So i'm trying to quit smoking.

[Widow]

First and foremost. Good on you for choosing to do this, your doing great so far as well. I know it isn't easy!

Each person is different but I can give you some tips that helped me get through (5 months ish smoke free now).

If you don't want to quit - You will probably find it really hard, it isn't impossible, but be aware of this. I tried the "I can't afford to do it so I will quit" thing and it failed multiple times - once I decided I didn't like it and wanted to stop, it was a lot easier.

Try to avoid smokers for a few weeks, don't go outside with them while they are having one on smoko break, and make your house, and car smoke free. This doesn't mean 'don't socialise' just don't deliberately put yourself in a situation where you know you will want one. (Yes, if this means you are a 'I smoke more while drinking' kinda person, cut back on the alcohol for a few weeks too.)

Find something to keep your mind busy. Smoking is a habit. You do it when you are happy, sad, bored, excited, going for a walk, being lazy, drinking, studying - wherever you are, smokes are there. Find something else like with the metal pipe, or drawing, or doing the gardens, or anything to keep your mind occupied. If you do find yourself eating more - try carrot sticks.

Goals are handy - "After one week I will buy myself some chocolate" Make it something you really want, and have it around the same price of cigarettes, that way you have something to look forward to. best part is, you wont feel guilty about it as the money was really never there in the first place - and it gives you an added reason to quit.

The most important thing though - If you do mess up and have a smoke, don't beat yourself up over it too much, and don't get the "I can't do it, I failed once, I'll fail again" mentality. Just start again, and try again.

Good luck, and PM me/add me on skype if you need anyone to chat to.

Just remember, after the 3 week mark - it gets a whole lot easier:)

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