The Giving Up Smoking Thread!! Part 2

MumOf2

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Had a wobble last Saturday - a few hours of feeling very low, lonely and missing smoking. It passed though, and I'm still here smoke free :j

With hugs and smiles to all the quitters out there. Without this wonderful thread I don't think I would have made it this far. Thanks to everyone,

MumOf2

chevettehs

Afternoon all.

Been a busy 6 or 7 days so haven't been able to get online much other than for work stuff.

I've not been too bad craving wise, although had a few occasions wanting one fairly badly. Personal stuff is still going on but I seem to be dealing with it at the mo although last night was difficult.

Nice to see we have acquired some new blood.

Anyway keep up the good work folks, your all doing great.

tiger-eyes_2

Right, back again & doing it properly this time!

had my last smoke last night, have now thrown away all ashtrays, lighters etc..(don't know why i never did before!)

So, think I'll be here quite a bit over the next few days, (seem to be having more cravings this time?)

well done to everyone else who's managed to stop..:j& keep perservering if you're in the same place as me!!

chevettehs

Welcome back tiger eyes, well done for perservering and having another go.

jammy_dodger

hello everyone great to see how well everyone is doing , I am still taking one day at a time. well done captainspam glad to hear its feeling a little easier for you and great news you have enlisted your other half to join you :T it was great to read hellonearth post about first time out with a smokey friend and resisting that urge it really does feel wonderful and makes you feel like you've taken a giant step on this smoke free journey . i was telling my DD about the silkquit download she was amazed how much i would have smoked and how much would of been spent / wasted :eek: doesnt fit in with our "MSE lifestyle " folk at work were surprised i smoked at all with banging on about moneysaving opportunities and helping others to sav etheir wage instead of spending it . am encouraging others too at work who have decided to quit too ..(also directed them to this wonderful supportive thread )

I wish everyone health and happiness stay strong x x

stclair

Hi Boys & Girls

I hope everyones okay and still smoke free.

Im still going strong and doing well, fags seem a thing of the past for me already. However i know i could be running before I can walk, however im determind to quit for good.

I was wondering why do people say that week 3 is the worst when you give up smoking?

larmy16

Hi Stclair. Great to hear you are still going so well.

Do you think the three week thing could be to do with the saying that it takes 21 days to break a habit?

It could be that at week three, we sense that we have kicked nicotine to the kerb and the realisation dawns, that much as we want it, we really are nicotine free and no longer have our crutch.

This may explain why some people panic and decide to have one to prove they have stopped and don't need it.............and you guessed ........find that they are back at square one!!!!!!

Just my musings on the subject. :0

stclair

Thanks for that larmy.

I realised some other people at work have given up recently.

So now I know there in the same boat as me its makes me even more determind not to fail.

:T

bucketshop

Still doing totally fine, no cravings at all and hang out with smoking friends at least 3 times a week with alcohol involved.

I'm starting to notice how much my friends smell of smoke though!!!

frugalpam

:j I reached my one year anniversary of having quit smoking yesterday :j It feels really great - and even though work is stressful I've not once been tempted to go and buy or scrounge ciggies

I am now, according to quitnet.com, a Dr of Quitology!

Stick with it, you new quitters - this CAN be done with the right mindset and determination to rid yourselves of this horrible addiction

Pam x