Quitting Smoking

They say that quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do. The withdrawal from it is supposed to be equivalent to that of a heroine addiction. In approximately November of 2007, I said to my husband, that my New Years resolution was that I wanted to quit smoking. I asked him if he was ready to quit as well. He said he was, so we decided to quit together.

I did cheat somewhat and I went to the doctor and asked for something to help, so I was given the new medication Chantix. Well I had the prescription filled and started to mentally prepare myself. I prayed and asked for the strength to do it and when January came I started taking the pills. On, I believe, January seventh.

Anyone who knows about this medication knows you are supposed to take it for 12 weeks. I did a bad thing and decided to share the prescription with my husband so we started and I kept smoking for the first 2 weeks, and he did as well. Going into the third week I started cutting back, and on January 25th at 10 am I smoked my last cigarette. It wasn’t too bad, I did have to fight myself not to smoke at times, but I was determined. I think that I prepared myself mentally and I wanted to quit. That is the most important thing; you have to want it more than anything.

My husband quit as well. He smoked approximately a week longer than I did but he managed. So I only took the medication for 3 weeks. I could not afford at the time, to have it filled again. How long did I smoke? 29 years and I watched my mother die from cancer and she was a long time smoker.

I have my husband and my children, and I decided that I wanted to live a long life with my family. I believe with all my heart that my mother had heard my prayers and helped me fight the fight. It was a lot less difficult for me to quit than I thought it would be. But like I said, if you decide to attempt this, take some time and really prepare yourself and ask for help from spirit. It is there and you will receive the help you need.