Hello everyone,
Thank you very much for your kind words of support, encouragement, and advice. I am so thankful for this site.
This is not my first quit, but I sure plan on it being my last quit. I have absolutely had it with this addiction controlling me in so many ways. I did not quit cold turkey this time, I started out using the patch but had to quit that because I got severe headaches from it. I did not get headaches from the patch other times I quit...don`t know why this time. Then, I decided to use the gum. I was hesitant to use the gum because in the past I got such terrible stomach ache from it, but this time the gum is fine for me. Go figure.
Can`t wait to start feeling better. Dizziness, headache, nausea, tiredness, laziness, sleepless nights, anxiety, crying, irritable, hot flashes, body tension, body aches, stress, sadness, loneliness, and constant hunger have been a daily challenge for me, (there may be more symptoms but I can't think of them right now). This quit is definitely different for me. Many more withdrawal symptoms than other times. I am just thankful they don`t all happen at the same time! I don`t even want to imagine what that would be like!
I am committed to succeeding at quitting this time and I do use my quit tools to help me get me through the difficult times. I refuse to give up! This addiction is not going to have me anymore. I have made up my mind, the next chapter of my life will be lived without cigarettes.
I just spent 3 hours reading inspirational and encouraging quotes. They really do encourage me and help me to realize and understand my own strength within. I feel much better after reading them. They calm my spirit, give me hope and enforce that I am not facing my struggle alone. Also, the other day, I watched 3 hours of comedy...definitely a stress reliever. On nice days, walking and riding my bicycle. Long baths..... sometimes several in a day if needed and if possible (hope I don't turn into a prune). I am going to drive the withdrawals right outta me. I made this commitment and promise to myself, and I am not going to give in. I refuse to give the cigarette any more power in my life.
Tomorrow is a new day. Every day it gets easier. I know this from experience. The trick is to get my mind to believe it, right now, in this moment. But of course, that is the work of quitting smoking.
Sorry if I rambled on. Just had to get it all out. I know things will get better. Thank you all for "listening."
Blessings to all,
Mina