The Giving Up Smoking Thread - Part 3

determined_new_ms

Det_Dawson wrote: »

Hi guys,

I'm really glad to be putting another smoke free day behind me - 5th day tomorrow & although it doesn't sound long, I used to smoke (and I'm ashamed to even write this) 25g of tobacco a DAY :eek: so not smoking for this long really is an achievement to myself.

Hope you all are having a great evening

don't be embarrassed - I used to bug a quater oz and by the end of the following day it was gone. Have youy downloaded the silkquit thingymijigy? its really fab, very uplifting & motivating! I think the link is on page 1. I guess the more you smoke the bigger the savings & also the bigger improvements to your health

Det_Dawson

determined_new_ms wrote: »

don't be embarrassed - I used to bug a quater oz and by the end of the following day it was gone. Have youy downloaded the silkquit thingymijigy? its really fab, very uplifting & motivating! I think the link is on page 1. I guess the more you smoke the bigger the savings & also the bigger improvements to your health

Hello

Yeah I found the link for the SilkQuit meter, I look forward to waking up in the morning and seeing that another day has been added to the count

How long have you not smoked for?

salski

Evening all! WOWOWOW Lots of newbies! Welcome one and all! And hello to regular posters I have just read back from my previous posting and everyone is doing pretty blummin well!
Im very very hormonal and up and down like I dont know what! Happy, excited, scared, tired and ANGRY all within seconds of each other lol. Dont think thats the fags though - think thats the baby issues!
Im doing OK. Have about 2-3 bad cravings per day, each time I ask hubby to go to shop, he says no - I moan and pout - then is usually gone! When Im angry or upset it lasts lots longer, but still goes each time.
Keep up the good work
Sally xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

determined_new_ms

Det_Dawson wrote: »

Hello

Yeah I found the link for the SilkQuit meter, I look forward to waking up in the morning and seeing that another day has been added to the count

How long have you not smoked for?

3 weeks today :j:j:j cold turkey (I put my given up deets on my first post of the day on this thread - will try to remember when we go over to the next page as well!)

Stats:
Smober time: 3wks 8hrs 44mins
money saved £27.77 (i used to get my tobacco duty free so wasn't spending as much as others - 50grams every 5 days for £6.50)
cigs not smoked: 427 :eek:
life saved: 1Day 11hrs 35 mins

salski phew there you are! was starting to worry when you were AWOL

Yorkshireman79

Evening all,

It's very uplifting reading through some of these posts. Sue, thank you for the email with hints and tips.

I have had two major 'wobbles' Friday and Saturday. Friday went for a few drinks after work. We almost always sit outside due to my habit, but this time we sat inside. The first pint was the most difficult as I kept on staring at the cigarette machine! But once I got my head around that, the next few were fine. Saturday was fine until 9pm and I cracked open a Peroni. Could easily of drove the shops for a pack of 10, but drank 2 bottles quickly so I was over the limit and stuck a small patch on. Today was fine. My problem is that I still don't see myself as a non-smoker, it just feels like i'm taking a break from smoking, i'm sure the feeling is psychological, but wish the mindset would change! Can't believe it's almost a week. Good luck to all.

sheep-ali

Hi & thanks to everyone for the support & encouragement.
This has not been any easy day - very irritable ( ready to kick the cat for looking at me!)
Problem is I associate having a coffee with smoking. What can I substitute for the weed as I am not giving up coffee!

salski

determined_new_ms wrote: »

Stats:
Smober time: 3wks 8hrs 44mins
money saved £27.77 (i used to get my tobacco duty free so wasn't spending as much as others - 50grams every 5 days for £6.50)
cigs not smoked: 427 :eek:
life saved: 1Day 11hrs 35 mins

salski phew there you are! was starting to worry when you were AWOL

Your stats are fab! How exciting and 3 weeks is bloody fab!

Smober time - 2w 21h 39m
Money Saved - £129.87
Not smoked - 521!!!

That tool is chuffin ace aint it

salski

Yorkshireman79 wrote: »

Evening all,

It's very uplifting reading through some of these posts. Sue, thank you for the email with hints and tips.

I have had two major 'wobbles' Friday and Saturday. Friday went for a few drinks after work. We almost always sit outside due to my habit, but this time we sat inside. The first pint was the most difficult as I kept on staring at the cigarette machine! But once I got my head around that, the next few were fine. Saturday was fine until 9pm and I cracked open a Peroni. Could easily of drove the shops for a pack of 10, but drank 2 bottles quickly so I was over the limit and stuck a small patch on. Today was fine. My problem is that I still don't see myself as a non-smoker, it just feels like i'm taking a break from smoking, i'm sure the feeling is psychological, but wish the mindset would change! Can't believe it's almost a week. Good luck to all.

Well done you for not succumbing! Thats a fab achievement - and great idea on necking the beer so you cant drive

sheep-ali wrote: »

Hi & thanks to everyone for the support & encouragement.
This has not been any easy day - very irritable ( ready to kick the cat for looking at me!)
Problem is I associate having a coffee with smoking. What can I substitute for the weed as I am not giving up coffee!

Oooh its a hard one, but what about something silly such as changing the room you drink your coffee in? Getting a puzzle book on the go? chewing a pen? crunching ice....? erm....

Good luck chick x

bottleofred

Hi Maz,

As I said, it was just a blip and it's good to see you're now back on track.

Red

stclair

Well yesterday was my 1st Year Anniversary of being a non smoker. Im so proud of myself especially after being a smoker of 19 years.

To all those are who quitting keep positive your in the right place this forum is a great place for help and support.

I would just like to say a big thank you to the people who supported me during my early months namely sue-uu.