I made a blog about unhealthy habits 3 years ago. Sadly, not so many changes were made. Here I am again in 2025, still needing to change these unhealthy habits. I want and need to start with stopping the smoking of cigarettes. This very unhealthy habit is one I really need to change. Damn unhealthy habits.
It has been on my mind heavily lately, so I know for sure that it is something I need to do. I am turning 38 in a month, and I’m in need of a few changes. I can keep doing the stuff I have been doing. I am proud of myself for getting my diabetes under control, but now I have hypertension, and smoking is bad for both conditions. Bad for my overall health. Ugh, unhealthy habits.
I will be starting the process of quitting cigarettes soon, and I know it will not be easy (though I wish it were). I am willing to put in the work to make this change and this awful unhealthy habit. These unhealthy habits need to be gone. I am thinking about keeping a journal during this process. I want to document both the positive and negative aspects throughout this process. I got this. I need to find new hobbies and need to stay busy. I also need a new way of thinking. Damn unhealthy habits.
Have you tried to stop something you were use to? How did you cope? Any advice for me?
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Hello 👋, I saw your post and thought I’d share some stuff as a former smoker. I began with smoking cigars, the Swishers and Black & Milds then graduated to real cigars and eventually menthol cigarettes. I started when I was 19 and I’m now knocking on 50s door.
I quit smoking in 2020 for two reasons: Covid. Once I learned and saw the complications of the virus and its affects on the lungs, I put down smoking. And then two, sealing the deal was having to have surgery in September of that year, again, I learned of complications that could happen in surgery for people who smoke that needed anesthesia. I had living to do so I quit. Now there was a lot of trial and error. Trying different methods, talking with my counselor at the time about smoking cessation and a trick I learned that I feel helped rewire my brain…one of those things actually helped. Rewiring my brain.
I smoked menthol cigarettes so I decided no more mint gum or mint candies because they reminded me of cigarettes, instead I chose cinnamon gum (the stronger the better), Hot Tomales candy, and Redhots. And I’d do this every time I got the urge to smoke. It helped…also, writing absolutely does help. Because it gives you something to do with your hands when you’re having a fit. And deciding now how you’ll handle an urge, stress, and desire to smoke will definitely help the process.
While the candy thing might not be an option for you, smoking cessation and journaling may actually help. And you’re right, it does take a willingness to do the work and it looks like you have that covered. You got this! I’m rooting for you 🩵
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Thank you for sharing. Definitely going to try writing during the process. Thank you!
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You’re welcome! 😊
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