23 March 09 - The day I quit. Lets chat.

[nsd_user663_4368]

Yes i know thats tomorrow but need some support. Anyone recently quit or about to quite???

Me: And, 31, smoking for 15 years, 30 per day. I KNOW it will be better without as I have stopped for 8 months before. just need to get over the first 3 weeks and would love to chat.

Anyone keen to stop in the next few weeks can use me as a guinea pig to see how things go. Symptoms, cravings - how I deal with it I can help... if you help!

thanks

A

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Ands

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

Remember you are a Non Smoker from the second you put out that last fag

There are several recently quit people on here and they'll be along shortly to welcome you to our ever growing family

Good Luck

Marg

[nsd_user663_4361]

good on you

hi ands

well go for it i did iam 36 smoked since i was 11 years old 30+ a day and give them up last wednesday on champix as ive tried all other methods anyway doing ok, i feel taking champix there are no cravings at all there are times where i thinks about a fag but soon go its he habit more than anything that takes time, but what ever way you do it stick at it iam told it will get alot better so good look and let me know how you are getting on and i will try and give you support

jason

[nsd_user663_4364]

Hi Ands,

Excellent news, you're making a great decision! I'm on Day 2, cold turkey.

Yesterday was okay but today (especically the past 3 hours) has felt like one big crave. BUT, rather than fighting it and getting anxious/annoyed/angry am just letting it happen, letting it wash over me. And it seems to work. As does knowing that tomorrow even more of this damn nicotine will be out of my system.

How are you quitting? I can't really recommend any particular method, but do read the websites Marg recommends as they really are great. You need to re-educate yourself about smoking whichever way you choose to quit. Thinking differently about smoking gives you the strength to ride through the physical and psychological cravings (I hope!! )

Good luck for tomorrow! Let us know how you're getting on, am sure I'll be doing the same..

[nsd_user663_3822]

Hi Ands,

Have a great first day of your quit tomorrow.

You will feel the benefit of stopping smoking very quickly.

Educate yourself and you will be ok.

[nsd_user663_3810]

Hi Ands,

Excellent news, you're making a great decision! I'm on Day 2, cold turkey.

Yesterday was okay but today (especically the past 3 hours) has felt like one big crave. BUT, rather than fighting it and getting anxious/annoyed/angry am just letting it happen, letting it wash over me. And it seems to work. As does knowing that tomorrow even more of this damn nicotine will be out of my system.

How are you quitting? I can't really recommend any particular method, but do read the websites Marg recommends as they really are great. You need to re-educate yourself about smoking whichever way you choose to quit. Thinking differently about smoking gives you the strength to ride through the physical and psychological cravings (I hope!! )

Good luck for tomorrow! Let us know how you're getting on, am sure I'll be doing the same..

Hey not a scaredy cat after all well done you xxx

Hi ands-welcome-you can do this, not as bad as you think xxx

[nsd_user663_4197]

hey ands

welcome to this very supportive forum and best of luck with your quit. stay strong and read lots x

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Sal

Don't be afraid of failing you only fail the day you stop trying and as you say bless your hubby's size 10 socks for removing the temptation for you be sure to give him a hug when he gets home as coming on here is much better for you than having that fag

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

[Deke 9 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome Ands and Sal,

Good to see more people joining all the time to kick this addiction for good.

I'm on day 3 now, so still pretty new myself. But I am feeling the benefits already. You will too.

Very supportive people in this forum. A range of experiences, knowledge and not a little wisdom too.

Keep Going Keep Strong.

All the best, Deke

[Deke 9 Years Smoke Free]

Hi SallyM,

Put out my last cig at lunchtime on Friday. Since then the toughest time was a few hours later during that evening. I was irritable (even more than usual!) and time seemed to drag. Had the shakes too - all-in-all a bit spaced out, like you say.

But I got through it. Sounds like you're having a bit of a time of it this pm - but keep it up. You will feel so good for getting through today. Get your first day sorted and take care of tomorrow when it gets here!

Let us know how you are doing.

Hi Ands,

as a recent quitter I'd like to join the "Doing Fine Since March '09" group too. A bit of mutual support with people at the same sort of level helps no end.

Hope your first day is going well.

Deke