6 days

[swimmingmolly]

Tomorrow will be 1 week of not smoking. Today all I can think about is wanting a cigarette...but I really don't want one. What is my problem?

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hiya Molly and welcome to quit support

Congratulations on nearly a week, well done to you

Don't worry it's not a problem but just part of the quitting process

In the beginning we can think a lot about them and I even dreamt about them as well

You are doing ever so well and can I ask are you using any nicotine replacement, coz it will help to understand your situation a bit better

If you read some of the old posts on here, you will see you are not alone in this and it will help to take your mind of the cravings

Sometimes a walk helps or reading, knitting, cleaning or whatever works to distract you

Mr nic doesn't let go too easy but stay positive and determined and you will get there x

[swimmingmolly 17 Month Winner in reply to Briarwood]

Im using the gum. It helps but im getting tired of chewing it.

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to swimmingmolly]

Hi Molly, maybe try the lozenges, these are very good

You just suck it for a bit, then sort of park it up in one side of your mouth until you get another craving, then suck it again

Good luck Molly

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky in reply to swimmingmolly]

Hiya Molly, congratulations on your 1 week winners badge

There are also patches available if you feel like trying them

Everyone is different and it's a case of finding out what suits you best x

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer]

Aup Molly, a massive big well done to you for getting to very nearly a week quit and a warm welcome to this lovely community

As Briarwood has said, there is no problem with you , the problem is mr nic giving you some hassle which he does from time to time

Hey Molly, you stick with it, grit your teeth, thump a cushion, kick the mower or sing out lowed '' the hills are alive '' anything to get rid of that mr nic/craving

You are doing so sooooo well Molly you keep focused on your quit just remember, NOPE !! Not One Puff Ever

Pete

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS for get through your first week Molly and welcome to quit support. As the others have said, you are experiencing cravings to try and con you in to smoking again. These do get easier as the weeks roll by. Recognise them for what they are and let them know who is the Boss

You dont want a cigarette... so dont have one each time you win the craving battle, it gives you more strength for the next one

All the very best on you quit journey

[EmJay Partner]

Hi SwimmingMolly and welcome aboard Quit Support

Congratulations on making it through your first week of stopping smoking and welcome to week 2

How you are feeling is pretty normal, so try to just go with the flo The gum is a really good stop smoking product - when used properly. Try not to chew it all the time though as you'll find that you get jaw ache, hunger pangs and rumbles in your tummy - you may even get hiccups. Chewing it all the time means that you will release all the nicotine a lot faster and will go through more pieces.

The best thing to do is just have a little chew on the hour every hour initially and as and when you feel a craving coming on or know that you have a trigger moment due - so for example if you have just finished a meal, or your with a friend who is about to smoke - then this would be the time to have a couple of chews of your nicotine gum. Once chewed, park it to the side of your mouth - Chew and park, that's it

You can do this, just stay strong, stay positive and keep smiling

[orfordholly 2 YEAR WINNER]

Well done for your 1 week stopping smoking. You are doing really great. Keep up the good work.