The Giving Up Smoking Thread - Part 3

Mandamoo_3

Thanks little evo, we don;t have a homebargain store down here ( I am in the back f beyond ) I used to live in Stafford though and I loved that shop.

I have decided to buy very strong minty chewing gum, so will try that first

2 days until quit day

Mmoo

little_evo

The 4mg gum is very strong, not minty strong but nicotine strong, it reminds me of the joke chewing gum you used to get when when we were kids that tasted of strong pepper! It took a while to get used to, but as i type i got a piece in my mouth and it isn't all that bad, but i have noticed my digestive system has been a little "off" shall we say, now i don't know whether that is because i have given up smoking or it is the gum i am chewing?! lol

slugger09

Hey guys, thought I return here for an update, I am of the smokes 3 weeks now, longest ever for me, I have avoided posting on here as I found the constant talking about smoking made me start smoking, so I suppose I have just been ignoring it and it seemed to work, I don't want to jinx myself but it has been fairly easy, in my 3 weeks i've had a funeral to deal with, a few social occasions involving drink, all major tests and I passed with flying colours, starting to think I might make it this time.

The 4mg gum is very strong, not minty strong but nicotine strong, it reminds me of the joke chewing gum you used to get when when we were kids that tasted of strong pepper! It took a while to get used to, but as i type i got a piece in my mouth and it isn't all that bad, but i have noticed my digestive system has been a little "off" shall we say, now i don't know whether that is because i have given up smoking or it is the gum i am chewing?! lol

I went of using the 4mg gum, after a day or so I wondered why I had a little extra gas:D and seemed to be running to the loo it was down to that damn gum, gave it up and have had no issues.

determined_new_ms

magda73 wrote: »

Sorry Guys failed big time... now single again with x2 girls, so a tad stressed out at the mo, but wll get back on track and when I do i'll let you guys know xx

magda

really sorry to hear about your troubles magda, really hope things work out for the best for you. I guess when you're ready - wich I hope is very soon - you will be back on track with the quiting - don't give up on yourself you & your girls need you!

slugger really great news re 3 weeks, am very happy for you - keep it up!

little_evo don't know what to suggest re the chewing gum - can you

Sue I read through previous posts & see what others said re the gum?

Mandamoo am counting down with you!

DizzySpell how fantastic & inspiring that you are using your money to bring you everybit of happiness :T

well I made my 3 month mark today :dance:very pleased with myself. Have had a few *thoughts* about smoking as have had some personal stuff on my plate the last few weeks, but I haven't given in :T I realise smoking won't actually change it or make a slightest bit of difference! So I go onwards & upwards :beer:

to all our friends who we haven't seen for a while I hope you are all staying strong & are enjoying the wonders of being smoke free

Sue I hope you are well & are recouperating well - come back the thread needs you! x

Triciaxx

magda73 wrote: »

Sorry Guys failed big time... now single again with x2 girls, so a tad stressed out at the mo, but wll get back on track and when I do i'll let you guys know xx

magda

(((hugs))). Well, that came at the wrong time - not that there is a good time. :eek: Don't feel bad, just keep reading. Post if you want - remember that we're not judging, whatever the problem is and there is really no 'off topic'. A lot of us have been where you are and there are no easy answers but we are here when you are ready to start again.

A motivation which has helped me through many sticky patches is "S*d them, I'll show them!"

Mandamoo_3

Evening all

Thanks DNms last day tomorrow. I have a long drive tomorrow up to the O2 to see Peter Kay :j driving is my worst time so will prob smoke than I have last couple of days, but I have given myself permission as on Monday I will become a non smoker:D (well thats the plan!!!)

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend

Mmoo
x

determined_new_ms

driving was a real excuse for smoking continuously, so I know how hard it can be once you stop - but hey I still need to get from a to b!

Mandamoo_3

Cue dramatic music ....................today is the day!!!!! my confidence has dipped a little but I am taking it very slowly. I am not smoking today is all I have told myself and so far so good (admittedly it is only 10:20) but by now I would have smoked at least 4 so.....



I shall keep you posted

Mmoo

PS sending BIG HUGS to DD for sending me a lovely message this morning, I really appreciate it x

Kiwisaver_2

Mandamoo wrote: »

Cue dramatic music ....................today is the day!!!!! my confidence has dipped a little but I am taking it very slowly. I am not smoking today is all I have told myself and so far so good (admittedly it is only 10:20) but by now I would have smoked at least 4 so.....

I shall keep you posted

Mmoo

PS sending BIG HUGS to DD for sending me a lovely message this morning, I really appreciate it x

Yay, go Mandamoo, you have done the hard bit, by stepping off the precipice and putting your best foot forward and your money where your mouth is!! You have made that all important start. I can't kid you, today will be a very long day, so make the most and get yourself busy, busy, busy,

Kim and Aggie have nothing on us newly quit smokers. :rotfl: I think it should be added to the introductory instructions, to stock up on cloths, bleach, polish and rubber gloves instead of buying fags.

little_evo

3 weeks today, and i have finally gave up the gum! I do feel a little lost though, perhaps some normal gum after food or something might help.

Good luck to Mandamoo, small steps are what is needed at 1st, an hour followed by 2, followed by an afternoon and before you know it, have an early night if you can (i did this quite a few times when i started to give up) sleeping is a good way of giving up smoking i felt, wear yourself out in the day if you can, have a early night as you don't smoke when you sleep! Also it means the body is ridding itself of all those toxins etc if you are catching a few well deserved "zzz's"
Good luck keep us all updated, together we can beat the dreaded weed!