I need Help Quiting

[LauraGof]

I am almost 30 years old and I have been smoking since I was 15 years old. I was able to quit smoking when I was PG with my 2nd child, but as soon as I quit Breast Feeding him, I started smoking again. I feel like such a heal for starting back again. But there is nothing I can do about that now. All I can do is the here and now AND Now I really want and need to quit.


For those of you that quit......... How did you do it? I know the number one thing that I need to do is pray. That is one thing that I am going to do. But what steps did you take. I cannot afford to go out and buy that gum or the patches.

Please, Help me. I don't think I can do this alone. My husband smokes too and he is not quiting. However, he is supporting me and promised me that he will not smoke around me and will not leave the pack of cigs. around where I can see them.

What can I do?

Thanks

Laura

 

[jenniferstell]

I used patches from Wal*Mart. They were the Equate generic brand. They are about HALF the price of the named patches!! I also bought a couple of packs of herbal cigarettes from a smoke shop. Those are really, really nasty and I could only smoke them for about 2 weeks before I put them down, but they don't have any tobacco in them.

 

[LauraGof]

Thanks, I will try that.

Laura

 

[MaddiesDad]

Gosh Laura,I failed about 5 times.I'd quit and like an unaware motion I would find myself lighting up.The addiction was just too strong.I've quit since spring.cold turkey.I just quit and suffered and got over it.The thoughts are still there.I did it for my wife and her pregnancy in the beginning and then I watched a tv show Cold Turkey.I realized I wouldn't live into my 50's.I QUIT then for me. Please keep posting.Live healthy..you CAN do it if I can.my nickname was once Mr Smokescreen.My co workers used to say they could tell I was around as the smoke in the break room was that thick. 1 and a half packs a day. YOU GO PS I will Pray for you Laura,today and keep praying.

 

[Jim47]

I quit cold turkey almost 28 years ago by using tooth picks as a crutch, just having one in my mouth and the taste of the wood and chewing on it helped bunches, as it really wasn't hard at all, even though I had failed dozens of other things.

My goal was to quit so i would be healthier, but more importantly so that my two kids would not have to breath my smoke and live in a house where smoking is accepted. I din't want them to smoke, and by God's grace neither of them has.

Praise God!

 

[BabyandMe]

My prayers are with you. I have also begun this journey of quiting.

 

[whitedove7]

Mercy, grace and love for yourself. Addictions has a spiritual root problem and takes time to work through those root problems but it is possible. Don't be so hard on yourself and give yourself grace. You are not a failure. It is just that nicotine is an addiction.

 

[I'ddie4him]

I am going thru the same thing right now.
I have been smoking since I was 14.
I have a 3 y/o son and a 14 y/o daughter I want to see grow up.
I need help quitting too.
I quit a few times for a few days and went back.
I've tried the patches too. They didn't seem to work well for me.
Any ideas ??

 

[BabyandMe]

I've tried the patches too. They didn't seem to work well for me.
Any ideas ??

I would suggest the Nicotrol Inhaler. I am on day 4 of no smoking and that is what I am using. Unlike the patch you can get nicotine right when you feel you need it and it is similar to smoking just w/o lighting up or the smoke. LOL!

You need a prescription but insurances will cover it.