Starting day 4.

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I've got thro 3 days without too much pain. I'm sorta waiting for the gremlins to come.

So day 4, bring yourself on and lets battle!

I'm soooo ready for this...and I feel really confident about today....but no complacency mind you!

Come on!! Good luck everyone.

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Day 4 starting for me too - bring it on!

Starting to feel the benefits since starting my quit now so I'm not giving in this time, no matter what.

Hope you have an easy day Phil - We can beat this:).

Evie

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Evie...please see the post on the other thread. I'm not too strong on computers but I'll try and keep posting in the correct quitting 'date slots'...whereas before I've always gone backs to our original post.

So this week, we can use the 4 - 7 day slot!!! That sounds impressive.

We ARE getting there, somehow!

PS.. found this great quote on another thread, "QUITTING IS EASY,STAYING QUIT IS TOUGH, BUT CANCER IS TOUGHER"

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Ready for Day 5!

I hope I'm posting in the right place.

Well I think I might be getting the hang of this quit at last, I'm certainly trying.

Day 4 hasn't been too difficult but there were a couple of times today when, completely out of the blue, I had a couple of those 'I really would like a smoke' thoughts - I was wondering when they would start! It's funny how these feelings come over you in a sort of wave just when you are least expecting them.

I'm determined not to crack though and managed to distract myself without too much trouble - the first time just by taking some slow, deep breaths and practising a bit of relaxation for a couple of minutes, the second time I just took myself out for a quick walk in the rain. Both strategies worked and I'm realising that I CAN do this if I put my mind to it!

I've not 'seen' you today Phil so I hope things are going well for you, I'm sure you've got everything under control - Day 5 tomorrow:).

Stay Strong.

Evie

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More great, positive posts!

Smashing...

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Evie..

Got through okay. Like you I had a couple of occasions when nicodemonic voices said, "Go on, take one now, with your coffee!"

Battled through..no great problems.

You stay strong too...I'm thinking about you. Let's not succumb to a poison filled paper roll. We're gonna face worse times in the near future, our teamwork and support will be THE deciding factor.

'See you' in day 5!

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Hi Evie and Phil it is great how you two are supporting each other. Have a look at Pappy's signature "If smoking is so wonderful why did you choose to quit" I always think of that in weak moments.Well done you two!

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Is it only Day 6 tomorrow?

Thanks PappyH, Crazysue and Haze56 for you lovely comments, I'm trying very hard to keep mine positive so I hope I don't disappoint any of you too much today.

I'm not sure how you are coping Phil but I'm confiiedent you will have had a better day than me.....

Day 5 started off really well. No longer do I even THINK of smoking whilst having my morning cup of tea after breakfast, nor do thoughts of smoking automatically enter my head every time I've had a meal. I'm feeling much better in myself - no coughing and feeling clean and fresh BUT............

I must have spent at least 2 hours today trying to convince myself that I did not really want, or NEED a cigarette. Called in to the supermarket on my way home and was sorely tempted to stop and buy a pack of 10 but fortunately good sense (I think that's what is was) prevailed!

I am still smokefree, albeit hanging on by my fingernails, and ready to embark on Day 6 tomorrow.

Surprisingly, as I write this, I am feeling quite calm now and relieved to be still here - no thoughts of smoking at all despite having just drank a well deserved, well I think so, large glass of wine.

I know it's just my mind playing tricks but I'm still at the stage where I sometimes think I'm missing something - maybe I'm just feeling sorry for myself. OMG this must sound really pathetic but I'm just telling it how it is.

Well tomorrow is another day and I'm ready to face it - come what may I am committed to staying quit though! Must remember to keep a smile on my face.:)

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Me again

Pressed submit too early - what is wrong with me??

Hope all is well with you Phil, keep smiling.

Evie

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Hi Evie... What a tough day. Lots of stress and chaos. Our local football team had to call an Extraordinary GM due to a mass resignation by the encumbant committee!!

It' all sorted now....the bad news is........we have a new committee who are probably worse then the old one!

The REALLY good news is...I got through it all without smoking. Not one single puff! (so to speak)

I'm still there with you! Come on...lets keep going.

Almost at a full week of quit, we know we feel better in ourselves and we should know that we are about £40 - £50 better off. (Not so much for me cos cigs are really cheap here!! €3 if you know where to go!!)

Dont let this week be wasted...lets still take it day by day and keep building it up together.

Told you I wouldn't let you down! Today was tough but thinking of our pact helped me more then you can believe. XX

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Hi Phil

Have just seen this thread but have replied to you on the other one - I'm still finding this a little confusing:confused:and I think my brain is still suffering from withdrawal symptoms - well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it;).

Almost a week - I can't believe it and it hasn't been as bad as I expected.

Onwards and Upwards, hope you have a good day tomorrow in sunny Gozo.

Evie x