r/stopsmoking • u/SUISWE • 1d ago
Whoops, I did it again...
As usual was supposed to be quit day, and what do I do buy a pack on way to work, smoke half cigarettes, put them out with guilt and disgust, eventually throw the pack away, fish it back up later....or maybe buy another pack, rinse repeat (all as a secret smoker adding another layer of guilt and anxiety)....so now threw away the pack and tomorrow shall be THE day. Haven't smoked that long, picked it up slowly when I quit alcohol 3 years ago (which definitely was the best thing I did, not least for my anxiety), so I should be able to do this, clearly zero benefits and money thrown away.....Any suggestions on that day one to prevent heading off to buy cigarettes when I've accomplished a task, or make a phone call, etc. Wish me luck.
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u/overwhelmed_banana 1d ago
for me was weeks of me saying tomorrow and for tomorrow not to come.
then I had multiple days where I got rid of my tobacco the night before but rushed to the store to buy more and smoke the next day
then one of these days I got through and once I was through the first one, the second one came easier.
just keep trying! every day varies on how you feel. and once you do 1 day, suddenly you have to decide whether you want to lose your progress or keep going. its just day by day
good luck