The Giving Up Smoking Thread - Part 3

jennyo

Hi all, just checking in, going really well for me, what I really can't believe now is that I smoked for so long, so utterley stupid. A hardened smoker asked me the other day if i was missing it, I said no, and the good thing is it is the truth. More good news on the dieting front, i have lost 11lbs and OH has lost 19lbs, thanks for the kick start sue.
Sadly my friend that i posted about a couple of weeks ago that had been diagnosed with throat and lung cancer has died, another good reason for me never to smoke again.

Triciaxx

Good morning all :hello:

Still going strong here. :j:j

Jennyo Great news and also that you have lost so much weight (& your OH). That's my next battle, I think.

darwins mum : Thanks for posting. It really helps those of us who are trotting up the road behind you to see someone in the far distance and know that it is possible.

Topsy-Turphy You're much the same distance along as I am and it is great, isn't it. :T

Slugger You know now that you are stronger than the evil Nic! Well done. That feeling of having to be busy is one I think most of us have had. There's no dust bunnies in my house any more :rotfl::rotfl:

Lucy Great news on the declining cravings. :j We smell so sweet now!

shegirl Super news from you. The third day was not any different from any other day for me and I hope it goes smoothly for you. I didn't have the smokey thing in my chest but I did have a funny feeling in my throat for a couple of weeks. My sense of smell became very acute and that is one thing that kept me going.

Kat Funny how the brain works, isn't it. I've found that thinking through each and every temptation has helped - once I've worked out why I feel the urge, I can adjust my thinking. I even had a feeling of guilt because a friend had to go outside on her own to smoke. :eek:

Casper :hello: Welcome to our merry band. I've saved over £660 now and I agree that I feel I was so stupid to spend money like that. Still, we've seen the light and will make sure it doesn't happen again!

DNMS Hi, again :hello: I've noticed that it is quiet and have to admit I'm not on here as much now that I feel more secure in my quit. Peeps do keep popping in from time to time and I reckon some lurk as they think it will get boring to keep saying "Doing fine."

LURKERS See my reply to DNMS and please post to say how you are doing. It helps us and any new folk.

Sue What can I say. Your support means a lot to us all. Thank you.:T:T:T

Keep on, keeping on! We're free!

slugger09

Well day 9 of the fags for me, I've been finding since I quit my sleep has been quite disturbed, but anyway I woke this morning and was lying in bed thinking I want a fag, that was the first real bad moment i've had in days, but I got up had a shower and the craving past. Its odd but I still kinda think of myself as a smoker, it hasn't sunk in yet that I am a none smoker, but anyway I'm sure that will come.

Also think its time to lay of the sweets, been on the trot all day:(

jammy_dodger

Good evening one and all
Just been catching up after spending some lovely days with my DD who is away at uni
have a few days off before I start my new job on Monday Yaay be great as its closer to home less travelling = less petrol

It'll be great to start somewheere where thet dont know me as a smoker as usually its the thng you want to know most . when and where can you have fag breaks orientation to teapot will do me nicely

i am gonna be busy trying my hand at a bit of DIY , Oh Heck .... just had new bathroom fitted by a friend of a friend ( finally got rid of my pink suite ) but it is shorter than old bath so will need boxing in a bit and have wood to make a bath panel .have stock piled no more nails .so have PLENTY to keep me out of mischief while waiting for spring to spring ( We had snow today Grrrrr )

So wonderful to read such encouraging posts and lots of familar "faces" with possitive vibes and the support thats going on ....Its FANTASTIC

a very BIG well done ,and so many new faces to , PLease those starting out on this wonderful journey to be free and IN CONTROL of your life once again PLEASE PLEASE stick with it
...keep posting here and venting good or bad ,we all understand EXACTLY how you are feeling and what you are going through
DONT BE TEMPTED to go back ...just try one to see ..one wont hurt ...
be strong and stay focused dont let evil Nic win

YOU can do it ...We all can

best wishes
JD xx

xJOJOx_2

Day One

I have deceided to quit, i havent told anyone around me - im sure there notice in time. Just they cant disbelieve me if they dont know. I want to quit now in hope that my one year old daughter doesn't start when shes older.
No cravings set but keep going to have one when not concentrating (habbit) For some reason my toast tastes of ash today... I've got 4 days of work so wont be around loads of smokers (expect my partner)

x jojo x

jammy_dodger

A warm welcome JoJO

you have found the right place for loads of support and advice , what a lovely reasoon to quit , but both financially and health wise you will reap benefits too ..

Are you going it alone cold turkey or using any nic replacements ? whatever method you choose we are here to help , Please read some of the posts on this wonderful thread and feel free to rant and boast how well you are getting on

keep yourself busy especially around those times when yu would of smoked sip pleanty of water and take satsumas or something to fiddle with and sweeten your mouth they really help

we all wish you well and who knows OH may join you too on your journey to regain control of your life , freedom from fags and a lovelysmoke freemummy for your little one

JD xx

determined_new_ms

:wave: Welcome jojo good luck on ur first day - the decision is the hardest bit imho! Come on here for a bit of moral whenever u need it! Maybe you could get ur oh on board as well? It has made the world of difference having my oh in it with me.

thought I'd post my stats as I haven't for a while:

Smober time: 2months 1 week 1 day
Amount saved: £87.02 (I wished I hadn't been such a frugal smoker and was making massive savings like others!)
cigs not smoked: 1338 :eek:
Life saved: 4d 15 hrs 30 mins :eek::eek::eek:

Triciaxx

Just bumping this up so any lurkers can find it. If there is no one here when you come by, there is plenty of older posts to read and, believe me, every situation imaginable has been met by one of us.

Lucy1010

Triciaxx wrote: »

Just bumping this up so any lurkers can find it. If there is no one here when you come by, there is plenty of older posts to read and, believe me, every situation imaginable has been met by one of us.

Hi everyone! (Thanks Tricia)

I have tripped up!!! Very very disappointed in myself :mad:

Don't know what else to say other than tomorrow is another chance to rectify things x

jammy_dodger

hi lucy


most of us have blipped at least you have decided not to make it permanent , ( I started after 9months of doing soooo well after my mariage split up but am here again and 3 months + fag free )

take stock of why you felt you had to light up and be prepared if the situation or cause comes by again ..old nic wants you to believe its a solution and is your "friend" will make you feel better ..but it never does ..pick yourself up and a fresh new dawn awaits ...and if you have any fagalia lying about chuck it away ( in water ) again a lot of us have rummaged even in bins to get the wee blighters after they have been disguarded ..

we are all here to support you

JD xx