Day1 starting right now........

[nsd_user663_51263]

Well after much soul searching I've bitten the bullet and decided that it's time I gave up this filthy smoking habit once and for all - my quit starts right now.

Needless to say it's not my first attempt but I aim to make it my last. I've actually reached the point where I feel guilty and ashamed for still smoking - not one of my friends or family smoke and those who used to had the sense and willpower to give up long ago.

I've been a 10 a day smoker (occasionally more) off and on for over 30 years now but I think the time's come to pack it in once and for all.

Going cold turkey and reading Allen Carr (again). No cigarettes left in the house and I've promised myself I won't buy any more - aaaargh.....how many times have I said this to myself before:(.

This is not my first visit to the forum and those who know me will probably be wondering how long I'll last this time. I guess I just have to take it one day at a time.

I'm feeling very positive and ready to face the challenges that I know this quit will no doubt bring so here goes..................................:eek:

[Canwes 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Welcome to quiters row, again. Stay as long as you can. Your always welcome to make it your permanent home.

[nsd_user663_63998]

Hi Linda and welcome back to a few new faces!!

Yep - seems like we have all been where your coming from - guilty and ashamed to be the last smoker on the earth, and can't understand why we can't seem to figure it out!! Well you know what, as long as we keep trying - one day, you, me and Jane Doe down the street- will see our last quitl!!! I have faith and so should you.....

Congratulations and stay positive and strong with your decision!!

[nsd_user663_64294]

Well done, I'm also a regular quitter, but this time something is different in me! I'm doing cold turkey, good luck!!

[nsd_user663_51263]

Nice to meet you Canwes, Que, and Alypally and thanks for the welcome.

I'm almost through the first 24 hours thank goodness. I don't my brain has actually realized that I mean business this time so time will tell.

What I did do today though was join a smoking cessation group at my doctor's surgery - I actually went to a meeting. I try to avoid the doctor's surgery like the plague but I'm glad I went today. The old saying 'Be sure your sins will find you out' rang true because I discovered the group was run by one of the practice nurses who knows me - on the rare occasions that we've met (smear tests and when I take my elderly mum to the surgery for flu jabs etc) I've always said that I don't smoke and of course she remembered this. It was one of those situations when I wished the ground would swallow me up but we smokers can be devious at times - everyone who knows me apart from my husband thinks I gave the nasty habit up ages ago.

First hurdle over and, once I'd composed myself, I really enjoyed the meeting. There were about a dozen of us, all very different but all there for the same reason.

Although I was offered various smoking cessation aids I opted to continue with my preferred method of cold turkey. For me it's really a case of mind over matter so I'll see how I go.

I will go along to the next meeting because I did find this one very motivating and I'm hoping there really is safety in numbers.

Ready for day 2 and hoping my willpower won't let me down this time -if only this 'something's missing' feeling would disappear I'd be fine.

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Linda...A very warm welcome to our family.

Thank you for not quitting to quit and .....Yes..! it is a disgusting habit and actually an addiction that keep us entrapped and not allowing us to take control of our lives.

It is a mind game and and some say it is not merely a case of mind over matter but a total Chemical warfare going on in your brain and body.

I believed in both and set up my action to fight the mind war and the chemical war with reasonable success.....

You are going to miss that "ciggy friend" dearly until you regain your ''Sanity" and come to the conclusion that friend was killing you and deprived you from the nice things of life; like smell, taste breathing etc....

Stay strong and post regularly .... we are here to replace that missing something .....

[nsd_user663_64294]

Its definitely mind over matter, I'm having mini mind battles so much over the last few days, well done on getting through the first 24 hours, I'm on day 3 now and the black cloud seems to be lifting slightly! I'm enjoying talking to other quitters, their experiences are helping me so much!

Anyway glad I'm not the only one in the beginning stages....something is definitely missing but I keep reminding myself it will help me to become missing out of my own life if I carry on

[nsd_user663_51263]

Thanks for your warm welcome and encouraging post Hercu.

Glad you're doing well Aly, it will get easier although we'll probably have good and bad days for a little while yet I think.

I'm pleased (and relieved) that I've almost made it to the end of day 2, at least I know I'm on my way to freedom - I just have to keep it up now.