The Giving Up Smoking Thread - Part 3

mmikailian

Cold Turkey

One month, one week, four days, 23 hours, 47 minutes and 26 seconds. 859 cigarettes not smoked, saving £270.84. Life saved: 2 days, 23 hours, 35 minutes.

And i have stopped eating chocloate too since the beginning of leant :-)

Keep going all x

Lucy1010

mmikailian wrote: »

cold turkey

one month, one week, four days, 23 hours, 47 minutes and 26 seconds. 859 cigarettes not smoked, saving £270.84. Life saved: 2 days, 23 hours, 35 minutes.

And i have stopped eating chocloate too since the beginning of leant :-)

keep going all x

b.r.i.l.l.i.a.n.t

irishgirl62

Lucy1010 wrote: »

IrishGirl

I know EXACTLY how you feel.. I stumbled once but I am fighting with everything I have to keep that evil son of a !!!!! away and I am still doing good, love being a non smoker, I feel in control and it's great

I like not smoking too.... joined slimming world last night cos i am snacking more now :-( I didnt want to leave it till I put so much wieght on thought I would join and be able to snack on healthy food :-)

Lucy1010

Smoking made me selfish, I have just had another LBM

I used to avoid family get togethers that could possibly last longer than a few hours because I was a secret smoker. I have been missing out on so much because I preferred to be in situations where I could have a fag when I wanted.

I feel free, I don't have to hide anything, spray the house furiously or douse myself in perfume to try and disguise the smell. There really are so many benefits to stopping smoking, thanks to all of you who have kept me going xxx

determined_new_ms

Lucy1010 wrote: »

Smoking made me selfish, I have just had another LBM

I used to avoid family get togethers that could possibly last longer than a few hours because I was a secret smoker. I have been missing out on so much because I preferred to be in situations where I could have a fag when I wanted.

I feel free, I don't have to hide anything, spray the house furiously or douse myself in perfume to try and disguise the smell. There really are so many benefits to stopping smoking, thanks to all of you who have kept me going xxx

aw what a lovely post Lucy! ur so right and have made me think what a selfish whatsit I was before

Azkaban_2

Lucy1010 wrote: »

Smoking made me selfish, I have just had another LBM

I used to avoid family get togethers that could possibly last longer than a few hours because I was a secret smoker. I have been missing out on so much because I preferred to be in situations where I could have a fag when I wanted.

I feel free, I don't have to hide anything, spray the house furiously or douse myself in perfume to try and disguise the smell. There really are so many benefits to stopping smoking, thanks to all of you who have kept me going xxx QUOTE]

I agree Lucy, what a lovely, true post.
Isn't it brilliant to be able to go anywhere without worrying about smelling of stale smoke and isn't it horrible when you smell it on someone and think OMG that's how we all smelt..(without being hypocritical there..;)) I never use to want to go round to see my non-smoking friends for a get together and if I did I didn't want to stay too long. I love the fact I go to work smelling 'normal' and not worry about speaking to people face to face or like you say spraying myself 'thinking' it will hide the smell, which I now know doesn't, as the smokers I work with 'spray'n'mint' themselves and I can still smell it on them..even those that have said they have given up or have only a couple a day in the evening..Mmm funny how I can smell the previous nights ciggies on them??

Thanks for a lovely post :T
AZ xx

jammy_dodger

just a quick post but wanted to say wonderful it has been catching upsome terrific possitive posts Yaaaay:j You / we are doing soo well

to all those lurkers and i know you are out there ..what you waiting for come and join us ..:D
jd xx

janie-h

Champix 3 weeks, 4 days, 23 hours and 26 minutes smoke free

hi all :wave:

Been catching up with posts & looks like it's going well! :T

Everything fine with me... had my moments when I felt stressed and would have gladly had a cigarette - but didn't. That feels good

Keep it up everyone... I/you/we are doing great :j

misskaytee

Morning all you lovely non fag smelling people

Just back from the docs with a supply of Champix, ive just taken my 1st tab, quit date is next wednesday, which seems such a long way away...

Im feeling desperate to quit, my brother (46) had a massive stroke last weds, for the few days following were told we were likely to lose him, but he's picked up a great deal the doctors are amazed at how well he's coming on, but we dont know the long term damage yet. For now he can move both his legs and left arm, and is able to blink and squeeze your hand to communicate, but thats it...so far.

The stroke is almost certainly down to the fact he was an heavy smoker.

I have tried so many times in the past to quit and failed, ive heard good things about champix and its about the only thing i haven't tried before, i feel so ready to ditch the fags, im countdown to my quit date like a kid counts down the days to christmas.

rubytwilight

misskaytee wrote: »

Morning all you lovely non fag smelling people

Just back from the docs with a supply of Champix, ive just taken my 1st tab, quit date is next wednesday, which seems such a long way away...

Im feeling desperate to quit, my brother (46) had a massive stroke last weds, for the few days following were told we were likely to lose him, but he's picked up a great deal the doctors are amazed at how well he's coming on, but we dont know the long term damage yet. For now he can move both his legs and left arm, and is able to blink and squeeze your hand to communicate, but thats it...so far.

The stroke is almost certainly down to the fact he was an heavy smoker.

I have tried so many times in the past to quit and failed, ive heard good things about champix and its about the only thing i haven't tried before, i feel so ready to ditch the fags, im countdown to my quit date like a kid counts down the days to christmas.

sorry about your brother, hope he continues with a good recovery

i am also multiple quitter, champix was huge help to me, first quit for 18 months before i lapsed for few months back on champix and smoke free 1 month and 1 week. bring in lots of healthy snacks, try exercising a bit and loadsa nice baths and snoozes.
people on here are brilliant for support, good luck to you x