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[nsd_user663_2688]

Hi all, new day 3er here.

I was (still am) feeling pretty determined but don't feel too good today.

Final cig on Monday morning. Not a wink of sleep for 2 nights. Dry mouth, metallic taste, stomach ache etc. Water helps.

Going mainly cold turkey with just the odd nicorette gum (just had the 3 over 3 days). Tried just about everything else before and nothing works. Patches were terrible for me, I find gum best as it just helps when it gets really tough.

My morning cough has already disappeared. It's amazing the body starts to heal as soon as we stop inhaling these poisonous sticks.

I got pneumonia last year and would you believe I carried on smoking. Only an idiot would do that but not only did I carry on, it got worse until I was on about 30 a day. Madness.

For all my determination, I still don't feel comfortable that I will crack it this time. Failed too many times I suppose. Feeling a bit sorry for myself today. I just wish I had never put one in my mouth. It's nice not having to have the back door open in this freezing cold weather!!!

Good luck to all.

Ruth.

[nsd_user663_2421]

Hang in there Ruth, i can tell you having a hard time , your telling us all the good stuff but still feeling a bit low. Day 3 is notorious for being tough, Take it hour by hour then day by day and it realy will get easyer. promise you. in a couple of weeks you will be supporting others on day 3 knowing just exactly how they feel. xxx

[nsd_user663_2524]

Hi Ruth, l think that day 3 is probably the worst. I am on Champix, and have found that it really has helped me a lot. Try to keep busy, and keep coming back on here, because by the time that you have read a few posts, the craving will have passed. WELL DONE YOU for making the decision to quit. :):)

Josie

[nsd_user663_2176]

Ruth,

as you can see this place is fantastic for support when you're struggling! It's such a help to know that people really understand what you're feeling and really want you to succeed. Day 3 is notorious for being a b*tch so hang in there honey and it will soon be day 4. Look after yourself - lots of water, fruit juice, something nice to eat, a long hot bath and an early night.

[nsd_user663_2667]

hi ruth im also on day 3 and struggling today, its def the worst day so far im struggling to concentrate at work and am getting some strong cravings. im just sipping water and convincing myself its going to be better tomorrow. i really want to be able to post in day 4 tomorrow be strong and ill see you there

[nsd_user663_2688]

Thanks for all replies. Also, for picking up on my low mood. I have actually felt tearful today. It must be lack of sleep and withdrawal combined.

I am a 42 year old mother of 3 and have smoked for longer than I haven't which I am not proud of. Having tried in the past for only a matter of weeks and always failed, I suppose I was putting off the inevitable day that I have to stop and just accept what is to come which is a mountain to climb (for me anyway).

I am stopping because I just can't carry on smoking myself to death. It's not fair on the kids. My mother has severe COPD and it has been horrendous to see her health fail, resulting in a heart attack and she STILL carried on smoking but so did I after pneumonia. That's the nature of the beast.

Someone told me that whenever they had cravings they drowned the b****s by drinking water. I have found that ice cold water from the fridge really helps but at the end of the day it's heads down and ride the storm. Just hope I am strong enough this time.

Thanks for your support. It is invaluable to a vulnerable trying to become ex-smoker.

Ruth.

[nsd_user663_2136]

Hi Ruth, just wanted to join you in the retrospective madhouse of pneumonia smoking.. I did that too a couple of years ago and was actually to be found boasting about it.. can you believe that? It's amazing looking back how stupid I was (I can't include you by saying 'we', that's for you to decide!). Best of luck and keep strong 'cos it's worth it 1,000.000 times over.

[nsd_user663_2291]

Hi Ruth, welcome to the forum. Arent these members just great.

I know its hard and i to really feel for you. I am a 40 year old mum of 4 boys and i know i have to do it this time. My 17 year old has started smoking and it hurts me so much because i know what he is going to have to go through in 20/30 years time.

Water is good but your right you do just have to ride with it. Only time will make this easier.

Please stay with us and continue to post and i am sure you will get the support that will help you to kick this nasty habit.

Good luck and best wishes to you x

[nsd_user663_2688]

Hi everyone.

Not sure I would have made it through today without you. Been really tough. Thanks and I hope to drop in tomorrow and hear you have all made it (including me).

My husband will be home soon so I feel I am out of temptations way and the struggle with the day is virtually over. I have had the usual "just buy 10, have one and throw the others away and no-one will know" niggle in my head all day. I have been there so many times so have resisted well today.

Tomorrow is going to be just as tough I am sure. Just have to stay resilient.

Goodnight all and good luck. This site is just so necessary and you are all so supportive. Ruth.