The Giving Up Smoking Thread!! Part 2

MimiJane

Dreading tomorrow ... a couple more chapters of Allen Carr to go, then that's it :eek:

I know the worst time is going to be first thing in the morning when OH has gone to work. Nothing much on tomorrow, so will catch the bus into town, have a wander and a coffee and cake.

I'm still debating whether it's best to stop tonight, or after my first one tomorrow morning (think I know the answer to that :rolleyes:) ... can't keep putting it off.

Good luck today everyone ... you're all doing brilliantly

ad1jnl

I've read both the Allen Carr books for smoking and drinking - it does make sense and they are both just illusions of a crutch that you need. Suppose for this to really work then you have to stay constantly in that mind set. Its about questioning and not trusting beliefs and views you've had for years. I think its come at a good time for me to try quiting fags and booze cause dealing with large debt also makes you look at how you are living - its gonna be a fun journey.

The second day is normally the worst for me so may got irritable, angry, upset etc. Keep reminding myself its those little Gremlins - and this time I WILL have the last laugh ; )

Best of luck to you all - remember lots of water and fruit (and a little bit of chocolate)

Jon

smiler1982

Nearly 36 hours now and have to say have yet to feel any affects. I just have the feeling that i "could do" with a smoke, not that i need one! my smell and taste is getting better all the time and i felt wonderful this morning. I just hope it carries on being this easy, i know it probably wont tho!

ad1jnl

smiler1982 wrote: »

Nearly 36 hours now and have to say have yet to feel any affects. I just have the feeling that i "could do" with a smoke, not that i need one! my smell and taste is getting better all the time and i felt wonderful this morning. I just hope it carries on being this easy, i know it probably wont tho!

Hi Smiler,

Its about 36 hours since my last one and must admit I'm not feeling particularly bad either. What method are you using? I think I reason for me feeling OK is I'm not obsessing about the cigarette and actually truly believe I'm free and better off without it.

Jon

ameliarate

I think I might be odd.

I seem to be finding that the longer I go on the harder it gets. For example I am now finding that I am waking up every two hours or so obsessing about cigarettes. I haven't noticed an improvement in my skin, taste or sense or smell. I never had a cough and am not coughing now though I have been told it is not uncommon to start coughing when you stop smoking.

A voice in my head keeps telling me I don't actually want to stop smoking because I enjoy it, yet I must want to stop or I would be smoking.

This "journey" is the weirdest thing I have every known in my live, jeeze my divorce was easier than this.

However, on an up note, it is now 24 hours smoke free since my blip!:j

smiler1982

ad1jnl wrote: »

Hi Smiler,

Its about 36 hours since my last one and must admit I'm not feeling particularly bad either. What method are you using? I think I reason for me feeling OK is I'm not obsessing about the cigarette and actually truly believe I'm free and better off without it.

Jon

I just decided on friday i would give up after the weekend, took a long hard look at myself and looked at what i was spending every month on cigs. I am just keeping my mind occupied then i start thinking about smoking. I have found messing about with a pen keeps ur hands occupied too. I am also having little nibbles when i get home from work.

ad1jnl

Best of luck Smiler,

I've found the Allen Carr book useful, simply to re-inforce that smoking does nothing for me. Will keep it handy if I feel my defences coming down. Know what you mean about the pen!

Jon

smiler1982

ad1jnl wrote: »

Best of luck Smiler,

I've found the Allen Carr book useful, simply to re-inforce that smoking does nothing for me. Will keep it handy if I feel my defences coming down. Know what you mean about the pen!

Jon

Thanks Jon,

I'll wait to see how bad the cravings get before i start looking at at books etc. There are plenty of things on the net to look at to scare me off starting again! i have also found silkquit a big help, sort of convinces me i am doin well!

stroppy

ameliarate wrote: »

I think I might be odd.

I seem to be finding that the longer I go on the harder it gets. For example I am now finding that I am waking up every two hours or so obsessing about cigarettes. I haven't noticed an improvement in my skin, taste or sense or smell. I never had a cough and am not coughing now though I have been told it is not uncommon to start coughing when you stop smoking.

A voice in my head keeps telling me I don't actually want to stop smoking because I enjoy it, yet I must want to stop or I would be smokin

You and me both Ameliarate, I feel exactly the same as you, in fact I have now convinced myself that giving up was a rubbish idea cos i,m so blinkin miserable.....still I must have wanted to give up else I wouldnt have bothered in the first place Each day seems to be getting harder for me not easier, must be a state of mind....I suppose I need to find the good state of mind thats hiding away!
Stroppy xx

ameliarate

stroppy wrote: »

You and me both Ameliarate, I feel exactly the same as you, in fact I have now convinced myself that giving up was a rubbish idea cos i,m so blinkin miserable.....still I must have wanted to give up else I wouldnt have bothered in the first place Each day seems to be getting harder for me not easier, must be a state of mind....I suppose I need to find the good state of mind thats hiding away!
Stroppy xx

I love you.:A