Still hanging in there

[nsd_user663_4698]

One day, 13 hours, 42 minutes and 40 seconds.

Well I am still here and still feel quite good. Quite a bit of "that gnawing feeling" this morning but I am working my way through it. I know it is just my body looking for a nicotine top up but I also know I really really don't want a ciggarette, so that will be that.

[Deke 9 Years Smoke Free]

Hi Freespirit,

Keep hanging in there. Second day can be pretty tough, but an hour at a time - a minute at a time if need be - you will get through it. Keep strong.

Deke

[nsd_user663_4698]

Thanks Deke,

I am working my way through it. The feeling is more annoying than anything else and is almost constant but since I know what it is, that makes it a bit easier to handle - all just part of the process. Feeling positive.

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Freespirit

Day 2 well done you, just keep hanging in there and before you know it you'll be counting in weeks

Baby steps will get you where you want to be

Love

Marg xxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_4775]

Hi Everyone ! Ive just joined this forum - its Saturday night - nearly midnight, I started Champix a week ago and the last cigarette I have smoked was dinnertime Friday - doing ok but there are really strong urges to have a cigarette !! I feel like Ive a devil on one shoulder saying 'go one have one' - and an angel on the other side saying 'why undo all the good so far', I had expected these cravings but what has surprised me is the fact you have to be tough and strong of mind to give up too. Anyway, I feel better that Ive put it down in writing, thanks for reading XX

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Marnie

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

Sorry you've got a devil on your shoulder just now but the angel on the other will help you keep him in order I'm sure,Just hang in there

Post often to let us know how you're doing, to rant, rave have a moan whatever you like pretty much anything goes on here OK

All the Best

Marg xxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_4610]

Hi Marnie,

Welcome to this site and well done on your decision to stop.

I too stopped using champix but smoked for 2 weeks before giving up, I think they are great but I do need a lot of determination and will power, champix seems to take the edge off the cravings tho, so good luck and keep posting, this site and all the guys will help enourmously xxx

[nsd_user663_4775]

Hi Marnie

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

Sorry you've got a devil on your shoulder just now but the angel on the other will help you keep him in order I'm sure,Just hang in there

Post often to let us know how you're doing, to rant, rave have a moan whatever you like pretty much anything goes on here OK

All the Best

Marg xxxxxxxx

HI MARG - THANX FOR REPLYING, I DONT FEEL SO ALONE NOW ! ITS SUNDAY TEATIME AND IVE KEPT BUSY AND HAVEN'T GIVE IN TO TEMPTATION x

[nsd_user663_4775]

Hi Marnie,

Welcome to this site and well done on your decision to stop.

I too stopped using champix but smoked for 2 weeks before giving up, I think they are great but I do need a lot of determination and will power, champix seems to take the edge off the cravings tho, so good luck and keep posting, this site and all the guys will help enourmously xxx

Hi Kate, thanx for your response - so far so good ! Am I right in thinking you continue with Champix for a few weeks after quitting ? So if you fall - and have a puff or a cig its not too big a deal as your still taking the tablets ? :confused:

[nsd_user663_4610]

Hi Marni,

Yes, just keep going with the tabs it's noramlly a 12 wweek course, even if you fall (but don't) you still keep taking the tabs.

Don't think negatively... think positively.....your NOT going to fall and have a fag - you are now a NON SMOKER - keep thinking that and you'll be fine and don't stash any fags in the house, that's too much of a temptation.

If you feel really bad and want a puff come on here and start a thread, then wait for 10 replies before doing anything, it works....by the time you get 10 answers the crave has gone..xxxxx