Calling all ex-smokers
OK guys, here's what's going on:
With my four day hospital experience and the scare of a blood clot in my lung (the blood tests they did came back positive for something that started with 'd'... indicating a blood clot) I've finally decided it's time to quit smoking.
So I thought, four days in the hospital with no smokes, I should be fine! Right?
I can't quit. I can't just give it up cold turkey. I need some help, and I was wondering if anyone here had quit smoking and what they did to keep them smoke-free.
My Reasons To Quit:
1. I am pre-disposed to blood clots (on birth control, maternal great-grandmother died from a blood clot, the blood work coming back saying I may have a clotting issue)
2. My general health issues are aggravated by smoking (acid reflux, IBS, asthma, VCD, all these things are irritated or aggravated by my smoking and being around smoke)
3. I now have non-smoking friends who dislike the smell of smoke, and one has complained that I make his room smell. (this is a small reason, but an important one for me)
4. I've been saying I'm going to quit for a long time, and now is a great time to do it.
5. The cost of cigarettes. Almost $6 a pack is insane.
What Impedes My Ability To Quit:
1. Everyone in my house smokes, and no one is willing to cut back around me.
2. I'm a ritualized smoker. I smoke when I drive, when I'm on the computer, and when I'm talking on the phone.
3. I really don't /want/ to quit. I know I need to, and I know it's a good thing for me to quit, but other than the obvious, I don't want to. It's hard, and I'm lazy.
So that's what I've got. I've promised that I'll quit, because of the health risks, and I'm going to keep that promise. But I need help! I can't use Chantix (makes me crazy) and I don't think that the gum or patch will help me because it just gives me a shot of nicotine... I don't really have nic fits anymore. So I guess I need to replace my oral fixation onto something that won't make me fat.
But this is my public announcement that I'm quitting. Anyone can comment, or call me out on how much I've been smoking, and if you see me smoking feel free to smack me.
Loves!
With my four day hospital experience and the scare of a blood clot in my lung (the blood tests they did came back positive for something that started with 'd'... indicating a blood clot) I've finally decided it's time to quit smoking.
So I thought, four days in the hospital with no smokes, I should be fine! Right?
I can't quit. I can't just give it up cold turkey. I need some help, and I was wondering if anyone here had quit smoking and what they did to keep them smoke-free.
My Reasons To Quit:
1. I am pre-disposed to blood clots (on birth control, maternal great-grandmother died from a blood clot, the blood work coming back saying I may have a clotting issue)
2. My general health issues are aggravated by smoking (acid reflux, IBS, asthma, VCD, all these things are irritated or aggravated by my smoking and being around smoke)
3. I now have non-smoking friends who dislike the smell of smoke, and one has complained that I make his room smell. (this is a small reason, but an important one for me)
4. I've been saying I'm going to quit for a long time, and now is a great time to do it.
5. The cost of cigarettes. Almost $6 a pack is insane.
What Impedes My Ability To Quit:
1. Everyone in my house smokes, and no one is willing to cut back around me.
2. I'm a ritualized smoker. I smoke when I drive, when I'm on the computer, and when I'm talking on the phone.
3. I really don't /want/ to quit. I know I need to, and I know it's a good thing for me to quit, but other than the obvious, I don't want to. It's hard, and I'm lazy.
So that's what I've got. I've promised that I'll quit, because of the health risks, and I'm going to keep that promise. But I need help! I can't use Chantix (makes me crazy) and I don't think that the gum or patch will help me because it just gives me a shot of nicotine... I don't really have nic fits anymore. So I guess I need to replace my oral fixation onto something that won't make me fat.
But this is my public announcement that I'm quitting. Anyone can comment, or call me out on how much I've been smoking, and if you see me smoking feel free to smack me.
Loves!