Back again

[nsd_user663_38879]

Noooooo.....I am back here again after 15 months smoke free

Am kicking myself that I fell back into the horrible habit and starting another quit when I did so well last time.

Oh well, Day five almost over and (apart from a mouth full of ulcers) feeling positive.

Hope everyone else is coping ok

[Popo72 5 Years Smoke Free]

Kirsty,

Glad you found your way back out of the trap. Sympathising with your ulcers. Ouchhh.

Paul

[nsd_user663_54305]

Kirsty,

I was just like you in that I threw away a long-term quit back in 2008.

I was not far short of a year, and I was stupid enough / arrogant enough to think that 'just one won't hurt' - and within a couple of weeks I was back in the grip and up to twenty a day. It's a hard lesson to learn, and it's one that's all too familiar to so many of us here.

It took me four years to try again, and here I am at nearly eleven months into my quit, feeling strong and with the 'just one won't hurt' lesson well and truly learnt. I'm sure it will be the same for you as well; we both know better than falling for that trap again:eek:

There's another great thing about the second time around... on my first (long term) attempt, I'd read all this cr4p about how much better I'd feel after a week, a month, three months etc. - but I knew this had to be rubbish as I knew I felt absolutely fine. How wrong was I:rolleyes: - my definition of 'absolutely fine' was from a smoker's perspective and I was truly amazed at how much better I felt, both physically and mentally.

So, on this quit, I knew I would lose the cough, the lethargy, the bags under the eyes, the grey skin - and sure enough, here I am, close to one year older, but feeling ten years younger. You've seen it for yourself I'm sure, so you know what lies ahead for you - and you know it's just so worth it and the most valuable thing you can do for yourself. Treasure this quit above anything and you will be repaid in spades

[nsd_user663_38879]

Thanks guys

I almost want to say its good to be back but that would be very wrong lol

At least this time I know what to steer clear of (definitely no more emergency c-sections, 40 miles from home with no partner or family to support me and being trapped in a room with a 5 week premature baby and a demented midwife) Yup thats what tipped me over the edge :rolleyes:

Have most certainly found it easier this time coz in the back of my mind I KNOW it gets easier as time goes on. Just wish these bloomin' mouth ulcers would go away.....any miracle cures for those?

[nsd_user663_10532]

I didn't quit as long as you but I did the same twice :cool:. Third time lucky I hope. You know the drill well enough, and so glad to have you on board

[nsd_user663_24115]

Your very courageous to come back, thats the hard bit over. The rest is easier . Climbing a mountain can only be done one step at a time. Its not a sacrifice ,its just wanting something better.

Mash x

[nsd_user663_38879]

The little lady has certainly made this quit a lot easier