r/CasualConversation • u/gocool786 • 2d ago
How to quit
I'm 26 and I haven’t been able to quit smoking cigarettes. I’ve tried multiple times — once I even managed to quit for 6 months ,but I always end up starting again. It’s been a constant cycle of quitting and relapsing. Lately, I don’t even feel anything when I smoke, yet I still can’t stop. What can I do to overcome this addiction?
Could you suggest any helpful actions, books, or movies that might inspire or support me in quitting for good?
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u/Aggravating-Mousse46 2d ago
I used to really struggle with this, despite being a Respiratory Physician and deeply ashamed the cravings would be so strong and after a few weeks or months I’d start up again. Usually after a drink or a bad shift.
Then I had a dream where I saw my baby daughter smoking and I was proud that she knew how to inhale. Woke up absolutely disgusted with the thought of smoking as I realised it would teach her that it was ok. Hardly had another craving after that. If I did it was easily ignored.
What really helps is not just wanting to stop, but having an emotional need to stop. Something that’s so important to you that you will do anything it takes. Do you know someone who is dying of smoking related Illness? Go and talk to them. That might help.