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sassybabe11
sassybabe11
seems like it would be easier to quit if one is happy with their life. dont mean this as an excuse but i am not happy in my life relationships and seems that if i cared more about myself to improve this that i would care enough about myself to stop harming myself with the addicition of smoking. comments or advice appreciated. i am def slowing down smoking and down to a few a day. but feel defeated and bad about myself when i light up. dread the evening coiming as i know will light up when i have a beer
almairis
almairis
Hi

Congrats on slowing down.

I think if we are surrounded by people that you dont like, leave,,,, but if you cant leave work everyday in becoming a better person. Controlling yourself is the ultimate show of power.

So empower yourself and decide not to smoke. When others see you cant be controlled by some object, like a cig or a beer, they'll respect you. Of course their way its going to be trying to put you down, ridicule you, but you have to recognize that negative behavior and just walk away feeling victorious,,,, you can!!

Alma
MayberryDeb
MayberryDeb
Hi Sassy, it doesn't seem like smoking is making you any happier. We suggest staying away from as many triggers as possible so maybe DON'T have that beer for a while. Quitting is a process, it doesn't happen overnight. There are many different ways to quit, you have to find the method that works best for you. Try taling to your Doc to see if he/she can suggest something that will work for you. Glad you are sticking around. will happen.
deleted_user
deleted_user
This post sums up my feelings too. I know full well that smoking a cigarette seems like a 'friend' that will improve your state of mind and give you that sense of relaxation and a few minutes of clarity. It's why i quit and restart many times over, usually when i feel down and need that friend back in my life is when my quit fails and i go back. Ugh, As i type i can actually hear myself sounding all sensible... then i'll have a cigarette before bed for no reason other than that i feel i 'need' one! I am new here and hope to learn and gain inspiration from you good people. Good luck to everyone on their quit, and to us people who are ready to take the leap of faith into a new one! Nice to meet you all!