1st few hours..bit of a cry baby.

[nsd_user663_3895]

Hi everyone,

new to this....and having one of those awful panics where I feel like I need to wake people up and ring people, but I am polite and wont, so I came here instead.

I stopped this afternoon, smoked ten fags today and quit at about 14:15, strange way of doing it but I felt I needed a goodbye. I got through the first hour easy, then stuck on one of my boyfriends nicotine patches, which I usually hate as they itch and burn me.

Determined not to give in and have kept myself busy. Saw that someone mentioned using a straw which I actually have in my mouth right now while I type but I am suddenly feeling like I want to burst into tears. feel a bit silly as there isnt anything to cry about.

anyway, rant over and hello to people and goodluck to people as well!

[NicFirth 10 Years Smoke Free]

Hi and welcome,

Don't give in the 1st few days are the worst but after that endurance it gets much better very quickly.

Read and educate yourself about nicotine addiction (links in my sig) but most of all don't smoke!

Post often

All the best

Nic

[nsd_user663_3895]

Thank you, I will have a look at the links. I am just having a wibbly moment where I feel like I want to cry for fags, I know its really stupid. but at least I dont feel alone here.

I am so glad I am not the only one awake as well!

[nsd_user663_3832]

Hi Kirsty,

I am new at this aswell, but I have gotten trough the worst (I'm at day 12). I know the feelings and you need to know it will go over. It's a promis. Also, if you feel like crying, cry! It is a good way of releasing stress!

I found it helpfull to read trough other peoples experiances when I was in trouble! Read, read, read, that is what I have learned here!

And good luck! I wish you all the best! It is such a wonderfull thing being a nosmoker!!!!!

[nsd_user663_3738]

hi kirsty,,your in the right place,,just remember this,,,,, weather you smoke or not the crave will so,,,read the links in nicks sig,,they are very very good,,just you keep the faith tony

[nsd_user663_1733]

Welcome Kersty

Congrays on your quit you have come to the right place here. You will have fab support and good advice. The first few days are the worse but things improve very fast Just take things a bit at a time baby steps. Even hour by hour if need be at first. keep posting we are all here going through the same so we understand.xxxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_3895]

Thanks all for your replies, its starting to ease off a little for now, I was frantic at one point, but I am actually chewing this straw now, seems a bit soothing for the moment.

I am imdulging in some stopping smoking reading now which I have avoided for most of the day in an attempt not to draw attention to fags, it didnt work and the reading is making me feel heaps better.

[nsd_user663_3894]

Hi Kirsty this is now day 1 for me.I had my last fag a couple of hours ago and have just attempted to go to bed but cant sleep as expected.I have tried to quit 3 other times and know how you feel but it does get easier after a few days.My problem is usually at the 9th or 10th day which i am determined to fly through this time.My great incentive this time is that i have set up a savings account which all my fag money will now go into.But stick to it you have made one of the best decisions you will ever make.

Good luck.

Steve

[nsd_user663_1733]

Good morning Kirsty & Stev

Welcome to day two. remember the first week is the worse take things slow a bit at a time. Keep posting and we can give you support. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_3816]

Hi Kirsty, well done on deciding to quit and welcome to the forums.

Keep us updated on how you are doing, like Linda said take things slow, things do get better and quickly

Good Luck to you to Steve

Denise

xx