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one cigarette today

Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
I have no idea what got into me but I'm back to a pack a day the past 2 weeks. Now I got sick and have been the past few days and thought this is perfect time to quit. I've only had one today, or 3 in 36 hours and I'm going crazy. Yesterday I was OK but 2 day is harder and my anxiety is so bad. When will I not feen for a smoke?
grannie
grannie
Your "I want to quit" has to be stronger than "I want to smoke". That is when your quit works for you.

Sorry you are not feeling well all the more reason not to smoke. Your body and lungs are taxed and smoking is a drain on your system.

Feel better and get back to quitting.
lg1
lg1
One is too many and one thousand is never enough.
Now is the time for you to quit all together.Cutting dowm is good,but you can only go in the wrong direction now unless you stop.
Hope to see you at roll call and pledge.
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
Welcome to the group Lana, quitting is a process and a journey. It doesn't happen over night or even a week. You heed to plan your quit. Planning ahead of time how you will handle your cravings, emotions without reaching for your cigarette crutch. Read all you can from old posts and gain a ton on knowledge and ideas from our sub group 'Good Posts'. Join us for our daily Roll Call and Pledge. It is a great way to get information and advise and to get to know us. We are behind you.
debraccc
debraccc
hiya
quitting is a process. Its going to take some time before you stop craving for a smoke because its an addiction.
When you crave remember the 5 D's delay, distract, deep breathe, drink water and discuss (or DS)
You can do this
Hugs Deb
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry but you will probably always want one----- you just have to learn not to act on it --- I think about it everyday but I know I can't give in. It really does get easier though. When an urge comes on strong I pop a piece of nic gum in my mouth. I plan on quitting those soon too. Good luck & never stop trying. It took me dozens of "quits" -- I am finally positive that I will never smoke again!!
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
You have to really want to quit. It takes a lot of effort to quit finally. I am at day 49 of my latest quit and it gets easier but I still think about it everyday. Good luck, if I can do it, you can too! Make sure you have a plan detailed for those cravings.