Hello all, My name is Sherri, I live in the states and I am on day 2 of my quit. Not feeling too bad one moment then really mad the next. I so don't want to fail this time, I wish someone could put me in stasis (sp) for about three months and then let me out when I am over it!!! I guess that is not happening. Hahaha !
I have smoked for 30 years and I guess the hardest part is filling in time when I would normally be lighting up. Anyway, I just wanted to wish everyone the best of luck. Hang in there.... I am too!!
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Hi Sherri & Nifty, I'm 25hrs in & feeling good at mo.
I realise i'll probably have some bad days (i did in past attempts) but this time i am trying to stay positive & started my quit enthusiastically for all the right reasons.....last couple of times were half-hearted (about 3 years ago).
That would certainly sum up my situation. Absolutely sure I am going to flip out any moment!! No seriously I am just trying to convince myself on a minute to minute basis that I can do this.
To answer your question, in 30 years I have never quit for more than a day or two so this is really huge. I try to keep in my head the thought that really the world has moved on from smoking and it is now time for me to move forward as well.
Thanks for writing back. This does get easier doesn't it?? :confused:
Well done for deciding to quit. It is a bit strange when you suddenly have time on your hands when you would normally be having a smoke. You get used to it after a while, and come to appreciate that you don't have to plan your tasks around having cigarettes, and can just get on and do the tasks without continually having to stop to have a smoke!
Also, IT DOES GET EASIER! in fact it gets a lot easier as time goes on.
Sherri, every time you feel yourself wanting to smoke try writing down your reasons & write down the positives & negatives to quiting....a) it will take your mind off it for a while & b) it will show you why we all need to quit & stay smoke free.
I'm not trying to preach as i have no right, i'm only just over 25hrs in myself but none of us have anything to gain by smoking. Try to stay strong lovely.
I am about 60 hours in and have distracted myself by assembling a flat pack bookcase....... more swearing than usual but it has worked as the night time is the hardest for me. Then I intend to read more and fill it. Feeling positive and this forum does help knowing there are others out there. Good luck everyone.
Oh my goodness you have my complete admiration and complete empathy, sending you both a virtual hug!!
I am on my 9th day, I so miss smoking, I really enjoyed it, and Xmas day 4pm had this tremendous urge to stop, had not planned it at all. Then I stopped.
I know I have done the right thing - at the moment the urges are not as often and not as strong. The awful thing is that eating an orange takes away the urge!! I am detoxing and I cant help it lol.
I am far from being a health nut - dont know whats happening to me.
I have no vices, I am so boring now - no cigs, no alcohol, no partner - might as well become a Buddhist monk now.:confused:
Ramasus
Night time is harder for me too which is why I am on here.
I have found that listening to interesting audiobooks is really good takes your mind off things, but it must be something really gripping of course. Sulking helps too and pinball sweets for children.
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