I never heard it, you either quit or you don't.

I am one of those ppl you speak of. Of course it took two years of excuses to finally have had enough.
I put them down with a little help of wellbutrin......that backfired after 3 days, so threw the meds away.....put down the cigarettes 20 months ago after a 2-3 pack a day for 20+ years (brand and "light" mean nothing) and haven't touched one since. I get very few cravings (I'm one of the lucky ones). However, a plan is good to have in place becuz cravings and triggers do come and you have to know how to handle each and every situation BEFORE it arises in order to be successful.
It is not an easy road.....even if you "just stop becuz your body says so." It's more complicated than that.....trust me on that.
Joining a support group is vital, but you still have to do the hard part.
Realize that life is full of stress that won't ever go away.....you just have to learn (and give it time) to deal with the stress in different and healthier ways.......but that is a choice only YOU can make....SMOKING IS A CHOICE.
Best of luck to you and I hope that you make a choice to stop and stay stopped smoking. Your health and bank account will thank you ((((((Hugs))))))

I started disliking it more and more so I knew I was ready. That doesn't happen to everybody so DON'T WAIT FOR IT'. Just do it. Read as much from old posts and definitely go to Good Posts for excellent suggestions on planning for a quit. The most successful way to quit is to PLAN IT. Ask us for some ideas. Good Luck

Listen to your body! Mine told me I was ready to quit a full year before I actually made the commitment to quit. There will still be work to do, i.e. retrain your brain to think and act as an ex-smoker. Your brain is still going to seek the "ahhhhhh" sensation nicotine fed it. Find daily rewards, like an "at home" spa bath, some great music, a scenic drive, that give your brain the "treat" it seeks. Change up your smoking routines. Do more with mild exercise if your body allows. DRINK WATER! I had Plan A in place which was "cold turkey" I had "Plan B" in place which was Chantix. I was ready for cold turkey, never needed the Chantix but believe me, I would have tried that had cold turkey not worked. Smoking KILLED my dad, my brother in law, a best friend so don't kid yourself, this is a deadly addiction. You absolutely CAN quit smoking ONE DAY AT A TIME!

My body didn't tell me I was ready to quit my life did. I moved into an apartment that I can only afford if I don't smoke, so I made myself have to quit. I use the nicotrol inhaler once in a while just for cravings that are getting less and less (I am on day 27 of my quit). The inhaler is supposed to be a 10 day supply at a time but I am only about half way through the supply at day 27. I agree you can't wait for that feeling you just have to DO it! Good luck.

hiya
I have heard people say that too. That didnt happen to me though. I knew my health was deteriorating and that smoking killed people but that didnt really deter me. It was a promise I made to my dying Mum that motivated me to quit. I nursed her for nearly 4 years while she died of a smoking related illness.
Its really good that you are making plans to get healthy. That maybe your way of quitting and i say more power to you. When you quit you will notice the benefits. Nice breath, be able to breathe easier, whiter teeth, less coughing, less headaches and indigestion etc etc.
Best of luck with the quit and if ya need help just yell
Hugs Deb

I hear my body, too! Shut your mouth, Karen, on both the cigs and the food - but I can't.
I hate the way I look.
I can't stand the smell of smoke on my clothes.
I don't wake up wanting a cigarette, but once I get back to the home office it's one after another after another.
Then I have to munch on something.
I'm like the proverbial dog chasing its tail.
Yeah, just put them down.
Well, I have - and I pick them back up.
What, what, what do I have to do to put them down and not pick them up when the stress builds like a train!

hiya Karen
I hear you. Quitting isnt easy but its doable. I smoked in excess of 30 a day for over 30 years. I quit for 4 and a half years and then thought I could have a cig when I had some family problems. And there I was back to the 30 a day habit withing days. I have started my quit again and havent had a cig for 15 days.
I used the nic patch on my first quit and this time I am using champix/ Why dont you ask your Doc for assistance. I am sure he/she will have some quit aids that you could try.
The people in this group will support you the best they can
Try and develop strategies for dealing with stress.
I have tried deep breathing, sipping from a water bottle and walking.
Other people here will have other strategies they could share with you
Dont give up hope you can quit but it takes determination, support and the desire to quit needs to be stronger than the desire to smoke
Hugs Deb