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for 15 år siden 0 +0 / -0 1080

Whoa Cat, that was a deep post- one that kind of got me thinking but then didn't come up with an answer. I think you probably know why you want to return to smoking, even though you know you dont really want to go back to that addiction. Its one of those questions why we sometimes do things or want things that just aren't good for us-but we go ahead and do them anyway.

Maybe its the addictive side of our personality.

I haven't had it happen to me, for that I am thankful- I know I would only go back once and I would be an addict all over again. I couldn't hand the psychology of the quit again- so I know I must never ever take the risk.

I enjoyed your analysis too- thanks for an interesting read.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 362
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,050
Amount Saved: $5,430.00
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 18 Mins: 0 Seconds: 3

for 15 år siden 0 +0 / -0 11226

catioroc,

Smoking is an addiction. That is the problem. Its like any addiction; food, drugs, alcohol, whatever. Strong, good people have these addictions and just can't say no to them. The point is you need to be stronger then the addiction. It is not easy but it can be done. Working hard, getting support, planning and working hard some more is the only way to get there.

I think its great that you are examining yourself and your inner motivations. The conclusions you reach in this soul searching may take a pivotal role in your quit. So keep reflecting and talking. We will get there!

One question....How do you think you would feel if you were a non-smoker for a year?

Stay strong.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

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Catioroc:

The reason that I slipped way back when was that I was going to prove to my self that I could have just one. I guess it was a macho thing that this addiction was not stronger than me. It proved me wrong.

Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 281
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 7,025
Amount Saved: $351.25
Life Gained:
Days: 56 Hrs: 16 Mins: 28 Seconds: 26

for 15 år siden 0 +0 / -0 115

Hi everybody,

sometimes, it all seems so easy.

I stop smoking, I recognise the Pavlowian trigger, I stay strong, keep away from tempting situations, and KNOW why I don't smoke anymore.

OK. Fine.

So I have not been smoking for 23 days. My body is not addicted anymore.

I know my obvious triggers. I know my strategies to cope with cravings. I know why I don't want to smoke anymore. Health. Money. Wrinkles. Smell. Etc etc.

So WHY do so many start smoking again? Why, during my last quits when I gave up and restarted smoking, did I WANT TO give up- or think I did?

I had nothing to do with conscious thoughts, with lacking will. I find it horrible to think that smokers- or people who relapse- lack WILL. They are strong, good people in most domains. So why?????????

Thinking about myself:

- is it the will to be "young and rebellious" again (as I was when I started smoking?). Smoking, in our society today and when we were teens, was "againsr" the norm, was different, was refusing to be like everybody else...

- is it the will to self-destruction? Like when we put on sad music when we are sad already? To cry out for help?

- I there something about the body posture when we smoke, bent upon ourselves in an almost protective manner, that we need? A need for protection?

Now I know that the above points seem strange, and I could argue, at least intellectually, that they are all wrong. And all right. Sadly (or happily, in some cases), not everything is controlled by the intellect.

Sometimes, with my thoughts, I feel as if I am going bananas.

But I think that there are many of us here who wonder WHY. We are strong, so why is not smoking so difficult for so many...

Sorry, just feeling philosophical right now.

Cat

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/14/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 23
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 460
Amount Saved: �105.80
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 21 Mins: 4 Seconds: 4

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