I will do this

[nsd_user663_62098]

Hi everyone, well after been ill for 3 months and been told cigarettes and caffeine make it worse, I have finally decided I must stop, I was smoking about 25 cigs a day, weds I had 13, Thursday I had 10, yesterday I had 9 and so far today I have had 4, I haven't quite decided when my quit date is but it has to be soon.

[nsd_user663_59644]

Hi Clair, big warm welcome from me, and you right you can do this, sounds like your having good preparation to quit, that's great.

Look forward to reading your future posts

Good luck

[nsd_user663_62098]

Yes I'm trying to cut down and stop, I have a hiatus hernia and oesophagitis nicotine can make it worse I didn't think I would ever even cut down but I've over halved my nicotine intake, I think the stopping is going to be the hard part though x

[nsd_user663_2681]

Hi Claire cutting down from 25 to 4 is brilliant and hopefully will make it a bit easier when u do decide to quit, best of luck x

[nsd_user663_62098]

I've come up to bed now but had 7 today which is 2 less than yesterday x

[nsd_user663_2681]

It's still a lot better than 25

[nsd_user663_62098]

I can't believe I've only had 7, both my children are really pleased with me and I found coffee and cigs seem to go together so I've even cut round down on the coffee as well x

[nsd_user663_60964]

Max is, as always, on the button, Claire.

A big welcome to the forum from me too. Have you considered using nicotine replacement therapy to help you make the jump to stopping completely? Some people find going cold turkey is the only way but others (me included) find that having a crutch for support through the early weeks is essential to sticking with it.

Whatever way you go, you'll find all the advice and support you could possibly need here.

Hope your health starts to improve- I am sure it will.

[nsd_user663_62098]

Thank you all, I'm allergic to patches and just can't seem to take to any of the other nicotine replacement therapys, my problem is I've always had one more excuse or i will try tomorrow but it never happens, we always use stress as an excuse mine are relationship breakdown, my illness (although I know I won't get better if I don't stop) autistic son playing up, trying to sell my house (think it's sold now though) and my latest stress is my adorable kitty (my pic) was run over and sadly isn't with us, my mind is set though that I will do this, when I've tried before I haven't really wanted to xx

[nsd_user663_62098]

I have one of those electric cigs where you put liquid in I have never used it to even try maybe that will make it easier, has anyone used one of these? X

[nsd_user663_60964]

So sorry to hear about your dear kitty, Claire. She (was she a 'she'?) was gorgeous...

There are many forum members who have successfully used e-cigs as a quitting aid and I am sure one of them will be along in due course.

How are you feeling today?

[nsd_user663_62098]

My cat was a he, he was so cute, well I'm persevering I've had 5 today and it wasn't as difficult as I thought, I think the hardest part for me will be when I decide that's it no more, at the moment I keep myself going by knowing I can have one if I want so purposely put it off till later x