i have had a crappy week, husband, health problems, nothing seems to be getting better even though I quit smoking 10 months ago. I don't drink, or take medication, I even quit coffee for a month, because my urolagyst said it was harmful. I now have one coffee. I gotta have sipomething.
Anyways all all I can think about sometimes is having a smoke, anyone else get like that?
I'm right there with you. It's been 14 months and still think about smoking everyday. People constantly just say "you should be over that by now"
Guess what I'm not, I haven't found anything to fill that void. I was in good health before, quit smoking on April 1st as a April Fools joke and just
stuck with it. I honestly feel worse now. Like you I need something. There has to be more people on here than us that feel like this. Also my
husband quit the same day I did and seems to do better in not thinking
about it so that makes me feel even more frustrated.
Thanks for posting this.
I still think about it sometimes and I gave up 25 years ago!
My chest is much worse now than when I used to smoke, by far!
It's the hardest addiction to fight! I often think of going outside and having a smoke. Especially on a very stressful day. Since I have quit my breathing has improved. Having just being diagnosed a year ago with COPD it was my wake up call. I have noticed such an improvement in my breathing. There are sometimes I could scream to go outside and have a smoke but then I take one big deep breath and say "I have come this far with my oxygen stats and knowing COPD is progressive, I then take another very deep breath and think I want to live and its up to me to fight hard and furious. I am excersizing, and doing the best I can do. Even just the stress of knowing I have COPD makes me a bit weak at times BUT still dealing with it. Please don't cave in. My stats have come up considerably since I quit and the pulmonary rehab excersize program. Sooooo hard at times
Ellen🇨🇦
Me too but I ride the wave and then it's gone 😊
Of course -- is there honestly anyone who doesn't? The sad part is when I have given in, the smoke won't even go down!
morning Pam sorry to hear your having a crap time. i do understand what you are saying. me personally would do anything rather than smoke. ive not smoked now for nearly 3 years. try to keep strong, do anything but please please dont smoke, what about one of those e cigs if you really get desparate but only if they dont have nicotine. lots of love and best wishes to you and your family julie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Pam!! Hang in there girl!! Please don't give in! I quit 16 years ago, cold turkey and now.....I feel nauseated even if I walk by someone that smells of smoke. When you get the urge, think of something positive in your life. You wonder how I quit and why I would never go back to it? One day, those many years ago, when our daughter was pregnant with our granddaughter, my husband said..."we need to quit, I want to see our grandchildren grow up". That was enough incentive for me and I've never looked back. Good luck Pam, and bless you!
. . . anyone else get like that?
Not any more, Pam. Not after ~3 years.
It's quite a hard road to be on but worth the effort.
Quit all alcohol 10+ years ago, coffee 2+ years.
Tea and water are the "regulars" plus a bit of fruit juice.
Soup every day and, of course, a decent simple diet.
Don't know if its going to extend my life-time though , , ,,
Hi Pam, I've not had a cigarette for 5 years and still get cravings but I won't give in. I've stopped at least 5 times before, the longest for 2+ years. What I have learned is that there is no such thing as "just the one". That one inevitably leads on to full time addiction. Stay strong and be proud of yourself.
I was never sick when I smoked, never caughed or got short of breath. Got chest pain so I quit, was diagnosed 6 months later with copd. The dr says I should be happy it's mild considering I smoked for 27 years. I still have the chest pain, tried everything spent about 1000,00 buying heathy food,herbs,flutter bug,vitamins, healthy foods,read everything I could get my hands on but have gotten worse.
the dr says it will work its way out, does not know how long that will be but three perfect chest X-rays he is not concerned, and does not care I am in pain.
my husband still smokes, goes out not very often to drink, eats crap, has little empathy for what I am going threw. I actually thought when I quit smoking I woul get better, even better than before. But know all I think about is smoking, drinking a few beers, ice cream and a giant greasy hamburger. Sitting on my ass all day or just lying in the sun. Thanks for your replies it's tough.
i tried the e cig made me congested, so much so the dr asked if up I was smoking again. The liquid also contains harmful chemicals when heated, that causes cancer. I bought a bunch of e cig stuff and had to throw it all out.
See doctors are liers or don't know what the heck they are talking about, my gp said since I quit smoking my copd will no longer progress. Even with the medication, arobic exercise, eating right, ect.. I feel no better.
on my death bed whenever that is hopefully in my nineties I am going to smoke a whole pack of ciggeretts.
Thanks Ellen I just was hopping I would at least be feeling better after I quit smoking, maybe I just need to give it more time.
Did you mean to say better? Thats not
encouraging if its worse!!
I hear ya!!
I've never been on meds, short of breath, etc. I think anyone that smokes or has smoked has some sort of copd so I quit hoping I will never get those symtoms. Im in good shape, exercise, etc., I gained 10 lbs but I was underweight. I did take a few puffs like 6 months ago but didnt enjoy it enough to have another so maybe that will give you encouragement
I think it's great your husband quit too, he sounds very supportive. I quit before for almost 3 years, but stress got the best of me and before you know it I was smoking a pack a day. I quit again and would have a tall boy beer a day instead. I quit drinking five years ago, I don't want to drink In case of liver damage, I hate drugs, addictive and also damaging, but when I see my husband go fo a cig I sure miss it.
Well I had the worst morning of all and gave in and had two cig. I felt so calm a calm I have not felt in a long time. Well those will be the last smokes I have I just had to get it out of my system. If I feel like smoking again I will go get the patch or Nicolette inhaler to cope next time. I am not going to beat myself up for being weak after all I am human. I just hope my lungs will forgive me.
You say: " I don't want to drink In case of liver damage, I hate drugs, addictive and also damaging, but when I see my husband go fo a cig I sure miss it. "
And cigs lung damage.
Just a question of valuing your lungs more than your habit craving. Pity your husband still smokes, passive smoking is not much help either. Check the BLf website for more information on smoking and passive smoking.
Basically I just ignore the thought whenever it occurs.