How does one quit......when they don't want too

[If Not For Grace]

Everything seemed to happen all at once. So bought another pack

Those here who believe in God should also believe in the devil. The devil wins by occupying the mind and by making us fearful, dependent on some substance other than God. We must resist the devil and let our flesh pitch it's little hissy fit. The body can only crave what we give it. Let us help one another resist.

 

[Jeffwhosoever]

Buy a copy of Allen Carr's book "Easyway" to quit smoking. You must realize it is not a habit, it is drug addiction. No different than herion. The more willpower you have, the easier it is to quit. I personally got so mad at the power of this addiction that I decided 20 years ago to quit. Once I got through the third day of cold turkey, I knew I could never look back. And I succeeded.

 

[RuthD]

Getting closer to Jesus and finding out what he wants of all of us is a start. I'm not saying you are not close to Jesus. I am in the process of quitting, haven't yet but I made a plan to quit because I cannot afford them. I could smoke up to 2 packs a day. Then I got into little cigars and that is worse than getting hooked on cigs. They are 10 times stronger, way more nicotine. I tried to get off them but the cravings were horrible and I was taking commit too. Now I have switched back to ciggarettes to get my need for nicotine lessened. I started with the strongest cigs and am going to go to lights next. I pray that after a few weeks of the light I will be able to return to the Commit lozenges. I have quit this way before for a few years. One time I quit because I was having stomach problems and the cigs made it way worse so I did not mind at all to quit and did not have one for 16.5 years. I started again and it is harder now but hopefully I will be able to be smoke free in about 2-3 weeks. I will slowly wean myself off the Commit and have done it before so I figure I can do it again. It's just one day at a time. I hate how smoke smells and how my breath is so bad. I wash my hands after every time I smoke. I feel they are disgusting things and don't do much for me anymore but cost me lots of money.

I am not endorsing Commit Lozenges for anyone. Please ask your doctor about it if you choose to try them.

 

[Jeffwhosoever]

You cannot quit smoking until you have made up your mind to do so. If you aren't committed, you won't succeed. I found smoking EVIL in that a substance was controlling my life, and that alone sparked the desire to quit in me. However, I've used the Allen Carr book to help others make the decision to quit. As an ex-smoker, I can tell you the decision to QUIT MUST COME FIRST.

God bless,
Jeff

 

[Katya]

Last night, I had my last cigarette. I felt good about it. But then this morning, when I woke up, it was the first thing that I wanted. Fortunately I had my neices at my place for the day, so I didn't get another packet. I just have to keep reminding myself that I'm stronger than this addiction. But the real test will be on Wednesday, when I get paid. We'll see how I go.

 

[RuthD]

That's my problem. I know I should quit. It's really bad for my health. I know this. But right now, I just don't care. I don't understand it. I don't get any real pleasure from it. I'm moving back home in 2 months. I figured I'll quit then. I had gone home for a couple of weeks a few months ago. I never had any desire whatsoever to have a cigarette. I loved it. Which is why, I suppose, I'm going home.

So in the mean time, I'm just going to keep my habit going. Turns out to be a very expensive habit too.

Maybe I write this as a cry for help. Who knows. Cos I sure don't. I do hope I have a change of heart.

Anyway, thanx for letting me rant.

You sound like you want to quit to me. Our feelings get mixed about it I know. I just chose a date and went on Commit an otc medicine. Always ask your doctor about the best way to quit. My doctor recommended Commit Lozenges and I haven't had a smoke in 2 weeks. I struggle a bit but then I take a lozenge. I wish you all the best.

 

[Evelyn1231]

I smoked for 20 years and then quite recently when I got my tonsils out. Smoke free for a year. The surgery gave me enough time that I had no choice but to get it completely out of my system and off the brain. I struggled to quit many times. The gum was the only thing that helped but never permanently. I still want to smoke sometimes but I want to keep the healthy feeling more. The one thing I can say is that if I smelled as bad as smokers I can actually smell now then I am so embarrassed. Smokers smell horrible. Not like that first intake of fresh tobacco but the lingering affects of an ashtray all over your skin and clothes, coming out your pours. YUK! You can not smell it as a smoker.

Maybe try emptying your ashtray into a plastic bag filled with a touch of water. Carry it around with you and inhale it every now and then for a few days. I bet that will make you want to quit.

 

[The4thrider]

I hear what your saying, I didn't want to quit either. I was a stress smoker, so when the stress poured on, I would light a smoke. My personal record was 2 packs in a day, it was a really bad week. I told my self i would quit, but the stress kept me smoking. Eventually i told myself i need to stop and I quit cold turkey. It was a lousy couple of days before it got better. After a while i didn't feel the urge as much. Everyday I feel the urge to smoke. But i do my best to ignore it. it's a good thing i quit, but I promised my self that when i finish basic training in November i would by myself the biggest Macinudo Partifino cigar i can find and enjoy.

 

[Alan D]

Buy a copy of Allen Carr's book "Easyway" to quit smoking. You must realize it is not a habit, it is drug addiction. No different than herion. The more willpower you have, the easier it is to quit. I personally got so mad at the power of this addiction that I decided 20 years ago to quit. Once I got through the third day of cold turkey, I knew I could never look back. And I succeeded.

I would have to disagree on the willpoer issue. One of the beauties of Allen Carr's book is that he says you don’t need willpower to quit and explains why. This helps take away the fear of quitting. Carr states that “It is basically fear that keeps us smoking, the fear that life will never be quite as enjoyable without cigarettes and the fear of feeling deprived. In fact noting could be further from the truth”, p29-30. In terms of why smokers continue to smoke he sees it primarily as a combination of two factors – nicotine addiction and brainwashing. He explains both and shows how quitting itself can be enjoyable.

There are a few people who have stated here that they don’t want to stop. I think they are deluding themselves. Ask yourself, if you could go back to the time before you became a smoker, would you choose to start smoking again? Again Allen Carr go's into this issue in detail. The confirmed smoker?

For anyone that wants to quit, is unsure or believes that they don’t want to, I would strongly urge that you read Allan Carrs book, nothing compares on the issue in my opinion, and there are thousands, probably millions that would agree. God Bless.

 

[J1A1H]

I have only been smoking since i was around 18... Im 23 now, and last year i stopped cold turkey after one sunday at Church.

A friend i rarely see came up to me and said... I dont want to see you smoking, i will pray for you. And after the service, i went to light a ciggerete and oddly enough i decided not too. For 6 months after that i had a ciggerette maybe on the extremely odd occasion to join a friend when having a drink but i never craved a ciggerete. I considered this quitting as i never routinely smoked and never had the desire to smoke... My fitness came back extremely quickly and i found this very rewarding.

Untill recently when my University work load began to increase and i was spending days in the library revising. I began using ciggeretes one more time as an excuse for breaks, and before i knew it i am now smoking 10 a day once again.

I dont really enjoy cigerettes and believe i could stop any time. When i do smoke as i know its my nicotine craving that beats me, i would smoke 3 puffs and then throw it away.

I hate the smell!!! HATE THE SMELL!!! (i love it when smoking) but my fingers are repulsive after one!!!

Sorry i am just writing random things.... if you will, trying to list all the reasons it is not necessary

But i know i can physically give up smoking quite easily, but it is such a great excuse right now for me to have a quick cig break while working.

I feel that if another factor that helped contribute to me quitting was def the time i had to exercise. My aerobic fitness increasing aerobic fitness was a reward in it self. A way of seeing how my body really benefited from not smoking. But as i am not exercising so much currently, and i cant see the benefits of not smoking on me physically, then i have no desire to stop...

I know this probably doesnt make sense, but i am just trying to vent whats in my head. Hopefully with GODs help i will be able to quit once more and for good.

 

[leslie1984]

took me almost 2 years to finally quit.

 

[MartyS]

Last night, I had my last cigarette. I felt good about it. But then this morning, when I woke up, it was the first thing that I wanted. Fortunately I had my neices at my place for the day, so I didn't get another packet. I just have to keep reminding myself that I'm stronger than this addiction. But the real test will be on Wednesday, when I get paid. We'll see how I go.

It's been 8 months since you posted this, and I'm wondering if you have been successful with conquering this addiction? I agree with so many others on this topic that you have to want to quit. If you don't want to quit, you won't quit. There has to be something to encourage you. You say you felt good about having that last cigarette. . .think about that, about how good you'll feel by never having another cigarette your entire life.

And your paycheck. . .why waste it on something that is going to destroy your health and those around you? Since you're a Christian, you probably know that your body is the temple of the living God. (2 Cor. 6:16) Don't let Satan have a victory in destroying God's temple. Give God the glory He deserves. He loves you and died for you.

An idea just came to me. . .When you feel like smoking, read your Bible and pray. I would think it would be extremely difficult to smoke while reading God's Holy Word and talking to Him in prayer!

God bless you and give you strength to overcome.

 

[SirKenny85]

You Can't quit unless you alone want to. Quitting because a spouse, a mom, a dad, a family, or friends want you to will only lead to relapse at a later date (trust me, I know this firsthand) but quitting because you truly want to, and truly acknowledge that you have an addiction and go from there is the only way.

 

[Gods-daughter]

I didn't want to quit, i have been quit for coming up 9 months now. I still crave a [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] ever single day, i have to force myself not to go down the shop and buy a packet and just smoke the whole lot in one go.

But you know the only real answer is that you should pray about it, God will give you the guidance you need. Its just like anything else you shouldn't be doing, it feels good. I will pray for you