how are the new non-smokers doing?

[peege]

Thinking of you, good luck from me

[medow]

Just got back from holiday, and not smoked for over a week, I've had a chest infection too so in some ways it's been easy, now back to all the old triggers, and I'm feeling better, it's always about 3 - 4 weeks for me, I start thinking I've cracked it and one cig won't hurt and it all goes out the window, thing is I do feel better for not smoking and richer, even when smoking I'm not smoking anywhere near as much as I did a couple of years ago, if someone had said then that I could go a couple if weeks not smoking I would never have believed it, I really must keep going this time and not relapse after 3/4 week, thanks for asking peg, it helps to keep me focused x

[SusieQs in reply to medow]

That was my downfall in my quits thinking one cig won`t hurt but one leads to another and another and so it goes. After a few failed attempts I said my last cig was really the last one. That was 7 years ago and if I did it and quit anyone can.

[peege in reply to medow]

No more "just one won't hurt then eh? xxx

[SusieQs in reply to peege]

Yes that`s right Peeg. My mantra was `one puff leads to another, one puff leads to another`. Say it enough times and it sinks in, lol.

[longlungs in reply to medow]

Medow wowsa thats brilliant news.I hope youve had alovely holiday?sorry about chest infection but hey im a week tomorow no cigs your a couple of days in front of me im so made up youve stuck withit,everyone is very quiet around me coz they are all gobsmacked nobody ever would have believed,So Heres looking at us kiddo.Mizzymac is also doing it and Appyalison we are the fab four YeaaaaaahJanexx

[peege in reply to longlungs]

Here's to the Fab Four then

[medow in reply to longlungs]

Shall we form a band ! x been here before long lungs, just need to keep going and not start thinking 'just one won't hurt' your doing really well just knowing others are having a go at giving up is giving me strength x

[longlungs in reply to medow]

haha well you know we cant just have the one,ive done all that no how crafty i can be with myself!! Being here has and is making the difference for me will have to keep a close eye on you round your danger zone times .Let me tell you one will hurt it will it will it will,one will hurt yes it bluming will.:)Janexx

[Toci in reply to longlungs]

xx

[Toci in reply to medow]

Well done medow. Keep going.

[KingoftheCocktails in reply to medow]

Keep in touch with my mate Will Power medow

KOTC

Your daily Tonic

[medow in reply to KingoftheCocktails]

Make sure will is not busy in a week or two ! Son in jaw came round today, he smokes, a for just a moment I wanted to say 'give me that thing ' I didn't, counted to ten and made tea, moment passed x

[KingoftheCocktails in reply to medow]

Will ,will not let you down medow

[Toci in reply to medow]

Don't allow anyone to smoke in your presence - your health is far too important. x

[peege in reply to medow]

good for you Medow

[longlungs]

Hi peeg thankyou for your encouragement ihave to believe the same as an alcoholic does not even one coz it will be over i know what im likeJanexx

[Mizzymac]

Hi to all us NON- SMOKERS I've been doing great 8 days for me woohooo ! Not even one bit of temptation . As I said before I really believe am going to succeed this time round ! The e-cig if defo working for me . I have noticed that my flem is a lot thicker and not so easy to come up but my coughing fits are not any worse yet ! I certainly am getting my sense of smell and taste back . So far with the money i;ve saved I bought my new rug for my liveroom as it's just been decorated next week it shall be my new curtains can't wait - so am already seen the benefits of not smoking I think we all deserve a big Hi 5 <3 Angie <3

[Toci in reply to Mizzymac]

Well done Mizzymac. Keep going.

[KingoftheCocktails in reply to Mizzymac]

Keep at it Mizzymac Well done

[Hidden]

Well done to you all! I still remember how hard it was at first,but it slowly dawns on you,that you are not a smoker anymore,& nothing lost,but a huge amount of self respect for yourself.just enjoy the new you, xxx

[Lynne1955]

Well done to you all. I remember when I gave up that after about 3/4 weeks I too was tempted by the 'I'll just have one' thought. Luckily I resisted. I also then realised that I wasn't playing at stopping, I really was doing it and that meant I could never have another. I remember I burst into tears about that as I almost felt bereaved. I have never had another though. I'm so glad I didn't as I am so much better and richer for not smoking.

Lynne xx

[katieoxo60]

Well done everyone who is in early days of giving up, I gave up for eighteen months then went back with just one to relief stress. Now I have been a none smoker for over seven years, to succeed in my experience it takes a lot of willpower and no going back even for just one. Good luck everyone

[Eck1234]

The best thing you can do for yourself keep it up everyone

all the best Eck

[peege]

Cor, you're all brilliant, a whole week and more, huge conrats so far xxxxx