Hi all, seems like a good place to get some extra help in those moments when you feel a little craving.
I have given up before (for 3 years) so I know I can do it again.
I am one of the lucky ones, I have managed to give up without any help from any nicotene replacement products, but although I have done it before it gets harder each time you try.
I'm not having too many cravings now, but it's just the habit of going for a fag at the door that's hard to break. I find myself loitering in the kitchen thinking "what was it I was going to do? Oh yes, have a fag! Oh I'm not smoking anymore!"
I also started back on my diet the same day as I gave up smoking (fool?) and have managed to shift 5lb because the thing that frightened me more than anything was gaining a whole load of weight which would send me racing for the ciggies again!
Anyway just wanted to say hi to everyone really! I am a forum addict, so I expect I'll be around a bit!
Hi delilah
Why , why why did bible have to make that awful joke ?
O.k welcome
10 days is great work !!! and doing it cold turkey- i salute ! well done on that .
Yeah the door habit is just something you did as a smoker, all the things you did before as a smoker have to be unlearned and we have to learn to do things as someone who no longer smokes ....you can do this by like bible says just standing by the door for a bit getting fresh air or by not standing by the door, whatever you find easier to help you deal with that bit.
I wouldnt worry too much about weight gain at this early stage in your quit whatever goes on , can come off at a later more convienient time.....i know thats easy for me to say as a guy but in terms of health and looks then smoker will do far greater damage to both of these than a few extra pounds will so bare that in mind.
If your a forum addict then have a assume you will have checked out the recommended sites?
there is alot of reading and great information on your addiction to nicotine in the sites listed in my signature , this will help you understand the quit process better and allow you to prepare for those triggers that have caused you to go back to smoking in the past .
A big well done on your time quit so far ...your almost through your second week which is fab so you are well on your way to being quit forever