24 whole hours

Published on March 14, 2005 By Phoenixboi In Blogging

It has now been 24 whole hours since I lit up.

I have to tell you that I am struggling a little. My jaw is aching. Im trying to think of food to eat. I brought myself some chewing gum and have been madly trying to substitute the cigarette for the gum chewing.

I know this will all pass soon. Im worried about being around people who smoke. Im determined though that Im going to give this the best shot that I can give it.

Anyone got any tips?

It is so hard!

Comments

Conchobar9258

on Mar 14, 2005

I stopped smoking almost 2 years ago. It's something that I had enjoyed THOROUGHLY for over 20 years. Unfortunately, that enjoyment led to astham and ultimately emphysema...and I'm only 46 years old. I used the nicotine patch and the knowledge that I did NOT want to have to wear an oxygen tank as a fashion accessory. A Christian straight guy wishes you the best...in your smoking cessation and everything else.

Conchobar9258

on Mar 14, 2005

I stopped smoking almost 2 years ago. It's something that I had enjoyed THOROUGHLY for over 20 years. Unfortunately, that enjoyment led to asthma and ultimately emphysema...and I'm only 46 years old. I used the nicotine patch and the knowledge that I did NOT want to have to wear an oxygen tank as a fashion accessory. A Christian straight guy wishes you the best...in your smoking cessation and everything else.

KellyW0498

on Mar 14, 2005

Good Luck to you. Just remember if you do light up again, don't give up trying to quit.

Quitting smoking will probably be one of the hardest things you will do, but well worth it.
I wish you luck.
KellyW

drmiler

on Mar 14, 2005

No probably to it. It *will* be the hardest thing you've EVER done! Make it through the first 48 (that's the physical addiction part) after that it's all in your head. You have to want to bad enough! Kelly is right if you do fall down, by God get back up and try again. NEVER give up. It's been 7 years for me and every once in a while I still want to light up. But as time passes those wants will become less and less. Hang tough bro!

Phoenixboi

on Mar 15, 2005

A Christian straight guy wishes you the best...in your smoking cessation and everything else.

Thanks man.. it is now 53 hours since my last one.. last night i felt as if i was going to explode but eventually it has been getting easier. I cant do the patches and stuff cause it interferes with my medication. So cold turkey for me, and lots of flavoured gum!

Wish you well as well!

Quitting smoking will probably be one of the hardest things you will do, but well worth it.I wish you luck.

Yeah it has been hard but the longer it gets the easier and actually the more proud i become of myself for not doing it! It is like a challenge.. Thanks for the wishes Kelly.

Hang tough bro!

Thanks drmiller... great advice too!

Mac

on Mar 15, 2005

I was a year-free yesterday! Thank you chemotherapy. It made me so sick, I gagged thinking of one. Good for you. There probably isn't a better thing you can do for your immune system. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cordelia

on Mar 15, 2005

I had a friend who tried hypnosis and it worked for him. Although that costs money (don't know how much). So hard to break an addiction...I'm rooting for you!!

Phoenixboi

on Mar 15, 2005

Hey Mac thanks for the thoughts.

I had one yesterday.. and you know I didnt like it, and I dont want another one and the cravings are going really quickly.

a friend who tried hypnosis and it worked for him

Yeah that is supposed to really work!

I'm rooting for you!!

Thanks Cordelia!

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