it is easy. I still struggle with the cravings and have to remind myself to breathe. I have a long list of reasons to quit and I wrote them down. I read them every morning when I get up and every night before I go to bed to remind myself why I am dong this. Be kind to yourself and relax. It will happen when you are ready.
mandy4071
mandy4071
im setting in the same boat as u right now. i find myself smoking more than a pack a day.
Prycejosh1987
Prycejosh1987
Try vapes or smoke differently.
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