First day

[Kimmielou67]

I quit today. Last smoke at 3pm. This is hopefully it for. Have been trying forever. Please, I need lots of support.

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi kimmielou and a big warm welcome to quit support.

Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking

We do have a great support group here with members around the world which means there is generally someone close by at all times of the day/night.

Have a read of some of the pinned posts to the right of the screen, as there is a wealth of information on what the most common symptoms of your body recovering from smoking

Are you using any form of NRT or going old turkey. as this will help us with supporting you. If you are going cold turkey, remember that the NRT's are purposely made to making the quitting smoking easier

Again. welcome to our quit support community, if you have any questions, just ask away and feel free to join in the daily chat thread

Our motto here is NOPE = Not One Puff Ever I have that firmly tatooed in my head

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[Kimmielou67 6 MONTH WINNER in reply to glolin]

Cold turkey this time. Tried the patch but It gave me terrible migraines and I just smoked more. I also tried the ecig but that hurt my throat really bad. I just want the nicotine out of my system ASAP

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Kimmielou67]

Cold turkey can be a bit of a rough ride at the start, but, honestly it is manageable. ( That is how i quit) Keep reminding yourself that you can do this In the early days, I constantly played mind games with myself and tried to make a bit of a game..When i got cravings etc, I just kept telling myself..ya not gonna get me back smoking and when that craving passed, i would congratulate myself for winning that battle....Over time. I just kept on getting better at winning the battles

Almost 16 months later, I still get the occasional urge and again, i just laugh it off and think..wow..still trying to get me back smoking and i keep on winning

A bit lame, but it works for me and I hope it can help you

[Dolly7 3 YEAR WINNER in reply to Kimmielou67]

Hi kimmie congrats on your decision to quit and welcome to quit support I quit 10 days ago and like u I didn't want useing anyting ither so I read the Alan Carr easy way book the support I get on her is fantastic and it's what really makes u keep going wonderful kind and supportive so keep in touch here u made the eright decesion kimmie 👍😃

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hiya Kimmie and a big warm welcome to quit support😊

Congratulations on making the decision to quit, it's really the very best thing you can do for yourself. Having lots of support from the helpful members here will make a huge difference to you. Keep us close and you're welcome to chat, moan or whatever it takes to keep ya quit. Our motto is NOPE not one puff ever and this really works. Good luck😊x

[shellymarie 6 MONTH WINNER in reply to Briarwood]

Congrates on your 19 months quit smoking!!very well done hun!

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky in reply to shellymarie]

Aw thanks Shelly, you're doing great too😊x

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Welcome Kimmielou! Reading the pinned posts and keeping in touch with fellow "quitters" has really helped me to stop smoking and stay stopped -- one day at a time.

Believe me .. I've tried before, too. You've come to the right place!

It can be tough in the beginning .. so let us know how you're doing.

All the Best! -Will

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Welcome Kimmielou🌷

Congratulations....... Making a decision to stop smoking is a huge decision. I quit out of fear......... Afraid of being disabled by cigarettes....... Strokes run in our family among women who smoke and my grandmother had a leg amputation due to smoking and loss of circulation.............

Some people like to write down why they need or want to quit smoking and keep it on them so when they have a craving, they read it and the mantra everyone uses on this site is. NOPE NOT ONE PUFF EVER

I use that along with 1 hour at a time because I use to light up every hour. I say "this hour I will not light up". It gets me through

You'll have triggers to light up but you'll learn a new lifestyle. The people on this site are awesome. They'll help you keep your motivation going

You can do it!!!!!

[shellymarie 6 MONTH WINNER]

Good luck kimmielou! !!you can do it!!!I'm on day 16 and I was a very heavy smoker off 26 years!!!I also had to stop due to health conditions!Best thing I did!!!just put your mind to it ..u can do it!!and if you get times where you start craving,just think what them nasty cigs are doing to your health and that normally helps me pass the odd cravings! !get plenty nicotine replacement!!I just used gum!!gums worked very well for me!!good luck and let me no how your getting on!!! :)x