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Originally Posted by D
I've said it before, but what helped me the most when I quit was the constant mindset that, as I moved forward, all the pains of withdrawal that I had already been through would have to be relived again if I smoked even one more cigarette.
It was a bitch, but as I clung to that.. I finally pushed through to where my throat wasn't constantly itching for a cig.. and then got to where I don't even think about smoking for weeks or months at a time... and then realized I was capable of anything.
Of course, all of that would have meant nothing without an initial and sincere desire to quit.
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I think the hardest thing when I did quit smoking in the past is that I tend to see my cigarette as my 'buddy'. Its there when im stressed, when Im happy, when I have a drink, after sex, as im waiting for the bus... its just ALWAYS there, its almost keeping me company and all reasons are good to pull one out.
I have found myself 'missing my best buddy' as I tried to quit smoking and that would make me really depressed as stupid as this sounds. Go figure.