2nd day

[nsd_user663_5182]

hello every1 im new here and this is my 2nd day of not smoking after 19 of smoking ! so far i feel crap nervouse and hungry non stop and i cant concentrate on work , hope those simptoms will go soon .

good luck with quiting to all and be strong darn i try to be

[nsd_user663_4990]

Pearl, the early days are always the worst ones, but with determination, stubbornness and good support (eg this forum is a great start), you should find once through them it will be quite a bit more manageable.

Are you quitting smoking by cold turkey or using any NRT or other quit methods?

[nsd_user663_5182]

just on cold , i have tryed patches before cewing gum with nicotine , pils noting helped me to stay a whole day without cigs (used to smoke abt 30 cigs per day ) so now im using food as substitute 4 cigs not great ideea but the best i have today , yesterday i was more brave i just trow away all gigs and asthreys from house . lol .

if its gets worse i will ask my doc

[nsd_user663_5065]

Pearly, welcome and best wishes to you. I am using Champix and am on Day 5. Through not making it at first people on this forum helped me to understand that determination and a clear resolve coming from me was one of the necessary things needed to succeed.

The first few days prior to that (I had a previous day 1) were incredibly difficult. Now I'm feeling quite comfortable.

Hope you have a good day. TGIF

Kari

[nsd_user663_4990]

Ok... well you are braver than i was, i am using patches myself, but i give you my utmost respect for going the cold turkey route. At least this way the nicotine will be out of your system quicker.

Check my signature though and you'll see a link which has ways of dealing with 'cravings' should you get any, but i can recommend definitely stocking up on some fruit juice. (i found orange good), I found the earlier days were better this time as i drank quite a bit of fruit juice at the times when I would otherwise have been smoking. Don't really know if it helps clear the toxins out, but it sure did help.

Deep breathing with a view to relaxing helps alot too... people keep telling me i am sighing in the office, and i just think.. ahh good

Keep up your efforts and do not be afraid, nor embarrased to ask for help at any time on here.. we are all after the same thing, if any of us can help, we'll do so gladly

J

[nsd_user663_4859]

Good job on the CT I have tried it and just couldn't do it, so I respect everyone that can do it that way. I'm on the patch and on day 5 and feeling good. Keep coming back here and posting, this is a great place for support and reading and seeing how others are quitting and the encouragement is great. Good luck and keep in touch.

Mic.

[nsd_user663_5182]

thank you for your whises and suport , i really need it

[nsd_user663_5031]

Hi Pearl,

I went CT, but I had an Electronic ciggie in case I needed a puff.

It is possible, but you need a lot of willpower and determination.

I recommend reading up on people having their lungs removed and legs amputated to help stiffen your resolve (Marg will be along soon to post some links).

Also, when your feeling sorry for yourself, remember that your withdrawal symptoms are 1/100th that of a Heroin addict.

Bit tough, but thats whats got me through, and as they say, If I can do it, anyone can!

Good luck,

Paul

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Pearl

Well done on your third day smoke free

All the things you're feeling just now will pass Promise

Below is my standard welcome and advice post which I try and give all new members

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

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

Love

Marg

[nsd_user663_5182]

2nd day was an succes ! 3th day so far no biggie a bit nervous , a bit slow:rolleyes: , and the feeling like i have 3 hands :confused:

amsie funny because i always proud of myself for never tryed even expermental any kind of drugs , also i dont drink alcohool , never tought in cigarettes as a drug but now i realize the addiction . Last night i had a nightmare , dream abt me falling asleep with cig in my hand woke up in fire grrr

michellebise67 i have bought some patches also just in case and i also have 2 cigaretes in a corner (in case i fail my grandma told me to dip them in milk and let them dry ... she said taste will be horrible so i wont be able to smoke it ) also bought all chewing gum from the market lol candy lollyopps cips i have a huge stash here lol next month i will be on obese ppl forum lol ! and i use my dog everytime i feel urge for a cig i take my dog for a walk , should i mention that my dog adore me now?