Day 1 for me....

[nsd_user663_41933]

Hi, I am not sure if anyone will read this or If I will post this correctly, but I am going to try and use this to help me quit. I am 26, been smoking about 11 years and smoke about 20 a day. I am in the final months of my PhD at Uni and I am not sure why I have chosen such a difficult time to stop but it just felt really right. So here I am...day 1....it has been about 13 hours since I had my last one (about 10.30pm last night), lol. Feeling ok, and would have had about 4 this monrning already. but I am worried I am going to try and convince myself to try cutting down/have one for now....or start taking it out on my boyfriend. This is actually really scary- and something that I want to do. I am torn between BRING IT ON and...i can't do this....can I..? :S

So for now, this minute, its BRING IT ON...i think :S

[nsd_user663_20558]

Definitely, bring it on. It's a stressful time and you *could* use that as an excuse to keep on smoking, but why not turn it around? This is a great time to do it, because if you can finish your thesis and get through your viva and all the rest of it without smoking, then you can tackle anything life throws at you!!

And you can. Just take it one day at a time, it's totally doable. Smoking is not a cure for stress. In fact the desire to smoke enhances and adds to your stress. Why should a stupid plant control you like that? It's outrageous!

Don't be scared of cravings. They are what they are, and it's just something you have to ride out to achieve the freedom you want. And believe me when I say that the freedom is totally, absolutely worth it.

I'm sure your boyfriend will understand that it might get a bit messy but if he cares about you then he'll want you to succeed, and he'll cope.

Happy quitting!

Helen x

[nsd_user663_39403]

Bring it on

Good luck with your Phd but if you have gone 13 hours you can go another 13.

Take a look at the no smoking timeline and give yourself a pat on the back.

I was a 20 per day smoker for 40 years and all the damage has been done for me but still managed to give up (45 days now) to encourage my son who is about the same age as you to stop smoking.

SMOKERS ALLEY

If you can go about 5 days without cigarettes I urge you to take a stroll outside your local tesco's where the smokers are.

Take a deep breath and take in that smell it is awful. That is what you smell like - sorry to be so direct but it is true.

BRING IT ON

You are doing magnificently , make sure your boyfriend appreciates your efforts as well.

[nsd_user663_41933]

thank u guys for the support. cold turkey isn't much fun but i think its the best way for me. just found a ciggy on the sofa- cut it up and put it in the bin felt great doing it might get some of the sweet things just to take off the evening cravings. the support is a great help. thanks guys

[nsd_user663_41956]

Cold Turkey is the best way for me... Just heading into day 18; there has been some challenging moments but the sense of freedom and the fact that I know I now smell of my favourite perfume rather than stale cigarette smoke keeps me going.

We can all do this!!