The notion of Quitting nicotine has been getting a lot of attention in my circles lately, I have a number of friends in early recovery from this substance. and yes, I said recovery, that is a word rarely used in connection with nicotine. But let me tell you, I can honestly say that quitting nicotine was the toughest substance I have tackled, I wish I could explain it in a way that could be thoroughly understood, "You just have to do it" to understand. The Colonel and I spend some time discussing many of the ins and out of "The Quit".
One big difference is the way the cravings slip up on you later on in the process (See PQA # 7), at the moment you think you are getting a handle on your Quit, it will show up and bitch slap the crap out of you. It will make you feel like you Quit a just a few days ago, that horrible first week feeling is back in your lap. That is why complacency can be such a huge risk (See PQA #4), let your guard down and one of these hits, and your Quit can be in serious jeopardy.
We place importance on posting your daily promise first thing in the morning (See PQA #8), get your accountability in order before the Nic Bitch gets a chance to get a foothold. Next up is keeping in touch with your support Brothers and Sisters, they are your first line of defense. I can't tell you how many times my friends have saved my ass, a simple phone call or a post on a group chat can make all the difference.
We have released a number of Public Quit Announcements (PQA's) that can help you understand watts going on in your head, along with suggestions on how to handle the inevitable crises that arise during these critical phases.
ARE READY TO QUIT?
