Panic stations

[NicoleWard25]

Ok I'm panicking now. I have no idea where to start on getting the information I need. How I am gunna keep my self busy on my split shifts at work. I know I am ready to quit. I don't want to be a smoking mum. That is the next stage for me and I want to do it smoke free.

[Tracey3 1 Year Smoke Free]

How wonderful you've reached a great forum with so many great people with a wealth of knowledge.

Firstly a huge welcome from me, indeed a fantastic decision to quit, 

It is without doubt, a normal apprehension to fear the unknown of quitting nicotine, but please be reassured, each and every one on this forum have all had a day one, and quite surprisingly all have survived, this is without, tuning in to a oga, or even a small mammal.

Do you have a quit date? Are you planning on using any quitting aids?

Nothing to fear, and ooooh so much to gain, our bodies thank us over and over, our freedom. So many positives

Please please post and read, we all welcome you. So let's get settled have a chat, and get this quit underway.

It is within every single person, to be able to quit,indeed that includes you

Looking forward to future posts

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Don't panic Nicole! What information do you need? I/we will try to help.

Have you read the pinned posts on the main page? Some good advice on there.

[NicoleWard25 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

I don't know how to get to the pin posts on the main page lol

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to NicoleWard25]

There you go, think they should work.

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin........

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin...

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin.....

[NicoleWard25 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

These are great thanks. 

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free]

Nicole, don't worry. Setting a date is a good thing. The first few days are the hardest - I used some gum to get me through the first day or so but everyone has their own methods. Once you have done 3 or 4 days the nicotine is largely out of your system then it becomes more of a mental thing. You can definitely do it and the people on here will be a great help. All the very best of luck - keep posting

[Abuelajeannie 3 Years Smoke Free]

The thought of giving up is indeed scary but in reality it's more scary to continue to smoke.  Read all you can drink loads of water and post on here as often as you need, where all here to support each other. 

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey NicoleWard25  deep breaths!   Good woman for coming back on the forum.....

The pinned posts are directly to right hand of this page and you can just google a couple of words in your search of the info you want....

You have 2 days to go to your quit day, this will be a great day for you and needs to be embraced not dreaded.   If you don't feel ready and not in the correct mindset on 25 April, just postpone the date for a few days.

The correct mindset and knowledge is really vital in our quits.    Let me know if there is anything else you need and I will get the links for you.....

[NicoleWard25 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

I still can't find them. To be honest I don't even know what information I am so posed to be looking for. 

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to NicoleWard25]

How are you now NicoleWard25  ?

[NicoleWard25 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Ok I have an headache as I am trying to cut down and not had a fag since before 12:30

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to NicoleWard25]

Did you get a chance to read below pinned posts or go into those sites, headaches are one the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and is normal to experience.   

It is good that you preparing for 25th and cutting down.

Wishing you strength.....

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

How are you today NicoleWard25

[NicoleWard25 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

I am feeling confident I just got my self some anti stress adult therapy colouring books. Posted on fb a message to inform family and friends. I just need to make my list of why I am quitting smoking and I think I am set to quit tomorrow. How are you? 

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to NicoleWard25]

 Ah thats great Nicole, there is also a quitometer that you can sign up to on FB, which gives you how many days, hours etc...you are quit, how much you have saved, how many cigs not smoked etc.... which is a good motivator.

I am good thanks, into 7 months smoke free through cold turkey.   At a great place in my quit now, was a roller coaster of a journey but worth it.   

What I done for the first month or so of my quit was like you have done, wrote down a short summary of why I am quitting and stuck it around places at home (bedroom dressing table, laptop desk) at work above my keyboard (don't worry about people seeing it as they will very likely admire you!).

I done up 'to do' list of stuff to do around the house I had put on the long finger for months - painting, decluttering, gardening, washing, cleaning etc....

Be kind to yourself, for every milestone (1 day, 1 week, 1 month) treat yourself. Pamper yourself  regularly.

Be around only positive people

Drinks loads of water (invest in a water juicer bottle, can be got in any supermarket)

Avoid caffeine and sugary foods for the first couple of months as contribute to cravings

Lots of deep breaths, little bit of exercise daily

Continue to educate yourself and post as often as you need to.

Wishing you success and strength for tomorrow NicoleWard25  , look forward to reading your updates and progress, you can do this!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Morning NicoleWard25 , big day today, looking forward to reading your Day 1 post soon....

[NicoleWard25 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Afternoon. I am so far so good not even thought about it so far. I am currently helping my sister house hunting. 

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to NicoleWard25]

Delighted to read NicoleWard25  , this deserves huge recognition, perhaps create a new post for your Day 1 so you can get the support you deserve!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Nicole, 

See below pinned posts which should be appearing the right hand side of this page, if you cannot see them, type in the names of them as below on the search tool bar at the top of this page or just google them: 

Pinned Posts

Some helpful tips in the early stages of our Quits.....

General Advice

Common nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

PS Quit.com and Quitza.com are very good sites with lots of information.  Also reading posts here from different stages of our quits is very helpful to prepare you and what to expect....

[Nikon 1000 Days Smoke Free]

NicoleWard25 you are 80% there already, your mind set is in the right place for a succesful quit. Dont panic there is nothing to worry about take everyday as it comes and the best advice i can give you is KEEP IT UP and dont worry your body really really does re adjusts its self..............DONT PANIC DONT WORRY that is the key and stay positive  

[Nikon 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Nikon]

sorry i forgot to use the spell check..............i can spell  SOMETIMES  

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Forgot to mention, get a stop smoking app for your phone if you don't already have one. It really helps to see how your health is improving and how much cash you're saving by not smoking.