Hi there

[nsd_user663_53443]

I'm new to the forum! I'm 19 and I've smoked since I was 15, around 15-20 per day. I'm trying to stop now because it's affecting my fitness, health, and my pocket! (£)

I joined the forum seeking support in quitting smoking, it's harder than I thought.

Hi to you all!

[nsd_user663_53212]

You've come to the right place Hun best time to quit when u young

Good luck xx

[nsd_user663_53443]

You've come to the right place Hun best time to quit when u young

Good luck xx

Thank you

I feel so stupid, I told myself I would quit after I finished my last pack today, but I just ran out to the shops and bought ten. I smoked one - I don't know what to do with the rest? If I tell myself I'll smoke after I've finished the other 9 I'll just buy another pack after it's such a vicious cycle.

Thanks for the warm welcome x

[nsd_user663_53212]

You gotta really want to quit hun:rolleyes: if its really what u want then destroy the remaining fags and stay strong xx

[nsd_user663_52535]

Hi Gallow

Well done on your decision to quit at such a young age. Good luck

Fi x

[nsd_user663_53443]

You gotta really want to quit hun:rolleyes: if its really what u want then destroy the remaining fags and stay strong xx

Thanks for the support... I feel stronger already x

[nsd_user663_53443]

Hi Gallow

Well done on your decision to quit at such a young age. Good luck

Fi x

Thank you Fi, I appreciate your support.

Keep on fighting too, Dan x

[nsd_user663_20558]

Hiya gallow,

I started smoking at your age (SUCH a numpty). I had a few half hearted (and I mean very half hearted) attempts to quit in my twenties and I wish, wish, WISH I had stuck with it instead of lasting half a day, getting pissed and lighting up again!

If you kick this thing into touch you will likely go into your twenties and the rest of your life with no lasting damage from the fags. If you keep going, the damage just gets worse and worse, and before you know it you'll be like some of us on here with damaged lungs, prematurely aged skin, knackered teeth, and in some cases really serious illness.

Not to mention having spent thousands and thousands of pounds on inhaling and exhaling a burning plant and a bunch of chemicals. :rolleyes:

It isn't easy at the start but stick to your guns now and reclaim your life before this nasty habit really bites you on the arse. You CAN do this!

Helen

[nsd_user663_51074]

Hey Gallow, as per Helen and like you I started smoking at 11 and now 34 almost, i smoked 23 years and i even though i feel healthy and look younger, i cant help but think how much more younger would i look or how much healthierwould i be if i stopped early 20 or younger again. I remember at 14 trying to stop and found it hard!!! terrible isint it!! back then we has no idea how bad smoking was, you are a young pup, if you find your addicated badly and need help see your GP and use NRT / Champix or what ever suits and do it.... your still very yound and your body is still growing you will heal at lot quicker and better than most of us on here!

derek

x

[nsd_user663_53202]

Hi Gallow, and welcome. Some good advice given so far I think. Good luck with your quit.

[nsd_user663_42390]

Hi Gallow, welcome to the forum as the previous posters have said you are young and best to do it now, when it will make such a difference to the rest of your life. I wish I had done it when I was young. Go for it!

[nsd_user663_53443]

Hiya gallow,

I started smoking at your age (SUCH a numpty). I had a few half hearted (and I mean very half hearted) attempts to quit in my twenties and I wish, wish, WISH I had stuck with it instead of lasting half a day, getting pissed and lighting up again!

If you kick this thing into touch you will likely go into your twenties and the rest of your life with no lasting damage from the fags. If you keep going, the damage just gets worse and worse, and before you know it you'll be like some of us on here with damaged lungs, prematurely aged skin, knackered teeth, and in some cases really serious illness.

Not to mention having spent thousands and thousands of pounds on inhaling and exhaling a burning plant and a bunch of chemicals. :rolleyes:

It isn't easy at the start but stick to your guns now and reclaim your life before this nasty habit really bites you on the arse. You CAN do this!

Helen

Thank you for your story and support Helen! Hopefully I can kick the habit! Dan x

Hey Gallow, as per Helen and like you I started smoking at 11 and now 34 almost, i smoked 23 years and i even though i feel healthy and look younger, i cant help but think how much more younger would i look or how much healthierwould i be if i stopped early 20 or younger again. I remember at 14 trying to stop and found it hard!!! terrible isint it!! back then we has no idea how bad smoking was, you are a young pup, if you find your addicated badly and need help see your GP and use NRT / Champix or what ever suits and do it.... your still very yound and your body is still growing you will heal at lot quicker and better than most of us on here!

derek

x

Hi Derek, just trying to quit cold turkey at the minute and see how that goes! Thanks for your support Dan

Hi Gallow, and welcome. Some good advice given so far I think. Good luck with your quit.

Thank you!

Hi Gallow, welcome to the forum as the previous posters have said you are young and best to do it now, when it will make such a difference to the rest of your life. I wish I had done it when I was young. Go for it!

Thanks for sharing your experiences, and the push to quit. I'm trying to finally stop!