Hello Alaina:

 

Your subject line says " Every Day I Try To Quit " maybe you can do what I did - quit smoking one day at a time. It was the only way I could do it, each day I told myself that I wasn't sure what the next day would bring but for the day I would not take a puff, no matter what. It may sound cliche but really pay attention to that concept.That, and understanding my addiction were the keys that released me to freedom. It really isn't that difficult, the only thing difficult is the addiction itself.

 

Our addiction can send racing thoughts thinking that we will eventually need a cigarette and that we will have a breaking point. We are each guaranteed not to have a breaking poing at long as we never take another puff. It really is that simple, but to make things easy we do this one day at a time. You may encounter some tough times and have to work through this but eventually you will not even be bothered. I do promise you that it will get better. Always remember the law of addiction, it is all or nothing. We addicts never settle for just one we always end up taking them all.

 

You should be very proud of yourself for taking the step to write and share your story. And don't worry about being "strong enough" to quit, as you mentioned, it doesn't take strength at all. Again, it is knowing that one puff will be the demise of the best health decision of your life - quitting smoking.

 

Your life is worth any temporary challenges, Alaina, don't sell yourself short any longer. If you have questions or concerns come back for some support and keep on reading and learning. Just hold on tight and take little baby steps....others have done it and now it is your turn.

 

Just today, not one puff, no matter what....got that?

 

Joanne

seven years free and grateful for every minute