Complacency nearly got me.

[jimigolf]

Hello all,

Today was another ordinary day (6 weeks and 5 days and still counting). Up early for golf and off I went. Got to the course and realised I hadn't changed my patch (level 2). Thought I can handle it now, big enough etc. Played rubbish, bit my mates head off over a comment and really wanted a cigar. Finished golf, got home (fast) and changed the patch. Craving still hung on so now back to the Jalapenos for a day, it will hurt tomorrow. Still off them but today was hard.

Rant over.

Needed this page to vent my feelings, thanks.

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Well, done you,

A rant will do you good!

Maybe keep a spare Patch with you - just in case?

This Stopping business takes longer than we think... or, so I'm told.

Best Regards,

Gill.

[jimigolf 2 YEAR WINNER in reply to Hidden]

That is a very good idea, I've just put one in my golf bag. Thank you

[jillygirl Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Well done Jimigolf, You should be proud of yourself, that you didn't give in. You have done really well nearly 7 weeks. It will get easier, honest.

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[jimigolf 2 YEAR WINNER in reply to jillygirl]

I do hope you are right, I foolishly thought I was getting there, as they say a lesson learnt etc.

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

Aup Jim, nice to see ya on here again pal

A massive well done to ya for getting through and a very good idea of Gills to keep a spare patch somewhere I used to get up in the morning, go into the bathroom for a wash, and stick my patch on then, so it became the norm, if you see what I mean eh Speak soon Jim and if you ever want a rant again, you know where to come, cos we all have a rant on here at some point It dose help

Enjoy your golf pal

Pete

[nixy 27 Months Winner]

jimigolf, some days are harder than others so well done for today. I still have bad days when I think of fags all the time. Almost 4 months no smoking for me. I am pretty sure I will never buy fags again. Smoked for 45 years but finally saw sense. Better late than never I guess.

[veecatz 2 YEAR WINNER]

Hi Jimmigolf,

You must have stopped 2 days before me - and I have just had a couple of bad days. Must be a glitch period - besides the fact you forgot to change ur patch. I'm so glad you didn't give in and I'm sure your mate will forgive you - specially if he is a non smoker. Well done you - and I think it is great being able to rant on here - it helps to download. It isn't easy because it is the mental addiction as well as the physical one. Keep at it and enjoy your golf along with your spare patch!!

[jimigolf 2 YEAR WINNER]

Many thanks for all the support, I have gone back to the stronger patch for a couple of days just to get back on track. The rant really helped and my golfer friend has been off the smokes for 10 years so when I do mention it I'm sure he'll understand. Many thanks again.

Good luck all!