Somewhere for Day 3 sufferers to take refuge for a minute..

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[nsd_user663_1989]

youre a star steveh!

problem is Im on day 5, can I use this room anyway?

charlene x

[nsd_user663_2136]

yeah go on charlene.. it's free at the point of delivery so why not

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we do what we can in a virtual sort of way don't we Bou..

[nsd_user663_1733]

Steveh thats really lovely Big Hug to you too Linda xxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_2708]

Thanks For The Day 3 Hug

My name is Clare, and I have stopped smoking for 2 days, 22 hours, 50 minutes and 43 seconds and counting, so I guess that is closer to day 3, just 2 hours to go in fact till I have got through day 3 smoking free.

I've not smoked 89 death sticks, and saved £21.43.

I've saved 7 hours and 22 minutes of my life.

I hadnt thought about the time I wasted smoking before, but this little program I downlaoded, the Quit Counter, tells you how much time you have saved, worked out at 7 minutes per cigarette, and I am most shocked that already, had I been smoking I would have wasted over 7 hours of the last 3 days smoking (20ish a day).

Day 3 has been ok, I was slow to get going this mornin, but once I got started I decided to spring clean my kitchen and went a bit crazy, chucking out all the accumulate crap from the back of my cupboards.

As I was doing it I was thinking that this is happening inside me too as all the smoking crap is getting cleaned out my lungs and body. That was quite motivating and tonight I feel really positive.

I had a tough day yesterday, but realised that it was because I was not using the nicotine gum properly, was chewing too much and so not gettin the benefit, today, doing exactly as said on packet has really helped, as long as I dont forget to take the gum, I am not craving much at all it seems.

Also I noticed that although day 1 and 2 waking up was horrible, as my morning ritual was always coffee and cigarettes, I didnt get half so bad a craving this morning, I hope that is something will continue to improve as I break that little ritual.

I have been a bit of a wimp on this quit, doing it very gradually, I spent last few months tryin to break the habits as I just smoked continuously indoors with everything I did, so I first stopped smoking inside and made myself go outside every time I wanted a ciggie. I must have been a pitiful sight in my woollie hat and scarf at 8 am with cofee in hand. But it did help break my habit of smoking with everything I do.

Then I managed to stop smoking 3 days ago and am taking gum instead and it is easier than previous attempts I have made, just because I am used to not smoking inside already, so a bit of the associations were busted before I started the quit.

I feel so pleased with myself that I have gone 3 days, because last year I had about 10 quits that I tried but could never manage the first day.

I am confident that with the three days behind me that is a big motivation to coninue, as I never want to go thorugh the first few days again.

Anyway good luck to anyone else quitting and good health!

Oh and I will just tell one little thing that has helped me last few days, I read someone else saying that when they quit smoking, they imagined they were on a desert island and couldnt get any cigs if they wanted too, and imagining that was kind of a nice day dream that eased thing a bit for me. Hard to do when living by a busy main road, but havin been a smoker for 25 years, I am very good at deluding myself

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Welcome Chandri

congrats on your quit you are doing very good already. Almost day four the worset is the first week then things start to get much easyer. you have come to the right place here everyone is great and you will get fab support so keep posting and let us know how your doindg Linda xxxxxx

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Bear hug

Thats lovely x

[nsd_user663_2677]

Well done

Well done Chandri, i'm on my 3rd day today, had breath test & gone from 35 to 3 so that perked me up. but it is hard. I'm on Champix as well, it was 10 times worse without them. So Chandri, keep going, keep strong & keep ya chin up x

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Hi Clare,

I woke up this morning and couldn't believe it was day 4 without the horrid things - like you I find it hard in the mornings breakfast was coffee and cig still miss this ritual and wake up a bit sad in mornings when I realise there will be no cig but once I'm up and busy I soon forget I just keep thinking of other little treats I can afford to give myself - my other half is laughing at me the house has never been so clean.

Keep strong.

RoseB

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awww, i just saw it, needed a hug thanks!

jude xxx

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Thanks so much for the hug. How nice of you to do that. I needed one.

I'm so happy to report that Day 3 for me - cold turkey, mind you...has been almost a breeze for me. I woke up early and exercised this morning. I've been either on the phone or on my computer the rest of the day. Hardly any cravings at all today. Thank goodness.

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Welcome and congrats! You are doing super and we are here for you! Time heals craves