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I’m an off and on smoker how can I stop for good?
Smoking & Quitting | Last Active: Aug 24, 2025 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Hi Kelsey,
Thank you so much for your reply. I totally identify with you. The longest I quit was 8 months. I was free from this nasty smelling thing. Or so I thought I was.
Then one day I was visiting my cousin, who is a smoker. I thought “I’ll just have one.” Well addiction has a voice and then one turned into two and so on. I was a failure! I couldn’t believe I started again and I was so mad at myself. I hate the smell but like to smoke. Now I’m ready to quit smoking again.
What I did the last time was set a date and weaned myself off a little at a time. My Dr. ordered me the patch and it helped. Is the person you mentioned, is it a book? The name sounds familiar. I really appreciate your reply. I will keep you posted on my progress. Have a blessed day.
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Hi @eileenj1960, this is Debra/@karukgirl, yes Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking is a book.
I got mine on Ebay for about $4, which is less than a pack of cigarettes!
I have smoked several times in my dreams. It seems so real, and each time I am so shocked and ashamed of myself. It's my conscious telling me "don't do it!"...and I haven't.
I enjoyed smoking too, and learning why in the Allen Carr book was so helpful to be able to find a work-around for the cravings.
YOU CAN DO THIS!
You have before. This is one of those situations where being a "quitter" is a good thing!
Like I said before, no two people are alike, therefore, there is no certain way to quit that will work for everyone. What helped me may not do a single thing for someone else. I only share what I did in case it does help!
Each year, on my quitting anniversary, I buy myself something I would normally not. Like fancy cowgirl boots, or a special kitchen appliance.
A pack a day X one month X 12 = $$$ a lot! It's my gift to myself.
I feel so much better and regret nothing. It was hard, but I prayed for help and was granted freedom from this hideous addiction.
I do hope you come back and share how it's going. I didn't have anyone I could share with who were smokers and would understand the cravings, the urges, the feeling of that first puff...but it didn't matter, I had asked for help in prayer...and He heard.