I am sorry to be here after a struggle for a year I started to smoke again I would say on and off for a month not every day or all day but never the less I have.
I feel really down about it I keep saying won't have one today but yesterday only had 2 today hope will have none.
I feel all the effort made was a lie and I always knew that I would go back,actually that is not altogether true.Plenty of times I could see I wouldn't want to smoke again.
Anyone any tips
Thanks
Terry
Written by
nsd_user663_16530
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Really sorry you're feeling so down - but you shouldn't feel too bad. You are trying to beat one of the hardest addictions there is and it is going to be bloody tough.
Although I haven't broken my quit - there have been plenty of times when it would have been so easy so I do get in part, what it has been like for you.
Have you tried Champix? Or NRT? Personally I think Champix is great - but it is not for everyone. But having something like that - or NRT - might just help you through the tough times.
My only other tip would be to not be too tough on yourself. Right now, at this very moment, you are not smoking - and that is all that matters. What happens in 1/2 hour or 1 day can be dealt with then - what counts is that RIGHT now at this very moment in time you are not smoking (well I am assuming you're not anyway) - and all is good. It's just about taking little, weeny steps...and of course use this forum!
Hi Tell I know where your at been there myself. If you REALLY want to quit again doit as soon as u can.your lungs should be reasonably clear after 12 months, if you carry on smoking they will soon become nackered and you might get a full blown addiction as well as probably feeling like a loser with all of those unpleasant emotions that go with that.
In my experience a good tip is to revisit your reasons for quitting. take it one day at a time. see it as a gift to yourself and not a sacrifice.
Use whatever crutches you need . patches . inhalators. hypnotherapy champix or whatever .
the sooner you do it the easier it is.Practise makes permanent quitting or smoking. make the only right choice dont stay with a failed quit, that is real failure. be a winner and give it a good go. wake up on xmas morning knowing youve given yourself the best present ever....:cool:
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.