Wes

[nsd_user663_4262]

I'm on day 2 and haven't smoked for 24 hours. Couldn't sleep last night and feel slightly ill and tired but the patch is, thankfully, keeping the cravings at bay so that's something I don't have to contend with.

Fingers crossed...

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Wes

On day 2 well done you Sorry you couldn't sleep last night and feel slightly ill and tired but I am afraid that happens to a lot of us quitters in the early days But I promise you it doesn't last long

When things got on top of me I used to say to myself out loud

No Pain No Gain and somehow this always helped and I would feel better Just hang in there

Best Wishes

Marg

[nsd_user663_4262]

Ooops!

Just noticed that I put 'Wes' as the subject line to my original 'Day 2' post which looks a bit self-important. Sorry 'bout that!

[nsd_user663_4262]

Hi Wes

When things got on top of me I used to say to myself out loud

No Pain No Gain and somehow this always helped and I would feel better Just hang in there

Marg

Thanks Marg. I'm doing a similar thing at the moment:

After thinking about my behaviour I noticed that whenever I tried to quit previously I would come up with all kinds of reasons to smoke and that they were all just excuses that held no water when challenged.

So my mantra has become: No More Excuses.

I'm surprised at how much it strengthens my resolve when I say that to myself with enough force.

Best Wishes,

Wes

[nsd_user663_3728]

After thinking about my behaviour I noticed that whenever I tried to quit previously I would come up with all kinds of reasons to smoke and that they were all just excuses that held no water when challenged.

So my mantra has become: No More Excuses.

Hi Wes

Nice one I like it whatever works for you

Remember that You, Me and everyone on here is a NON SMOKER We became that the moment we put out that last fag and yes I agree it is amazing the excuses we could all come up with to feed that addiction

All the Best

Marg

[nsd_user663_4196]

Hi wes just read your day 2 posts, im on day two also, yesterday i felt quite confident, had few wobbles but was easier than i thought and went to bed feeling proud. Today however well this morning was a nightmare everything went wrong, no clothes ironed for school, up late, couldnt be bothered and all i wanted was a cig, i got angry with everyone and im sure it was the demon nic trying to make me say its too hard i need a cig and its everyone elses fault, ive cried got angry but still i have not smoked (i dont know how) but reading your posts and the line no more excuses is so true so if you dont mind i will be saying it too, hope thats ok!!!! tracy

[NicFirth 10 Years Smoke Free]

Excellent mantra! Love it.

At one point mine was "I need a smoke! Yeah, like I need a frontal lobotomy! "

Stay strong, and it will get loads easier in just a few days.

All the best

Nic

[nsd_user663_4262]

End of Day2

Well, I've made it to the end of Day 2 and I'm actually still working at 23:30.

I've never been one to sit still for too long but this evening I've felt unusually restless and erratic, and work seems to be the only thing that takes my mind off smoking. I suppose it could be worse.

Thanks for the support and encouragement everyone. On to Day 3!

Wes x

[nsd_user663_3810]

blooming heck-you're working late!!! thought i did crazy hours! anyway-well done made through the day-fantastic xxxx