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Quitting Smoking | by Holly Pearson
Quitting smoking was a huge thing for me! I started to smoke in grade 9 when most of my friends started to get into it. My dad smokes like a chimney so it was so easy to grab a few off him every once in a while (he would never notice). 2 years ago I decided on quitting smoking – I didn’t want to end up coughing and smelling like an ashtray for the rest of my life. My boyfriend didn’t smoke so he seriously hated how I smelled. All my friends still smoked though which made it so freaking hard to stop!!
Quitting Smoking When Everyone Around Smokes
I don’t know, maybe I was just a “social smoker” but I was partying so much so I just ended up smoking too much. OMG quitting smoking was so difficult! I had no idea it would be this way. It’s so easy to say yes when everyone around you smokes. And guys would even pay me out when I tried to refuse a smoke. So what can you do?? Also, I was so worried that if I stopped smoking I’ll start eating more – and the last thing I wanted was to get fat.
Does Quitting Smoking Mean Getting Fat?
Now I know that quitting smoking doesn’t mean putting on weight. You just have to find other things to do instead of smoking or eating. And eating is way better than smoking. You can always eat non-fat food – as much as you want. I did a few diets already and trust me they were WAY easier than quitting smoking. Especially when you’re going out and stuff and everyone smokes.
About Me
Anyways, to make it short – My name is Holly and I quit smoking thanks to QuitMonkey. I learned how I can go out or hang out with friends without even wanting to have a cigarette. If you join QuitMonkey and pick me as your favorite ex-smoker I can help you do the same. Quitting smoking is actually not THAT hard if you know how to think about it. There’s so much to learn from the ex-smokers and I really hope you join us! If you are already a member then just comment on my posts or give me a shout if you have any questions alright?
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Hey Holly, what do you think about using quit smoking aids like patches, gums etc.? have you used them when you were quitting?
Hi David, yes I’ve tried them twice before but failed.. I don’t wanna knock them off but I think that the psychological addiction is what makes you wanna smoke again and again. Replacing the nicotine with another type of nicotine might work for a while but it’s not gonna make the cravings stop. You will see people smoking or be in situations where you will still want to smoke. The habit of smoking is in your behavior and in how you think about smoking. If you change your thinking, behaviors and habits (the handbook has plenty of great ways to do it) then you won’t need nicotine replacements. Perhaps try one of the other tips regarding staying away from cigarettes during the first week of the program.
not smoking for almost a month now and feeling great! thanks holly
Thx Holly you’re awesome!! it was so easy to follow u.. not smoked 7 weeks and counting