Hi all

[Macko]

Hi all, Chris here from Liverpool, 1st day - but trying to think of it as my first day of healthier living and it can only get better - hopefully

[jillygirl Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Chris, welcome to quit support. Congratulations on making the best decision of your life. Health wealth and hopefully happiness. At least you have a positive attitude which is a good start. Eye or Emjay should be contacting you soon . They are our advisors. Meanwhile explore the site for hints and tips. If you go on the daily chat you will see we are always supporting each other, plus you can shout scream or have a good laugh. One of us will listen.

Have a lovely day, you non-smoker.

[jillygirl Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to jillygirl]

P.S. what a lovely picture, just like a cat I used to have.

[Eye_]

Hi Chris,

welcome to our friendly community. All good advice from jillygirl. Are you attending a FagEnds group or just using the forum?

let us know what prompted you to make the best decision ever and quit smoking. If you are using NRT or Champix and want any advice just ask away and we will do all we can to answer you.

No doubt as the day and evening rolls on our band of merry men and women will come and introduce themselves to you.

Eye

[Macko]

Thank you Jilly And thanks for cat compliments! She's a wee nipper at 8 weeks old! Oh Eye I am attending an appointment with FagEnds tomorrow - was using NRT in the form of an inhalator - but I am now unsure if swapping one habit to another is really the way to go - I am considering going cold turkey.. My main reasons are money, my own health and I don't want my cat to smell smoke on me or hold her with nicotine covered hands!

[Eye_]

Hi Chris,

which group are you going to attend? I will mention to the advisor that you have been on here. The advisor will help you decide which way to go. Personally I think NRT used in combination is a really good way, its not swapping one addiction fro another because we work to take you off before you leave us. Although people do quit 'cold turkey' the evidence shows us that the best chance of getting to 12 months is by weaning yourself off with a regulated product.

Anyway, that's all for tomorrow. we will be delighted to see you tomorrow.

Eye

[Eye_]

Oh...and also....brilliant news for your cat....she is gorgeous and will be healthier being smokefree.

[Macko]

Thanks Eye - I have never smoked around her of course but when I walk back in stinking of smoke I think it's just as bad for her isn't it ? I will be attending a course at Green Lane health centre tomorrow at 14:30 - really looking forward to it

[jillygirl Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Chris so glad for your cat. I had a dog years ago he was 13 yrs old but died of nasal cancer, that was when all the family smoked so poor thing didnt have a chance. I am posting a reminder for those of us that have pets.

[Macko]

Sorry to hear that Jilly I'm a dog lover myself, 13 years is a great age though for a dog - I'm sure he had a wonderful life but I think quitting for the sake of a pet's health is a great incentive. Especially in today's times - we are much more aware of our pets needs I think!

[Eye_]

Hi Chris,

you will have the pleasure of meeting our lovely Hilary tomorrow....she knows you are coming so will look out for you. Good luck and let us know how you get on tomorrow.

[Macko]

Thanks a mil for your support, it's much appreciated and will do

[Friezfriend 13 MONTHS WINNER]

Hiya, I hope all goes well tomorrow, I agree my dog has stopped wheezing (guilt guilt). Good luck at the start of your journey. Speak soon.

[Macko]

Thank you very much Must admit it's getting a little difficult at the moment but I'm fighting on!

[yellowsnowdrop]

Good luck for tomorrow nd HUGE huge congrats on your first day as a non smoker.

H

X

P.s just in case you're wondering,it definitely does get better.Get thru this,week and most of the rest of the time it really Isn't too bad.I have 2 cats,Ben Arfur & his sister Misty,both seem a heap happier now the house is smoke free,I never smoked indoors but always just knew that you could smell the smoke on me,must've been a million times worse for them.GOOD LUCK.You'll be just fine.

[Macko]

Thank you Snowdrop - very kind Congrats too on quitting! x

[jillygirl Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Macko]

When you fancy a smoke just do what what Jonathan another member does. He says NOPE

Not One Puff Ever.

[Macko in reply to jillygirl]

haha I'll give it a go

[andi22]

Hi Chris and welcome. I think the others have said it all already. Well done on getting through today. I managed to quit cold turkey - it is possible - we all have/had different methods, so lots of advice to come. Look forward to seeing you on the daily chat. Andi

[Macko in reply to andi22]

Thanks Andi, much appreciated

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

Aup Chris, its lovely to see ya on here pal

I hope every thing goes alright tomorrow at the quit support session

I also have a female cat, erm, who is considerably older than your wee cat, and dont I know it noooooo I love her to bits really pal She was a stray, and I called her Monkey, cos I tell ya, she flippin is

Chris, you have got to do this pal, You've made the first step, by quitting yourself soooo all you have to do now is keep POSITIVE and FOCUSED on your quit and FIGHT for freedom

Speak soon, Pete