Snap. Back again too.

[Trasha]

Hi everybody.  I haven't been far away.  I've been following you every day - stalking, even!

I so much wanted to join in the word game on Sunday night but had to keep my secret.  Even wanted to say a 'wow' to Nozmo when he posted last night about the 'puffing polter', but decided that I should come clean tonight.

Some of you may remember that I fell at the first hurdle on my first attempt  -  stopped on No Smoking Day  (9th March) - caved in on the 11th!

Well, I wasn't impressed!  Must do better! 

I'm a pretty strong person so I  had to prove that I really could say, farewell fags, and mean it.

While I continued to smoke I bought the Kindle version of Allen Carr's, ' Easyway '. At first I was really disappointed.  I'd read a load of waffle and testimonials and I was 22% into the book.  Well, .....when are you going to make me stop??  I  was  beginning  to  get  bored  with  my  bedtime  reading  when something  made me continue  reading  during  the day.  I'm now re-reading it,  but,  I  stopped  smoking Cold Turkey on the 25th March. (I chose that date as it would have been my late brother's  birthday - no, not a smoker, heart attacks are my bag).

I really haven't  suffered too many problems.  During the first  few days, yes, the cravings  were bad.  Now I have restless legs and kicky feet when I  sit but that's  overcome by walking.  Bedtime  is the worst, but it's getting  better.

So here I am on DAY 12 and feeling  over the moon.

I have  tried  telling  my sister, a heavy smoker, how  good  it  feels in the hope that I may plant the seed.  No takers.

I will continue and I  will  succeed.  I brainwash myself.  Even though the first  thought with that breakfast cuppa' is,  yes,  you got it.

I'm pretty fortunate in that I never smoked in the house. Depending  on the wind direction, I  was at the front porch or the back patio door.  So thankfully, no smell.

I know  that  you  are  all  doing  brilliantly.  Well I've  been watching, haven't I ?

Keep  up the good work and big back slaps all round from me to you. X

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Ah Trasha, you have made my week (long one at that as first full week at work in 4 weeks).   So happy to have your ray of sunshine back here!

11 years ago I read Allen Carrs book and found it excellent - went back on them due to pure boredom a year and half after being quit, thought I could have just the one, now know I, We, can never ever have just the one.   

Keep up the great work, really delighted for you!

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Hi Roisin. Sorry, I  meant to  reply to you  last night but got sidetracked. 

I now know that dreaded ' just  one',  doesn't  work. Forewarned eh?

Another day and no puffs, but geez,  I  feel that all this counting of days is wishing my life away. One day I'll be counting in months.  That'll feel better.

I won't forget your first birthday - it's my birthday, 17th Sept. And aren't  you doing  brilliantly. Keep it up.

[Tracey3 1 Year Smoke Free]

Just popping my head in to say, blooming fantastic, so happy you should be, doing a fantastic job, in my book that deserves a treat

Well done you my lovely

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Tracey3]

Hi Tracey. Thank you.  You deserve treats too. Coming back and overcoming problems. Well done you.

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Hiya trasha

nice to hear from you.

its good your here again.never stop trying.

keep posting.keep in touch.

I'm sure we can do it. Even when were at a low.

we can win .we've got to fight

take care

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

Hiya Lizzie, thanks  for your response. It's  good to be back in the support team.  You continue  your good work too. You're doing great. We will get there.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Trasha! That's brilliant news! I knew you would come back but didn't think it would be at this advanced stage of not smoking any tabs.

I've been out for a few pints tonight so just had the chance to reply (my phone is only any good for a "like" then it gives up the ghost)

Very, very happy to see you back and looking forward to continuing the quit with you.

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Hi Nozmo, I had nearly two weeks of smoking again while reading Allen Carr's book and thought, well, I've just got to do this, now, or I'll continue and end up croaking it.  So, as Lizzie would say, I'll  keep kicking (ass). 

I  hope the vaping is going OK.  You're doing great having a drink and keeping the demon at bay.  Long may it continue.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Trasha]

Thanks Trasha. It really doesn't bother me now. At first I would be jealous of the smokers going outside to light up but now I've got no desire to join them. I started off on 2.4%, now down to 1.2 and my next bottle of 0.6% e-liquid is waiting in the cupboard. After that it's 0%

Lizzy definitely has the best catchphrase - keep kicking. Sums it all up. 

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Hi Trasha...So good to have you back with us and huge congrats on your quiet 12 lonely days....Enjoy this smoke free life with us ....!!

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Hercu]

Thanks Hercu.  I feel like I'm  a breath of fresh air -  literally. 

I know that the average attempts, apparently, is four.  I mean to make  mine two, with the  support from all of you.

I want to be posting  like you.  Totally  free  forever.  Well done.

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Thank you Anna. I  will  keep  an eye out for your posts and lean on you. Ha!