day 11

[ex-marine]

this is the 11th day of ditching the ash.

I have applied my experiences from the royal marine training course to help me quit.

It's not easy and I have a long way to go but I am determined to quit for good.

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hello ex-marine and welcome to quit support.

Congratulations on getting through the first 11 days as these are some of the toughest days.

Your marine training will certainly help you being disciplined in your quit.

You are doing very well and I wish you all the very best on your quit journey

Have a read of some of the info under the topic headings on the right hand side of the screen as this will increase you knowledge on what yo expect as your body recovers

[jim224488 34 Months Winner]

Good on you. Its the enemy.

Are you using any nicotine replacement therapy?

First month was worst, now im down to 2mg gum. Started on 25 mg patch and 4mg.

This is so wirth it. I decided that as Im in my 40s I do not want to be storing up health problems for the future, all for the sake of burning a rolled up piece of paper with dried leaves in it for 2 minute buzz that I have to repeat every 1 hour to stop myself feeling agitated.

Keep going. This is so worth it.

Jim

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

Au ex-marine a big warm welcome to our quit support community

A great big well done to you for reaching the 11th day of your quit and as you and Glolin have said, your training will help you along the way Try to keep focused on WHY you want to quit and keep telling yourself ''NOPE'', Not One Puff Ever cos thats all it takes to get you back smoking again

I will go and sort a Winners badge out for you, if you have any questions or just need a bit of help, then please just shout out and we will do our best to help you

Good luck and see's ya soon.

Pete

[holly17]

As an ex RN submariner I feel I can say well done Bootneck you should have no problem with your background but I agree its a long road I am please to say I traveled it and its great once you get there, just like a run ashore but without the fags which gives you more pennies in the pocket. Cheers matey Fred

[EmJay Partner in reply to holly17]

Hey Fred, a huge welcome to you too

[holly17 in reply to EmJay]

Thanks EmJay for the welcome , I stopped a few years ago now but like to encourage others if possible

[EmJay Partner in reply to holly17]

That's brilliant Fred let us know roughly your quit date or how many years ago and we'll see if Pets (Monky) can find you a well deserved badge

Thanks for wanting to encourage people too, it really does help lots - so the more the merrier

[holly17 in reply to EmJay]

Thats some question EmJay about 20 years ago when my granddaughter said to me she did not want me to die and when I said I was not going to, she said yes you will as you smoke,so that was the kick I needed. Hannah is now 26 years and its a non smoking family. One thing though I have lung cancer now.

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to holly17]

Hiya Fred and welcome, we don't get too many handsome young men on here so I'm happy to see your smiling face and it's lovely that you're here to encourage others x

[holly17 in reply to Briarwood]

Thank you that' s kind I suffer with cancer in both lungs now even though I stopped a good while ago, so that's why I try to help other to stop now Keep smiling is my special saying. xx Fred

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to holly17]

Sounds like you are a very special person with your special saying and sending you special hugs to help x

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to holly17]

Aup Fred, its great to meet you pal and a big warm welcome to our lovely quit community am loving your special saying

I've bin over them there fields and court you a Winners badge, I hope you like it

See's ya soon, Pete

[holly17 in reply to monky]

Cheers pal as we say keep smiling

[EmJay Partner]

Hi ex-marine and welcome aboard Mind you I gues thats what I'm supposed to say to a sailor not an ex-marine!!

The important thing is to stay positive and remember our NOPE rule and you'll be fine

NOPE:

Not

One

Puff

Ever

Stay strong and remember "If it's to be, it's up to me!"

You can do this

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hiya ex marine and welcome to quit support

Congratulations on your quit and yep you're right, it's not easy but it's definitely worth it.

Your determination will certainly help you and the lovely people on here make a huge difference. You've got some great advice here to encourage you on this journey, so well done for making the decision to quit and stay quit x

[Lindamcfc 5 MONTH WINNER]

You can do it stay strong x