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chnkydnknmomma
chnkydnknmomma Posts: 258 Member
edited October 2024 in Social Groups
Yes, I think about it all the time. Today is a rather damp day here in Jersey, and that always makes the smell worse and linger longer.

I've decided that starting today, I won't smoke in my car anymore...It's a really strong trigger when I get my car in drive I automatically light up a smoke, want it or not. I figure it's step 1...

Whenever I decide I'm gonna quit, I get nervous, and very anxious...does anyone else experience anything like that?

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  • ConkreteChic
    ConkreteChic Posts: 72 Member
    Reading through the boards and looking for inspiration and I saw your post :) YES, I get really nervous/anxious when thinking about quitting. For some reason I feel like it needs to be the exact right time and I'm always convincing myself to move my date back so I can smoke at certain functions I know I'm going to want to go to, and smoke at.

    I'm sure I'm just rationalizing my behavior, and I know it's bad, but it's really uncomfortable to think about not smoking anymore. I've heard people describe it as losing a friend :)

    I am going try to read the boards and remind myself of all the GOOD that comes from quitting.

    Have you started your quit yet?
  • VTXJOCKEY
    VTXJOCKEY Posts: 362 Member
    Yes, rationalization is not good. I agree with taking small steps to quitting. I've quit a few times and this time it's for good. The best way for me has been to set a date and change up my psychological habits leading up to that date. For example; stop smoking in the car, wait a period of time after eating prior to having that "dessert" smoke. Or, doing something else first thing in the AM as opposed to smoking. I've found the psychological addiction is stronger than the physical addiction. My quit date is this coming Thursday, Dec 8th. Have you girls started to quit or set a date yet? If so, maybe we can do it together and offer each other support.
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