Day 11 - difficult

[nsd_user663_63894]

For some reason today just feels like it is going to be a struggle. Really hard to put my finger on why - just that my head doesn't feel in the right place

[nsd_user663_63893]

Hi Fordy 😂 I got something like this feeling from about day 14 kind of like I didn't know who I was or what to do with myself. Really unpleasant. I ate about 50 bags of boiled sweets and kept busy. I've just started reading Allen Carr book as well, that's really helpful because he explains how nicotine doesn't really do all the magical things we attribute to it and causes quite a few of the problems we think it is solving. Worth a read.

I'm on day 23 (the dizzying heights!) and though I still feel a bit like you do the positives seem to be starting to outweigh that feeling.

You're doing really well, focus on how much better you feel, and fitter -riding your bike to work and all!!!

Let us know how you get on ☺

[nsd_user663_63894 in reply to nsd_user663_63893]

Day 23 - that's excellent! CT?

[nsd_user663_59644]

Oh dear, some days particularly in the early stages can be oh so torrid, but this will be the difference between success or failure !!!!

You've done 11 days that's truly awesome, a huge pat on the back from me.

Hang tight ride those waves the seas will become much calmer.

It's a addiction, you need to break, any addiction is going to be a tad of trouble to break, but break it you will!!!!! there is indeed a whole freedom ahead of you.

Keep going

[nsd_user663_63277]

Fordy, how have you got on today? And how is your mindset for tomorrow?

[nsd_user663_63894]

Managed to survive yesterday - which was quite tricky. Feeling a bit better today but have a dinner tonight so will need to be on my toes!

[nsd_user663_63893]

Hi Fordy

I went the first 2 weeks cold turkey then used patches as I felt so desperate - and they did help - but now still carrying in my bag (just in case) but haven't used for a couple of days. What about you? Are you eating a lot?

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Hattie, I am going CT but have to say that today has been a monumental struggle. The day has dragged and seems to have lasted forever. I have kept picturing myself going out of my office to the shop, buying some cigarettes and then smoking one. I have to keep reminding myself (a) how sad it would be to be gathered with all of the other smokers, (b) what a waste of all my efforts that would be, (c) how depressed and disgusted with myself I would feel afterwards. I have been here before and know that there is no such thing as "just having one". Instead I went out and bought some cashew nuts and raisins and have been eating them all afternoon. There is a real urge to eat/drink which is hard to resist but I am trying to stick to things which aren't too bad for me. I dont have patches but do have some gum which I might have to resort to if things get too bad. Have a swanky dinner tonight where my resilience might be tested again so will bring it with me to use as a last resort

[nsd_user663_63893 in reply to nsd_user663_63894]

It can be really hard at times - and I know what you mean about time. Last week for me was just relentless and it seemed like months. I was trying not to eat too much as well and then someone on here suggested one thing at a time. So I was eating about 5 meals a day plus snacks until I felt really huge. I'm back down to 3 meals now so my jeans are grateful for that!

Maybe the gum will help? It's anything that will get you through and stop you smoking. Just know I feel your pain and I am impressed with you for resisting.

How did the dinner go - you social butterfly you!!!!

Are you saving the money you are saving?

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Strange that the web-site has asterixed my last post - the offending word was meant to mean posh rather than anything offensive