Quitting tomorrow...

[nsd_user663_64250]

Hi all,

I stumbled across this site many years ago and forgot about it until now...

I have been smoking 15 a day for ten years, since I was sixteen. My gf has just given birth to our first child, a baby girl, and she has been the inspiration to stop for me.

Originally I planned to quit the day she was born, which was 3 weeks ago. Alas I find myself still smoking although I have cut down, I cannot seem to go a whole day without smoking. I believe the problem is because being on paternity leave we are at home sitting around a lot and not having a lot to do is one of my main triggers.

I have quit before several years ago for 6 months, however stupidly thought I could "enjoy" one down the pub. As I am sure many of you know enjoying one is just a slippery slope back onto cigarettes full time. I have tried half heartedly probably 50 times over the last few years but I never get anywhere. I just cave too quickly over the first few days. Its got to the point where I feel so pathetic that my life is controlled by stupid little white sticks.

I am so sick of this cycle now that I am ready to quit and am going to use every ounce of strength I have to beat it. I want to see my daughter grow up and am scared that if I keep smoking that will not happen. I have tried nicotine replacement therapy, e-cigs, nhs smokestop the lot. The only way for me to stop is cold turkey. I hope this site will help me on that journey and give me strength to succeed.

I look forward to interacting with you all and hope we can all complete the journey successfully!

Doey

[nsd_user663_64242]

Congrats on deciding to stop...I must admit it's been one of the hardest things I've done/am doing - how some people just say they decided to stop and never wanted another again is beyond me!

I started off on Champix for 2 weeks but they didn't seem to agree with me (ok they sent me nuts haha) I have been cold turkey now for the last 3 weeks but am determined to crack it this time..

Good Luck 😃

[nsd_user663_64250]

Congrats on deciding to stop...I must admit it's been one of the hardest things I've done/am doing - how some people just say they decided to stop and never wanted another again is beyond me!

I started off on Champix for 2 weeks but they didn't seem to agree with me (ok they sent me nuts haha) I have been cold turkey now for the last 3 weeks but am determined to crack it this time..

Good Luck 😃

Thank you. Nice to hear you are doing well! Hopefully in three weeks I will be in your shoes and you will be at the 6 week mark!

All the best

[nsd_user663_64242]

I'm actually 5 weeks and 1 day now 😊

I believe you can do it this time because now you have the added incentive of your daughter - I wish I'd stopped when my children were younger because there is nothing worse than those smoking kills adverts coming on TV and the kids looking round at you!!

The thing I'm finding the hardest is actually the psychological side - my head actually still thinks it smokes..weird. I am going to read the Allen Carr book again as I found that good first read round for helping your mind to think differently about smoking.

Keep posting and let us know how you are doing 👀

[nsd_user663_64250]

Oh apologies, well that's even better good for you! Yeah I just don't want to be stinking of stale smoke when holding her. Cant be nice for her little nose!

Yeah I really hope so. Look forward to speaking to you more as the time progresses!

[nsd_user663_64245]

Best of luck Kingdoey. You have every reason now to make this 'stop' a success - and the last time you need to do it!!!

[Incy_Wincy]

A king in our midst! Hi doey your highness

Cold turkey was the only way for me, too. Cold turkey and masses of positivity, reading people's stories on here, and celebrating every single achievement along the way. You know you can do this, coz you've done it before, so that's great! Wishing you lots of luck. How's today going for you?