I posted my first post yesterday, while on day 3 - now on day 4.
As I have read that all the nicotine is out of the body by 3 days I have decided to brave things today and not use a patch, so will see how things go.
So far all going ok. I have less of that longing feeling today but still struggling at the times when I would normally have smoked - before work, before a meeting, after a meeting, at lunch, after food etc. But somehow, and don't ask me how, I have convinced myself that I will not smoke again. Right now I really feel like I won't smoke again, so I'm just going to try and keep that mind set no matter how hard things get.
The other thing I'm doing is not saying that I can't smoke - I could quite easily nip in to a shop and buy 20 of my usual right now. The thing is, I'm not going to because as much as I want, I also don't want to. I've never had this much desire to not smoke before and this is what is keeping me going at the moment, so I really hope it lasts.
Hope everyone else going ok, especially those at this stage too.
Stu
Welcome
Hi Stu
Welcome to the forum. Ive found it very helpful and everyone very supportive whether youre having a great day or if its one of those days which as I say "I go from zero to bitch in 0.5 seconds".
Im on day 4 too... Had my last cig sunday night. Im using champix which has been great for the physical cravings but like you I find the psychological aspect the most difficult.
I associate smoking with most everything :rolleyes: so have had to do some things to change my routine a little and keep my hands busy especially in the evening.
I think its great to not tell yourself you cant smoke because yes you can if you want to... I dont know about you but whenever Im told I cant I say oh yes I can...just watch me
Good luck and all the best.
mona