Posted by judyb on 5/27/2001, 8:16 am If you are interested in quitting smoking, there is something you should know. The Someone contemplating quitting may have two immediate questions; How do I How long will this process take? Who knows. Everyone is different, but a common The following are a few tidbits which may help you along the way. 1) Decide to avoid (at any cost) any kind of argument, confrontation, heated 7) Keep your eye on the prize. You have to recreate your own image. Your new 8) Watch other non-smokers. Youll be wondering what to do with yourself after a By judyb (Judyb) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - 02:28 pm: Judyb By Robyn 1-12-99 (Robyn) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - 03:03 By Christy (Christy) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - 03:07 pm: By David Wittmann (Davidss) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - Thanks Bubb By Jim Ashworth (Ncpops) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - 03:51 JimPops By JP (Sayingno) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - 04:01 pm: By Larry (Bubb) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - 04:59 pm: By Ann Barrie (Ladyoth) on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 - 06:42 pm: I came here every day (sometimes twice a day) in the first days of my quit. This Then I found this bb. I would read for hours. I got hints, tips, and courage to
just4u, Bubb , August 15, 2000
first few days, weeks, even months after quitting, nicotine withdrawal may
seriously challenge your determination and commitment. Even with the help of
smoking cessation aids, minute to minute living can be quite difficult. Do not kid
yourself, quitting smoking can be one of the most difficult things you may ever
attempt. Anyone suggesting the contrary was never really addicted to cigarettes.
make it through the first few days and weeks and secondly, how long does my
recovery take? The answer to part one of the question is difficult but there is one
certainty. You must have a plan. You are not going to be able to just toss your
cigarettes aside and just forget about them. If smoking cessation aids are
available, use them. If you have one or more in mind but arent sure how to use
them, put your question on the board. Youll be surprised at all the things youll
learn. You must also have an attitude. You must be serious about this. Few people
are able to quit on the first attempt. You must have the mind set that dictates
nothing and no one is going to get in your way. You must have a support network.
Forget about short-cuts, magic and voodoo. There are no easy solutions to
breaking this habit, particularly a habit that is so ingrained in your being that it has
become part of you, part of your existence. Make no mistake, the nico-beast is a
tough hombre and your job is to kick him out of your life. Problem is, he isnt going
peacefully. You happen to have an addiction and the sooner you accept this idea,
the sooner you will be able to understand the problem and take action to resolve
it.
thread of the successful quitters is having ample support. We always suggest you
visit this site as long and as often as you can. Youll never be short of support.
Youll find people at all different stages of quitting and are quite willing to share
their experiences. We have lots of attitude. We hate the beast.
discussion. These types of stress are real quit busters.
2) Get physical work out, begin a new hobby or pursue a new interest, go for a
walk
3) Dont sit around and mope feeling sorry for yourself. Boredom and pity can take
its toll on new quitters. Dont let the junkie thinkin syndrome take over.
4) Go to bed early nicotine withdrawal will play havoc with your body, mind, and
spirit. If you are tired, go to sleep, dont fight it. The more you sleep, the better.
5) Stay away from other smokers for the time being. Why tempt yourself. If you
are having cravings (which you will), have an idea of what you are going to do to
get your mind on other things.
6) Stay away from booze, limit fried foods and sweets. Its okay to treat yourself
to a few goodies because you should reward yourself. Just dont get carried away.
image is a person who no longer smells, who no longer walks around in a cloud of
smoke. You must visualize yourself as a non-smoker because you no longer smoke.
meal. Youll wonder what to do with your hands while sitting in your favorite chair
watching TV. Somehow, some way, millions of other non-smokers are able to do it.
Watch them. If you get anxious, get up, walk around and spend that nervous
energy. You may as well get some exercise since you are not smoking.
9) You must have support. If family isnt an option, try a friend or stay close to
the support group at this site
You wont find a site with more caring people and
more prepared to lend a helping hand.
10) Keep the faith. Have faith in your God, have faith in yourself. Do what you
have to do to stay the course. The beginning stage of your quit will provide a few
not so pleasant days. However, the faith you hold and your determination to quit
will pull you into the sunlight and a new world will suddenly present itself.
Experience this new world, embrace it, enjoy it. Do it while you still have the
choice.
Excellent advice, Bubb. Thanks. If you don't mind, I'm going to link this post on my
quitsupport links page.
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Wonderful Bubb!!!
Very insightful, as usual, Mr. Bubb. Thanks for taking the time to post your
thoughts and tips, this is a keeper!
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Printed and put in my quit file.
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Good Advice for anytime. Thanks Larry
Excellent advice Bubb...but I have reached a point where I have failed so often I
am afraid to do it again...how do you get past that??? I always believed in the "try
and try" again...now I'm not so sure...as Kathleen once said...its a circle..round
and round...same old things...same old excuses...how do you put the brakes on
the roller coaster???
JP
JP, I'm not an expert, only someone like you who is trying to quit. Posting here and
staying in touch has sustained me for 10+ months. Kathleen is right, try and try
again. I am of the belief that you sometimes are in the right place at the right time
and things just 'happen'. Of course you have to give yourself a chance in order to
be in the right place at the right time. A 'quit' will only happen if you become
determined enough to put the cigarettes down and refuse to smoke another one.
JP, there is no reason to be afraid. A common expression is that no one ever died
or got sick from cravings. It is uncomfortable, it can be nerve-racking, we
sometimes wonder how in the world are we ever going to laugh again, smile again.
But it passes.... There will be a time when you sit back and just marvel at how
good life is without the damn cigarettes. That's how I feel... I'm not sure how far
into this quit it took for me to experience this elation, but I've felt this way
probably since the 6 month mark or so. Everyone is different but the only way
you'll ever shake this dreadful habit is to keep trying. Keep trying. Keep trying. If
all else fails in convincing you to quit, I think one day you'll just say to hell with
this constant 'thought' of quitting and you will just jump into it and you'll finally
find peace.
Thank you Bubb. Very good advise.
place was my haven. I went into my quit blind - just knowing I was quiting with
zyban and no other plans.
continue and stay with my quit.
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