Well, this is the last day of the 'test'. It has been an incredible journey; watching myself, my habits over the last thirty days. Quitting smoking is in some ways very simple and in other ways it involves a complete upheaval of the way you think and act. For a smoker, cigarettes are insiduously integral to your life. Meaning: smoking is your girlfriend, boyfriend, or partner. It is always there to reassure you and to nag you!
I had three major lapses over the last thirty days. All involving going near alcohol. With a little hindsight, I would have not had any alcohol until I felt that I was in a 'safety zone' of not thinking about cigarettes being integral with drinking alcohol.
I have had many conversation in this time with people about smoking. Many of my friends are cutting down and quitting right now. Some as a result of reading this blog.
I'll admit, I'm not quite there. Over the next thirty days, I will be looking at Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as an option to help the habit. This includes chewing gum and patches. There are other options that include acupuncture and hypnotherapy.
I won't be maintaining this diary on a daily basis now, but I will post my results of alternative treatment I submit myself too. If I find a magic answer - you'll be the first to know!
You may post any comments and questions – I read them all and will offer pointers and advice if I am able (but please remember I am not a doctor and can only offer advice or information based on my own experience).
Don't forget to look at: www.findwillpower.com for more information on NRT as well as events.
I hope you have enjoyed and benefitted from reading this diary as much as I have enjoyed writing about it.
If there is one piece of advice that I can give, it is that stopping smoking takes willpower. You have to really want to quit and think about ways that will help you stay out of danger areas.
Good Luck!
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