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