Stop Smoking 2014 Diary

laurag89

sax11 wrote: »

Failing miserably

Oh well today is another start of a week, have to get out of the habit to relieve boredom at work. One the electric ones at the pub tonight though, if i can manage that i'll at least be too late for the shops to sell me any

keep going sax11!

Well done debs2009 thats one habit nearly broken, if you didnt buy fags this time while getting petrol!

Its 2 weeks tomorrow for me, being smoke free and believe me its soooo much easier at this point, not getting the cravings anymore which really does make like so much easier xx:T

shinner

Hi thank you all. I have managed so far not to have a cigarette which is good. Been for a little swim today only 20 mins but better than nothing.
Deb2009 can't get the patches I am on from the chemists I also work to much lol. I can't make any of the smoking cessation clinics due to work.
Well done Laura89 you are doing amazing I think I will have a look at that book at the weekend.
Sax11 keep going every day is a new day.

laurag89

Well done Shinner!
Tomorrow is day 14 for me, and I cannot explain how hard this evening has been for me!!! The cravings have been the worst ive experienced so far and I dont know how I have managed to get past them.... still struggling so thinking the best things may be to go to bed.

x

shinner

Bed is a good idea I know I have an email of hints from when I tried giving up before will try and copy it on to the thread. Keep going a large glass of cold water before bed. X

laurag89

shinner wrote: »

Bed is a good idea I know I have an email of hints from when I tried giving up before will try and copy it on to the thread. Keep going a large glass of cold water before bed. X

Thank you With a bit of luck I will wake up tomorrow back to normal and feeling strong. The strong cravings make me feel like just giving in, but if I do that I start all over again and will end up feeling like this again at some point.

This is the furthest I have ever come so I would feel so disappointed for starting again.

Off to get my large cold glass of water

tattycath

I'm going to subscribe to this. Hopefully it will help to motivate me to stop again. I did stop for stoptober last year but then after about 5 or so weeks I started again.
I am currently using smoking as a 'crutch'. Lots going on just now.
Stress levels through the roof and suffering from anxiety.
Not trying to make excuses -that's just how it is for me right now.
Well done to everyone so far and continued good luck in your quest.
I shall probably lurk until I feel strong enough to quit-again.

laurag89

tattycath wrote: »

I'm going to subscribe to this. Hopefully it will help to motivate me to stop again. I did stop for stoptober last year but then after about 5 or so weeks I started again.
I am currently using smoking as a 'crutch'. Lots going on just now.
Stress levels through the roof and suffering from anxiety.
Not trying to make excuses -that's just how it is for me right now.
Well done to everyone so far and continued good luck in your quest.
I shall probably lurk until I feel strong enough to quit-again.

Hey tattycath,

We are all here when you feel ready to quit! The amount of support here is amazing

I think your right that maybe now isnt the best time if you feel like you have too much going on xx

Debs2009

Hi everyone
I have managed another day without a cigarette

Laura you are doing so well, 14 days already that's a great achievment and encouraging to others. We can do this! keep strong.

Sax11 and June.Elizabeth how are you both doing?

Hello Shinner well done! I have never really fancied going to the smoking cessation classes, think it is because I imagine people sitting in a group and I would feel uncomfortable with that lol

Hi Tattycath I hope when you are ready, you find the strength to stop smoking again. Anxiety plays havoc with us look after yourself.

Thanks everyone for posting you are all keeping me going and inspiring each other.

Debbie x

june.elizabeth

I am doing ok. The champix seems to work well for me I still think "I would really like to have a cigarette" but I seem to be able to talk myself out of it. So far anyway. I have jest re read Alan Carrs book and I think it helps physiologically (sp) I am now 8 days smoke free. Glad you are doing ok. Keep it up x

sax11

Off the tablets completely and back to smoking again

The problem i have is work is so monotonous i break it up by having a ciggie every hour or so, now just a habit. Think i need a new job or something that can occupy my time. Weekends aren't a problem as i'm always busy and in the evening if i have none then i can cope.

Some adult anti scratch mittens are needed here - at least then i can't hold them