my first day starts 1 may 2008

[nsd_user663_3139]

Hi fairywings here, i,ve had my last cig. i am on champix. i am goning to quit for good this time, only managed 4 days last time. i am here to help my chances of staying smokefree. Thank you to all.

[nsd_user663_3139]

thanks sue

thanks Sue. yes i have got to the stage where smoking is rotten, i have had my last nic stick. i know it is now the time for me , the quit will last. Thank you for comming and saying hello to me,

[nsd_user663_2892]

Good luck! You CAN do it this time!

Champix will make it so much easier for you, but please do read as much as possible - understanding WHY you smoked in the first place, is the key to never having another puff

[nsd_user663_3209]

Hi Fairywings

I'm now on day three with Champix and I have also read the easyway by Allan carr. I found this forum yesterday and I have to say it's great. I'm thinking of putting it down as one of my ways of stopping.

Stay positive and read read read about others experiences. It's working for me so far.

Good luck, you can do it.

[nsd_user663_2629]

hi fairywings and bobross

well done both for givin up, i started on champix and deff the way to go, sounds like you have the right mind set too! This site really does help, all in same boat so understand what ur going thru and means you can rant at us and we wont get the hump!! or just be plain stupid (some of us have got to that stage)

all the best

jojo

[nsd_user663_3117]

Hi to you newbies,

I'm on Champix and nearly 4 weeks smoke free! I 2nd what the others have said, read EVERYTHING you can get your hands on about why you smoke, it really is eye opening!

Good luck and stay strong, Jane x

[nsd_user663_3211]

Hi,

I'm another newbie who plans to kick the habit on Saurday May 3rd.

Must get my patch supplies, hence the delay!

A little nervous but quite determined to do it this time. Hope to save the money in a jar and take myself Summer clothes shopping!

[nsd_user663_3139]

MayDay Quitters

How about it all the MayDay quitters.or SOS for short. sign up here. Fairywings,, in team. anyone else.

[nsd_user663_3179]

Evey and Fairywings

Good luck to you both and any others thinking of quitting soon. I totally agree with others on this forum, read as much as you can about this awfull habit and then read it again. It really really helps :).

You know what they say 'Knowledge is power' and if you know why you started smoking you have the key to stop.

[nsd_user663_2421]

Good luck Fairywings, I have a feeling you wont need luck this time eh? way to go girl. xxx

[nsd_user663_3204]

Hi,

I'm another newbie who plans to kick the habit on Saurday May 3rd.

Must get my patch supplies, hence the delay!

A little nervous but quite determined to do it this time. Hope to save the money in a jar and take myself Summer clothes shopping!

Do save the money, but put it in a savings account to get some extra goodies from it.

I found that my internet banking allowed me to make a daily transfer, manually to my savings account.

I found that worked for me since I could always log in and see it whenever I was at work...

Best of luck

[nsd_user663_2863]

It's great to see all the Mayday quitters!

You can do it. It does get easier. There's lots on here to help.

100% with you,

Bill

[nsd_user663_3211]

How about it all the MayDay quitters.or SOS for short. sign up here. Fairywings,, in team. anyone else.

I'm in....

[nickywalton]

MAy Day Quitters

Huge Good Luck to all May Day quitters...

Drink lots of water, breathe lots of fresh air, take lots of exercise...

Easy!!??:confused: Anything worth having is worth fighting for...

Stick with it, post often, shout loud...

Nicky

[nsd_user663_3076]

post often, shout loud...

Just not in purple please.......:rolleyes:

[nsd_user663_3200]

I agree too. Just post your rants. I have, and people actually listen! Well they read, and answer anyway

[nsd_user663_3097]

From someone that has been through the main quit and still in the zone i will be there for you.

the keys to freedom are:

knowledge - click my links, read and understand your enemy.

preparation - know and understand what your body will go through that way you will not be surprised by cravings or feelings on your quit, use links to find out more.

anaaaalysis - do not over anaaaalyse your quit or jump ahead of yourself worrying about tomorrow, next week or next month. be in the 'now' live and get through each and every moment bit by bit, minute by minute, soon you will be free but it happens in stages over time. Most quitters say the first 3 days feels like 3 weeks.

willpower - be strong, do not smoke, the pain is not physical and the cravings will diminish more each day.

[nsd_user663_3139]

May Day Quitters, thanks for everyones support today.

[nsd_user663_3215]

Hi Everyone,

Day one today - and my first post here. Doin' peachy keen so far. I expect it will be much more difficult when I get home from work and want to unwind from the day.

A bike ride, bubble bath and meditation are on the agenda. I figure if I can keep myself grounded in the present moment - and know that I really do not *need* a cigarette - I will be okay.

Beltane Blessings to all,

Maedchen

[nsd_user663_3139]

Hi Maedchen. Welcome, I am on day 1, aswell, are you joining the May Day Quitters. I think there will be three of us then. Not been to bad today.

[nsd_user663_3215]

Thank you for the welcomes and the advice fairywings and johntkd! I am definitely joining the May Day Quitters! It's time - and I am more than ready.

I agree wholeheartedly with AntiFag's advice about living in the present moment - the NOW is the only thing one has control over.

Feen Maedchen is German for "Fairy Girl."

[nickywalton]

Maedchen - welcome to the mad-house that is this forum...

I second all the advice that's been proffered by the others

Stay strong and good luck...

nicky

[nsd_user663_1733]

Welcome all you MAY DAY QUITTERS, Congrats on your quits the first week is the hardest after about days 4/5 things get a lot easyer. Keep posting get our support and you will all keep Strong. Linda xxxx

[nsd_user663_3097]

Antifag

FFkn hell I think that is the best, most succinct post i have EVER seen on the requirements for quitting.

to all newbies: the advive from Antifag above is Totallyb correct. To help with your quit follow it.

the most successful stoppers on here have whether consciously or subconsciously.

Oh and Feen Maedchen (is that gaelic (and Erse no less) what does it mean?) good luck with your quit.

Thanks John.

Yes I think those 4 points are definitely the most important. It is something that is repeeated again and again by people on this site and others.

[nsd_user663_3226]

Well good luck with it all. I'm sussing out wasy of helping ppl quit and i think following your progress will be good. Keep it up

[nsd_user663_3139]

post 24. i thanked everyone. Not just select few. EVERYONE