Ok, so maybe there's something in the air. I dunno. It seems like so many people I know are quitting smoking. I am rolling around the idea of starting to consider the possibility of thinking about maybe quitting smoking. Maybe.
I've been a smoker for about 9 years. It is strange that I am scared to death of putting on 20 pounds? Is it dumb to think that I will not have a single friend left because I will be so mean? Is it superficial to worry that I will start getting all wrinkly before my time? Bigger question - Why is it that this little gold pack *holds up Winston lights 100s pack and shakes it* is such a comforting thing? Comforting to the point that it's scary to think of not buying them any more?
I don't want to be a 40 year old smoker. In a coupla weeks I will be turning 38. I think I want to officially be a for-real non-smoker before I am 40. I don't want to develop that gravely voice and start hacking in the mornings. (Thankfully I don't do that - yet) I don't want to have to spritz febreze everywhere before company comes over anymore.
So, here is the problem. How do you do it? I know there are a million ways. Wellbutrin. Gum. The patch. Stepping down. Cold turkey. Do it with a friend - hubby would probably quit with me. Those of you who have successfully quit - long term - how did you do it? Do you have any surviving friends? Did you gain weight? Were you able to keep from gaining weight? How long after you quit did you start feeling better - not getting winded climbing stairs and all that?
I don't think I can do this alone. See, exercising is noticable. You get atta boys from people you know because they can see the results of your hard work. How do you keep motivated to not smoke?
I've been a smoker for about 9 years. It is strange that I am scared to death of putting on 20 pounds? Is it dumb to think that I will not have a single friend left because I will be so mean? Is it superficial to worry that I will start getting all wrinkly before my time? Bigger question - Why is it that this little gold pack *holds up Winston lights 100s pack and shakes it* is such a comforting thing? Comforting to the point that it's scary to think of not buying them any more?
I don't want to be a 40 year old smoker. In a coupla weeks I will be turning 38. I think I want to officially be a for-real non-smoker before I am 40. I don't want to develop that gravely voice and start hacking in the mornings. (Thankfully I don't do that - yet) I don't want to have to spritz febreze everywhere before company comes over anymore.
So, here is the problem. How do you do it? I know there are a million ways. Wellbutrin. Gum. The patch. Stepping down. Cold turkey. Do it with a friend - hubby would probably quit with me. Those of you who have successfully quit - long term - how did you do it? Do you have any surviving friends? Did you gain weight? Were you able to keep from gaining weight? How long after you quit did you start feeling better - not getting winded climbing stairs and all that?
I don't think I can do this alone. See, exercising is noticable. You get atta boys from people you know because they can see the results of your hard work. How do you keep motivated to not smoke?
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