I want to stop but scared of withdrawls

[susanlucy]

Anyone else scared there are situations I am scared of withdrawls such as during my lunch hour

[Maddyg]

Hi Susan , well done on making that decision to stop smoking. I won't lie, for some it is very easy and others it can take longer to get over the withdrawel symptoms. Have you decided to to get nicotine replacement ? This may help with symptoms.

Dealing with your lunch, I find that going for a walk or to the shops helps take my mind off the cigs. Have a read of some of the pinned posts as they are very helpful. If you feel you are struggling , tune in here as lots of people to support you. you can do it. We are all here for you

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Susan and welcome to quit support😊

I honestly think most of us were scared when thinking about quitting and wondering how we would get through without a cig☹️

It's a good idea to make a plan and decide how you are going to quit. Under pinned posts there's lots of help how to do this. As Maddy has said already going for a walk is a great idea. It's about changing your routine and avoiding those triggers. We have all been where you are now and understand how hard this can be. You can do it and we're here to help. Our mantra is NOPE not one puff ever🚭🚭🚭😊

[Hidden]

Hi Susan ,

Congrats on your decision to quit smoking👏

If you have nicotine replacement , your withdrawals won't be as bad as going cold turkey. You'll have to adjust your lifestyle a little ie: stay away from triggers like alcohol, certain friends.... On your break at work, walk around the block instead of socializing with the group smoking.... Just little adjustments like that all help.... Eventually you will be able to be around your triggers and you won't want to light up... Write down the reason you need to quit.... Mine was stroke... Young Women in my family who smoke have strokes and now since reading so many people's problems with COPD, that is truly a concern....

You have to really want to quit

Our saying is Nope Not One Puff Ever

1 puff=1 pack

Hope you join us😊

[Andrew-S]

I was the same, sometimes I only smoked to make sure I didn't get withdrawals. Its like something you're always frightened of but rarely comes. It is what keeps most people smoking so you're not alone.

You could try reading the Alan Carr book - easyway to give up smoking. This helps get your mind in the right mode for quitting. Then use some NRT, patches, gum, inhalator, micro tabs. This gives you small dose of nicotine which stops some of the cravings and you gradually reduce over time. Other tips are get support, like this forum or see a smoking cessation service. It all helps, that's how I have done it. It is still hard and you still get cravings but you can get past it and its not as bad as you fear before you quit.

[nociggy 8 MONTH WINNER]

I tried to quit many times and always gave in,this time I've used champix ,they're really good ,I've been taking them for 7 week and 3 days .I quit on week 2 and have been a non smoker for 6 week and 3 days. 😁

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to nociggy]

Well done nociggy, you have done brilliantly.

Can you let us know your quit date so we can add you to our wall of winners 😀😀

[nociggy 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to glolin]

Yeah I quit on the 23rd of Jan 😊

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Susan,

Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking 😀😀

Being afraid of the unknown is alway scary.

Arm yourself with knowledge on what to expect does help and knowing that the symptoms do get better and dealing with cravings does get easier.

yOu can do this, it takes a strong commitment from you,mew are all here to support you all we can 👍👍👏👏🌸🌸

Read the pinned posts on the right, this will help you prepare to quit 😀😀

Good luck and stay in touch 🍀🍀

[madametobacco49]

Susan do not be afraid--If you fail 1st time you get up and get going again--Just truly make up your mind you are going to do this... I remember thinking about quitting and just freaking out trying to imagine no cigarettes in the house--Id walk 8 miles in a blizzard and didn't want to do that--Fear kept me smoking long after I wanted to quit.. So I kept cigarettes in a drawer and my dirty ashtray on my nightstand until 2 or 3 wks ago--then there was nothing to fear--I looked at my enemy head on and said no--and was able to not fear it--I don't recommend this for everyone but it worked for me--I still have e cig on nitestand--haven't touched it for over a week--Fear is the enemy and will keep you smoking --withdrawals aren't always pleasant but they are not continual--remember that--and as you quit you gain strength and begin to feel better and it will propel you forward--Do your best--never feel like a failure and don't let fear hold you back--Fight for your life--you matter--and please stay with us--we will be there for you--promise!! Hugs,MmeT

[susanlucy 8 MONTH WINNER]

Thank you to all of y for the support I will ask for help tomorrow as it's quit day tomorrow

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky in reply to susanlucy]

Good luck for tomorrow🍀

[Hidden in reply to susanlucy]

Susan!! You quit smoking👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

That's just beautiful🌷

There will be bumps in the road but write down your reason you need to quit and keep this wonderful quit support family close ... There's always someone who can shed light on a bad situation and help you through to another smokefree day..... Just don't take that 1 puff.... Ever....1 puff=1 pack

Yaaaay!!

xx

[Crazyaces 1 Week Winner]

12 days clean. I was really scared. all my triggers are the good things I did and I rewarded myself with a smoke. I clean something I earned a smoke, took dogs for walks another reward. So now Im dealing with no rewards, and nic with drawls. Still need to do all the things I did but now no reward. It gets better each day and I am proud of myself.

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to Crazyaces]

Hi Crazyaces and look at you go 12 days quit now, WHOOP WHOOP I just cant fault you one little bit gal

Yes, you be PROUD of yourself cos your doing ever so well and am dead proud of you too

Crazy, why not treat yourself to something nice at the end of each week or month cos then you will have something to look forwards to eh

I dont seem to have your quit date Crazy sooo, if you could please let me know, then I can keep your Winners badges up to date

Stay strong now and NOPE alllllllll the way

[Crazyaces 1 Week Winner in reply to monky]

Sat Feb 27 2016 at 2 pm quit date for me. Was at my daughters house just finished last cig and told my daughter that was it. I was done and so far Im good to my word. Yeah I miss Mr Nic, after all had a very long relationship with him and he was there for me each time. But Just like the devil he was a false helper and Im on the high road now.

[Hidden in reply to Crazyaces]

Hi Crazyaces😊

12 days👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 That's just awesome!! I just recently lost my psychological dependence on cigarettes...... The physical addiction was gone but I believed I needed to smoke to feel better... It may not take you as long as it took me ..... I'm almost 6 months quit... I never believed it would end...... But I'm free of the dependence thank God🌷

Keep your reason for quitting written down and keep this wonderful quit support family close... There's always someone that can shed light on a bad moment or craving etc... xxxx

[soosa 13 MONTHS WINNER]

HEY dear

at some point we have to face things that scare us in order to grow, it won't be easy but its doable , just do it , it will hurt for few days , depends on the person , but eventually

it will go away , it will always be scary , you just have to do it and get it over with , day by day , your progress will make you feel stronger .

wish u the best susanlucy