Day 1 in the rear view mirror now...

[nsd_user663_63998]

So yesterday was alright, nothing couldn't handle. Been here at square one a few times before so I kinda knew what to expect from it, know my real nemesis begins later today, always seem to get stuck on day 2 or 3. But for some reason it feels different this time. I think in the past, my quits were driven more from almost a guilt like need to quit or I should quit versus I want to quit. I think it makes a difference inside your head, at least to me it does. I've smoked for about 40 years, I'm 57 years young and I really want this quit. I realize that just because my mindset has changed – its not going to make the next few days or weeks any easier, just hopeful it will help keep me focused enough to allow me to work my way through this crap bit by bit. I'm willing to fight hard this time around, so bring it on Day 2!!! wow, that sounds much braver than I actually feel - but having just got up and enjoying a coffee, cream only no nicotine, my head feels light as a feather, so maybe there is some extra room in there for a little bravery today. So guard up and sword in hand (actually its just a pack of mints, but sword sounds stronger!!) and i'll just quietly tip-toe through the rest of day 2, hoping not to stir that big bad nicotine sucking wolf or lash out at anyone and threaten them with my pack of mints.

[nsd_user663_63741]

I think your right it is a psychological battle. My current quit has been much easier than past ones and I believe because I thought about it differently. This time I knew I WANTED to quit rather than I SHOULD quit I think it's made all the difference. Of course I've had bad days when it's been a struggle but I've stayed in a positive frame of mind and I think the good days have far out waved the bad. Stay positive you will make it.

[nsd_user663_63114]

Massive well done for getting through day 1 with the sword of mints. I've done mints, cough candies and countless cakes, but if it stops us smoking I believe in the first few months it doesn't matter unless we are diabetic! Third of the way to getting nicotine out of your system, happy days

[nsd_user663_63999]

I have just given up after 40 years too. I've never tried before because I knew in my heart that I didn't actually WANT to, just knew that I should. It will be 9 weeks on Wednesday since I had a fag and I have to say that it has been easier than I thought it would be. I did have a hypnotherapy session and that must have helped but I'm sure that the main reason is because I really wanted to give up. Hang in there, hope you get through day 2.

[nsd_user663_59644]

Que, how fantastic, let's me this quit, the one that counts, as you reach each barrier, push through, you can do it, you can.

So looking forward to your future post.

Just keep going, be a little selfish, sweets, drinks, early to bed, what ever just keep going

[nsd_user663_58050]

I was coming up to 40 years as well. Congratulations on completing your second day? Breathe as if you're having a fresh air cigarette. It does help.

[AnnMarie74]

Hello, nice to meet you.

I do think it's positive when people say it feels different this time. Donna had a signature on here saying ' everyone loves pleasure, nobody likes pain but you can't have a rainbow without a little rain.' It was my early mantra and helped my plough through the pain ( with a little help from lemon drops) easier than in previous quits. It was like I accepted I had to suffer to get free. It's not always easy but generally I'm ok now at nine weeks. Good luck we are all with you 😃

[Incy_Wincy in reply to AnnMarie74]

Well said, AnnMarie - I think that acceptance of the toughness was really important in my quit, too. Also love Donna's signature Used to repeat it almost constantly, like a loon.

Aren't we on ten weeks though? Going to check the app...

[nsd_user663_63998]

Thank you all for your kind words and support, in a few hours I'll be finished with Day 2 and can start Day 3, don't know if I'm scared or excited - but I know I'm ready

[nsd_user663_63893]

Go Que xxxxx

[Incy_Wincy]

Que, how's it going?

Every time I see your name I think of manuel from fawlty towers...makes me smile