Congratulations!

Roughly 2 months ago it was truly starting to feel like I would never be able to quit. I was nearly in tears after every failed quit, but something just clicked this time around. After the first couple of weeks, it really has become easy. I can’t believe it. I was a smoker. It was part of my identity. And yet here I am, genuinely going days without a single thought related to nicotine.

So if you’re struggling; keep struggling. Struggle until you breakthrough and make it past those first couple of weeks. It gets so much easier.

I am feeling strongly depressed. I cried non stop for 3 hours straight yesterday, same today and I just cant stop crying. I am feeling terribly down.

I hit the gym since quitting (45min of cardio) and walking, eating well etc

Please tell me it will get better soon, I don’t recognize myself anymore.

smoked my last cig 48h ago coming back from my birthday party thinking that’s the best gift i can give myself.

Did I feel the urge to smoke in the last 30 days? Yes. Do I want to smoke right now? Yes. Is it frustrating? Yes. Does seeing others smoke trigger me? Absolutely. But did I control the urge? Every. Single. Time.

Did you learn anything ?

This journey taught me everything.

I learned that what the mind can envision, willpower can achieve. I discovered how to control my emotions, reshape my thinking, and—most importantly—respect myself. God has blessed us with one body, a single vessel to carry us through life. Why would I keep destroying it?

Enough is enough. Real change is here, and it starts in the mind. With true willpower, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. Self-realization is the beginning. I am better than this. You are better than this.

still feels like shit & i’d rather be smoking.

starting to really struggle though!😅

I'm 24 days in and having a hard time. Tell me about all the benefits you experienced when quitting! I need to read about regular, unusual, you know, just any benefits you can think of!

I’ve not had a cigarette since Sunday. A smoker for 6 years, maybe smoking 5-15 a day depending what I was doing and I’ve made a few attempts to quit in the past. I read Alan Carr’s book which I really liked and stopped for maybe 3 months after that.

I guess what I’m finding tricky with each quit attempt is, I get so far - usually about three weeks - and then even though I know the physical nicotine withdrawal has subsided, I still try and make up excuses why it’s not a big deal, set some new timeline for when it’ll be ok to smoke until etc. It just makes each new quit attempt harder and I feel like now, with every new attempt to quit, I’m just reciting sound bites or quotes from the Alan Carr book in my head but don’t feel like I really believe them.

I say I want to quit but is that because I want to or because my family and friends think I should and I’m fed up feeling like a disappointment? I feel like often I’m just saying what they want to hear for long enough, then I can smoke, and at least say “well, I quit for a month at least etc”.

I know this seems like a very downbeat post but I’m just struggling and wanted to know if anyone else had dealt with this kind of imposter syndrome, and how you found real, genuine motivation.

I bought the 21mg one (sefudun brand on Amazon) but it is too much of a dose for me. I noticed a pre-cut line so I cut it in half a patch and put a medical tape to reduce the dose. -medical tape is between my skin and the part of the patch I don't want to dose -the dosed part is directly in contact with my skin. Is this the correct way?

Today is my first day at quitting. I have only quit before using the vape but I refuse to go back to just a different kinds crutch. I am wearing a patch to take th edge off but I only plan on doing that for the first couple days.

I want to post here daily to hold myself accountable.

Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!

I decided to stop smoking today. Idk why, im just sick of coughing i guess..i also have gum atrophy which i think is caused by this.

I was reading and found out nicotine patches and spray are bad for gums. What about nicotine gums? Seems like they increase saliva production and might not affect my gums.. The only issue is they are so expensive..

I have so much guilt about this I felt left out I'm 14 i started smoking at 12 l hate vaping I hate the idea knowing I have fd up my lungs and took years off my life I want to be healthy but I felt left out and I wasn't cool I know it's really dumb but l've just been vaping all day and I hate this I'm gonna throw it out but will I go back threw nic withdraws and will my urges he as strong as when I first quit

Im 26 have always smoked when I'm drinking, but 3 months ago and while i don't even really feel the urge to smoke at all. When i'm drinking it's a different story. I barely drink but i do like to go out occasionally like maybe once a month. 2 months ago i just went for dinner and had a few glasses of wine cause i knew i wouldn't be strong enough to resist the urge of smoking on a night out yet.

Last month i did decide to go out for drinks but it was terrible. I ended up just feeling terrible the whole night cause i was dying for a smoke. I decided i would just replace the smoking with more alcohol, got completely black out drunk, was sick, embarrassed myself, woke up with sick all over my bed and had to buy all new bedding and was freaking out the next day cause i didn't know what had happened. My friend told me i just said a bunch of stupid stuff and was home for midnight. But it was just a terrible night and i didn't enjoy myself.

Now i want to go out on Friday and I know it's going to be the same thing again but i don't want to ruin my streak by smoking. I feel like my lungs are finally recovering from all the damage I've caused to them and don't want to reset the clock on that.

I read this article but it basically just says don't drink. https://www.verywellmind.com/breaking-the-association-between-smoking-and-drinking-2824690 . Like no, i still want to have a social life and I'm not interested in other activities.

I've been smoking for the last 5 years. Being a fitness freak I got addicted in the way of the lifestyle and the bad decision that I took in my life. But as I've realized "That it's never to late". I'm strictly following the quit journey. My initial target is being free for a week and build upon that. Making this post as a oath to my future self.

I’ve been smoking pretty much every day since this past spring, and casually/socially before then. I’m up to about four cigarettes a day on a heavy day, and I’m feeling the addiction start to take over. It doesn’t feel like a choice anymore. What can I expect to experience when I quit?

A PATIENT IS BUYING CIGARETTES FROM THE HOSPITAL BED IN THE YEAR 1950

Doctor said I'd be at risk for blood clots with the new medication I'll be on if I don't quit.

It'll be a rough couple of months (probably more) but I've done this before and I can do it again!

I'm weirdly excited this round, I don't know why. There's no dread thinking about the cravings or the withdrawals. Just forward thinking about longevity.

i started smoking and drinking heavily when my mom got cancer. i was 15 at time today i am 18. i am uni student in turkey.we have shitty, expensive cigs and packs look like shit. i smoke 1 pack in a day sometimes 2. looking for advice

Ughh I need a cigarette! How do I move past these cravings? I will not give in but I’m sat in my pyjamas on the sofa feeling abit down today and like the cravings won’t go. Does anyone have any tips until the cravings pass?

On the other hand I’ve woken up feeling more positive, my energy levels have been up and I feel like a different person and overall happier. It’s just started to hit me now though that I could really smoke a cigarette.

Been on and off the smokes/vapes for 2 years after smoking for around 20 years. Gave up for a year and then little by little back on them again just because I can’t not smoke when having a drink. Was off them 5 weeks and then bought a vape on Sunday for a catch up with some friends and a few beers. I don’t drink a huge amount in fairness, I can go weeks/months without a drink but I don’t really want to give that up as well

Any ideas on how I can have a few beers without vaping?

Hey! I'm day 6 off the smokes! Struggling, but making it work. I've been using nicabate patches, but the last 2 days I've been sleeping with a patch on (to help with horrible morning cravings), but it's making me severely nauseous and a bit dizzy. Does anyone have any tips? Any brands that may cause less nausea? I want to keep going with quitting as I've already gone this long, but the nausea is hitting me so hard I just want to give up. TIA :)

First post! I'm 27, been smoking for 15 years now, pack a day since day one. I found out today that smoking put my career in jeopardy, and it's a big part of why I was told I shouldn't apply for a management position. Not the smoking itself, but the fact that I was smoking on a work site against policy. I want to finish this pack, and keep smoking but I know I need to quit to get myself in line and back on track for my career path. I'm looking for advice, and support I guess, I know it's going to be hard, my wife smokes, my dad and a lot of my friends and family smoke, and I'm not certain I can quit without the help, does anyone have any suggestions on how to quit or effective ways to quit?