6 Months! Mk 2

[nsd_user663_56237]

Good morning everyone I was rather squiffy last night, so thought I'd try this again.

I have been staring longingly at that "6 months +" room for a while now, every time I log onto the forum, and It feels so great to be here. I'm really proud of myself and so thankful to all of you.

There's such a great mixture of people on here; Some have talked me down in moments of panic, some have given me a sense of achievement to hang onto when I have felt self critical, and some have just given me the good kick up the backside I have needed to keep me strong.

Thank you for being a great group of people!

Ok, so stats:

183 days smokefree

1823 cigarettes not smoked

£680 (ish) saved

7 days added back onto my life :eek:

Heart and Lung stats improve slowly every day

Lows:

There aren't many, but it's best to be honest!

Lows have been to do with the social aspect of smoking, rather than the physical, and I still sometimes get that niggle (emphasis on niggle, as it is nowhere near bad enough to make me want to smoke). I have found that I would feel jealous and a bit resentful, as the conversation can tend to take itself outside with the smokers. When you are outnumbered it is definately annoying to have to wait and catch up afterwards and that's the main reason I became so close to caving.

The sunshine is another time I've thought smoking would be nice, but I have been so suprised at how little it affected me. I really thought sunshine + beer would be a massive struggle, but I was already so set by the time the sun came out that I was way past caring!

My least favourite low is weight gain (and this doesn't happen to everyone, I'm sure). I am really happy I allowed myself to snack on whatever I wanted when I quit, as it kept some of the worst cravings at bay, but it has recently knocked my confidence a little. However, I started a healthy diet two weeks ago and have lost 4 pounds so far! I'd much rather have a bit of weight to tackle, than go back to being miserable about smoking.

Highs:

Nice breath, nice smelling clothes etc, less colds (and a much less severe cough), freedom, more money (though I still manage to spend it), more clothes (ahhh, that's where the money is going ;)), the ability to deal with stressful situations without needing a crutch.

Gosh, I could go on and on with this list!

I think the biggest change I have felt in myself is confidence. Smoking really tends to take that away from you, and I'm still not entirely sure why, but I feel great in myself and have proven that I can stick to any goal I set for myself.

I'll stop blabbing now :rolleyes: I just felt I needed to write a really positive post, as my experience has been made so much easier with the help of positive stories!

Sarah Lou x

[nsd_user663_56712]

That is such a great post

<<<hugs>>>

Tx

[nsd_user663_58817]

Big Well Done

Hi Sarah Lou

Wanted to say Big thanks to you for all your input, the highs and lows and of course the benefits. It always helps me to read posts and imagine yourself in weeks to come. I just can't wait to join you !

[nsd_user663_56237]

Thank you guys. Nice to put something back into the forum!

And yes Max, the message boils down to the fact that anyone can throw away the dirty habit and still be just as happy as the rest of the world!!

xxx

[nsd_user663_54332]

Massive well done hun

I think that if anyone is struggling with their quit they should read your early threads, then read your recent ones and see the huge difference in you - know you didn't think you could do it but wow there's not stopping you now!! xxx

[nsd_user663_56237]

Massive well done hun

I think that if anyone is struggling with their quit they should read your early threads, then read your recent ones and see the huge difference in you - know you didn't think you could do it but wow there's not stopping you now!! xxx

Haha! Yeah, I think I've made a pretty sharp turnaround in the last couple of months where smoking is concerned!

I have my moments but they're few and far between, and ridiculously minor in comparison to the early days. xxx

[nsd_user663_18145]

:confused:

ok got abit confused then as i was sure i congratulated you on reaching 6 months :confused::confused::confused:

but then i realised i had done already on the thread Max started for you :rolleyes:

but what the heck i will say it again

A BIG WELL DONE HUN

[nsd_user663_56237]

:confused:

ok got abit confused then as i was sure i congratulated you on reaching 6 months :confused::confused::confused:

but then i realised i had done already on the thread Max started for you :rolleyes:

but what the heck i will say it again

A BIG WELL DONE HUN

He he, that's ok by me

Thanks hun! X

[nsd_user663_56237]

I would like to say well done I have seen some of your earlier posts and now read you are 6 months quits So you are living proof it can be done so hats off to you. x

Thanks very much Debbie It's nice to have got this far! X

[nsd_user663_59041]

Well done, bet your over the moon