Hey, my name's Adam. I'm 18 and I want to quit smoking.
I've been smoking since I was 13 and I think it's time to stop for good. I'm too young to kill myself.
So, I woke up this morning with a resolve to stop smoking. Easier said than done. I've chosen to do it through will power alone (and this forum ofc..),
Today's been a bit rough, the cravings are terrible and at one point I nearly gave in! I've thrown all my smoking related stuff out and stocked up on food. My calander is clear for the next few days so in effect I don't have to do anything so I don't have the outside risk of temptation.
It's nearly six so I'm going to get something to eat, it's something that I've been avoiding all day because after a meal it's nice to have a smoke..
Ah, it's going to be tough. Wish me luck and I'll update tommorow.
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Well done for making the right choice, I started smoking at 13 too, and nearly 35yrs later I have managed to stop for 3 months so far the cold turkey way.
I have tried the other ways but they didn't work for me. I will not lie to you the 1st few day's will be the hardest but please try not to give in when the cravings come drink water it helps a lot. If you can try going for a walk that can help and read as much as you can below there are 2 very good websites. Knowledge is power and that will help you lots, your brain will play tricks on you all you have to do is ride it out. The cravings will only last a few mins at the most. Good luck to you
Good for you mate, very wise decision you've made. LIke Dolly says, do your damndest to ride out the first three days and then you'll be over the worst. All the best anyway and keep posting on your progress. David
Welcome to the forum and well done on the decision to quit possibly one of the most important you will ever make and you will be losing nothing but you will regain control of your life and that has to be good
You will find all the help and support you need on here as we all help each other just like a family we are here for you every step of the way cheering the good days and sympathiseing with the bad but the good far outweigh the bad
Read the posts on here you will find a lot of tips and advice and in the signatures of a lot you will find links to other sites just click on them Here are 2 I find very good to start you off whyquit.com and woofmang.com Read, read and then read some more as the more you read and learn about why you smoked and about your addiction the easier your quit will be
I'm so sorry you've found your first day so tough , try drinking water to help with the craves, yes I know it sounds daft but for some reason it does help
Post often to let us know how you're getting on, have rant or a moan whatecer pretty much anything goes on here
Thankyou. That's really helpful. After I ate I was really tempted, almost tempted enough to ask my neighbour for a cigarette. I read what you said and it gave me more strength. The cravings gone.
Hi Adam, Welcome & good on you for making the decision to quit. I had an evil night last night as well so hope you managed to get some sleep. I have work & am sure I will be dozing this pm It WILL be worth it in the end. Love. G.xx
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It WILL be worth it in the end. Love. G.xx
My first day is tomorrow !!!!
This is my first day...
Hello! Day 12- so far so good.
