Here I go again.

[nsd_user663_35711]

After the good run I had leading up to Christmas last year, I have stopped and started again so often even Im confused about whether Im a smoker or not.

Ok so I know Im a smoker.

But anyway Im back for the love and support I was given last year.

My lungs are getting worse and every day I get up with the same vow ...Today Im quitting forever. That phrase in itself is scarey, I mean forever! Today it hit me, last time I never said it was forever I just said I wasnt going to smoke today, or for the next 10 mins, 30 mins or hour and that really helped me to get through.

So today I am not going to smoke, and hopefully I will see you all tomorrow.

Lillie x

[nsd_user663_36877]

Nice to see you back Lillie. Good Luck.

I still think "forever" is scary :eek: :eek: it does help by saying I will not smoke today. I never thought I'd make a week but nearly 10 month later, so I know everyone says it but, If I can do it, anyone can

[nsd_user663_26699]

Hi Lillie,

What a great decision to quit!

As Chickendoodle says, maybe take it one day at a time instead of committing to not smoke again "forever".

Good luck!

Alex.

[nsd_user663_51074]

Well Done, i am on champix and not yet stopped but me friend has quit cold turkey and found it surprisingly easy, the method was, do it for yourself no one else, that way no pressure and take every craxing as it comes, dont think just get through today just getthrough the next craving and when you get it, busy yourself for a min and it passes, remember the craving seems to last forever but its only a a minute

[Unah]

I found the NOPE put me off quite a lot at the start. I find it hard to think I can never do something ever again. Doesn't matter what it is, if I can't do it I want to do it. One day at a time seemed to work for me and now one week at a time.

[nsd_user663_35711]

Hiya and thanks to those that remember me and those that I dont yet know. Surpisingly its going ok. I just couldnt take anymore of what smoking was doing to me. For those that may remember I was diagnosed with COPD at the end of last year, that was why I stopped in the first place. However as these things are wont to do the imminent threat of a horrible smothering death faded into the back of my mind. I was given the flu injection because of my condition and hadnt felt too bad. However at the start of last week I began to feel terrible, the flu injection was doing its job, by that I mean I was still on my feet, just!

My lungs however had a different idea, Ive found it hard to breathe, to walk, to talk even and last night I realised enough is enough!

The patch went on along with my fall back of lozenges. I dont know how many times Ive dug them out over the last 6 months, stuck a patch on and within an hour ripped it off and gone to the shop. Today its firmly in place and I havent even been tempted to take it off yet. I think that Im back in the right place this time.

So to all that quit with me last time and who are still quit I admire you and Im relying on your support.

Again Thank you to all of you.

xxx

[nsd_user663_36288]

Good to have you back, Lillie!

last night I realised enough is enough!

xxx

Hold that thought! With your head in the right place and the support on here, you can definitely do it. We're with you all the way.

Sue

x

[AngryBear]

Good luck with that Liilie, as has been said already, a day or an hour at a time until your confidence and strength grows is the best way I know of; it's worked for me so far!

[nsd_user663_24115]

im so glad youve had enough, there is only one way to go onwards and upwards. one day at a time and same again tomorrow , thats do-able .. forever.. paaahhh whats that? keep it human. good to see u back.:cool:

Mash x