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Jopala
Southern NSW
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17/01/2024
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Just over it

Posted in Getting started 18 Jan 2024
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I’ve so tired of relying on a cigarette to reduce stress.

It’s this continuous circle of stressing about the cost and how I’m going be able to afford a packet.

I’ll literally sit and smoke an entire pack in a day and wonder why I can’t walk up a hill without puffing?

It’s become such a habit to have a smoke with a coffee, have a smoke while driving, plan my breaks around the next smoke.

I hate the smell, I hate the feeling but I still do it.

I hate the fact I feel weak by giving in.

I need support and this is the first step for me.

Hearing about others experiences is helpful and gives me inspiration. But I can’t do this alone

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  • 2bfree January 18, 2024 | 12:08
    good morning Jopala
    your not alone on this site there are many experiences and journeys to read and give you encouragement , please don’t feel you are weak if you cave in, remember quitting is a journey and that nicotine is an addiction .
    You will find there are many different methods to help you quit . from cold turkey , patches etc, with each day not smoking your health, breathing and energy improves and you will be shocked at how much money you suddenly can save
  • Happiness January 18, 2024 | 15:41
    Would you let anyone tell you to jump and you would ask how high? As you have come to realize nicotine addiction rules you. As you will learn by reading our stories is that we are stronger than nicotine, and stronger than we think upon starting out.
    Make up you mind to change. Choose to change and believe that you do have that power, because you do!
  • PuffNoMore , Southern NSW January 19, 2024 | 18:17
    You know what!
    Every point and every sentence "I used to recite those words and sentiments all the time. Over & over my mind was stewing those very words" you wrote above Jopala..
    Your going to beat this addiction!
    Just like I did.
    Take the step.
    And forget about'em, just like so many of us have done.
  • Cuba January 22, 2024 | 22:12
    Hi Jopala
    You are right smoking just causes stress, it’s not actually relaxing at all - the horrible smell which carries, the stress about money, the whole thing is just a big headache. Good on you for wanting to give it a go to quit. You can definitely do it it’s just a matter of seeing smoking for what really is. A fatal addiction. Be encouraged by the stories here that celebrate being free. Yet in their way all of them are encouraging. Focus on your breathing, when you quit it’s so nice just to breathe fresh air. Stress happens but it’s not the end of the world. I hope that helps a bit.

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