Day 2...and I'm about to break!

[Katys mom]

Here is some help! Imagine the shopping you will be able you will be able to do with the money you save.

[irishawk]

My mom was a realtively heavy smoker and had been smoking since she was a teen and quit using the Commit losenges. They really worked wonders for her. Good luck!!

[troubletb]

So are you still hanging in there?? If you are, you are my hero, and if not I know when you try again you are strong enough to kick it completely. As for me I quit for about three months but am right back where I started, only 10 lbs heavier!!

[kriston]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

OMG! It's been 2 days since I've had a cigarette. I am literally climbing the walls and in such a pissy mood. At home, I just want to be left alone. At work, I'd rather no one talked to me.

I'm ready to go and buy me a new pack.

Dr. gave me wellbutrin yesterday. Hasn't done a damned thing!

For those of you that have quit...HOW DID YOU DO IT????? I'm doing this cold turkey.

I did it cold turkey 10 years ago... LOTS of deep breathing exercises, that is the ONLY thing that helped me. I've reached the point now that I can smoke socially when I go out with the girls and not think a thing about them again until I go out with the girls the next time!!! You can do it, stick to your plan and take VERY deep breaths when you feel the urge to smoke!

[yougetthesmiles]

awwww Kimerly! I sure hope you stick with it! it would be so much better for you! I'm sure it's like anything, you just have to take it day by day. But think of the outcome! Good luck to you! I really wish you best of luck!!!!!

[Martie]

My husband and I quit smoking together on Jun 2, 2001 with the help of our family doctor, Zyban for 84 days, along with nicorettes and committs. Our doctor said he didn't care how long we used the "aids" just don't smoke. It did help to quit together and have some support. Yep, we did gain some weight, and now we are losing it....its been an interesting trip, meeting some interesting people. Give it some time and lean on someone or something else in times of stressfull cravings. That too shall pass......

[romeos mommy]

hang in there. the wellbutrin will kick in.

[baby03]

Oh Kim I am so sorry you are having to go through this!! I am so proud of you for having made the choice to quit!! Don't give up!! Good luck sweetie!!!

[Dragonfly]

I smoke now that is out of the way, I enjoy smoking. BUT I did quit for 5 years, and then I got a job were every one smoked SO I start again that's been 15 years ago. I do DISAGREE with what someone said about your children would smoke my daughter is 20 years old and has NEVER smoke and can not stand it, she will not let you smoke in her house, car she said it nasty and I do agree with that. My son 16 doesn't smoke he doesn't like the smell on him runs the girl off lol.STICK TO IT YOU GOT TO WANT TO QUIT YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR MIND TO IT.Good luck and best wishes.

[Amber_lv]

OK i have been smoking for many years now i started at 15 under peer pressure i am 25 now and i regret ever starting. Ii have quit two times both times were when i was pregnant and i was so stupid to start again my husband would not quit after my second baby was born and i hated the smell well i got into a fight with him and had a cigarette and that was all it took. I want to quit also but i am so addicted to putting in my mouth and inhaling it's not the nicotine for me it's the puff it's the 5 minutes of peace from my kids or when i worked to get away to go outside and be alone i want to quit again as well but i know I'm not ready this is the hardest point where you are right now when you hit 5 days it is so much easier you don't crave it because the nicotine is out of your system. Chewing gum helped me and also i hate to smoke right after i brush my teeth so i would brush my teeth every time i had a craving and it worked. Also the have these nicotine cigarettes that you puff on to help ween you off it's like the patch but in like an inhaler form you don't light it just twist it on and off there is no smoke you just suck in air and it gives you little doses of nic to help ween you down like the patch. I commend you for trying to quit i know it's hard but if you really want to stop then don't give in to the temptation. I know this sounds stupid but a lot of it is psychological and i told myself this is my last cigarette and i told my empty pack goodbye and i would miss it but i had to move on and i threw it in the trash it helps your mind let go of the attachment(I'm not crazy LOL) We are here for you and also sunflower seeds, Popsicles, jolly ranchers and anything you can chew on helps to. Good luck!!

[LaLoca1]

Kim.......I am so proud of your decision to stop smoking. I've been BEGGING my mom for the past umm....18 years to stop. I wish she had your determination. You're gonna make it. I believe in you.

[StewiesMom]

Hey Kimberley, Good luck quitting. I know how hard it is. BE CAREFUL with the Wellbutrin. I was on it and YIKES. PM me if u want details

[Lou]

Hi Kimberley,
I'm so happy for you! Making up your mind to quit is a huge step, As far as dealing with your cravings what worked for me was a combination of lots of things. sugar free bubble gum, Wellbutrin, lots of water but the best thing to do is CHANGE something when you have a craving. Even if you just get up and change chairs. also walks, get down on the floor and pretend you are a dog - it doesn't matter. THe end of day three should have your body clear of the nicotine so you have one more to go. Don't eat yourself to death but try munching on raw veggies. Watch out for chocolate you can really put the weight on if you use it for a substitute.

If anyone in hour house smokes, ask them to do so outside away from you. Go places where you are not allowed to smoke - the library, movies.

Drink lots of juices too.

If I think of anything else I'll let you know. Good luck!

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

I smoke now that is out of the way, I enjoy smoking. BUT I did quit for 5 years, and then I got a job were every one smoked SO I start again that's been 15 years ago. I do DISAGREE with what someone said about your children would smoke my daughter is 20 years old and has NEVER smoke and can not stand it, she will not let you smoke in her house, car she said it nasty and I do agree with that. My son 16 doesn't smoke he doesn't like the smell on him runs the girl off lol.STICK TO IT YOU GOT TO WANT TO QUIT YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR MIND TO IT.Good luck and best wishes.

I didn't say the children WOULD smoke but that they are MORE LIKELY to according to studies. There are exceptions to every rule. If your kids don't, then good for them. But my husband didn't even start until he was 18 after being exposed to it all of his life. My mother-in-law STILL hides her smoking from her mother (she's 58) because she was raised in a non-smoking home. My sister even took a drag every once in a while in high school and no one in our family smoked. Then I also remember growing up and teenagers would steal them from their parents and smoke them a block away from school. It's not a rule, but more like a tendency. I have also had friends who saw fist hand what their parents went through being addicted to cigarettes, alcohol or even drugs and vow never to do it also. Here is a recent study on it:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medi...p?newsid=49400

Reading about that and not wanting his son to go through the same thing he was is what got my husband to stop smoking and I was hoping that it might help Kim too. I don't know what it's like being addicted to smoking, but being addicted to anything is horrible and I really feel sorry for people who have to go through it. I'm addicted to just caffeine and I hate it. But please Kim know that if my husband can quit smoking, it can be done. I wish you luck and I hope you're doing good today.