DKPOWPOW
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I've smoked cigs for a little over 10 years now (just turned 28). The urge to quit is getting stronger day by day. I cant imagine still smoking when I'm almost 40.
But life's struggles keep me going. I work in a casino, so it's always around me. I know myself when I quit (last time was back in May I stopped for 23 days). I get irritated, angry, and short tempered. Which is the main reason I haven't quit because I don't want to lash out at anyone.
Especially my dad, who has Alzheimer's. I worry if I quit I won't have the patience and frustration will take over. Or that I'll yell at the kids or my girlfriend for little things that don't mean shit.
It's a horrible habit, but damn does it keep me calm relaxed most the time. I can get along with almost anyone, even if I don't like them (as a bartender, this is kind've necessary).
Curious if anyone here has quit, or is going thru a similar phase as me. If anyone has some stories to tell of what it was like, how long it took before you felt the edge was gone, and how much better you feel. Might help me (and maybe others) to finally push thru.
I've smoked cigs for a little over 10 years now (just turned 28). The urge to quit is getting stronger day by day. I cant imagine still smoking when I'm almost 40.
But life's struggles keep me going. I work in a casino, so it's always around me. I know myself when I quit (last time was back in May I stopped for 23 days). I get irritated, angry, and short tempered. Which is the main reason I haven't quit because I don't want to lash out at anyone.
Especially my dad, who has Alzheimer's. I worry if I quit I won't have the patience and frustration will take over. Or that I'll yell at the kids or my girlfriend for little things that don't mean shit.
It's a horrible habit, but damn does it keep me calm relaxed most the time. I can get along with almost anyone, even if I don't like them (as a bartender, this is kind've necessary).
Curious if anyone here has quit, or is going thru a similar phase as me. If anyone has some stories to tell of what it was like, how long it took before you felt the edge was gone, and how much better you feel. Might help me (and maybe others) to finally push thru.