Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Need to kick the cigarette habit...

Hi Marylin,
I have recently quit smoking(2mos. ago) and I am so glad. This was the 4th or 5th time I've had to do this. I have now realized that it isn't wise for me to spend much time around smokers.It's too much of a trigger for me. Also being in a real scary situation can get me thinking about it again. The older I get the more I can see what has helped me and what has caused problems.This time I was alone during a hurricane and had been w/ a neice who smoked continuously.
I gave in.I sure wish I hadn't.
I felt so guilty all the time bec. my mind kept reminding me what I was doing to my body. I even ran into a neighbor who was visiting her mother in the hospital bec. her emphasyma was so bad and she only smoked for 6 mos.
Finally I bought the patches(tried the gum and it burned my throat and esoph. too much).I had to cut them in two bec. a full patch made me nauseous. The next thing I did was keep myself real busy in places where smoking wasn't allowed. later I even left town and got myself away from situations that used to make me want to smoke.Then I also allowed myself to be gentle and caring to myself.I am very weight conscious but I found that having a treat from time to time was helpful.Gum and those Creamsavers lifesavers were very good as a substitute.
Hope you find some thing here from all the suggestions you can try.It is definitely worth it. You'll feel so good about what you are doing. It even improves your sense of smell and taste. God luck.You can do it. Suzy

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