first attempt

[nsd_user663_2747]

Hi all, first day and first attempt at stopping smoking, finding it extremely hard. A smoker of twenty a day for thirty years have smoked four so far today. Any suggestions on the best approach

[nsd_user663_1704]

Savana welcome on board, I would advise you see your GP and get an appointment with a 'smoking cessation nurse' they will see you each week and help you decide which method suits you best.

When you have a quit date plan well for it, list things you can do instead, ie reading, walking, sewing, writing etc etc

List snacks to get in fruits, nuts, seeds, gum etc etc

Plan rewards daily for the first week then weekly to monthly, saving the money you would usualy spend on smoking is a great insentive!

Grab all the support you can by announcing your quit date to EVERYONE!

Drink water and eat little and often and stay focused, keep busy and stay strong!

~Buffy x x

[nsd_user663_2747]

second day

Ty all for the support, I find coming to the forum and reading about others experiences very helpful. Today had two cigs, then at 12pm decided, ok it has to be a complete stop so here goes wish me luck.

[nsd_user663_2512]

WTG Savana

[nsd_user663_2764]

Hi Savana my first day off them today aswell, my 2nd attempt in 15 years - have just spilt a cup of scalding coffee over myself and the computer as I am writing this - nerves are shattered today but otherwise feel good.:eek:

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Congrats Rose & Savana

Welcome you will get great support here and it helps to know others are going the same way. Keep posting if nothing else it keeps your mind off the fags HEHE. xxxx

[nsd_user663_2762]

Keep posting on here!!!!!!!!

I've tried to give up three times b4 now + now is my 11th day. i find that knowing other people are going through it and getting support from them really helps.

Chew lots of chewing gum + suck on mints!!!!!

Are you using anything or are you going cold turkey???

Good luck babe - you can do it and congratulations on quitting!!!! - here's to us all kicking the habit - cigarettes are losing + we are winning! hurrah!!!!

x x x

[nsd_user663_2787]

Keep on keepin on

I am 44 years old and feel like I have been smoking forever. Tomorrow is my day of quitting. I, like you, have been smoking for many years but REALLY need to quit if not for me then for my son and grandson. That's what I think about when I try to talk myself right out of quitting. I am going to try St Johns Wart and a whole lot of water and straws...lol Just dont give up! You can do this!!!

Hi all, first day and first attempt at stopping smoking, finding it extremely hard. A smoker of twenty a day for thirty years have smoked four so far today. Any suggestions on the best approach

[nsd_user663_1704]

Welcome on board Kimberly x x x x

Good luck! seems you have planned well and are more than ready x x

Keep posting and stay strong

~Buffy x x

[nsd_user663_2747]

on fourth day

hi all ty for all your posts and roseb you can do it. I had a slip up on friday last and smoked my last cig at 12pm, now on my fourth day complete stop i feel thats the only way to do it just one day at a time, hour by hour. I:D:D am getting the odd craving and a few little nerves in tummy but other than that seem ok so far . I just keep saying to myself yipee im a non smoker now. you can do it roseb

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keep going

Kimberely good luck you can do it. The hardest part for me was the first 72 hours once I knew all the nicotine had left my body I just keep saying hey im a non smoker not another puff, just take it day by day you will win

[nsd_user663_2747]

well done

well done elvis yes i went cold turkey on saturday 19th jan and am sucking the mints and chewing the gum , hope i can get to day 11 keep going one day at a time