Talk Me Out Of It!

[kimpossible67 608]

Quit smoking 13 days ago and I'm craving one right now. I can't screw this up! Help!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

You can do it. Be strong.

[Ellie_Grace 271]

STOP don't take that smoke!! Hmmmm did that help?? Honestly is the cigarrete worth not being able to get the surgery and start your new healthy life? Keep reminding yourself why you are doing the surgery and use that to keep saying NO. You can do this!! Trust yourself and find something to do instead, perhaps call a friend, take a bath, exercise etc.... whatever works for you.

You can do this!!

[kimpossible67 608]

No it's not worth it and yes, that did help! Thanks . I want to say tomorrow will be two weeks clean, idk what's wrong with me today.

[FayeJ 13]

Its almost 2wks for me too...be strong and remember what happens if u stick to ur guns good luck

[Ellie_Grace 271]

YAY!! two weeks is awesome!! you are just doing wonderfully, both of you.... soon it will be a month, then 6 and then that year mark. Won't that be an amazing feeling??! Two significant changes in your life in the same year that you will be able to Celebrate, in a thin healthy beautiful body... So what will you guys do to celebrate?

[kimpossible67 608]

Lol, well I can rule out eating, drinking or smoking, haha. I don't know! I'm looking forward to new clothes, and just watching my body melt. Thanks for getting me through an iffy couple of hours. I don't want to let down my family that are so very happy I quit!

[kimpossible67 608]

Way to go Faye! ^5

[FayeJ 13]

Yay kimpossible...

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Lol, well I can rule out eating, drinking or smoking, haha. I don't know! I'm looking forward to new clothes, and just watching my body melt. Thanks for getting me through an iffy couple of hours. I don't want to let down my family that are so very happy I quit!

Hmmm.. I think dancing is a good option...sex not a bad option either.. shopping is always a good option too... going on a trip to a special place another option.... OK dang maybe I should choose a way to Celebrate your goals... cause it sounds fun!! LOL

[lovealways 287]

I just quit recently on July 7th in preparation for my surgery some time around December. It was incredibly hard the first few weeks, but I've found that all physical cravings are now gone, so it does get better! Any time I feel like I want a cigarette, I think about how badly I want the surgery, and that helps to stop the craving. At times I know I want a cigarette, but I want the surgery so, so, SO much more...so it's just not worth it.

Think about how much you would regret it if you did have one! Think about how far you've come! Be proud of yourself in your accomlishments and anytime a craving comes, just say to yourself "this too shall pass"...and it certainly will

[kimpossible67 608]

I would really regret it, I'm glad for these forums!

[jenneliza 257]

if you have a smartphone, there is the livestrong app which i used to quit smoking. it has a button to push when you have a craving and it gives you a motivational quote, fact, or picture. you can also track your cravings, costs, days smoke free, etc. it gives you nice little award badges for making milestones. another which i use more is called 'my last cigarette' it tracks your health improvement, how many cigs you haven't smoked, days smoke free, and my favorite...how much money you have saved, and more! also has a daily pic for when you are having cravings. it's hard but so worth it. you can do it!!

[kimpossible67 608]

That's cool! Thanks! I love the motivations when you have a craving, that's great.

[jadeharper 51]

if you have a smartphone' date=' there is the livestrong app which i used to quit smoking. it has a button to push when you have a craving and it gives you a motivational quote, fact, or picture. you can also track your cravings, costs, days smoke free, etc. it gives you nice little award badges for making milestones. another which i use more is called 'my last cigarette' it tracks your health improvement, how many cigs you haven't smoked, days smoke free, and my favorite...how much money you have saved, and more! also has a daily pic for when you are having cravings. it's hard but so worth it. you can do it!![/quote']

I used the 'my last cigarette' app and electronic cigarettes to quit 4 months ago. It feels great and the cravings were tough but the e-cigarette is amazing!!! If the nicotine is getting to you I would suggest some Nicolette for the really bad days. No sense in suffering so much my friend, this isn't easy however you can do this!! I love smoking and quit anyways, lol