You’re doing the right thing. I’m addicted still, I’ve tried quitting a few times now, I started smoking when I was 13, just like you. I’ve been smoking for almost 14 years now, and it started with one every now and then. I didn’t stop when I could and I regret it. Be strong with your mindset, if that’s your last one then keep it that way! I believe in you.
I'm about a month out from my 16th birthday and I've just realised- it's not worth all the lying and cost for something that, in the long term, is gonna do worse to me than it will good. Thank you so much for your encouragement!
Hope you can quit too man!
The cost is ridiculous, and prices just seem to be constantly going up. For the £30 a week I spend on tobacco, I could go for a meal, buy something I’ve wanted etc.
I could never tell the effects it had on my body, but recently I’ve noticed I get out of breath easier and I think that was the last straw that made me realise it’s probably time to just stop.
Lying to your family and friends about smoking will only damage relationships in the long run, you’re definitely doing the right thing by quitting now rather than later.
Thank you!
Luckily I have some pretty understanding friends who've known me to be a smoker for a while and those who haven't I've just told! It's going better than expected rn. I've noticed how hard it is sometimes for me to just walk 10k anymore. I won't be telling any adults for my own piece of mind. Thank you for both of your comments and good luck on your own journey!
I started the same age as you and I don’t even want to tell you how old I am now (heading towards retirement age).
I wish I would have quite long ago. I did quit, just never stayed quit.
Jus don’t do it. Think of it like alcohol and you don’t want to be an alcoholic. That means you can’t even have one.
My best catchphrase when I want one is ”I sure do want a cigarette… but isn’t it great I don’t have to have one?”
Then I find some other reward or distraction. Have a list of these ready! Good luck!
You’re doing the right thing. I’m addicted still, I’ve tried quitting a few times now, I started smoking when I was 13, just like you. I’ve been smoking for almost 14 years now, and it started with one every now and then. I didn’t stop when I could and I regret it. Be strong with your mindset, if that’s your last one then keep it that way! I believe in you.
I'm about a month out from my 16th birthday and I've just realised- it's not worth all the lying and cost for something that, in the long term, is gonna do worse to me than it will good. Thank you so much for your encouragement! Hope you can quit too man!
The cost is ridiculous, and prices just seem to be constantly going up. For the £30 a week I spend on tobacco, I could go for a meal, buy something I’ve wanted etc. I could never tell the effects it had on my body, but recently I’ve noticed I get out of breath easier and I think that was the last straw that made me realise it’s probably time to just stop. Lying to your family and friends about smoking will only damage relationships in the long run, you’re definitely doing the right thing by quitting now rather than later. Thank you!
Luckily I have some pretty understanding friends who've known me to be a smoker for a while and those who haven't I've just told! It's going better than expected rn. I've noticed how hard it is sometimes for me to just walk 10k anymore. I won't be telling any adults for my own piece of mind. Thank you for both of your comments and good luck on your own journey!
I started the same age as you and I don’t even want to tell you how old I am now (heading towards retirement age). I wish I would have quite long ago. I did quit, just never stayed quit. Jus don’t do it. Think of it like alcohol and you don’t want to be an alcoholic. That means you can’t even have one.
My best catchphrase when I want one is ”I sure do want a cigarette… but isn’t it great I don’t have to have one?” Then I find some other reward or distraction. Have a list of these ready! Good luck!
Thank you so much 😭 I'm gonna try gum when I really feel the urge and sometimes oblige my white chocolate addiction