Day 5 on my cold turkey journey....

[Exfirecracker]

and the battle seems to be starting, last night/yesterday evening was out doing some gardening, had a few beers and couldn't sit for a minute as the cravings were that strong - hopefully this will get easier as we have a week of glorious weather.....

[Beatit 500 Days Smoke Free]

Well done Exfirecracker - you are doing great!

[Exfirecracker 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to Beatit]

Thanks Beatit - take it you are an MJ fan, you definitely have 'beat it' over 500 days smoke free

[Beatit 500 Days Smoke Free in reply to Exfirecracker]

I am indeed Exfirecracker , was heartbroken when he died, so many legends are gone since then.

Thanks for your kind words

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

The good weather is a killer Exfirecracker , it always gets to me too. I've been quit 17 months and I still get the old urges at the first sign of good weather. You're not alone. Keep busy!!

It does get easier though. Get through this weekend and be reassured that we'll be back to tepid temperatures, grey skies and rain before too long!

[Exfirecracker 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Ah cheers Nozmo - is your profile name after the cartoonist, my niece is mad into his stuff, or are you the actual cartoonist??!!

Yeah, suppose I am lucky to be encountering these so early into my quit and have them over and done with!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Exfirecracker]

I'm afraid I'm not the cartoonist, though I wish I was! My mate used to call himself Nosmo King (no smoking) in a band he was in. I just adopted it and changed the spelling. Seemed apt for when I joined!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Yeah, the summer season is a killer, I was the same last year, couldn't sit down outside at all, used to sit out on a fine summers evening, chain smoking, few beers or wine - this year though, I am fine, once you get over the first few times, it is easier, painting the fence and shed at the moment, not right in the head as it is 24 degrees, the ice cold beer is keeping me cool though

[Exfirecracker 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Thanks RoisinO1 - you are a breath of fresh air and so helpful and positive..

Hitting 26.5 degrees here down south, had to come inside!

[Beatit 500 Days Smoke Free in reply to Exfirecracker]

Agree!!!

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free]

Well done on getting to day 5!! Good to read the struggles as well as the celebration... you really do have such a great attitude!! Keep going ☺️

[Putter 1000 Days Smoke Free]

The battle is real Exfirecracker . Never let your guard down. I spent most of last summer indoors away from everyone... it was so hard. Much better this year but there are still moments... stay strong, stay close... your doing great 👍

xo

Wanda

[SheenaL Valued Contributor]

Congrats on quitting! It gets better and better I stayed busy as my body pretty much made me during my first few days nicotine free. Tomorrow makes one month for me and I am getting to where I don't even recall being a smoker. Don't give up and stay strong. It is totally worth it!

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Exfirecracker..Good going...It does get better....Hang on, it is a bumpy ride in the beginning but much smoother as time passes...!!

[nikkitk123 1 Year Smoke Free]

Hi exfirecracker how are you making out. These last couple nights I've been having some bad cravings the good thing is they do not last long. Do not give in stay strong and good luck.