Need a little support

[Ladybug1]

I decided to quit smoking a month ago. I am using the patch.

I did great until a week ago when i went out and thought i could have one in the morning (my most missed smoke). That turned into one here ..one there.. and BAM. Im stuck again. I feel depressed that i failed.

I still have my patch on. I just moved today to a lesser dosage of the patch.

I want to quit so bad but i keep falling..any advise??

[Hidden]

The only advice I have is that I refused to let something have more will power over me . I still fight and want one so bad but I refuse to give in and be defeated. Good luck 👍

[Ladybug1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! You are right. I am a pretty strong cookie but i just cant find that one thing to divert me from my own thinking.

It is usually when im bored i want one.

[Hidden in reply to Ladybug1]

Its hard. I miss smoking period , the only thing I don't miss about smoking is the smell on my breathe- before it was cigarette smell mixed with breathe mints. I wish I had a easy answer and fix, I don't but I do know you can do it. Every time I reached for a smoke I would say over and over" really holly, your that weak" and that would make me step back and rethink . I will keep my fingers crossed 🤞 and say a prayer 🙏

[Ladybug1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Holly. I so appreciate the help and prayer 😌

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

hi Ladybug1

me too.😁

be strong 😁

[Hidden]

hi Ladybug1

don't feel to bad 😒

we have all tried several times to stop 😈

you just keep trying.one day you will win 😁

you are stronger than you think 😁

you take care 😊

keep kicking 😎

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome Ladybug1 - it is tough, VERY tough quitting but can be done - my advice is you have be 100% in the right mindset to want to quit and succeed - the physical cravings with only last 3 - 5 days, then the mental battle starts where you just take one day at a time. Knowledge is key too. Read up as much as you can on what happens when you quit so you can prepare yourself to deal with it - have a good read of all the pinned posts across the way and other members here in the community and their stories / journeys.

I am 17 months quit cold turkey and the early days were extremely tough but I got through it - my mental mantra was withdrawal won't kill me but continuing to smoke could very well do so...

We look forward to seeing you in Day 1 very soon

[Ladybug1 in reply to RoisinO1]

Thank you.love your mantra.

I have my patch on and ready for the next step. I do think i might use your mantra.

Thank you again!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Ladybug1]

Your welcome, keep in touch

[Hidden]

evening Ladybug1

how are you tonight.hope your feeling better 😁

take care 😊

[Jodiyogi 2 Years Smoke Free]

Hi! Quitting was the hardest thing I've ever done! I found it helpful to change my routine, completely!!! Smoking is a habit and it helps to change everything😩

I also found that not having cigarettes nearby was helpful. (If you have to go out and buy them, it's a bit more difficult.)

I'm going on100 days! I never thought I'd make it,

You can do it!!!!!!

[Ldanilovics in reply to Jodiyogi]

Can't wait for 100 days. I'm going on 39 days. How sad we know the exact days since our last smoke. The struggle is real. But I will overcome this.

[Hidden]

Hi ladybug 1

I'm back on day 1 again as I keep just having the 1. It's hard when you have smoked for so long to break the habit. This time I'm going to really focus on why I want to quit. If you'd like a quit buddy maybe we could help each other?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

go girl 😁

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

Hi Hidden - good to read that you haven't given up quitting... can you just confirm your new quit date for your milestone badges, also may be create a new post on an update for support and encouragement - stay close to us

[pk8990 1 Year Smoke Free]

Very tough for first week, I tried to quite many times but failed in first week now I tried again, didn't smoke since 45 days. Good Luck (y)

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to pk8990]

Great to see you are going strong pk8990 well done!!

[pk8990 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Thank You too, always feels motivated here after reading your words (y)

[Hidden]

Thanks guys. I find a week without cigarettes not too bad... and then I think I may as well have one and try again next week. Just need to get over the 2 week mark with no cigs at all!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

Have you started your new quit Hidden

[Hidden]

Yes roisin, I started again again again etc.. today 😳

[treacle1965]

im not using patches im vaping now im pleased i havnt touched cigerette in a month ive cut down on nicotine doses to im on last one before 0 vape works

[treacle1965]

hi and wd ive quit smoking but im vaping instead gives my hands something to do ive gone down 3 lvs nicotine in month now im on lowest before im totally nicotine free

[juliecakes 1 Year Smoke Free 6 Months Smoke Free]

Hi it can b done I am five months I was on valentines day I styll use my Vape it deffo gets easier itz the mindset I have a toddler and they r stress but I go in the kitchen and smoke my Vape

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to juliecakes]

Welcome juliecakes , perhaps create an introductory post and share your story