Is it just me~But........................

[nsd_user663_16968]

Hi Guys and Gals,

Sorry not been about much but i find that if i come on here too much now i am reminded of smoking which for me it does not help because now i dont want to smoke, no way, but i want to try and forget about my past and look towards the future a brighter future where i dont think about the old past and have moved on. I dont know if that has made any sense at all but for me while this place is brilliant it can at times make me remember when all i want to do is forget.

Anyhow, i also wanted to say that nearly 6 weeks on everything is going swimingly, infact so good that i wont be seeing the quit nurse anymore now as TBH i only went up for her to do the smokerlyzer test and then write it on my notes and we all know the results of that everytime, so i have decided that i dont need to go up now and that i am strong enough to do this without those appts. I have also asked that the NHS Smokefree programme that she had me enrolled on remove me from their mailing list too as i truely dont want reminding anymore that i have stopped smoking and do i need to get any additional help or advice or whatever from those people and places, i just want to do this my way not their way.

Anyhow, i def feel so much better this quit. I have read the last 2 Twilight books and watched the Twilight Eclipse DVD today which was good and kept my mind busy. I have not knitted anymore scarves for a week or so.

Anyhow, its bliming cold down here in Somerset. I walked the boys to and from school and the icy roads never defrosted at all during the day. The temp out there never rose much if at all and my OH who is a lorry driver has been out in this all day.

I would like to say that i wont be around much at all now, i will maybe look in every so often like a milestone or special date, but i do hope you will all understand that by coming on here now is harder for me as i dont really want to be reminded of that nasty past. I wont go completely though and i will make sure i stay around.

Anyhow, my stats for today are............

I have not smoked for 1M 1W 3D 13h 16m (40 days).

I have saved £175.44 by not smoking 689 cigarettes.

I have saved 2D 9h 25m of my life.

Take Care all and keep Smoke Free

LOL

[nsd_user663_18026]

hi jo, what you said made perfect sense, you feel strong enough in your quit to not need this site, thats brilliant, i think it shows that you want to quit and are doing it, all the best for the future jo, noel xx

[nsd_user663_17077]

Hey Jo,

You have done a great job, and been a fantastic support to many on here, no need for any reasons for anything! You came on here because it helped your quit, and that has to be your ultimate aim - YOUR QUIT! If coming on here reminds you then you should not feel you have to!

I have just been on my holiday for 3 days, and loved it and can honestly say I only thought about a cigarette briefly while on the drive home when both boys were crying (about to fall asleep) the conditions were awful and those are two of my strongest triggers. Even then it was a brief thought!

COngrats on doing so well!

[nsd_user663_3910]

Fantastic 6 weeks Jo. Of course you have to do what is completely comfortable for you, and if this means not coming on here then that's what you must do. My OH is the same and it is completely understandable.

Good luck, stay strong and keep at it.

Best wishes.

Lorraine

[nsd_user663_7469]

Hi Jo no matter what happens come on every now and then and let us know you are still strong and of course come on if, and I only say if you have a bad day which you want.

We will always be here for you and I totally understand why you are distancing your self from the site.

Take Care and dont be a stranger.

[nsd_user663_1658]

Hi Nuttynursee.

ive not been on here for a while..... And I havent met you yet.... firstly would like to say well done in your quit....I hope you dont mind me bursting in on such a lovely positive post..... I am however a bit confused to why a forum of non smokers, reminds you of smoking? ...it would be interesting to know just for my own quit weapons ...so to speak

[nsd_user663_18026]

i think its when you read posts about peoples cravings it sometimes triggers your own, or when you read someone has fallen off the wagon and starting again from day one it puts doubts in your own mind, i tell myself sometimes i never was a smoker which is then contradicted by coming on here, jo might think alot diff to this im just expressing my own feelings

[nsd_user663_1658]

Hi Thistimedoingit ...... never looked at it like that before, i looked at it as not feeling alone in all them things youve mentioned ..... food for thought though thanks

[nsd_user663_17920]

Hey Jo!

Completely understand your logic. Just wanted to say thanks for all the encouragement you gave to me and I hope your future is bright and full of good times.

Trandem x

[nsd_user663_18695]

thanks Nutty

I am pleased that you told us. You have been quite active and I would have worried that you were smoking if you hadnt said.

Enjoy the rest of your smokefree life, my dear.

[nsd_user663_4743]

not goodbye, just au revoir

Hi nuttee nurse,

I completely understand your decison to distance yourself from the forum. You have been so supportive of others that you're worth your weight in gold. I have been inspired by your positive, decisive attitude and by your coping mechanisms (though I have still to locate my knitting pins!). So thanks so much for all your kind words, and I have enjoyed reading your posts which obviously did help you along the way. I am quit almost 6 weeks but shall continue to use the forum as it is, for me, an effective means of support and I am still at a precarious stage. Still taking it one day at a time and still having to mentally launch myself into my quit on a daily basis (if you know what I mean). I do feel calmer though and if I feel stressed and snappy for no logical reason, then I put it down to being female(!). Nothing to do with nicotine. This does help, cos then i can convince myself easily that a fag wouldn't make any difference to my mood.

Anyway, I hope you give lots of scarves away at xmas (more cash saved!) and keep going strong in your fantastic quit. Remember we are still here for you if ever you should need any support.

Thanks again, au revoir

Take care,

xox

[nsd_user663_18145]

hi just read your post on one level im sorry to see you go but on another level i can understand your need just remember that we are here for you if you need us but im hoping you wont! does that make sense :confused: hope so

hugs carol

[nsd_user663_16474]

Hi Guys and Gals,

Sorry not been about much but i find that if i come on here too much now i am reminded of smoking which for me it does not help because now i dont want to smoke, no way, but i want to try and forget about my past and look towards the future a brighter future where i dont think about the old past and have moved on. I dont know if that has made any sense at all but for me while this place is brilliant it can at times make me remember when all i want to do is forget.

Anyhow, i also wanted to say that nearly 6 weeks on everything is going swimingly, infact so good that i wont be seeing the quit nurse anymore now as TBH i only went up for her to do the smokerlyzer test and then write it on my notes and we all know the results of that everytime, so i have decided that i dont need to go up now and that i am strong enough to do this without those appts. I have also asked that the NHS Smokefree programme that she had me enrolled on remove me from their mailing list too as i truely dont want reminding anymore that i have stopped smoking and do i need to get any additional help or advice or whatever from those people and places, i just want to do this my way not their way.

Anyhow, i def feel so much better this quit. I have read the last 2 Twilight books and watched the Twilight Eclipse DVD today which was good and kept my mind busy. I have not knitted anymore scarves for a week or so.

Anyhow, its bliming cold down here in Somerset. I walked the boys to and from school and the icy roads never defrosted at all during the day. The temp out there never rose much if at all and my OH who is a lorry driver has been out in this all day.

I would like to say that i wont be around much at all now, i will maybe look in every so often like a milestone or special date, but i do hope you will all understand that by coming on here now is harder for me as i dont really want to be reminded of that nasty past. I wont go completely though and i will make sure i stay around.

Anyhow, my stats for today are............

I have not smoked for 1M 1W 3D 13h 16m (40 days).

I have saved £175.44 by not smoking 689 cigarettes.

I have saved 2D 9h 25m of my life.

Take Care all and keep Smoke Free

LOL

Jo,

I fully understand your reasoning for distancing yourself from the forum but I'm very happy you won't be a total stranger. You've been a tremendous help to many of us on here (me included) and it's very much appreciated.

I'm delighted that your quit's going so well and I wish you every success. I know you can do it!!

Take care Jo.

Love,

Ed xx

[nsd_user663_16887]

Yup, thanks for your help from me as well Always enjoyed your comments and encouragement!!

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Totally understand Jo. Wish you all the best. Stay strong and smoke free.

Sian

[nsd_user663_17606]

Just wanted to say...thanks for all your posts..You were one of the ones who inspired me when I was only thinking of giving up. I'm now nearly 3 weeks quit. Thank you xxx

[nsd_user663_15949]

all the best you WILL be missed ... keep strong and I am sure everyone on here will be thinking of you ...be happy