Still moving on..

[nsd_user663_7318]

Hi! Hope all my fellow quitters are still growing strong.

My quite date back on August 6th seems so far away now; almost a different life time. I'm pleased to say that I'm still off the cigarettes without too many issues. For the first time the odd though has crossed my mind, not really about smoking again but those summer evenings in the garden. Thankfully I'm feeling so proud of my achievement I don't think I'd allow myself to bugger it up now!

The last few months have probably been the most significant for quite some time. After years of suffering panic/anxiety disorders I've been making a proper effort of getting things back on track. The energy levels I've gained from stopping smoking is being used on walks when my back allows, if not time in the gym. I'm now cycling (indoors) around 150 kms per week. If I can keep it up until the end of the month I've promised myself a proper road bike. I've not had an anxiety/panic episode for 3 or 4 weeks now, they've been getting less and less where they used to be daily.

Long way to go until I've lost the 2 stone I want to shift but that'll come in time.

I wish I could come on here a little more to pay the forum back for the support it has provided me, but part of my quick strategy is to not be thinking about smoking all the time! Fingers crossed I can now slowly start to visit more.

Mart

[nsd_user663_4026]

Just seen this! Well done you! Really chuffed for you xx

[nsd_user663_20558]

Stav! Sounds like you're doing fantastically well.

Don't feel guilty about the forum. It's not for everyone to stick around indefinitely, and if you want to avoid thinking about smoking it's really not the place to be.

But I'm glad you stopped in to let us know how you're doing. Love a bit of good news!

Keep going,

Helen

[nsd_user663_13779]

Glad to hear you stuck with it Stav - Congratulations. As for me I'm just getting back on the wagon. Sometimes the wagon feels more like a merry go round though. I just keep going in circles while going up and down. Good for you and thanks for the update. It gives me something to look forward to.

[nsd_user663_7318]

Glad to hear you stuck with it Stav - Congratulations. As for me I'm just getting back on the wagon. Sometimes the wagon feels more like a merry go round though. I just keep going in circles while going up and down. Good for you and thanks for the update. It gives me something to look forward to.

Sparky it has taken me God knows how many years and daily attempts at giving up. Falling off the wagon is fine as long as you keep jumping back on! Even it it's only for 10 minutes you're not giving up.