The Giving Up Smoking Thread!! Part 2

graemecarter

8 weeks and 1 day for me now

Feel good. Time between cravings is longer, and the cravings go quicker

I also do not act on the cravings, and think about buying ciggies. I think 'where did that thought come from?' and then it disappears.

Good luck friends

Tommy99

Sorry its been so long, but these magic pills are amazing.

Been smoke free for 11 days now, but, did have a pull last friday and it tasted like crap which was why i wanted to. So, then i knew i wouldn't want one through the night.

Champix is great, it is doing me very well. Forgot to take a pill last night though. I can even sit next to people smoking and not feel as if i want one.

I hope everyone is doing well.:beer:

Tom

ameliarate

Hi, I have been directed here from the Arms. I am at the point where I want to stop but can't quite give myself that final push.

For me it is the control the fags have over me and the SMELL:eek: . For some reason lately the smell has been driving me mad.

I have bought an inhalator in preparation but really can't quite get to the point where I can actually stop.

Any tips?

Tommy99

ameliarate wrote: »

Hi, I have been directed here from the Arms. I am at the point where I want to stop but can't quite give myself that final push.

For me it is the control the fags have over me and the SMELL:eek: . For some reason lately the smell has been driving me mad.

I have bought an inhalator in preparation but really can't quite get to the point where I can actually stop.

Any tips?

Try walking up a flight of stairs and see how out of breath you get. Also, maybe see the stop smoking clinic aswell they are very helpful. I have to go and see the nurse every week, and she is ver supportive. Plus she remind me of my late granma so don't want to let her down!;)

ameliarate

Tommy99 wrote: »

Try walking up a flight of stairs and see how out of breath you get. Also, maybe see the stop smoking clinic aswell they are very helpful. I have to go and see the nurse every week, and she is ver supportive. Plus she remind me of my late granma so don't want to let her down!;)

Actually I don't really get out of breath, cough or any of the things smokers typically complain about. It's more a psychological "push" I need to get me past the fear.

Tommy99

ameliarate wrote: »

Actually I don't really get out of breath, cough or any of the things smokers typically complain about. It's more a psychological "push" I need to get me past the fear.

If it is the fear of giving up, try thinking about what it would be like when your older. I saw my grandad after he had smoked all his life and now is out of breath by the time he walks to the front door.

BlueIsTheColour

Well I feel like I tempted fate posting in here the other day, as today have had such massive urges for a cig its untrue, have no idea why, am putting it down to hormones:rotfl:

Luckily I havent given in to the demon even tho I am seriously tempted and wierdly my brain wont stop thinking about it, how odd? This has to be the worst day I've had, and its 8weeks now....

maccababe

Can't believe the w/e has come round so quick. Mad busy at work but managed to cope with not too many cravings. Had a big row with OH the other night and that is when I usually succomb but I stayed strong and that felt like a real test. Hormones are flying this week and that doesn't help the cause but what can I say I'm on day 16 and feeling ok.
Hope you are all enjoying your Fri nights and being smoke free.

queen_vi

cant believe it still not smoking 01-01-2009, 10:50 PM
i see your still here sue-uu encourageing everyone even if i dont post i always pop over here and read your post
thanks a million be back soon vi

Naomim

Mad isn't? I've not smoked for 42 days and already I've not spent £207 and the brand I smoked weren't even the "most" exepensive. I did notice in my local shop the other day, there were rows and rows of the "cheaper" brands right in the front. I'm guessing a few people have swapped brands rather than stop.:rolleyes:

Naomi x