Really trying to stop smoking?

Question

Now I know this sounds bad, please don't judge, because I really want to quit: I am almost 7 months pregnant and still smoke. My fiance has been smoke free for about a week and a half. He has been using the patch. I know I can't use patches or the gum because I'm pregnant and so here's the thing: it makes it easier to smoke much less now that he doesn't smoke. Sometimes I go half the day without thinking about cigarettes or wanting one, but once I get some, I'm all over them-then I don't smoke for half a day. I don't get it. I don't know if it would be easier to quit all together, or try to cut down to 2 or 3 a day, but then it's only 2 or 3-what would even be the point of smoking? I just want to be smoke free for my baby and this is driving me nuts. It really makes me feel like c**p! I want to quit and feel fine for so long, but then I just end up having one. Are there any tools I can use to help me quit other than patches and nicotene gum?

Answer 1

when you reach for a cig, think about the harm that ou are causeing your unborn child.  that should help you alot.

Answer 2

Ok, ultimately, even if it isn't easy (and believe me, I smoked a pack a day at one point and finally just quit outright, so did my grandmother many years ago) you have to stop. It's not about judging you, it's about what's the reality of thing. Do not let that little piece of poison and paper control you. Think of it like that-you are allowing something that you can crush and destroy in a split second master you! Yes, there is a chemical element to the dependency, but ultimately, you still get the final say so if you are going to smoke or not.

Instead of poinsoning you and your baby, take the money you would spend on cigarettes and set it aside. Each time you feel like buying some or lighting up, put $5 in a coffee can and then each time you have enough, go buy something you REALLY want, just for you. When you get the craving, eat baby carrots, go for a power walk... find other healthy behaviors to replace this one with. Just do whatever you have to to STOP. You will feel so much better in the long run both emotionally and physically. And ask your fiance to encourage you and help you. Also, give him permission, if he sees any cigarettes lying around, to throw them in the toilet... anything...

Good luck and YOU ARE STRONGER THAN THIS.

Answer 3

Hey! Don't feel bad and don't listen to the negative comments you are sure to get. People don't realize how hard it is to quit, and think that we just don't care about our babies. And that is not the case. At least your trying to quit and reaching out for help. I smoked up until about 6 weeks ago.. It was so hard quitting. Cutting back really helped and then one day I just decided there was no way I could do it anymore. I bought one last pack and told myself that was it. Its been a struggle but what helped me is really cold water. I always have a bottle with me and it seems weird but every time I want one, i just start drinking water and it helps. I also chew on pens a lot, its the whole hand to mouth thing. Try chewing some minty gum or eating peanuts. That helped my dad quit. He smoke for 30 years and quit so anyone can do it.. Good luck and don't get discouraged. Your taking the right steps!!  

Answer 4

I wish I could help you I'm in the same boat I quit every week for 2-3 days then I go back to work and bam smoking again I feel so horrible!!! my ob don't say much about it but I WANT TO QUIT SO BAD I HATE IT YUK!!! so again this weekend it will be cold turkey it works best for me until I get to work!!! good luck the only thing my ob says is don't beat yourself up and keep tryin less is always better!! so aggravating