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I stopped smoking less than 2 weeks ago using the drug Chantix. It works on the physical addiciton, but I could use help with the mental stuff.
I stopped smoking less than 2 weeks ago using the drug Chantix. It works on the physical addiciton, but I could use help with the mental stuff.
Dear lappl22,
The last thing you want is to go through the last two weeks AGAIN, right?
No more.
You can do this and just reaching out for help indicates you're different this time compared to the other times you've tried to quit. Rather than focus on "not" doing something (smoking) try and distract your brain with something else as a substitute. Or get something really stinky to smell when your addiction tries to convince you that a cigarette would be a "nice" thing to do....
At this point of your recovery, the part of your addiction that's still HANGING ON is in your mind, not your body, and you can control that.
"This is in my mind and I can control it." is a phrase that helps folks overcome anxiety, so see if it helps you at this phase. And remember, this is a phase of the recovery, not the end, so don't let the addiction fool you into thinking if you only get past this point you'll be "cured".
You're doing great!! Don't smoke today. That's all. One day at a time. You don't REALLY want a cigarette, do you? So who's talking? Hmmm....must be the addiction.
Help your mind make a louder, more positive noise than the addiction. Or maybe think of that "addiction voice" as a public figure you dislike or despise.
And if you did smoke a cigarette yesterday, SO WHAT?! Today's not yesterday and this day, hour or moment is a new one with the new you who's been trying to come out these last few weeks. A healthier you, a much better smelling you and a you who won't let stinky, smoky sticks of brown, tooth-staining leaves slip in to your mouth and body any more.
Don't let the addiction fool you into thinking it was you that wants/wanted that cigarette. It's not and you can get through just the rest of today without one.
Mary L
survivor of a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 35 after smoking a cigarette at a softball game....
hi i just wondered how your doing and are you still quit
It's nearly 7 months and I'm thrilled. Every once in a while I have a craving but I get through it. I have, however, gained 10 pounds and that's not something I wanted.
Thanks for asking,
lappl22
thats great news, 7 months is a time when you know you dont want to ever smoke again, and now its time to concentrate on that weight gain, i know the feeling just working on mine now,
have a great day
Thanks for your interest. Keep in touch. It's nice to know there are supportive people like you around.
lappl22
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