Day One

[~InHisHands~]

Today I started with the patch. I've been smoking for 20+ years now and I need and want to quit. Please pray for me. Thank you.

 

[~InHisHands~]

But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26 {NKJV}

I must remember this. I've made it 7 1/2 hrs. now.

 

[~InHisHands~]

10 hrs. and counting.
I've tried several times before. So far so good.

 

[~InHisHands~]

12 1/2 hrs. and still counting.

 

[~InHisHands~]

Coming upon the 15 hr. mark. I have surprised even myself today. I long to make the Lord proud of me and to cleanse my body of this poison.

 

[~InHisHands~]

I've made it 24 hrs. smoke free now. I'm starting my 2nd day and I have to work today. Today will be a bit more difficult.

With God all things are possible because I am in his hands.

 

[~InHisHands~]

Coming up on 37 hrs. smoke free.

 

[~InHisHands~]

Irritability is setting in now but, still hanging in there.

 

[Kawliga]

It has been 18 hours since I have smoked. I literally feel sick to my stomach. I'm really hungry, but food just doesn't seem that appealing. Good luck.

 

[~InHisHands~]

Are you going cold turkey or what? I'm using the nicoderm cq patches.

 

[~InHisHands~]

Still hanging in there. I don't feel as irritable today. Praise the Lord!

 

[Kawliga]

Congrats, day two here. Not really feeling as sick as yesterday. Trying to stay busy, but hard to do with it cold outside.

 

[~InHisHands~]

Is there something you enjoy doing inside? Like reading or writing?

 

[~InHisHands~]

I think today I'm finally able to come to grips with the fact that I don't need to smoke. The past few days I've been struggling with the mental part of the addiction. But, I think God is allowing my mind some peace this morning. Hopefully, as I work my way down off of these patches I will be able to handle it better.

 

[ThankfullySavedByGrace]

Congrats to both of you!

Be strong - You'll be glad you did.

 

[Kawliga]

Sure, there are plenty of things I can do indoors, but I am really wanting to clean my car up really well so I can get some good coin for it when I sell it. I threw my old cigarette butts out so that I am not tempted to go digging through them. Oh, today I vacuumed my car out really good. There were ashes everywhere. What a mess. I used "luv my carpet" before I vacuumed hoping that it will neutralize the smoker smell. I cleaned and conditioned the leather. I think the leather conditioner overpowers all the smells together, which is nice.

 

[~InHisHands~]

I don't have leather. My car is on it's last legs so, I'm not too worried about it. When it dies it's going for $50 to the first one who calls. They can use it for a derby car. ~LOL~

 

[~InHisHands~]

Congrats to both of you!

Be strong - You'll be glad you did.

Are you an ex-smoker? And by the way...thank you.

 

[~InHisHands~]

Still doing very well. Today I will be visiting my parents. My father smokes but, I think I will be alright. I really don't want to smoke now so, it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[izarya]

Hang in there! It is day 10 for me. I just went cold turkey, no patches, pills, or gum! It gets a little easier every day, though I am amazed at how addictive nicotine truely is! After 3 days the nicotine itself is supposedly out of your system chemically, but your body continues to crave it for 2-3 weeks. Read information about the negative effects of smoking to keep your focus. Like this!
WhyQuit.com has been a great resource for me.