Still missing smoking

[Kas100]

Sitting watching TV with a cup of coffee and really missing not being able to have a cig.

Can't seem to stop thinking about having a smoke tonight.

Just when you think you're getting on top of it the cravings return!!

Hope everyone else is having a smoke free, craving free evening.

Kas xx

[droopyJ]

Hi kas sorry your having a miserable craving this evening..... that dastardly mister nic creeps up on yer when you least expect it try drinking some water....apparently it helps -x-

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

Aup Kas

Hmmm, it sounds like that flippin mr nic's giving you a rite hard time at the moment gal

You have to distract your mind look on your right, at TOPICS then down to Hints & Tips, this may help cos your reading and you just may get a tip from it eh

Get up and go for a walk around the house and write a lit of what you want hubby to do at the weekend eh

Your really doing ever sooooo well Kas and you know that you can do it xx

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hiya Kas, yep I know exactly what ya mean

I found it hard to have coffee for a long while coz I was sooo used to the two things going together but I did get used to it and so will you

It's definitely a roller coaster journey this quitting and with plenty of ups and downs to keep us on our toes

You are doing a fantastic job, so give yourself a pat on the back coz it's not an easy thing to do

Just remind yourself how far you have come and how well you have done

You are now a non smoker.................FANTASTIC x

[Kas100 LONG TERM WINNER]

Thanks all for the encouragement. Feeling a lot calmer now.

It's strange how the urge becomes all consuming at times.

Just need to keep telling myself it will pass.

Kas

Xx

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to Kas100]

Hi ya Kas

I hope you had a better day today

Sometimes during our quit journey, we think to ourselves, its just flippin hopeless and it would be much easier to give in and have a fag

This is what mr nic is like he is very devious and cunning !! he just waits until your on a bit of a downer day and flippin strikes !! hard and puts the flippin boot in too cos he knows this is his chance to win you back to his evil ways and get you smoking again

You have to really fight him at these times keep strong and focused and when it has passed, give yourself a big flippin cheeeeeer and hold your head up high and feel very proud of yourself for achieving what you have set out to do, and that is beating that flippin mr nic He will then get weaker and weaker and you will get stronger and stronger as you go through your quit journey

Please stay intouch Kas xx

[Kas100 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to monky]

Thanks Monky, better day today thanks.

You're right, a bit of a weak moment and he's back with avengance.

I have quit for as long as a year previously and the cravings were still there.

I think I'm learning to accept the urges will always pop up from time to time but to be strong as they do go away.

Kas xxx

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to Kas100]

Thats the way to go Kas

But please remember to treat yourself to something nice cos this will register in your mind as in - if you beat mr nic, you will get rewarded with something nice erm, if that makes sense

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to Kas100]

Its funny Kas, it was sooooo flippin easy to start smoking wasnt it Kas but to quit it, is a different matter

The fags brain washed us, soooo now we have to brain wash ourselves to fight them

Stay strong Kas, cos we will get there in the end

Pete xx

[jillygirl Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Kas , stick at it you know you can do it.

[EmJay Partner]

Hey Kas, how are you feeling today?

Cravings are funny little things that seem as huge as an elephant when they come knocking at your door - sometimes they don't even knock - they just trample right in!

However, cravings really are a positive sign of recovery and won't last for ever. So if you can keep this in mind, it should help to keep you on track.

Here's an old post that we put up a while ago, have a little goosey gander at it;

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp....

Remember, the cravings don't last forever and whether you smoke or not, they will go away

Stay strong and remember that you can do this

[Pinkiezoom 26 Months Winner]

I hate the way the cravings creep, and I am not sure they ever fully go away, I have been fine but on holiday i was driven to distraction one day because i wanted a real smoke

Fought though it and pleased i did, but that is 10 months down the line nearly! Stupid mind tricks lol x

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hiya Kas, Hopes your feeling somewhat calmer You have already come so very far and from here is will definitely get easier :).. Stay committed to your quit ..we are all here sending you strong vibes to help you through the cravings and.....we are all very proud of you ...

[orfordholly 2 YEAR WINNER]

Hi Kas. You are really doing well. Keep up the good work you are doing. x

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[Kas100 LONG TERM WINNER]

Thanks Holly and well done you. Six weeks! Where did that go.

Hopefully smoking will soon be a distant memory,

Kas

Xx

[orfordholly 2 YEAR WINNER in reply to Kas100]

Thanks Kas. Yes it has gone quick. Yes it will be distant memory I hope it will. xxx

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[SteffiSmith 17 Month Winner]

How long have you been stop smoking now? Well it's not really that easy to stop. Just be patience and have that discipline to not go back with the habit. Anyway, there are other smoking alternatives nowadays you can consider as well to help you quit the habit for good. Good luck to you!

[Kas100 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to SteffiSmith]

About 5 weeks now. Some days are easy but other days the cravings are really overpowering. Think I'm learning now to ride with urges as they do pass.

Good luck with your journey

Kas x

[SteffiSmith 17 Month Winner]

Five weeks is a good achievement already. Why not try other activities that will help you to stay away from having a smoke like joining sports or clubs that empower a good purpose. I mean, get more physical. You can enjoy and at the same time, you will get healthier.