First day of quit.

[Deke]

Today is the day!

I've put this off time and again, but now is the time to do it. And succeed.

I have smoked for more than 30 years. That sounds terrible, just writing that! About 15 years ago I gave up for about 3 years. I have convinced myself that it was easy and that I could quit again anytime I wanted to. But despite a few half-hearted attempts I have continued to smoke and failed to quit. That changes now.

For the last few days, prompted by No Smoking Day last week, I have been thinking and reading. This Forum looks and feels so supportive.

At the moment I feel good about the decision. I have a reasonably stress-free weekend ahead (if you don't count the 6 Nations matches!) and the time just feels right.

Wish me luck for a smoke-free future...

Deke

[nsd_user663_1733]

Welcome and good luck with your quit. Take it a day at a time things get better really soon. Smoked for 35 years 40 a day so your not alone. You will have great support and advice here.xxxxx

[nsd_user663_4149]

Good for you Deke, hope you manage it again. Sounds as if your heads in the right place. Can't comment on the rugby untill I know your team. David

[NicFirth 10 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome to the forum,

Yes its very supportive here and an excellent place to come and vent if needed.

Sounds like you are very determined, and make sure you look upon gaining (health, control, money etc) rather than making a great sacrifice.

Knowledge is power, have a browse through the links in my signature for more info on nicotine addiction and what to expect while quitting as well as some inspiration.

All the best

Nic

[nsd_user663_3810]

all the best deke

this is a really supportive forum, which can advice you and help you on your way-you have made a life-saving decision, which can test you, but also make you feel great about yourself all at the same time.

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Deke

Welcome to the forum and well done on the decision to quit possibly one of the most important you will ever make and you will be losing nothing but you will regain control of your life and that has to be good

You will find all the help and support you need on here as we all help each other just like a family we are here for you every step of the way cheering the good days and sympathiseing with the bad but the good far outweigh the bad

Read the posts on here you will find a lot of tips and advice and in the signatures of a lot you will find links to other sites just click on them Here are 2 I find very good to start you off whyquit.com and woofmang.com Read, read and then read some more as the more you read and learn about why you smoked and about your addiction the easier your quit will be

Good Luck

Marg

[nsd_user663_4016]

Hi, Deke, and welcome to the forum. Everyone here is very supportive. We are all in the same boat. Sounds like you have your mind set in the right place. Keep reading. I really think that's what made my quit easier. The more you know the better off you are. I'd wish you good luck, but don't think you'll need it. Let us know how your weekend goes.

Quit: Jan 18, 2009

Method: CT

quitsmokingonline.com

whyquit.com

woofmang.com

[Deke 9 Years Smoke Free]

Hi All,

Thanks for all the support. It really helps knowing that there are so many others going through this too.

Day 2 of my quit begins at 1pm. Last evening was quite tough, i was shaky and a bit irritable. But got through it.

Thanks for the pointers to other sites and information. very useful. Nic, I am looking at the positives I hope. its hard not to think of it as a sacrifice, but I am focussing on the benefits particularly health improvements.

I'm a keen rugby fan, and though I'm a bit Irish and a bit Scots, I'm all England!! looking for improvements from last weeks thrashing of the French.

As I say, thanks for ALL the supportive comments, they are much appreciated. I'll check back here later on.

have a good weekend everyono.

Deke

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Deke

Well done coming up to day 2 is great being shaky and a bit irritable at the start of a quit is normal you are right to focus on the benefits

Remember you are giving up nothing at all and stand to gain a lot not least your health and freedom from addiction just hang in there

Best Wishes

Marg