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I think I am more addicted than everyone else

allison34509
allison34509
I am on day 4 of quitting smoking, but I think I am more addicted than any one else. I live for cigarettes, I breathe for cigarettes, I can't listen to music or take a walk or a drive without a cigarette. I have no idea how I'm supposed to stay quit when I feel like I need smoking to do all these things. The first three days of quitting I stayed in bed the whole time.
grannie
grannie
What ever you have to do, do it. Congrats on the three days. One day at a time will set you free from the addiction. Keep it up.
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
Sometimes I have to go second by second. But whatever you need to do to not smoke is fine. I slept a lot and used a nicotrol inhaler to keep quit. I had to drop some friends because they couldn't quit and were not being understanding. I changed my whole routine to keep quit. Doing things in a different order. I gets easier every moment, every day. Today is day 45 for me! Good luck and have faith in yourself...you ARE a non-smoker now!
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
If you are serious about quitting and staying quit.....then get a plan in place quickly since you have already started. The cravings are already there and difficult to fight on your own. Get to your doctor if you can so he/she can help. If you need medication to stop....they are standing by to help make the best choice for you. There are patches, gum, inhalers, etc to help you.PLUS.....we are here to support you and help celebrate your success and help guide you back should you fall.
The best and final quits are planned. Staying in bed forever is unproductive.....but do that if you must for now becuz your body really does need rest to help recover.
Drink tons of water cuz it flushes out the toxins faster as well as hydrates and helps with cravings.
When a craving hits use sugarless candy and or gum. Also in conjunction to that.....GET BUSY!!!! I'm talking really busy with a hobby or cleaning or exercise.....ANYTHING that will distract you until the craving passes. The cravings will not last forever....it only seems like it at the time if you are not busy.
Stay away from triggers (other smokers or places you usually smoke). Let your friends or family go someplace else or remove yourself from the situation. Think like a non smoker.....you were one at one time in your life.
It is going to take some work on your part, but it will get easier the longer you stay quit. It is well worth the work/fight you have to take back your life.
Best of luck to you!
Oh....and check in here on the roll call and pledge to help keep yourself accountable....hope to see you there!
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
Hi Allison and welcome to the group. WE were ALL just as addicted as you until we learned that smoking will not help us in any way. Tell me how smoking helps you when you listen to music, when you are depressed, when you are driving or walking. It really doesn't help us in any way. On 2 pieces of paper.. One that lists all the reasons that you smoke and another for WHY you want to quit. See which one is longer.
Lots of luck Kiddo and never quit trying to quit.