Join The Urban Cowboy as he quits smoking and kicks the smoking habit in the butt.
I began making excuses as to why it would be OK to smoke.
I woke up Monday morning and immediately thoughts of having my morning cigarette bombarded my brain. Remembering my goal of quitting smoking, I surprisingly began making excuses to myself as to why it would be OK to have a cigarette! This was automatic, and I had to consciously suppress these bad habit thoughts.
As the hours slowly ticked away, I could feel myself become more and more irritable…mostly at nothing at all. My concentration and focus were also being affected, it was becoming more difficult to think rationally, and perform minor tasks without losing focus.
My ability to think clearly was definitely impacted. I could physically feel a tightness in my forehead, above my eyes. Not a headache, rather a dull sensation, almost numbing? Really strange!
The Urban Cowboy gives in to smoking.
By 3:45 in the afternoon, The Urban Cowboy succumbed to this vice, and had a cigarette. I immediately felt the dull sensation lift, and my thoughts became much clearer.
I then regained my resolve to not smoke another cigarette for the rest of the day. However, by 8:00 PM, I could hold out no longer. Stepping outside, I fired up my lighter and put flame to the tobacco stick hanging precariously from my mouth. Taking long, deep breaths, I anxiously forced the nicotine laden smoke into my lungs.
This time however, my lips began to tingle, then went partially numb. My equilibrium began to give way, as I realized I was getting a “buzz” from this second cigarette of the day. How strange this feeling was, yet I was eerily happy for it!
I have to admit, I tried to go the rest of the night without smoking another cigarette…but I eventually gave in for my third of the day. A couple hours later, as I talked with my new found princess on the phone, I struck up another cancer stick, and merrily puffed away, not wanting it to end.
Quit smoking day 1 conclusion.
All in all, I am happy with the first day of my journey to becoming a smokeless cowboy, I had three cigarettes all day where I normally would have puffed away at a pack and a half, that’s around 30 cigarettes!
If it wasn’t for the comments from you all, I probably would have smoked a lot more! Through the words of support, I was able to keep most of my resolve intact through the first day, even more determined to face the second day smokeless. Thank you all!
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There is a site I found once about quitting smoking. One of the things I think that helped me the most was what he wrote about the habit, and giving into it. Basically, he said that just because you had an urge to smoke doesn’t mean you have to give into it. Accept the need, the urge. Wallow in it. Three seconds later, you will most likely be distracted by something else. Eventually, more and more time will elapse between the urges.
He also wrote that the first 72 hours are the hardest because that is how long it takes for all the nicotine to leave your body. If you keep sneaking them in here and there, you are dragging out the painful process of quitting. Drink lots of water, enjoy the cravings, and don’t give in.
I actually went two weeks once before and I was fine, until I got in a fight with my husband.
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As a smoker myself, I understand. It’s such a crappy destructive habit that I keep right on indulging in. “sigh” I tried the Chantix (sp?) but my temper got kinda bad and my dreams were really weird so I quit. I didnt like anything messing with my head like that. One day I will be successful at stopping, one day. Good Luck to You!
Thanks for the support Anne Marie and Christina, it is proving to be a challenge!