Might be my odd definitions time but well today I've not had that many what I call craves YAY but I have faced the wants.
I mean sort of pangs, think it's partly because it's sunny and I used to like going out in the sunshine for a smoke, so it's still facing them down, (although a coffee in the sun is nicer, doesn't stink and won't kill me) and because Nic has worked out brute force isn't working so he's trying something else - and if I'd let it, that would play on my mind.
But I'm not, so it isn't having anything like the effect it would if I allowed it to take root.
OK Nic, I used to smoke and for a lot of that time yes, I enjoyed it but those days are long, long gone now and I'm zapping you by remembering how miserable smoking made me by the end!! So no, I won't have "just one" in the sunshine. Bog off, there's a love!!
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Oh gema-Lou, it's like old boy friends, they look and smell great at first , and then, later down the line, you see them naked, and you just have to get rid, nasty.
Oh gema-Lou, it's like old boy friends, they look and smell great at first , and then, later down the line, you see them naked, and you just have to get rid, nasty.
So great to see a lovely post well done
Aww thanks hun
Yes, it's exactly like that!! And you're so taken up with how exciting they are but then the shine comes off!!
Nic has a very tenuous grip on you now Gemma and it's getting weaker all the time so keep pushing on Missy xx
He does now, and it's fab!!
I had a trigger earlier, and did get quite a pang *not* a crave, 'cos it wasn't nearly that strong but I thought about why I'd quit, and it got lots weaker.
Can remember not all that long before I quit I smoked a couple of fags and got into the car, had my hair down so sprayed it with perfume and flicked it to see if it smelled. It was *minging* and I really raged at myself 'cos I'm too vain for that. The feeling of being trapped was horrible
OK at the mo I might get the odd pang for a smoke, but I have gained so much more self confidence, and I'm a lot happier!!
As Mr Punch used to say, "That's the way to do it!":D:D
Just don't let him talk hon, don't let him breathe a single smelly word, he's had his say for far too long, now it's YOUR turn to call the shots!:cool:
Ooooh that's the plan hun!!
He can't make me want to smoke if I don't listen to him
Don't tell anyone Gem but I decided NOT to buy the last box of patches........
(I mean, 13 quid for something *that* small? I used to buy acid tabs larger than stage 3's...and for less dough!)
So I'm now FREE from nicotine. I have felt literally NO difference. I guess that's abnormal?!
If you need a hand, gimme a shout. Else, just carry on being strong honey. You're inspiring a whole new generation.
S xx
PS yes...I know this is public.
Oooh that's fab!!
Really glad you've got off the NRT altogether - it's brilliant
Um, I guess because they're so tiny (lol and naughty :p) they don't actually do much? Whatever works though is great!!
Am keeping on the step 1's for a bit, simply because I've been rather shaky :eek: and I want to make sure my head's got properly settled into being a non-smoker before I drop down - this is going to be my last quit ever, so I'm nurturing it
Might be my odd definitions time but well today I've not had that many what I call craves YAY but I have faced the wants.
I mean sort of pangs, think it's partly because it's sunny and I used to like going out in the sunshine for a smoke, so it's still facing them down, (although a coffee in the sun is nicer, doesn't stink and won't kill me) and because Nic has worked out brute force isn't working so he's trying something else - and if I'd let it, that would play on my mind.
But I'm not, so it isn't having anything like the effect it would if I allowed it to take root.
OK Nic, I used to smoke and for a lot of that time yes, I enjoyed it but those days are long, long gone now and I'm zapping you by remembering how miserable smoking made me by the end!! So no, I won't have "just one" in the sunshine. Bog off, there's a love!!
Hey Gemma
Well done you. You sound so determined. It is tough in the sunshine, it was a sunny pub garden that did for my last quit. I think you are taking the best course, realize the 'pangs' for what they are and move on. In my opinion being able to rationalize these feelings is a sure sign of a permanent quit.
Well done you. You sound so determined. It is tough in the sunshine, it was a sunny pub garden that did for my last quit. I think you are taking the best course, realize the 'pangs' for what they are and move on. In my opinion being able to rationalize these feelings is a sure sign of a permanent quit.
Keep on going
YAY thanks Jim!!
I am determined, the smoking bit of my life is over, and it has to stay that way.
The pangs are a pain, because the demon knows exactly which buttons to push to make me start wanting a fag - but that will only work if I let him
Have to be honest, I did fancy a fag a couple of times yesterday but when I actually thought about smoking and what it really is it's a lot easier to bat away
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