I need some motivation (again)
I’ve decided to quit smoking again. I’ve been smoking since just before my grandfather died. It was a stressful time and I had a lot going on. I was very worried about the family and I guess I used it as an excuse to start smoking again.
I weaned myself off the anti-depressants I was taking in December. I feel fine without them now. I really just needed something to get me through that rough time. Now I have to wean myself off cigarettes again. Since I fell pregnant with Babyice I’ve had allergies/sinus/chest issues. I experience post nasal drip on a daily basis. Without allergy medication this settles on my chest and results in full blown bronchitis. Some evenings my chest wheezes audibly. It is very annoying and a horrible feeling. I am sure that the smoking contributes to this and it is one of the reasons I have decided to quit again. Not that there aren’t a million good reasons to quit, the cost not being the least of it.
I’ve been having difficult trying to quit again. Even when I don’t buy myself cigarettes, someone else does or offers me. Last time I was having trouble the ticker on my blog helped me stick to it (just before I fell pregnant with Babyice). I think the fact that it is so public and anyone can see my success/failure is a good motivator. The ticker is on the left.
So here’s to healthier lungs!
Good luck hunny!
Just think how much healthier you will be and how much healthier Eli will be too.
Hi Gina
We always smoke outside of the house to minimize the impact on Eli, but I’m sure the smell in my clothes, etc. still has an effect. No more I tell you!
Ja, just the smell alone is yucky.
I quite almost 9 years ago. Its hard. Im so tempted sometimes to start up again. The only thing that really stops me is that Paul would never speak to me again if I did start up.
Ive had one or two smokes in that time but I always feel so guilty afterwards
Good luck sweety, I know you can do it!
Oh ja! I sometimes wake up from a dream in which I was smoking and I can taste it still, those are the hardest days for me
You can do it! Seriously, your issues with your chest sound like a good enough reason to quit and you will feel so much better. I still say that the only reason I gave up smoking was because I got pregnant, twice! I smoked occasionally after the girls were born but there are strong links between childhood asthma and any of those triggers including smoking so I just didn’t want to risk exposing my already high risk kids to it because their dad has bad asthma. I would strongly suggest you try some kind of nicotine replacement for the first few weeks, just to get you over the habit of it and the social aspect. You can still go out for a smoke break and just chew your gum instead, you are getting the nicotine that your body will crave, but without the harsh smoke. Then you once you have successfully managed these hardest weeks, you can quit the replacement. Thats just my opinion. Good luck, we are rooting for you!
even though the smell of smoke still occasionally makes me feel sick, i still find myself craving every now and then. the only thing stopping me from putting a pack of smokes in my going to hospital bag is the fact that richard’s promised to divorce me if i touch a smoke again!
you have my full support lady, i KNOW how hard quitting is! the only 2 times i’ve managed to stop for any decent amount of time i’ve been pregnant!
Good luck with that. I know you can do it!!!
I am also quitting this weekend as from next week we are starting the road to having our own baby. So you will have to be my motivation as well.
Good luck!!
Oh and PS. I saw Herbex has a stop smoking thing out now. We’re giving it a try!
Yay for stopping
You can so kick the habit.
You go girl, I know you can do it.
Strongs girl! I wish I had some advice for you. The only way I ever managed to stop was not to count the days since I’d last had one…
Good luck hunny pie! I know you’ll find the strength to give up completely! Cheers to healthier lungs!