Struggling Day 16

[lizziec1]

Help please there are a lot of upsetting issues going on right now and am so close to having a cigarette, sitting here weeping.

[pedantic]

Get up,go for a quick walk,or do some gentle exercise,The craving will pass in a few minutes xx

[lizziec1 in reply to pedantic]

thank you xx

[lavender1]

Lizzie just logged on Please don't one will lead to so many more. It is so hard but try I'm struggling too be strong against it and it will pass, remember smoking made you ill and it will make you worse

[lavender1]

Remember the time will come, maybe not just yet, that you wont give it a thought, pray x

[lizziec1 in reply to lavender1]

Its triggered by lots of horrible things that have happened in my life and being lonely xx

[Hidden]

I know it is very difficult for you but try not to undo all the good you have done,,

As pedantic said go for a walk, have a potter round the garden, deep breathing( as best you can) give your teeth a good brushing feel the freshness...

I believe I'm right that nicotine is out of your system within forty eight hours.. Hold a pencil do some doodling,,,

But it is up to you if you feel the stress is too much to take at the moment then have one, take big long drags, you will feel very light headed and cough and cough,,,

and you can always try again tomorrow.

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I really can't help with what you are going through, however I wish you all the best,

no one on here can judge you, but we will all support you.

Love B.

[lizziec1 in reply to Hidden]

thank you so much xxxx

[Jo_BLFHelpline British Lung Foundation]

Hi Lizzie

Call us now for a chat - we are here waiting! 03000 030 555.

The thought of having a cigarette is often nicer than actually having one. Having a cigarette now will probably taste horible and won't be as nice as you thought - you may then feel guilty and give yourself a hard time which can make things harder for you.

You are doing really well!

Best Wishes

Jo

[Gordon57]

After 16 days without it's the old habit that's appealing, the way you used to use the smoking to banish your problems, or so it seemed.

Unlike the craving for nicotine, in the first few days, this is the real willpower test. It's down to re-training your own mind that this isn't the answer...

[lizziec1 in reply to Gordon57]

thank you

[pollyjj]

Lizzie, we all know how hard it is to give up and we are all here to support you. Hope you have rung the helpline.

Keep strong if you can.

polly xx

[Carol3]

Hi Lizzie . - Keep telling yourself you must give up- think of all the things you can do with the money, the extra years of better quality life, be Positive you can do it.

It wasn't easy or pleasant for my hubby either. It does get easier. Have you tried the patches?

Nicotine is an addiction, try and get as much help from your Doctor as you can.

[lizziec1 in reply to Carol3]

Thanks Carol am on nicotine lozenges which do work. I didn't succumb, just a very difficult day, shall be glad when its day 17. Well done to your husband.

[Jemma]

Hi Lizzie

Sending you HUGE, WARM HUGS. This horrible feeling WILL pass I promise you. Nicotine is such an addictive drug but 17 days is fantastic so kick that demon out of your life. Promise that it will get easier and you'll feel so proud.

Take care

[lizziec1 in reply to Jemma]

Hi Jemma thank you for the lovely hugs I didn't succumb you will be pleased to hear. xx

[Puffthemagicdragon]

If you feel like a fag just remember the effort you have put in for the last sixteen days. Also you are now on the downhill side of your first month without one.

[jojam]

Take a walk breath deeply & give yourself a huge pat on the back for giving up the fags. Well done on becoming a non smoker.

Jo

[lizziec1 in reply to jojam]

thank you so much xx

[Hidden]

Don't throw your efforts away. Keep battling the demon nicotine. The cravings will go off and then you can feel so bl$$dy superior because you did not give in. And you will be richer. And you will smell better. And your skin will improve. And you will have less wrinkles. And.....((((HUGS)))).

[lizziec1 in reply to Hidden]

I love this thank you so much I would love to feel superior what fun. And hugs to you took.

[libbygood]

Don't give in not after 16 days - it gets better. We shall all want to hear tomorrow that you're still a non smoker

[lizziec1 in reply to libbygood]

Thank you so much - you will be pleased to hear I did not succumb, just cried, how pathetic is that? xx

[Hidden in reply to lizziec1]

It is NOT pathetic! It was one of the withdrawal symptoms for me, often bursting into tears. Who cares? The tears will stop. Keep on keeping on. xx

[Jemma]

Lizzie, You're doing great, hang in there and CRY if you want too - do anything but not one puff.

Hugs xxx

[lizziec1 in reply to Jemma]

Jemma thank you and hugs to you too. xxxx

[Preshous]

Chin up Lizzie your doing great it takes some guts to shout out for help we are all rooting for you

xx

[lizziec1 in reply to Preshous]

Thank you a dear lady from the BLF got in touch too, just a chat on the phone was enough to see me through. I am truly grateful to you all from the bottom of my heart. xx

[blackbird]

You're doing great Lizzie keep on going. 16 days to you v 0 days to the nicoteen monster and tommorow it will be 17 days you show the little monster whos boss. Rooting for you BBXX

[lizziec1 in reply to blackbird]

What a wonderful message no to El Nico and thank you so much. xx

[lizziec1 in reply to blackbird]

I see you are in Cardiff as well, do you attend the Breathe Easy meetings? xx

[maggiemay42]

Lizzie Hi so glad you didnt have one I gave up in July when rushed into hospital and told I had copd it is getting easier but last week went to see my GP as have a lump in my neck he has said it could be cancer going next Monday for tests I am really worried and frightened I am having CT scan next month to see if lump in lung has grown since scan when diagnosed with copd at the moment I could chain smoke but you only need to have one and you undo all the good you have done try and keep your hands busy knitting sewing drawing and if weather is get outdoors garden walk .If all else fails think about your health apart from my present problems my sense of smell and taste has improved and several people have told me I am looking better[ hope they are telling the truth] I wish you well remember you are better than a stick killing weed [ciggie]

[Hidden in reply to maggiemay42]

Good luck for next Monday. x

[lizziec1 in reply to maggiemay42]

Maggie thank you so much for your mail. My dear you have so much to deal with of your own. I feel for you and wish you well next month and do let me know how you get on - my thoughts are with you I just wish we all lived closer to each other. I haven't succumbed just eaten shed loads of sweets and am pretty bad tempered. Sending you hugs xxx

[maggiemay42]

thank you for your kind wishes Auntiemary and lizzie ,so glad you havent weakened I have hit the chocolate oh well will deal with the extra weight when it comes xx ps will let you know how Monday goes keeping fingers crossed

[bonnyirish]

good on you Lizzie, you won battle against old cigs, its hard I know I like lot here have been there,as I told you its 6 months now, when I get crave I take pen play about with it, your star Lizzie, from Ireland hugs xxx

[lizziec1]

Thats just brilliant 6 months well done you. Am I right in thinking people smoke a lot in Ireland? Ha ha hugs xxx