Given up so many times

[Neil_wants_to_stop]

I used to boast with irony that I had given up more than I started. Well I hope this is the last time I give up. If it's not then I will try again.

I read somewhere that smokers are addicts and in addiction counseling step one is too admit addiction. In announcing addiction one is taking ownership and concurring with a community of addicts; being in community results in receiving and giving support. Another step is to confess clean or relapse. And so the cycle will continue for the addict.

I'm an addict. I'm clean 14 days.

[Gregs767 16 Months Winner]

I can relate, it's a tough journey.

[Corrina125 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Gregs767]

Hello Gregs, you've been keeping quiet! Well done on 16 months quit!😊😊😊

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Welcome to Quit Support Neil, Brilliant that you have decided to quit smoking.

Its not an easy task , but it is worth it . Many members have had a few attempts to quit , however if you keep on trying you havent failed. Try and learn from your previous attempts and see if you could change anything. Perhaps its routine, or hand to mouth . Put a not on your fridge door with the reason of why you are quitting. Then you will remind yourself why your doing this.

You have a good start of 2 weeks , so the nicotine will have left your bloodstream now. You now have to concentrate on changing the habit you had and getting rid of those 4000 + chemicals from tobacco.

Have a good look through the pinned posts for tips and information.

I will assign you your progress badge and add you to our database.

Look forward to supporting you. xx

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Neil,Well done for your decision to quit👏 and of course for your 2 smoke free weeks.

Welcome to Quit Support.💙

It’s never easy to quit but it’s easier with a little support.💪

I love your attitude. Smoking is,indeed, an addiction which is why our mantra N.O.P.E. is so important. Not One Puff Ever.

I see you have had lots of tips already so I'll just suggest you drink plenty of water

💧💦 to flush out the toxins and keep yourself hydrated.

If you feel you need any more help please don’t hesitate to ask. There is always someone here.

May I remind you not to post any personal information.

Good luck with your quit.🍀🚭xx

[Polly-PV LONG TERM WINNER]

Morning Neil, love your post. Owning, and being accountable for the fact you are an addict is a tough one......no one likes to think of themselves as an addict.....we associate that word with the more socially unacceptable use of drugs like heroin, crack etc. But me? A mere smoker? But I smoke when I’m out and about in public, with other people and I buy them openly from my newsagent!!! Surely I can’t be termed an addict!! But of course it’s the truth. I was an addict for over 40 years. I smoked overtly and covertly; all the time really not liking myself very much.

Read somewhere that stopping smoking is tougher than giving up heroin. But then, look at all the incredible high achievers on here. Some quitting through really challenging circumstances....and they STILL DID IT! I’m in awe of so many QS members who have kept going through thick and thin. They’ve shared on here, sought solace and support and reduced their isolation with quitting by being totally honest via posting their ongoing experiences. Priceless. There for the taking Neil. Much love, Poll x

[Neil_wants_to_stop 6 MONTH WINNER in reply to Polly-PV]

Thanks Poll. I see you have other struggles yet highlight smoking as possibly the biggest. Blessing upon you. Awesome.

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Loving the name, Neil WANTS to stop. That says it all👍🏼

One day at a time and you will🚭✅

Already those days are adding up, just keep moving forward👣