Reached Day 2.

[nsd_user663_52784]

Hello,

I am 19 years old and I am a student in The Netherlands(study here).I've been smoking for 4 years.I decided to quit.I am on day 2 right now and i feel really bad.I've tried to stop a few times and my record was 6 days.The problem is that i study law.It is pretty hard and requires a lot of hours spent in the room reading books.I just can't go without lightening up...I get really nervous sometimes.Smoking is the only thing i can do other than studying in my room.When i try not to smoke,i hardly can concentrate on studying and the material i read,which is really bad,because there is a lot of studying.Can you help me please?

[nsd_user663_22524]

It is so hard when you study... I remember practically chain smoking through revision sessions for weeks on end...

A few ideas:

- Plan other treats to motivate your studies (ie, when I finish this chapter I'll have a sweet / break for lunch / call a friend...)

- Study somewhere else - maybe in the libary? a. you can't smoke there, and b. a change of routinue will break some of your habits.

- Is it possible to cut down your studying for a few days while you're in the early stages of quitting?

[nsd_user663_52784]

Well it is really hard now..I have an exam in 2 weeks and i basically have to study 24/7.Studying law also requires maintenance in studying.I guess i haven't picked up the right time to quit...

[nsd_user663_42390]

There is never a 'right time' to quit BUT ther are better times than others. The better times are when we have our heads in the right place. I dont think yours is at the moment. It is entirely up to you but the sooner you give up the better! you will know if the time is right! I wish you luck!

[nsd_user663_52537]

HI...are you doing this cold turkey with no help or are you taking some kind of nicotine replacement.. Gum, lozenges, patches etc??

If you are Really struggling they will help you alot...you could even try and E Cig... its a vapor plastic cigarette they come with or without nicotine.. hyave a go at one of those methods... keep trying you will there, you control it... its doesnt control you ...be strong