Getting there!!

[mary181]

Hi everyone, Have reached 4 weeks smoke free after 50+ years smoking. Still have the urge now and again but not as often. Also noticed I am sleeping for longer,don't know if that is normal,but then what is normal. Found it good to pop in and out this page and see what others were doing.

[monky Administrator Cake eater]

Aup Mary a massive big ginormouse well done to you for reaching 4 weeks quit

You've got through the hardest part now I think, but please be on your guard cos you never know when mr nic will strike

As you see, av been out and about and court you a nice shiny Winners Badge and I must say, it does suit you

Please keep popping on here and let us know how your doing Mary If you dont mind me asking, have you quit cold turkey or using some form of NRT ?

Take care now Mary

[mary181 19 Months Winner in reply to monky]

Thanks for the badge I will wear it with pride. I am using nrt patches (when I remember,some days I don't) also got the nicorette spray but didn't like that at all so obviously don't use it. What I really enjoy is being able to go out without thinking of taking ciggies with me or whether I will be able to find somewhere to smoke them.

[monky Administrator Cake eater in reply to mary181]

Hi Mary

Yes the patches are very good, I've used them as for the nicorette spray, hmmm that used to give me hiccups but a very nice young Lady called Emjay advised me to spray a little on a finger and just rub it lightly into my top gums

hey prestoooooo, no hiccups

[michellenanny3 18 Months Winner]

Hiya sleeping longer is same for me ... I used jump out of bed before the birds were singing and light a ciggie up now I literally have to peel my sleepy butt off the bed .. guess its our bodies returning to normality or we need the extra sleep as it heals I dunno but I can feel a power nap coming on lol xxx

[mary181 19 Months Winner in reply to michellenanny3]

Yes though I find my days are very short now but I suppose it will level out eventually.Hope you enjoyed your power nap.

[monky Administrator Cake eater in reply to michellenanny3]

Michelle, you enjoyyyyyyyyyy your power nap, cos they aint half good for ya

[orfordholly 2 YEAR WINNER]

Well done Mary181. Keep up the good work. I have be smoke free for 11 days now. And I feel good in my self. I smoked for 17 years a long time. But so glad I have stop the fags now.

[monky Administrator Cake eater in reply to orfordholly]

Holly, your doing really well and you will soon get a new Winners badge for quitting for 2 weeks and it will be my pleasure to go and catch it for you

Gosh, am going to have a busy week next week catching badges but I luvs it

You stay focused now Holly, cos you doing ever soooo well

[orfordholly 2 YEAR WINNER]

Thanks Monky . I will keep focused I keep telling my self I can do this. And I do not need a fag. I gave up smoking last year did it for 3 weeks. But went right back on the fags. This time I am not going to do that. As I know it is not good for me.

[monky Administrator Cake eater in reply to orfordholly]

Stay with us Holly and we will help you all the way gal

[orfordholly 2 YEAR WINNER]

Yes I will stay on this group as I know you have all be there. Or doing it at the same time as me. I know I can do it. Just some days I feel like having a fag. Then I think to my self if you do that. Then it will not be good for me. So I just puff on my e cigs and wait for it to go. I know it is going to be hard but I know I can do this. As I am doing it for my self. And no one else can do it for me. Only I can do this. And I am going to do it for me. xx

[monky Administrator Cake eater in reply to orfordholly]

Holly, your No 1 gal you have some fantastic determination there Holly, soooo you keep at it, cos I know your going to do it this time

You hold your head up high Holly and feel proud of yourself

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Congratulations Mary on your 4 week quit, you are doing brilliant x