Two fantastic threads to help in your quit

[Unah]

I thought it was time these were giving an airing. I have read them many times and in my struggles last week, I sought them out again.

forum.nosmokingday.org.uk/s...

forum.nosmokingday.org.uk/s...

[nsd_user663_49670]

I've just sent you a pm Una before I saw this thread.

I agree, the links you sent have helped me many times and are well worth a read for anyone who's trying to quit smoking.

Hope you are feeling a bit better now. x

[nsd_user663_56712]

Hi Una, thanks for sharing those, a good read. I had seen the first but not the second. They should really sticky them!

I hope you are feeling a lot more positive today and looking forward to punching the air tomorrow as you get out of the lift at the Penthouse!

HUGE congratulations in advance. You have been quite an inspiration. I hope you get some fantastic visa news tomorrow, what a way to celebrate xxxx

[Unah]

Wouldn't that be great. 2 things in one day.

I tried to get quite a few posts stickied. Cant understand why they won't do it as they can be such an inspiration to both new and wavering quitters. All it would take is someone to put forward a post to the mods who would have to approve it

[nsd_user663_53753]

Hi Una. Thanks for bumping these.

I've also seen the first one before, but not the second. There are some real interesting reads if you delve deep enough into the forum, it's just knowing where to look.

Big day for you tomorrow, huge congratulations for that. Always knew you could do it. Thank you for leading the way.

Like Trea said, hope you have some good news about your visa soon.

Take Care.

Love May x

[nsd_user663_54559]

Hi Una. Thank you so much for re-posting these. I loved them both and bookmarked the pages for future reference. Great stuff

I hope you are doing well this weekend, you have a big day coming!!! will write you more tomorrow...

~Sherri

[nsd_user663_60673]

Una These Posts Are Ace

These are both corking posts and share many similarities with my own experiences.

The second one 'a change of heart rather than a change of mind.' is absolutely bob on. At some point your attitude flips and you just know you're never going to smoke again. A nasty shock definitely does it – but for most, it has to be a more reasoned process. Half the problem is that the perceived risks always seems miles away; whereas the reward is instant and tangible. What if we all got a hang over from smoking ? Would that put more of us off ? Motivate us perhaps ?

The first post is equally brilliant. I have two things to say about this. 1. Nobody is stronger or better at giving up smoking than anybody else. I was rubbish at it and went nuts on several occasions. We all have our own cravings to deal with and all we can do is take each one as they come. 2.When your craving does come a callin' you just have to be prepared to choose and choose and choose again. The more motivated you are, the more confident and resilient you are with your choice. AND if you've adopted a new mindset and the mental switch has been flicked. YOU ARE SORTED. CHOICE is a massive MASSIVE concept. See below.

What both posters have addressed is this burning question:

'Is it worth it – all this dithering - isn't it just easier to smoke ?'

That's what cravings ask - we all know there's two answers.

PJ