Good morning

[jazzjazz]

Hi I have quit smoking for 15 days I have been a smoker for 42 years Its very hard the first week Its like you have lost your best friend But it is getting a little better moods are awful sometimes. But I am determined I read all the wonderful posts on here and it gives me hope to keep going

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hiya Jazz, congratulations on your quit, you're doing great

Yep unfortunately it's very hard and we think we're losing a friend, when in actual fact we're not. Think of it as the enemy instead coz that's what it is. Plenty of ups and downs on this journey but your determination is strong, so that's fantastic. Keep going and the enemy will be kicked out for good and you'll feel and look great without those stinky sticks x

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Fantastic!!! A big welcome to quit support Jazz and well done on getting through the first 2 weeks.

This forum has helped many of us as it so good knowing that the members are all on that same journey of quitting and remaining smokfree

Have a read of some of the info under the topics heading as there is a wealth of information on what to expect as your body heals.

All the very best on you quit journey

[yellowsnowdrop]

You have to keep going just one day at a time or even one hour at a time.I was a smoker for 38yrs & had some half hearted attempts at quitting but never really wanted to quit enough to not give up at the slightest excuse.I'm quit nearly 18 months now & seldom think about smoking anymore.I still have the odd minute here and there when I think it would be nice to smoke but never that awful craving of those first weeks.I would NEVER consider going back to the dark side & in a few more weeks you won't either.Well done on an awesome quit,stay strong.Hugs H

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer]

Hi ya Jazz, a bjg warm welcome to our quit support community and big congratulations for reaching ermmmm, 16 days quit now and as you see, I've been out and got you a nice new shiny 2 weeks Winners badge

Yes I know what you mean about that first week and losing a friend, you sort of get an empty feeling You keep up the good work now, cos your doing great and am dead proud of you

Pete

[jim224488 34 Months Winner]

When I was smoking, I would buy someone a£3 pint if I ran out of cigarettes in the pub Id be so desperate. To burn a little tube of leaves and chemicals for a 2 minute hit. Knowing I would have to do the same in an hour. It was my best friend. How bad is that!

You have been a smoker , now you are not. The cravings will come in waves, but get easier day by day.

If your on nicotine replacement keep it going , that's how Im doing it. I started of on 25mg patch and 4mg gum. 6 weeks later i'm on the occasional 2mg when I feel a bit low or needy.

The gum really does take the edge off the craving.

In 2 months time , you are going to feel much better and you wont be thinking about a little hit of nicotine and filling your lungs with smoke.

Keep going. You will do it.

[Fags1]

15 days, Well done.

I know exactly where you are at. I also had smoked for a great number of years finally gave it the heave ho.

It isn't easy, It wasn't my first attempt, I discovered quitsupport and found inspiration and the combined will of so many others in the same situation. I haven't smoked for over two years now. Stay strong, It really can be such a bitch, but stay strong and keep in touch with the quitsupport crowd as we have all fought or are fighting the for the same goal.

Dave

[jazzjazz 1 YEAR WINNER in reply to Fags1]

Thank you for your support I find it gets a little better every day I have replaced the smoke I miss the most after dinner with a popsicle its working Plus the patch and zyban

[jazzjazz 1 YEAR WINNER in reply to jazzjazz]

thanks to everyone for your kind words of support