The Giving Up Smoking Thread!! Part 2

Jamie88_2

I bought some patches today and....... my partner is going to give up with me, which will be a great help. I may try the Zyban and although I realise not all side effects affect all people, I'm not prepared to chance it.

Good luck everybody!

kate2510

mazza111 wrote: »

I found apples and iced water work wonders when you have cravings on the patches.

I have to admit, I am missing the social aspect of smoking. Think that's doing me in more than anything. All my other colleagues are nipping out for a smoke, whilst muggins is doing all the work.

but anyhoo, another day...

The practise nurse, who we had to consult for 2 visits before NRT or Zyban was prescribed, recommended drinking lots of water. She was an ex-smoker herself - her husband was still smoking!!! How's that for rock-solid?

Regarding the social side, Mazza111, a few minutes deep Yoga type breathing, fresh air is best, often helps and you should be feeling just a smidge superior to your fag-ash colleagues. Nicotine addiction is supposed to be harder to break than heroin addiction. Now I can't confirm that but I'm happy my clothes and hair don't reek of stale smoke anymore. I'm going to try your suggestion about the apples - I must lose about 24lbs!! As you say, another day......

magicgirl68

Hi everyone

Just popped in to say still going strong! Have now gone onto the lozenges and these work a treat for me. OH tried them but couldn't put up with the texture of them but I find them to be ok. Great for the morning when cravings are stronger. Keep going everybody.

mazza111

5 weeks \o/

Feel it's getting harder now though, think it's all in my head though. weird eh?

MimiJane

Thought I'd just check in before going away to The Lakes tomorrow for a few days. Weather forecast keeps changing ... looks pretty abysmal there at the moment, still it's getting away that counts I always think.

Doing fine, but went out and had a bit of a "session" last Saturday. Watched my friends go outside for a ciggie and felt envious and proud at the same time for not joining them. If my partner hadn't been with me, I'd have been sorely tempted to join them I know :rolleyes:

Know what you mean mazza ... it should get easier and, in a lot of ways it does, but I still get moments when I could really do with one and feel momentarily deprived and depressed that I can't have one. I also find myself imagining that I can be one of those rare people that can smoke a couple of fags a week with a drink and not miss it for the rest of the time ... sometimes thinking that, even if I did miss it, it would be worth it to enjoy the company of my "old friend" for a few minutes. I know ... it's all rubbish and my mind playing tricks :rolleyes:.

I constantly remind myself that it's not even two months though yet and, after smoking for over 30 years, giving up is hardly going to be a walk in the park.

Anyway, I shouldn't be tempted while I'm away ... my partner is a confirmed non-smoker and it'll be good to have a change of scenery, even if the weather means we can't do much walking!

Well done all and keep going

x

SandC

Have a lovely time MimiJane, fingers crossed for dry weather for you.

I had a stressful situation and at no point did it cross my mind to reach for ciggies. My dad taken into hospital yesterday. Had it been some months ago I would have been one of those people standing outside A&E doors puffing away. Pleased about that. Ticked another one off my list!

Sue-UU

Hi everyone!

Great news about your partner giving up with you Jamie88, the support you give to each other will be fantastic!!:j

Brilliant news about yourself Dreamingalound, your OH is doing wonderfully as well!!

Excellent news about still staying true to your non-smoking life, magicgirl68, your OH too! :T

You're possibly quite right about it all being in your head, mazza, keep viewing it as that and in time it'll pass!

More success from the weekend for everyone then, excellent! I see your willpower was really put to the test Mimi, congratulations for NOT giving in!!! :T Have a wonderful break away and fill your lungs with all that beautiful fresh air. It may be a bit wet, but I'm sure the break will do you both a lot of good.

Congratulations to you too SandC, you coped with that stressful situation superbly!!! :T I do hope your Dad is a lot better now.

Keep it up everyone, this is such a terrific time in your lives and you know you CAN quit, because you want your good health back!!!

Sue

shimmershelly

I'm flying solo now, the smoking cessation nurse has signed me off :T
See you all again when I get to three months. Keep strong everybody

SandC

I'm fast approaching 2 months, it's 8 weeks today.

Thanks Sue for kind words, dad is comfortable.

Sue-UU

shimmershelly wrote: »

I'm flying solo now, the smoking cessation nurse has signed me off :T
See you all again when I get to three months. Keep strong everybody

Congratulations Shelley, all the very best and see you when you're so much more fit and healthy! :T

Congratulations to you also SandC, 8 weeks is marvellous! I do hope your Dad is soon much better.

Keep it up everyone and enjoy your freedom from all that would have been making you poorly in years to come. You're determined to get your good health back again! Well done ALL!!

Sue