I have finally decided

[BabyandMe]

Quiting smoking has weighed heavy on my heart and mind for a few years now. More so the last week or so. I have prayed that God just remove the desire from me but I have to realize that is not His plan for me. I must go the difficult path........LOL!

I haven't totally decided if I should try the patch, gum or other "helper" The only one help I know I will have to rely on is God and lots of

I would appreciate all prayers and advice.

A bit about me I am 36 years old, married 16 years, smoking since around 12 years of age. My hubby is a smoker as well but not as heavy as my 1 1/2 to 2 packs a day habit.

 

[jenniferstell]

You can certainly do it! I quit when I was 31, after 20 years of smoking. I was only about a pack a day, sometimes a little more. I've been free of cigarettes for 1 year and 5 months now! Good luck!

 

[BabyandMe]

Congrads on being free! Thank you for the encouragement.

 

[jenniferstell]

You are very welcome! I also wanted to tell you that it helped me ALOT to realize that: You get the exact same craving whether you smoke or not. You get a craving for a cigarette, you can either give in and get another craving a few minutes later, or you can ignore it and it actually does go away! The more practice you get with ignoring your craving, the longer you can go between cravings at all!

 

[BabyandMe]

Thank you great advice. My most difficult time will begin in about an hour. I have to work from 12pm til 11 pm tonight. I pray the Lord gives me peace,patience and strength.