Tough

[Pauline_68]

This is harder than I remember

[mikej0125]

All I could think about was not being around for my kids. THAT got me through.

[EmJay Partner]

Hey Pauline, a huge welcome to Quit Support and bestest of wishes for the New Year

It would be really useful to us if you could tell us a little bit more about your past quit attempts and we can probably help make this time round a bit more easier for you

When you have stopped in the past, how long did you last? Did you use any form of help last time? How about this time round, are you using any NRT (nicotine replacement therapy), Champix, Zyban or an e-cig?

Most successes come from those who plan and prepare throughout their stopping smoking journey, this is something that we can help you with

You have most definitely made the right decision as stopping smoking is the best thing that you can do for your health.

Nobody says that it is easy, but most people say it is worth it

Please don't worry, you are not alone on this journey

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer]

Hi ya Pauline its lovely to meet you and a big warm welcome to this lovely quit forum

Pauline, we all know how hard it is to quit and some days seem a lot tougher than others but I assure you, its well worth it

Am just wandering Pauline if your using any sort of NRT to help you quit

[Pauline_68 in reply to monky]

Not sure why you guys are so cheery ...

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to Pauline_68]

Well, its my nature for one thing for another thing I'm over 7 months quit now, so am over the hardest part plus, it helps quite a few members including myself to have a laugh and joke, it helps us to get through and lifes tooooo short gal

Emjay above you, she quit in erm, I think it was 1994 and as you can see by his badge, Mike has been quit for over a Year now

[droopyJ in reply to Pauline_68]

Hey Pauline

Yep know what you mean, but it's this group of lovely cheery people that have got me thru the past 9 months.....

So stick with us hun and we will give you every support and also drag you in to some ridiculous conversations that are nothing to do with smoking but do take your mind off the dreaded weed for a while

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Pauline its always hard to give up old habits. Its a no brainer when you add up the benefits. I will be quit almost 3 years and the only regret is that I didnt do it sooner. People say " yeah but I like smoking" but put a few posionous chemicals in a bottle and ask them to take that. I dont think the answer will be the same. I know I used to think people were dictating to me , which made me smoke all the more. But thank goodness I saw sense at last. Please Pauline stay strong. xxx

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

welcome Pauline,

Like Droopy said, these wonderful members is what has got me through the past 6 months. Just knowing that "they" understood when I had a crappy day and struggled. Yes!! we do the quit ourselves, but the journey is so much easier with a quit family who is there to support you along the way

All the very best of luck in your quit journey

[Betts]

Hi Pauline

Hoping its getting easier for you, and knowing it will too. It takes its time and is different for everyone, but everyone on here has bad days sometimes. I certainly did, and these wonderful quit friends helped me through

The amazing thing about this site is the way we are all so supported, through the good and bad days. Its one day at a time, and every single hour or day of staying quit is a massive achievement after lives with smoking. Whatever else is going on you've got to be proud, and remember to be very very proud! of managing not to have another fag.

Stick with it, stay strong, divert and spoil and congratulate yourself. You are doing great getting this far . You CAN do it. And one thing I've learned over previous quit tries is that carrying on smoking is no cure and doesn't make you feel better. Hope you've got whatever helps to help you through - maybe nrt, ecig, gum

Wishing massive power to you and your quit, Pauline. Sending you very best and warmest wishes x

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hiya Pauline and welcome to quit support

Yes i agree with you that's it's hard but it would be a whole lot harder without the support of all these guys on here

The reason we're so cheery is to get us through this journey coz at times when you feel down and come on here, you'll definitely feel so much better and end up smiling

Good luck for your quit and come on here for help as we are happy to help x