Why I'm Chosing Freedom!: In all my attempts... - No Smoking Day

No Smoking Day

5,253 members32,491 posts

Why I'm Chosing Freedom!

nsd_user663_27255 profile image
3 Replies

In all my attempts to get free I don't think I've ever sat and put down all the reasons why I want to stop smoking so here goes.....

1) I lost both my parents to smoking related illnesses, my father when I was 19 and my mother in 2013. I'm 30 years old and feel very angry that they are not stlll here. I do not want to do the same to my nearly 3 year old son.

2) It is affecting my health. I'm fed up of waking up each morning feeling like i've a constant head cold and the cough, well its starting to get worse and its scaring me. I get out of breath way to easy.

3) I'm tried of being controlled by the little monster and hate how I put it before everything else for example when my son asks me to play with him and I say mammy needs a smoke first. Also how I have to have my 'fix' before I do anything in the morning including getting my son his breakfast (shameful).

4) I hate the smell. Anytime I have quit and smelt other smokers, it truely is revolting. I smell like that, yuck.

5) It is so antisocial. I'm fed up feeling like the leaper standing out in the cold all to get a fix of my drug.

6) It makes live more stressful, fed up with thoughts do I have enough to do me. How will i purchase more when i'm out at lunchtime with my bro in law without getting the lecture from him.

7) I want to get freedom from the guilt and the shame that something has a hold over me and I'm killing myself. How can I be so stupid when i've witnessed first hand the damage it can do.

8) I want to spend my hard earned money wisey rather than spending it on a poision which will kill me.

9) I want to be free of that voice in my head that tells me, you need this to survive and get through life. We werent born with cigs in our mouths.

I will probably add to this list going forward but for now I think this is enough to spur me into action.

Written by
nsd_user663_27255 profile image
nsd_user663_27255
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
3 Replies
nsd_user663_59644 profile image
nsd_user663_59644

They are fabulous reasons to quit, so enjoying your posts, so positive, I do remember my little buddy ( grandson) who's nearly 3, looking at me like a alien, when I lit up, as he was not use to smokers.,

You are doing grand Just keep going Bit by bit. Great post

nsd_user663_60964 profile image
nsd_user663_60964

Nice one Mrs M! I should stick your list somewhere you can't avoid looking at it every day. Well done you on your resolve. I can feel your mind-set is well and truly in place this time...:)

nsd_user663_40405 profile image
nsd_user663_40405

Go Mash! Boards behind you ;)

n704269

Not what you're looking for?

Moderation team

RoisinO1 profile image
RoisinO1Administrator
Jo_BHF profile image
Jo_BHFPartner

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.