Struggling with an addiction

[I_Praise_Him]

Hi, I quit smoking about 2 months ago after 17 years of smoking a pack a day. I tried quitting "cold turkey" a few years ago, but it didn't last very long. Now I'm on the nicotine lozenges. Almost daily I still have the urge to smoke, but I take a lozenge and the urge is temporarily subsided. Please pray for me to help these urges to stop so that I can now quit the lozenges also. Thank you kindly.

 

[Mike_41786]

God Bless you in your time of need, may you have peace and freedom from this problem. Give it to God, he knows all.

 

[ShetlandRose]

Dear "I Praise Him." Someone very close to me is named Bill, and he has smoked all his life. He would love to quit--and I would love for him to quit for his health. If you will PROMISE to intercede for Bill every day, I will PROMISE to pray for you every day. Deal??? It gives us strength to pray for others in the same situation. God help you and God help Bill.

God will give us the victory, but we must be willing to fight.

ShetlandRose

 

[altya]

I'm keeping your in my prayers too

 

[Grommit]

Quitting smoking is considered harder to quit than most substances including heroin. I feel for you! Hang in there and know you CAN pull through! The first few months are always the hardest when it comes to getting over something but after that it gets easier as time goes on. No matter what happens don't give in to the temptation! Pray if it gets tough and just think of something other than tobacco when you are being tempted. I hear exercise helps you quit as well... Not sure how true that is but it can't hurt.

I'll pray for you. Hang in there.

 

[Broken Thorn]

Gum. Chewing gum. Lots of chewing gum. LOTS OF CHEWING GUM!

Praying for you!

*has quit recently also*

I did say LOTS of chewing gum, right?! LOL

 

[I_Praise_Him]

Thank you all for your kind words and advice. I will also add to my prayers those that are also struggling with this particular addiction.