I have been reading posts on this site for a couple of days, decided to leave a previous site for this one, other one wasnt really working for me.
Im on my 4th day without a cigarette and am in turmoil to put it bluntly.I am using the patch, but i am still constantly thinking about smoking, not sleeping,shaking etc, etc, im sure you have heard it all before.
I know if i find the right place to post, it will help me, i could really do with some good friends and some good advice.
I want to be smokefree, but im struggling.
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Welcome you will find this site very supportive. There are some fab people here. I myself am on day 5 after a failed quit all the things that are happening are normal so dont worry it will get better. The first week is the worse thing improve alot after that Stick with us keep posting We are all here to help each other. linda xxxxx
Have you tried taking the patch off at night? Even the 24 hour ones can be taken off at night and it may help your sleeping if you do.
And a good nights sleep will help with the rest.
As for the cravings, just remember that a cigarette will not change the situation and if you're determined to quit it will make you feel even more down to give in. The first week is by far the worst, so please don't give in - it really is worth it!
The craving will go whether you smoke or not - thats something I say to myself everytime I get one. (It's not often now, after 2 weeks).
It does get easier, I promise. Hang on in there, day 4 is one hell of an acheivment.
Hi again everyone, thanks so much for your replies, it means heaps.
I do take my patch off at night, it just feels that my mind buzzes for hours and last night it was gone 3 am before i finally drifted off.Its not helping my moods much i can tell you!
I am on water and celery today, it is helping and i have done lots of reading too, im know im not the only one and am being a bit of a drama queen, but it is so hard.
As for the swimwear shot? Im just over 40 and if i sent you a pic, you would end up in the priory!
If you're having a bad time, post it up - no one has a lot of good days in a row while doing this. It's life changing stuff, it has to be a little dramatic!
If we all think you're doing really well and finding it easy, how can we help?
On the other hand, if you really are having a good day, post that too - it helps to inspire those of us that are having a bad day.
hi laurasmum, quitting is hard for all of us, and the support on this site is fab! well they are all really helping me! i am on day 4 and had a few difficult moments but a whinge on here has helped! so don't be afraid to shout if you are suffering!!!!! and good luck xxx
Every time you choose not to smoke, you are doing it.
It sounds easy, and I know it's not, but all you have to do is keep choosing not to smoke.
It will get easier, I promise - but it will take a little while. You have to tough out the first week or so, and after that it becomes easier... and when it does get easier, you will forget about the really hard bit.
If you smoke at this point, you will have to go through the hard bit again - or smoke for life. Personally, I don't want to do either of those - how about you?
Sorry if this seems a little harsh - but it's a hard thing we are all doing.
hi laurasmum, quitting is hard for all of us, and the support on this site is fab! well they are all really helping me! i am on day 4 and had a few difficult moments but a whinge on here has helped! so don't be afraid to shout if you are suffering!!!!! and good luck xxx
Hi Helen, so we are both at the same point? I dont suppose you would consider me for a (moaning) quit buddy? Well done on your 4 days!
If you smoke at this point, you will have to go through the hard bit again - or smoke for life. Personally, I don't want to do either of those - how about you?
Sorry if this seems a little harsh - but it's a hard thing we are all doing.
Hi Stuart, it doesnt sound harsh, its a cold hard fact, i dont want to be a smoker anymore and i know ive made a good start.Thanks for your words of wisdom.
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