Hey everyone,
Thought I would drop a post on this group blog, just to introduce myself and my progress in trying to quit smoking.
I made the decision to quit in early February, having been a smoker for over five years. Going from smoking one pack a day to nothing at all was a real challenge, especially as I'm in my final semester at university - probably the most stressful period in my life that I have encountered thus far. The first month was the toughest; all my friends would pop outside the pub for a cigarette and I'd be left inside on my own - those are the times when you really feel like giving in. But I persevered and kept focussed. Then came the set-back of having an influx of job rejections (I'm trying to find a graduate job at the moment). However, I stuck to it and didn't give in. Not once. No matter how much I wanted to smoke, I just took a deep breath, and said to myself 'No'.
I now haven't smoked for almost 2 months. I think I'm over the worst of it, but you never know what's round the corner. However, I'm confident of achieving success.
If anyone needs any advice on how to quit - I've come up with a few exercises that might be of help. Let me know if you're interested; I'd be happy to help.
Anyways, hope all is good.
Joey
Monday, March 30, 2009
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Hi Folks, I struggled quitting my smoking. I had quit couple of times only to go get into relapse within a few months. One of my friend Vipassana which I did for 10 days. It was hard, but then my inherent mental strength improved so much that I didn`t touch smoking. Its been 10 months so far.
I would ask you guys to do Vipassana (which is a form of meditation). best of luck
I know Will Power is all it takes to get over Smoking. Remember, this will power should be sustained over a period of time. There`ll be many highs/low`s in life & this is where the mind would seek solace in smoking. & the Will Power is overpowered by those "Highs/Low`s".
For me, Vipassana helped me. The 10 day meditation retreat helped me know and understand what`s going on in my own mind. The good part is its free (Boarding & Lodging). But yes, its really really tough.
I agree with some of the ideas here. I myself recently stopped smoking, about 3 weeks now.
I tried a lot of stuff before like nic patches, nic gums, even professional help but to no avail all those didn't work for me.
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This will definitely help you stop smoking today!
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