So..............

[nsd_user663_4421]

Here I am!! Week 3 :cool: and getting stronger every single day.

I have no doubt in my mind now that I will NEVER smoke again!!

Yesterday we had our BBQ and it was brill. We had 4 friends round and my uncle. We all had a drink ( A drink?? hmmm a LOT of drink ) ... Now, one of my friends that came round is the friend who quit the same day as me, but she is using patches. This is the first time drinking since her quit and she struggles later on in the night when she had had more than a few!!! She said " I need a fag!! " ... :eek: So, there I was, sat with my friend who was nearly crying talking her down!!! I spent the next 10 mins telling her WHY she does NOT need a fag at all!!! After 10 mins, she was back convinced, and still not smoking ;).... I think I'm ready for a new job now!! hahaha.... listening to some of your stories about these bad experiences with cessation nurses, I think I should qualify now lol .... I actually spend most of my time convincing people around me that they don't need to smoke!! BUT, it is doing wonders for me... cos I'm practising what i'm preaching at the same time

At this moment in time... I'm more than 100% sure that I will never ever smoke again!! It's just not even a issue any more!! This is me now, the no smoking all frills me!! and hell I'm liking me now....

Keep strong everyone!!! Everyday just gets better and better!!

[nsd_user663_4367]

Who needs nic

Ha ha Get u slinky,, Well done to u on reaching 3 weeks.... And a massive pat on the back for helping your friend..... Its not easy when u have a drink or ten,, I know that after Saturday night....Am proud of U, Even though I felt rough all day yesterday, I was so proud of myself for not smoking. Even sitting outside the pubs with my smoking mates (bring it on) What triggers have we passed and buried....

Good on you, We will soon be counting in months.

PS Good to hear u sound so positive

[nsd_user663_4177]

Slinky please be my quit nurse. We go again on Wednesday (we are allowed in together) just know it will be a wasted trip other than getting our champix. They really dont understand as they have never smoked.

[nsd_user663_4421]

Slinky please be my quit nurse. We go again on Wednesday (we are allowed in together) just know it will be a wasted trip other than getting our champix. They really dont understand as they have never smoked.

That is the thing that bugs me!! How can they possibly know how you feel and the things we have to go through if they have never been there or done it?? :confused:

I could quite easily tell a Heroin addict to get a grip, and just stop putting that needle into their vains EASY!!! yeah, well, that's cos I have never been an heroin addict :rolleyes: I think these cessation nurses should HAVE to be ex smokers, then yes that qualifies them for the job... otherwise, NO they should not be doing that job I'm afraid. No doubt some are good, but they still have no idea how we are feeling.

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Slinky

So glad your BB Q went well with plenty of drinks and food I hope and you end up getting your freind to agree she doesn't need a fag Well done you

I agree that all quit nurses should have been there done that but unfortunately I can't see that happening any time soon

Love

Marg xxxxxxxxx

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Slinky

I totaly agree with you. Also well done on your 3 weeks and talking your mate around. Good work hunnie CONGRATS.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_4418]

Well done Slinky !!!

I think it helps your own quit when you can help another - Like you say practice what you preach, I suppose it's another way of getting it all stuck into your head.

[nsd_user663_4425]

Well done Slinky!

Your sounding so upbeat and optimistic!

Did you save me any food from the BBQ? haha

Lottie -x-