Well so far, I'm still stinky!
Not giving up though!

I had 2 good days with 4 a day. 3rd day (today)is hardest for me. TVC you smell good to me. Norma you are doing pretty good I see. I may not have quit yet...but I am on my way.
Ladybug, you are such a warm hearted human being. I truly appreciate what you have done for the three of us who are trying to kick an addiction. We really want to...we just don't know how yet.
I changed to a brand that I don't like. From 120's(long)to 100's. I don't chew gum because It makes me hungry and I DON'T want to gain weight. I quit smoking in my car. When I crave, I use a straw to chew on. Today I am going to try and go the whole day without one. Wish me luck.

Everyone...we really do need your support. Thank you for helping us.

chick

Chickadee, I'm so happy to hear how hard you are trying. I really do think you'll do it this time.

Thanks for all your kind comments to me. You'll never know just how much they are appreciated.

For a very long time (too long) I was on a self-pity trip. I've finally gotten off and getting on with my life. I'd almost forgotten about my motto: to do at least one good thing for a person at least once a day. So I'll be off now, Marge needs a new shower curtain hung and her back is just in too much pain to do it herself.

Have a happy day and don't forget to post in the Smoking Section Only!

Chickadee, If you can make it through one day without a cigarette, you can make it a lifetime without smoking. One day at a time.

This could be the beginning of a whole new life of freedom for you. We're all behind you. 100%

smile

My therapist had me try this and it really worked! I'm not kidding. He had me take a cigarette and lighter and pretend to light it and inhale deeply. Honestly, it felt the exact way it would if it had been lit. I had an immediate sense of relief, just like I did when lighting up.

Dianne, all the more proof of the psychological effects nicotine has on a person don't you think?

Sounds like a very smart therapist.

Dianne,
I just saw your post about pretending to light up. I'm going to try this in the morning. that is when i have the worst time of it. Always smoke with my morning coffee and once I've started, that's it for the day.
You're welcome Chick! And it's true!!!!

Here are a few things that worked for me....
I bought a bunch of toothbrushes. Put them in my car, my desk, nightstand, purse...everywhere I could think of. When I wanted to light up I brushed my teeth instead. Yah I got a few stares driving down the road brushing my teeth but...oh well:D Sure beat the disapproving glances.

Splurged on a huge bottle of one of my favorite perfumes Ysatis. Instead of people furrowing their brows because I smelled of cigarette smoke they told me how good I smelled. (Positive reinforcement)

Water - Drink it often! Ice cubes or crushed ice

"Smoke-Away"...You can buy it almost anywhere. It worked for my sister who was a chain smoker for 50 years.

Years ago I had a friend who was a hypnotist. I told him I wanted to try hypnotherapy to quit smoking. He said that first we had to determine why I smoke. I told him. "I know why I smoke! I smoke so I don't eat!" My mother was 5'4 and weighed 400 lbs. My sister was 5'5 and weighed 300 lbs. At the time, I was 5'7 and weighed 130 lbs.

Well I had a couple of sessions with him and soon he announced...You're right! You are afraid of becoming obese. Cigarettes are your food..
Well two sessions later I was a non smoker. Until....multiple deaths in the family including my mother, divorce, job changes you name it. My brother is an alchoholic so I never turned to alcohol to soothe my nerves but went back to smoking until I was diagnosed with skin cancer. And now...50 extra pounds go with me wherever I go! Yes I know that alot of the extra weight is due to age and menopause so... now I'm just a fluffy, good smelling ol' bat

Chickadee, it's quite alright that you forgot who started this topic. As I said, it doesn't really matter because we are all helping each other.

Just look at all the good ideas in here on how people are "taming this beast."