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Hali86
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Slipped up Majorly

Posted in Quit experiences 20 Apr 2023
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Last post was in 2020 and not even a week after I quit CHAMPIX was I back to smoking cigarettes.

It is now 2023 and since then, I have tried multiple times to quit with the recent attempt at hypnotherapy which cost $700 that did not work on me.

I have to confront myself and recognise that I am a proper addict and I do not want this thing to rob me of anymore of my health.

I have struggled with breathing issues and I have a feeling that I may have lung scarring as I did a chest X-ray which came up with puzzling results. I have a follow up test in August and I am just so sick of myself at the moment.

This year has gone to absolute sh!t for me and I am ready to throw in the towel but before I do, I want to try good old cold Turkey which I have never lasted more than 12 hours.

My self hatred levels are extremely high and self respect levels rock bottom.

My new quit date is this coming Saturday 22/04/2023. This is my pledge to myself that I will never touch another cigarette. I want my self respect and self love.

If this doesn’t work, I’m just going to give up and call it a day.

WISH ME LUCK!!

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  • Cuba April 24, 2023 | 4:56
    Don’t beat yourself up anymore, you CAN do it!
    Just believe you can, that it is possible for you. I was a hard core addict and I have quit. It is a mental challenge. It all depends on your determination to succeed. I tried many many times and kept failing but each time was easier than the last until I decided to put my health and my life first. I wish you the best of luck in your quest to be free of cigarettes and nicotine. 🙂
  • Hali86 April 25, 2023 | 19:13
    Thank you, @Cuba!

    Your comment has come at a great time as I have just seen it after slipping up.

    It’s great to hear you have failed and never gave up and have eventually overcome this addiction. This is where I want to get to.

    Much love and peace to you 🙏

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