1st February....my final stop date.

[nsd_user663_4277]

Hi guys,

I am a bit nervous, after a couple of failed attempts tomorrow is the day. Quit for 3 months in 2009 and relapsed after my younger sister had a stroke.

My boyfriend quit in October, and a few of my friends have also passed the 1 year mark. I am inspired and I am determined that this will be my last time.

I am going travelling in May and need to save money, I also worry about my health.

So as this forum helped so much before I am going to look for support on here! I am going cold turkey so I am expecting the stress but I'm hoping my willpower will get me through.

Thanks for listening!

Coralie

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Hi and welcome back,

You know what to expect from your previous quit so can't really give you any advice you don't already know. Learn from your previous attempt and remember your triggers.

Read read and read some more. A PMA really helps (I was never into all that waffle but it really helped me get through craves in the first week)

I went CT. I had the patches but decided not to put one on till I needed it and never got to that point. You can do it if you really want to. It will be hard but not impossible.

Stay strong and post often.

Sian

[nsd_user663_22002]

Hi - me too 1st Feb, had a couple of failed attempts recently, but actually feel i have learned from them, so after today no more!

One thing someone said to me on this forum that i think has helped get me in the right mindset is, although other incentives (i.e travelling etc) are good to remember...forefront of your mind and when it gets tough should always be that you CHOSE to do this - you want to be a non-smoker. Hope it helps for you too. Good luck

[nsd_user663_4149]

Bump!!!!!!

[nsd_user663_15147]

Thanks for that Dave, spammers make us miss important posts like this!

Well done for making the decision to stop, if you ever feel like you're about to cave in remember that it took you a year and a half to come back to give it another try. I think all of us forget how hard it was to quit after a few months.

Like Lulabelle said, you should do this for yourself but ultimately all of the little/big goals or ppl's encouragement and approval are bound to help you out at times

I'm sure you already have loads of tips from the last time, especially regarding the saving money bit and how to physically 'see' what you're saving. But it's also great to read read read and carry on reading

[nsd_user663_17966]

Well done on your decision to quit

Be really proud of yourself! There is a lot of lovely people on here who are ready with words of wisdom to get you through any rough patches you may stumble across

Shaz x

[nsd_user663_4277]

Thanks guys!

I am feeling okay so far, a bit stressed but nothing I can't overcome I'm sure.

I definitely want to do this for myself - health is my reason above all others...and that's priceless!

I plan to drink lots of tea and water..so will be visiting the toilet a lot.

It's annoying cause I used to go out for cigarettes with my boss, and she and I used to chat about work and stuff. I've considered just going outside when she does (as some of the other people do on occasions - who don't smoke) but I'm not sure yet.

Coralie x

[nsd_user663_15147]

Some people feel comfortable seeing other smokers immediately, others don't.

I steered clear of other smokers at work for about 2 weeks and once I did spend time around them instead of wanting a cig I was actually repulsed by what they were doing to themselves and the fact that I used to do that too.

you can look at it eaitherway, but don't go outside until you feel ready, whether that's this afternoon or next week or next month

[nsd_user663_17966]

Yes, I stayed away for a few days incase it bothered me and I wanted to smoke but now I go outside and it doesn't bother me. I have my cup of coffee and my chit chat but don't think about the smoking part!

Good Luck!

Shaz x

[nsd_user663_22002]

Well done Coralie, keep it going. I know what you mean about change of habit and smoking with others at work....but stay strong, in the past i've had the nicodemon use this as a way to coax me back!!:eek: But i'm wize to it now!

Looking forward to celebrating the end of day 1 with you later

Thanks guys!

It's annoying cause I used to go out for cigarettes with my boss, and she and I used to chat about work and stuff. I've considered just going outside when she does (as some of the other people do on occasions - who don't smoke) but I'm not sure yet.

[nsd_user663_22524]

Hi,

I quit this morning too, so I thought I'd just say Hi!

Feeling ok so far. A couple of strange cravings, and I think I may have just bitten my bosses head off, but otherwise fine! lol!

Laura

[nsd_user663_4277]

Hi Nice to meet you!

I also just found myself being a little bit stressier with a colleague than normal. Ah well - will pass. I'm missing the having my cigarette breaks to look forward to. Hmm.

Lulabelle - is this day 1 for you?

I think I might not go out for first couple of days but then I might try it out. I know she won't offer me anyway.

I have insatiable hunger! LOL.

C x

[nsd_user663_22002]

Coralie - Yep day 1 for me too. So far so good - stole your water drinking idea, which has been good.

Not really had any "i want one NOW" craves...more just future ones e.g getting home tonight, at the weekend etc - but ignoring them and just doing the hour/day at a time thing

Laura - strange cravings? As in for s/thing other than cigs? Also biting boss' head off is definitely allowed, esp on day 1

[nsd_user663_22524]

I have drunk so much water! I froze 2 bottles last night, so it gives me brain freeze and distracts me from wanting cigs - worried I may run out soon!

Yes strange cravings.... I manage to talk myself out of wantging to smoke, but then suddenly have a desire to eat one? Never done that in my life. Odd. Still sure they'll all pass.

It is odd not going outside. I', actually contemplating going for a walk (alone) now, I feel a bit claustophic from being in the office all day. Already missed the morning break. Think I'll just go the other way out of the building and go round the block and come back. I need some air! Don't think I could face any smokers yet... especially not anyone I know! Your brave for that I think!

[nsd_user663_22002]

I managed to conquer the "work smoking" when i stopped for 4 days a couple of weeks back, just got out of the habit and never got back into it...so if you're anything like me in just a few days it wont seem so weird not having a smoke break. But i remember the first 2 days where you feel like you are "missing out" cos you dont get a proper "break" or something to look forward to.

Dont worry, that passes - and for s/thing to look forward to - think of how happy you'll be tomorrow when you can say you made it through day 1

When did you guys have your last cig and what prompted you to this point of deciding to quit for good?

[nsd_user663_22524]

Well my wall really helped. My boss said to leave everything except my security pass here so I couldn't go to the shop and I went round the block. I think some of it was just missing my little breaks!

My last Cig was last night before bed as usual. about 11 pm.

I think my main motivation has to be wanting to start trying for a baby. Hubbie says he doesn't want me to smoke through pregnancy and I figure if I can get through a few months until we start trying that will give me the longer term motivation.

Basically i think it's a bit now or never really!

Was planning to get all the gum and electronic cigs etc. Then decided last night on a wim that I'm going cold turkey and thats that!

1/2 my brain is seriously determined. The other half thinks the first half is stupid!!!!!!!

[nsd_user663_22167]

Hi,

I quit this morning too, so I thought I'd just say Hi!

Feeling ok so far. A couple of strange cravings, and I think I may have just bitten my bosses head off, but otherwise fine! lol!

Laura

Hi i also quit today, had my last one last night.

[nsd_user663_22002]

Hey Chris, how is day 1 for you so far?

I'm struggling now - seriously dont know how i passed the shops on the way home....still could easily go out and buy some:eek: Will try my hardest not to.

It's bizzare - even though i KNOW i chose this and i dont want to be a smoker, and i dont want to spend the money....somehow i can convince myself that just one more day and then "properly" quit tomorrow, even though i've said that before - and i believe it every time - even now. Let's see how the evening pans out:confused:

[nsd_user663_4277]

Yeah also finding it harder this evening. I'm in a bit of a mood and everyone is annoying me. I could easily smoke but I don't want to and I'm not going to. It's quite nice not having to wash my hands 10 times a day!

Keep reading the forum and reassuring yourself. That's what I plan to do!

Welcome Chris!

My last cig was about 11-30pm last night and I decided that I wanted to stop because I often woke up in the night worrying about getting cancer and dying :/ I also had an asthma attack the other week which I haven't had for years (NOT helped by smoking of course!) and I also am just fed up of being controlled and having cravings for something so pointless and destructive. My boyfriend quit in October and it inspired me that I can too.

xx

[nsd_user663_22002]

I could easily smoke but I don't want to and I'm not going to. It's quite nice not having to wash my hands 10 times a day!

xx

...see that's the attitude i managed to get 2 weeks ago and stopped for 4 days, with no real problem, ocasionally thought "cig?" then immediately "no". Whereas today...

Dont seem to be able to create the mindset.

[nsd_user663_4277]

yeah I could easily pick one up and I want to in a way. Abosolutely everyone is annoying me to the point where I've hidden in my room and I don't think I should speak to anyone...! But I know it will pass....please just don't cave in and give yourself a bit longer. Go to bed early or something and reassess things tomorrow.

Seems like you do want to give up...and you'll just keep going back to square one and feeling rubbish all the time if you relapse....also you may as well never try to quit if you do that. Cause you won't actually repair yourself despite the inital effort...if you know what I mean. Thats what I'm trying to think anyway.

Just gotta get used to enjoying life without smoking.

xxx

[nsd_user663_22167]

Hey Chris, how is day 1 for you so far?

I'm struggling now - seriously dont know how i passed the shops on the way home....still could easily go out and buy some:eek: Will try my hardest not to.

It's bizzare - even though i KNOW i chose this and i dont want to be a smoker, and i dont want to spend the money....somehow i can convince myself that just one more day and then "properly" quit tomorrow, even though i've said that before - and i believe it every time - even now. Let's see how the evening pans out:confused:

Hi Lulabelle, i am feeling quite good, yes there has been times today where i wanted a cig but i just remembered it was that monster inside of me wanting its fix. I just keep reminding myself every time i have a craving that i am now a happy non smoker who has escaped the dreaded drug addiction and i wont feel like this forever. How have you given up hun?

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Distraction will help. Do something, anythhing. Play a computer game (can personaly recommend Batman Arkham Asylum for craves, got me through week one) knitting is good. It keeps your hands busy and it uses the same part of the brain as craving does so can help reduce or remove craves. Paint by numbers, write a story. Whatever floats you boat, do it.

I can promise you that is does get easier with time.

Sian

[nsd_user663_7863]

To everyone who quit yesterday, please keep with it, you will not be disappointed.

Tomorrow will be 1 year and 2 months free for me and it was all about just not having one more puff. I was a hardened smoker, not just a social smoker who never thought she would manage to quit. My only regret is that I didn't try to quit years ago. I do not cough anymore, especially in the mornings. The house smells sweet all the time and I am not endlessly trying to slip out of the office for a cig.

I must confess to still making myself read this forum once a week, if possible, and it does have the remarkable ability of lifting you when needed.

Anyhow, well done and a pat on the back to all for day 1.