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ok so i'm only 17 but I want to quit because I already smoke over 20 a day, I haven't had a fag for 3 days now and haven't had a migraine (which is amazing because previous to quitting I've had a migraine constantly for 2 1/2 years) but I feel like I'm going crazy, one minute I'm ecstatic at quitting smoking and how much my health will improve, the next minute i'm crying and don't want to do anything except have a fag, this is the hardest thing I have ever done, when will it get better?

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when will it get better ? tomorrow it gets better day 3 is hard work

day 23 is a pain also but better than day 3 ,, it soon goes just keep reading this forum for the first week or so , i like loads of others found it a great help

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Hey there, you are doing really well. I think it's different for everyone. i'm only on day 11, and today has been good. The last week i have had big evening craves, and in the first week sleep was bad. What method are you using to quit? Don't panic, it will be a bit of a roller coaster for a few weeks, then it will be really good, and you won't be trying to give up in your fifties like lots of us are. And if you don't manage this time, just keep giving up until you manage to give up. Each time you attempt quitting, you really do get nearer to doing so.

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thanks, i've been using an inhilator but my bf is bringing patches so im gonna try that and see whats better for me, I really hope it gets better soon because its driving me crazy haha and I want to quit now because if i'm smoking 20 a day now god knows how much I'll be smoking when I am older :L x

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Go to docs and see smoking nurse you will get a prescription for patches and gum or whatever you need, much cheaper than buying them from boots and I think u get prescription free if ur under 18? Also if ur open minded enough, and really ready for it read allen carrs stop smoking for women. Its helped me loads

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Hi Shakeira17, well done for getting to day 3! :)

I'm on day 8 and it is a struggle at times but it is getting better.

If you feel a strong craving, take in a deep breath and hold it for a moment - just as if you were taking a drag.

Rinse and repeat that a couple of times and it should help make the craving subside. It does for me anyway.

I'm 50 now and the ONLY thing I regret doing in my life is the smoking.

Whilst it's tough, have you considered going cold turkey?

The quicker you eliminate the nicotine the better.

Keep strong and keep tough. One day you will be glad you did.

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hi, I did think about doing it cold turkey but I dont think I'm strong enough too, I'm scared that if I do then I'll cave in and have nothing to keep me on the right path :/

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also all my freinds and family smoke so I can't really get away from it

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Fair enough, I wouldn't want to force the idea on you.

Whatever gets you there is what matters :)

Seriously good luck to you.

If you can do it now there will be no long term damage.

I wish I hadn't started and I wish I had tried to stop many, many years ago.

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Day was the worst for me,hang on in there you will be fine x x x

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Well done for getting to day 3 Shakira17.

Day 3 has always been a hard one statistically, and for me too. I'm on day 3 at the moment. Nicotine stays in the blood for 72 hours, that may well ahve something to do with it.

Hang in there, it's so going to be worth it!

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Nice one Shakeera, day three is crazy and it's a tough one to get through. Know that every day it gets easier though, the next few weeks you'll be a coiled spring, but one that's constantly unwinding bit by bit. You'll be fine, keep going!

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ok so i'm only 17 but I want to quit because I already smoke over 20 a day, I haven't had a fag for 3 days now and haven't had a migraine (which is amazing because previous to quitting I've had a migraine constantly for 2 1/2 years) but I feel like I'm going crazy, one minute I'm ecstatic at quitting smoking and how much my health will improve, the next minute i'm crying and don't want to do anything except have a fag, this is the hardest thing I have ever done, when will it get better?

I'm sure by now you've read others saying this but it will get better . . you just have to be patient with yourself and keep focussed . . these pangs don't last long . . they may feel like it but in reality they last only a short while . . ride each one out and remember as each one leaves its one step closer to being free . . Jo

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