Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine!
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007
Day One
I had fear and trepidation about posting my resolution because I know how hard it’s going to be to keep it. That’s right, I’m afraid of failure! My resolution was to stop smoking on New Year’s Day, but since I automatically lit up in the morning, I broke it already. So, I decided maybe I needed to put a little less pressure on myself. If I am going to take this seriously, I should have a better plan and be more realistic about it.
So, my new resolution is to stop smoking by my anniversary, which is April 4th. I’m hoping the way I can get a better handle on this is to first cut back so that, when the big Quit Day finally comes, there will be a little less for me to withdraw from.
Come and post your resolutions here and let’s support each other the best we can.
*making a sneaky exit to the deck* *puff puff*
Day Two
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cecilia
January 3rd, 2007
You need to not have any cigarettes around. My grandfather decided to quit and plowed all his smoking stuff under in the field. Maybe making a fire in the fireplace and burning it all will ritually make it a fresh start. Going cold turkey will be very hard for a few days, but will be over. You will need to substitute something else when you feel the need, like drinking a bottle of water.
Just because you don’t smoke in front of your granddaughter doesn’t mean she doesn’t know. People who smoke smell of it no matter what..hair, clothing, skin. It’s very evident to nonsmokers.
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rubyredshoes
January 3rd, 2007
Oh yes, I understand that, but she is only 4 and does not know what she is smelling! But I know what you mean and she is one of the main reasons that I am attempting this.
The last time I stopped, I did go cold turkey. I had the nicotine patch, but I only used it for about 2 or 3 days. I told myself that I was still putting nicotine in my body that I would have to withdraw from later. It did actually work for me and I could kick myself in my sitdown for starting up again after such a long time.
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Chrebet
January 4th, 2007
I’m using the patch and so far so good still not smoking but believe me I’d love to have a cigerette right now.
I agree with all the incentives to quit, for me #2 would be my nephews. The oldest is 10 1/2 and has asked me to quit alot. He sees the stuggles I have with quitting for good. This time I want to show him I really can do it.
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rubyredshoes
January 4th, 2007
That is terrific, Chre. I really hope he learns something from your struggle and never picks up a cigarette.
The American Cancer Society has a great Guide to Quitting Smoking. It’s worth taking a look at it.
Cold turkey worked very well for me the last time I stopped. I was away from them for quite a while before I stupidly started again. This time, I’m trying to ease into it before the last cigarette comes.
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bren
January 4th, 2007
Chre! I’m so proud of you!! I know how hard it is to quit. Sean promised me he’d quit when he got here and so far he’s done well. The cost of a pack of cigs was enough to make a big difference I think. Retirement funds arent like working ones, so he has had to choose what he wanted more.. paint supplies and food or cigs.lol
Just keep at it, each day will get a bit easier. -
rubyredshoes
January 4th, 2007
I wanted to make sure you know that the blue words are links in case you haven’t figured that out already.
If you’d like to follow my progress, I’ll be putting up new articles as follow ups. I hope no one finds it too confusing. I’ve got one up on Withdrawal. I hope you’ll stop by there too.
Keep on keeping on.
It’s always been a bone of contention for us because he dislikes it so much. I, on the other hand, think he doesn’t quite understand the addiction, since he never has experienced it and I feel like he thinks it’s easy to stop - he thinks he’s NIKE –â€Just do itâ€!
When we were dating, I did quit for quite a while so I guess he expected a non-smoking partner. Then came kids and money stress and yada, yada, I caved in to my old “comfortâ€. I quit again many years later and was doing really well but caved once again. Maybe the third time will be the charm?
I know I have some good incentives.
1. I will be able to breathe better.
2. I will have more time with my granddaughter.
3. My hair will not smell like cigarettes.
4. My mouth will not smell like an ashtray. The only thing worse than cigarette breath is cigarette + coffee breath!
5. I will not feel like an outcast at family gatherings when I don’t have to slink away to smoke anymore.
6. I didn’t mean to put this as #6, ha ha, but hubby would be oh so happy!
7. At about $5.50 a pack, I will be saving lots of money.
8. I will no longer be impatient for a movie to end so that I can go light up! Hopefully, this will make movie watching more enjoyable even if it IS a crappy movie.
9. I remember when we could smoke almost anywhere we wanted to. That is so not so anymore! Becoming a non-smoker I will no longer have to feel like I am hiding behind the barn and waiting to get caught when I am out in public.
10. Last, but not least, I can imagine the feeling of accomplishment I will have once I reach my goal.
Catch you later.
Day Three - Doing Okay!
I didn’t reduce the numbers today, but I didn’t increase them either, so I am counting yesterday as a victory! My plan for today is to keep my hands really busy. You just can’t hold a cigarette and type at the same time, ha ha!
Day Four
I took a Quiz on what is the best method for me to quit. I feel a little more vindicated now on my choice of a gradual reduction before attempting The Big Quit Day!