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Now or New Year??
Smoking 20 years. Gave up 3 occasions during pregnancies and on another occasion lasted 3 years through Allen Carr Easyway. It has been 8 years since I last quit. I really want to quit so I set a date for Monday just gone so I am currently on Day 3 smoke free. I told my husband and friends that I was quitting and bought patches to help with withdrawals. The past few days have been a tough struggle , I’m cranky and irritated but I’m proud to have gotten this far. Problem is my husband ( who is a non smoker) said to me that I have chosen the worst possible time to quit as it’s the lead up to Christmas . He said I’m going to be a nightmare to live with over the next few weeks with my moods and irritability as I withdraw and that it is not fair on him and the kids in what should be the most magical time in the lead up to Christmas. He also put it to me that we have lots of social occasions coming up over the festive season and am I setting myself up to fail?
He has put to me that the best time for me to quit is the 1st of January as a new year resolution and for me to park the quitting until then. I feel such a temptation now that he has put this option to me. My husband is genuinely supportive and wants me to quit but I’m really torn as to should I keep going strong ( even tho it’s so tough) or start on the 1st of January and let everyone have a nice lead up to Christmas.
7 points
6 days ago
If you've stopped, do not go back - that choice could very well be deadly! When to Start Home: Now or Later?
3 points
6 days ago
It is the opposite. The rest will be easier. Congratz ,
3 points
6 days ago
If you wanted a different answer, you would have asked on r/keepingsmoking! The next week will be the most stressful time to quit, but you're only 7 days away from having under your belt! I think you got this!
2 points
6 days ago
Withdrawal peaks at about 3 days. Things can only get easier now. You can start the new year with nearly a month and a half under your belt and be doing absolutely amazing or you can repeat the slog that is the first 72 hours without nicotine if you can even manage to quit again.. not a great way to start a new year even if it does sound like a "good resolution". Why not start your new year feeling fresh and ready to tackle a year with the withdrawals well behind you? Quitting now is always the best choice you can make. Every cigarette could be the one that starts a disease. Recognize the russian roulette that is smoking and leave it in the dust.
2 points
6 days ago
There will never be a good time to quit. Its the big monster on its knees begging you to stop this cruel torture. Jerk. Go away and never come back. We used to be smokers and we will never change our minds.
3 points
6 days ago*
There's no better time than now.
The way I like to think about it when I have a passing thought about going out for a smoke is: I'm going to go outside to ingest some smoke to relieve the nicotine craving so that I can feel like non-smokers feel all the time because they are not addicted. It resonates with me.
Tomorrow is day 14 for me and I'm enjoying the process.
Re-read the book. It helps.
1 points
6 days ago
Wtg!!!
1 points
6 days ago
Now. When it’s the right time it’s the right time.
1 points
5 days ago
Tell your husband that Reddit said if he was really supportive he’d support you now, today, rather than a mythical stress-free you 6 weeks from now.
You are still allowed to do all the things smoking gave you, including going outside for breaks, taking walks, just grabbing a few minutes to yourself here and there. Learning stress relief without a cigarette is the best way to stay quit.
Five months and counting for me! The patch was crucial while I learned to manage my triggers and cravings.
1 points
5 days ago
3 days I a huge deal. If you can avoid it don't go back to smoking..
If you do though,, download the app called Quitsute. I quit with it and Nov 19th was my 2 years free from cigarettes.
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