I've smoked for 20 years (on and off!!) definitely more on than off... today is the first day of the rest of my longer life. I woke at 7am, stuck a patch on my bum... popped the nicotinell gum in my mouth and I actually feel OK!! Of course... I've been here before but I have to say I've never used the Quit Smoking products before so I'm optimistic....
I appear to have no actual cravings for the cigarette, more for the routine of going outside regularly for one, so am trying to keep busy. The bonus seems to be that if I do feel like I want to go and have one, I have the gum instead and the feeling passes.
Good luck to everyone giving it a go today....
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Having a positive mental attitude is so important, and it sounds like you do! The craves never last long, do whatever it takes to get through - little sips of cold water can be a help - and wave each crave goodbye as it goes!
Well done both of you for stopping smoking that's great news
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 sympathising 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
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