The Giving Up Smoking Thread - Part 3

jammy_dodger

sheep-ali wrote: »

Crisis! My prescription for lozenges did not arrive. It may come later but in the meantime I have none left & if they do not arrive, I face a 30 mile round trip to the nearest chemist to buy some.
So far, giving up smoking has cost me money. Not to mention the weight gain. I remember now why I went back to them on previous attempts.

stay strong sheep ali
you have gone all that time PLEASE dont turn back now ,smoking may have cost you financially in the short term but you have so much to gain both financially , health wise and freedom wise it is so worth it stay focused a lot of us initially put on a few pounds its early days , with lighter nights coming , and spring around the corner ( i know i fantasise i live in scotland too ) but it will get better and easier for you stick with it

xmercx wrote: »

thanks for the warm welcome :jwill keep u all posted on how my quit day goes on friday

welcome aboard Xmercx we all wish you well you have so much to look forward to , keep reading and posting on here, theres bucket loads of support .YOU CAN DO IT

JD xx

salski

18 days smoke free:
£153.95 saved
618 cigs not smoked
days 3 hours of my life saved

Its been hard this morning as I dreamt about smoking last night - ALL night I had random dreams and this morning was really hard.
Went swimming then came home and made some reduced sugar scones and a loaf thats rising in the fridge ready to bake tomorrow. Im fancying making a reduced sugar tea loaf, but dont think hubby would eat it. Im thinking of making the recipe with half the ingredients.
Hey ho - onwards and upwards.

Oh and hospital bag is half packed with everything baby needs - just nothing for me in it! Haha but Im sure it'll be fine...I have no idea what to pack for me so will have a google later!

Keep up the good work all

elfen

Right, need to come back here....

Going to be trying to give up smoking again as of tomorrow. I got my patches and my gum and determination. Kai is on champix and has pretty much stopped, so now I need to cos I don't want to stink and I want that money I'm spending on ciggies back!

JokerDurden

Elfen good luck, with ya all the way and all others that are in the same No Smoking boat, if you fall out the others will pull you back in.

jammy_dodger

elfen wrote: »

Right, need to come back here....

Going to be trying to give up smoking again as of tomorrow. I got my patches and my gum and determination. Kai is on champix and has pretty much stopped, so now I need to cos I don't want to stink and I want that money I'm spending on ciggies back!

Good on ya Elfen
many of us have fallen off the wagon and had blips of various degrees inlength , doesnt mean to say it can never be done for good
there has been so much feedback from posters coming back after giving up for ages to proove you can pack em in and stay packed in

your right it is such an expensive habbit and yes they stink its amazing to think when we smoked we smelled so awful too and thinking a sqwish of breathe freshener or perfume would disguise
put that hard earned cash to good use take e ach day as it comes we are all rooting for you
JD xx

Sue-UU

Hi there Sally, it sounds as though you had a rough night where sleep's concerned which lead to the dreams, let's hope tonight will be kinder to you and you get the sleep you need as well as to keep you from dreaming. It sounds as though you've been a busy lass and well done, especially with the swimming. The talk of scones and backing bread is something I could have done without....I could almost smell the bread!!! :drool: With regard clothing for you; plenty of nightware, slippers and (without giving TMI) plenty of thingamys you haven't be needing for a few months.;) Apart from that, bath/shower things and underware it's about the lot. How long is it you're staying in for?

Hello and a warm welcome home, elfen! It's good to see you back and trying again, but d'you know what's let you down in the past? How far have you got before? I can only ask you to do the same as we ask everyone....please keep coming on the thread more as it's a place of great support and help. Also, if you read through the other 2 threads as well as this one you'll find there's some great advice and stories of people who have quit, enough to inspire you, I'm sure. Keep a strong hold on the determination you have and write down all the reasons you wish to quit for and keep right on reminding yourself of them. The money will be an immense help, but without your good health you're lost too!! This time, elfen and if you have a friend on Champix anyway, keep on urging each other onward until you've quit for life!!!

Sue x

Det_Dawson

Hey

I don't mean to put a downer on the day but today has been hell. :mad:
I found myself getting snappy & mad all day. Every little thing infuriated me
I had the store tech in my office this morning & he was sat at the computer at the other end of the desk, and I'm not kidding his breathing was like sitting next to Darth Vador. I could feel myself getting riled up then snapped and said "!!!!!!, do you really have to breathe so loud" He replied, well excuse me for breathing & then I asked him to leave my store as I didn't like his attitude. I did have a good :rotfl: afterwards over how petty I was being & phoned him up to apologize which he accepted After I got passed the moody stage today, it went brilliant & I feel like I'm back on track now That "nick" seriously ain't winning!

Ads x

Sue-UU

Ah, thank goodness it all went well in the end, Adam, you had me a little worried with the first part. Doesn't that sort of thing get on your nerves though and him being there full stop obviously wasn't helping things. Look forward to a better day tomorrow and relax this evening. BTW, a huge congratulations on the first big milestone!!! :T:T

Sue x

Det_Dawson

Sue-UU wrote: »

Ah, thank goodness it all went well in the end, Adam, you had me a little worried with the first part. Doesn't that sort of thing get on your nerves though and him being there full stop obviously wasn't helping things. Look forward to a better day tomorrow and relax this evening. BTW, a huge congratulations on the first big milestone!!! :T:T

Sue x

LOL yeh it is annoying. Another thing that really wound me up today was a member of staff eating crisps when I was trying to read a newspaper :mad: Could easily have koshed him over the head for that. God I'm wicked

jammy_dodger

Det_Dawson wrote: »

LOL yeh it is annoying. Another thing that really wound me up today was a member of staff eating crisps when I was trying to read a newspaper :mad: Could easily have koshed him over the head for that. God I'm wicked

I read that and put me crisps down sharpish just in case you were listening in they w ere low fat ones of course
sounds like you have come out the otherside DEt dawson onwards and upwards am sure folk will stay out your way tomorrow ...if they know whats good for em :rotfl:
JD xx