Yes I'm not proud of being a smoker. I hate that I had started this horrible habit earlier in my youth:chair:. I'm a 22yr old pre-nursing student that smokes. As we all know pre-nursing and nursing school is stressful and at times a struggle. I was wondering how do you all deal and cope with your stressors in your studies? I don't want to be a Nurse who is talked about on their shift for stepping off the floor for a smoke break. I think it is horrible for nurses to smoke,period! I mean how can we help aid people to good health when whe are putting our own lives in jeapordy with this chronic disease risk factor. I hope to stop smoking "VERY SOON". I know the easiest way to quit this habit is to STOP. Am I the only one who is going into nursing who knows they have a problem with smoking here and there? How do you all hope to change your lives before being a nurse? And for the ones who have quit what was your remedies? How do you all cope with your stress and anxieties through school? Anyone started a
check that.....i have smoked for almost 34 years !!!!! oooh, that's bad!
i can top that: 36 years. :imbar i started smoking when i was 18 and away at college. i was with a group of my suite mates in our dorm watching tv on a saturday night. all of them were smoking (except me). one of them handed me a cigarette...and the rest is history. one of the biggest mistakes i have ever made in my life. i quit once at the age of 26 when i was pregnant with my son, but started back when he was a month old, unable to cope with the stress of caring for a screaming baby (i was trying desperately to breast feed him at the time, but it didin't work). i know that was a lame excuse, but my nerves were shot. my husband was furious with me when he found out, but i shot back angrily at him: "hey, i'll be glad to trade places with you". he didn't say anything else after that. anyway, i wish i had never
started, and sooner or later i am going to be forced to quit.
Qutting smoking is a total life change. If u are just doing it cuz u know soon that it will be near impossible while at school, clinicals, etc. that won't be enough. U truly whole-heartedly have to want to quit. It'a a total psychological thing. U will literally have to change your daily activities. I quit many years ago and it was so hard but day by day u feel better in every way possible. Once u get past the 2 week mark, your on your way to success. I did it cold turkey but had quit a few times before and that time it just stuck. Join a gym or exercise in some way and u will like how your lungs feel and that mindset will get u through. It is such a bad habit and u will thank yourself in the years to come. Good luck!
I quit on April 10th myself. My advice is to see your doc.
I had several friends that quit, and they were all using Wellbutrin and some type of nicotine replacement. I asked my doc about it, and he put me on Wellbutrin, too. I also chose the Commit Lozenge instead of the patch, so I could have it when I wanted it. That's just me, though. The patch and the others are good, too.
It wasn't easy, but I did it. The first day was the hardest, but it got a little easier every day. I only took the Wellbutrin for a few months and now I'm fine. I did slip up once and have a cigarette - but this may not have been a bad thing - it tasted terrible! I had to go home and take a shower and brush my teeth! LOL funny how I never noticed that smell or taste before
I agree, the last time I stopped smoking for 10 days I had took a smoke and the taste was the worst thing I could image. It is sure funny how your body changes due to changing your habits. Also it was harsh on my lungs. And this was a cigarette that was usally light to me,. Well everyone I haven't smoked yet even though it has only been 4days its a new start,lol. I actually haven't thought about it at all. The hardest thing with me is not the cravings but its the pyschological matter. It seems like your body is in need of a smoke when in reality you don't need one at all. As time progress though I feel this will be a minor issue. Any ex-smokers ever have a gittery feeling? I kind of have these moments other than that I'm fine so far!
I am a casual smoker..I dont smoke everyday or every week..I tend to smoke only at times of stress...Somehow, it relaxes me, but I know I should not be even a casual smoker..
Here is how I look at it..Smoking kills you..It makes you weaker all around your body..You age faster because of smoking..If you keep that in mind, that smoking is killing you from the outside apperance and the inside..Then it might help you to at least try to cut down on smoking or just plain quit.
Its funny that you say your a casual smoker. Since I didn't smoke everyday neither. It mostly was on the weekend or every other day. The bottom line is that your a smoker though. Not trying to be harsh or offending. And because of this reason of me being a smoker I decided to try to stop. I have been doing good so far. It's hard to tell though how well you are doing though when your not a general smoker who smokes a pack a day. A pack of cigarettes would usually last me about 4 or 5 days. Sometimes though it depend though mabye it could be 2 1/2 days. It all depended on situations,boredom,and excusses,lol. Smoking is smoking and the bottom line is its not healthy. How about a glass of wine instead,lol joke!
I agree, the last time I stopped smoking for 10 days I had took a smoke and the taste was the worst thing I could image. It is sure funny how your body changes due to changing your habits. Also it was harsh on my lungs. And this was a cigarette that was usally light to me,. Well everyone I haven't smoked yet even though it has only been 4days its a new start,lol. I actually haven't thought about it at all. The hardest thing with me is not the cravings but its the pyschological matter. It seems like your body is in need of a smoke when in reality you don't need one at all. As time progress though I feel this will be a minor issue. Any ex-smokers ever have a gittery feeling? I kind of have these moments other than that I'm fine so far!
Congratulations! Four days is an amazing accomplishment! After seven days your physical cravings will be gone - i.e. the jittery feeling - and after that, it will be psychological.
Once, I was driving down the freeway and I realized I had been digging through my purse on the seat next to me for a few miles. All of a sudden, I thought, "What are you looking for?" I realized I was looking for my cigarettes! I had been smoke-free for over six months, but my arm was still used to digging through my purse looking for my cigarettes! Habits are powerful things, but you can overcome them.
Great advice from everyone. I was wondering if anyone had some advice for me?? I live with my grandparents and between them they smoke two packs a day. I tried quitting earlier this year, but gave up because I was constantly around people who smoke. I asked them to quit with me, or to smoke outside, but they wouldn't do it :angryfire I have tried staying away from the house until I have to come home, or stay ourside, or in another room, but nothing seemed to work! I cannot move out at this point, and I am just lost as to what to try next? Good luck everyone!!
I quit this past October when I quit my job...couldn't afford it anymore! Plus, it was taking a toll on my health. I did use the patch. I got the generic Equate brand ones on the suggestion of my PCP since she heard they stayed on better...they did, I guess. I smoked 1 pack/day for 10 years. I found the nicotine patch helped calm the cravings and I actually didn't finish the whole box of them.
Before I actually quit totally, I stopped smoking at certain times trying to break habits beforehand. Like, I stopped smoking in my car, for example...that was one of the places I would smoke the most...on my commute to work. Once I was comfortable making the drive there and back home without smoking, I figured it'd be time to give it up totally.
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check that.....i have smoked for almost 34 years !!!!! oooh, that's bad!