The Giving Up Smoking Thread!! Part 2

Sue-UU

Glad you're feeling better today whathavewedone, we get such times, but they pass soon enough. all the best with going onto the medium strength patches next week. You're right about Anne Kirkbride (Deidre), she also had another scare since with a lump on her chest, yet still does on! As you say, none of us here want to be like that!!!

It's true that the nicotine is out of your body after the first 72 hours are the hardest mumofcookers, and for some of us the first 3 days are the hardest, but there isn't any hard an fast rule. We're all individuals which is why it differs. Try hard not to let yourself think about those sticks, focus on the beautiful things in your life, memorable days or holidays and whenever one of the evil thoughts comes in your mind - kick it out and replace it with joyful ones. You can do it if you try hard.

You're honestly not alone with your feelings and tears ameliarate, we've had many on here who have been exactly the same for a little while, but as with all other feelings - they don't last long! In a sense you're grieving for something that was always at hand through difficult times, exiting times and just 'being there'. However, that 'friend', if you like, will slowly make you ill or worse given chance to. Don't allow it to do that!!! Your sentence <<<"I have never got as far along as this before">>> is so good to read and that being the case, you keep building on that time with each day that goes by. You have a wonderful a marvellous OH, a good friend at work ...and you have us! We can all play a part in seeing you to being a non smoker for good and you'll have feelings of elation that is totally immeasurable to anything else when you look back at how brilliant you were! Keep that strength up, don't forget the tips and let the tears flow when you need to and where it's possible, get it out of your system.

Keep kicking yourself Mimi and try to remember how good you felt after you quit before and hang onto it. Also, horrible I know, but hang on to thoughts of those poor brothers, who quite literally, died for a fag. Such a waste of lives, along with the thousands more who die from it all each week!!

Reading through your posts yesterday Stroppy, was a real joy, and if you re-read them I think you'll see a whole different you that's coming through it all with such positive thoughts. You should be really, really proud of yourself so far!

Well done Jon! You worked off your frustration and anger at the gym which was a great idea, do so whenever you need to. It is the nicotine monster rising up that makes you like it, but after 3 days your body will be free from nicotine and any cravings left will only be in your head. So dare I ask, are you drinking water and eating fruit to help you through the worse times????

Thanks so much for letting us know how long you've quit for Mar.cresham, you too diable. Congratulations to you both on such great achievements! :T It's so good to give to all those in need of it right now - light at the end of the tunnel, and before anyone else says it, NO there won't be a train coming!!!;)

feedumall wrote: »

just reading this thread makes me want to move the clock forward a month when you all will feel so much better love feed xx

Me too feedumall, wouldn't that be wonderful! Still, by having to do it all ourselves, I'm sure it makes us far stronger and contended folk by the end of it, it's such an achievement, that, for me, has stayed with me always!

Have a wonderful weekend everybody, best day's Sunday, but make the best of both! Main thing is that they're both smoke-free! Keep breathing in plenty of fresh air - and the more you breath in the more dirty tack from down in the lungs will be forced out! Keep strong you really CAN do this, you owe it to yourselves.

Sue

helnag

Right well I caved, I stayed with my Mum Thursday and had 2 of her cigs. I'm so disappointed with myself. I haven't smoked since which is good for me, normally I've had the one and that's it I'm smoking like a trooper again. My throat and chest hurt really bad now and I'm just gutted I let myself down but honestly don't want another one now. Guess my week mark has moved to Thursday now so will let you know how I go.

Ps Thanks Sue-UU for your support, it helps a lot.

ad1jnl

helnag, try not to beat yourself up and just prepare to have another go - I've lost count of the number of times I've tried to give up - most important thing is you want to and you're attempting to.

Sue UU - I'm drinking plenty of water but not really eating too much fruit. Will try and get some today. Does cleaning you're teeth a lot help also? The flat smells better and thats just after 2 days!!!

Jon

TismE_3

Hey all im back!! did you miss me!? lol

Day 6 today and still feeling great!! :T just cant believe it ! i get the odd craving and sometimes forget i dont smoke now , and will be looking for my fags for a second!! but im really not suffering like i thought i would be.

Went for my 2nd appointment with new leaf yesterday and my carbon monoxide reading is now just 1 for 34.:beer:


I've not really got the munchies but do keep treating myself with choccy 'for not smoking'.:rolleyes:


Have a great saturday everyone and do whatever it takes not to have a stinky fag today, don't smokers Stink!...ewwww that used to be me!!


Keep it up!!

Tisme x

ameliarate

helnag wrote: »

Right well I caved, I stayed with my Mum Thursday and had 2 of her cigs. I'm so disappointed with myself. I haven't smoked since which is good for me, normally I've had the one and that's it I'm smoking like a trooper again. My throat and chest hurt really bad now and I'm just gutted I let myself down but honestly don't want another one now. Guess my week mark has moved to Thursday now so will let you know how I go.

Ps Thanks Sue-UU for your support, it helps a lot.

Me too last n ight, though I put it out half way through. Frankly i am so atonstonished I got through yesterday without giving in altogether that I am really not going to beat myself up about it all, just carry on not smoking.

I am not even thinking about how many days I have not smoked I am just thinking, "right got through that one on to the next".

whathavewedone

AAAAGGGH!!!!!!! Worst night's sleep EVER. Went to bed around 10.30pm and woke up at 1am. Didn't get back to sleep. Feel grim today. It's oh's birthday today and the inlaws are coming over for the day. We're going out tonight. Need to find some energy from somewhere.

For me this is the worst aspect of quitting. I took 2 night nurse and a voltarol last night and still couldn't get back to sleep.

Will get through the day somehow I suppose.

stroppy

I dont think I can do this any more
I cant stop crying today I just feel really miserable....Im being horrid to the kids ...hubby.....really dont know what to do I thought it was getting easier but then today I feel like ive been hit by a truck
I dont feel any better for having stopped ,Im covered in spots,Im getting fat,I cant sleep,Im overtired and frankly I feel quite hysterical!
Sorry for being so negative but i really need some encouragement today
A very miserable Stroppy xx

MimiJane

whathavewedone and stroppy : You're getting through the worst of it now. You'll feel like s***t and be convinced that just one cigarette will make you feel wonderful, and it will ... for a few seconds, before you're eaten up with guilt, really disgusted and disappointed with yourselves and go right back to square one.

It's almost impossible to imagine life gets better, but IT DOES (loads better!) and you CAN get through this tough time to get there. It'll so be worth it and you'll be so proud of yourselves for reaching your goal.

Your bodies are reacting to not having a continuous flow of toxic substances poured into them and, soon, your skin will look better than it ever has and you'll be sleeping more soundly than ever (unless you have young kids of course :rolleyes:). I know ... I've been there.

Just get through today and please DON'T have that one ... each day you're nearer to reaching your goal. Keep telling yourselves that you can't let everyone down ... your family, your friends, the people here and most of all yourselves. You're both doing so well, dont' spoil it now.

ameliarate : You're doing great and, like you say, no point in beating yourself up. As long as you get straight back on the wagon, you'll be fine. It's awful that we start to wish our lives away and just want someone to tell us when we'll start not to think about lighting up. It's only a few weeks away though 'til this time and you've then got the rest of your (smoke-free) life to look forward to, it's definitely worth it!

Keep going folks ... I need you all there for me next week :eek:

x

ameliarate

stroppy wrote: »

I dont think I can do this any more
I cant stop crying today I just feel really miserable....Im being horrid to the kids ...hubby.....really dont know what to do I thought it was getting easier but then today I feel like ive been hit by a truck
I dont feel any better for having stopped ,Im covered in spots,Im getting fat,I cant sleep,Im overtired and frankly I feel quite hysterical!
Sorry for being so negative but i really need some encouragement today
A very miserable Stroppy xx

That's how I was Friday, how I didn't smoke I will never know, I only lit up that night because... well I don't know really but seriously I can't even describe how absolutely awful I felt all day, like I was in a big black cloud that was crushing me.

Much better today, a lot of cravings but relatively mild. My love is gardening and my garden is like a building site because we have bought a house which we developed. The house is done and for the first time I was able to go out and start planning a garden and I did some heavy digging, really helped me because I was so excited at the thought of having a garden again.

The fact that I didn't smoke during the "blackness" made me realise just how determined I really am to stop after 30 odd years of 20 a day.

It's clearly not going to be easy but YOU CAN DO I:pT Stroppy. If you don't you will smell:p see I still have a sense of humour too - just.:p

ameliarate

stroppy wrote: »

I dont think I can do this any more
I cant stop crying today I just feel really miserable....Im being horrid to the kids ...hubby.....really dont know what to do I thought it was getting easier but then today I feel like ive been hit by a truck
I dont feel any better for having stopped ,Im covered in spots,Im getting fat,I cant sleep,Im overtired and frankly I feel quite hysterical!
Sorry for being so negative but i really need some encouragement today
A very miserable Stroppy xx

That's how I was Friday, how I didn't smoke I will never know, I only lit up that night because... well I don't know really but seriously I can't even describe how absolutely awful I felt all day, like I was in a big black cloud that was crushing me.

Much better today, a lot of cravings but relatively mild. My love is gardening and my garden is like a building site because we have bought a house which we developed. The house is done and for the first time I was able to go out and start planning a garden and I did some heavy digging, really helped me because I was so excited at the thought of having a garden again.

The fact that I didn't smoke during the "blackness" made me realise just how determined I really am to stop after 30 odd years of 20 a day.

It's clearly not going to be easy but YOU CAN DO IT Stroppy. If you don't you will smell:p see I still have a sense of humour too - just.:rotfl: