Giving up smoking

Hi I gave up 8 week now I struggle not to smoke I am 66 yrs smoked long time told border line copd determined to keep going struggling with food don't like smell meat choc cake to sweet losing weight any suggestions smell so strong end up getting stressed don't want to go back to smoking he'll

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hello and welcome to quit support

Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking and well done on getting through the first 8 weeks

Changes in your sense of smell and taste are a very common symptom of recovery. they can change lots in the first few months, so try not to stress over it as it will settle down

Have a read of some of the pinned posts to the right of the screen as there is a lot of info on the symptoms of recovery..Do try and be patient..it does take some time for our bodies to adjust to not having all the chemicals found in cigarettes

You are doing brilliantly - Keep up the awesome quit you have going there

Can you please let us know your quit date so we can add you to our wall of winners

[Hidden]

Welcome Hell13 and congrats on 8 weeks👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉that's a huge success!!!! Our sense of taste and smell increases.... Sounds like yours is too sensitive right now..... It will settle down to normal soon enough....... I'm just starting to feel better after 5 months of a mental and physical roller coaster ride ..... Greetings and best wishes from Canada 🇨🇦

[Maddyg]

Welcome Hell, you are doing Fab 8 weeks, it will settle down, we are all different in our recovery time. You have made a positive step towards a better health. Stay strong and hold on in there. We all know what your going through. Plenty of good support here for you. You have come so far, don't give in now .you can do it tune in here if your ever feel low or need a chat . Take care Maddy x

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Hell and welcome to quit support😊

Huge congratulations on 8 weeks quit and yes it is probably one of the hardest things to do but you are doing it👏🏼👏🏼

Your body is struggling to heal itself and everything is out of kilter at the moment. It will get better so please be patient with yourself. Lots of help and support here for you so no need to struggle on your own. Just remember that you're doing great and it's the best possible thing you can do for your health.

My advice is lots of deep breathing to get through the stress and sips of water. If you can get up and move around when the craving hits and perhaps a walk in the fresh air might help your appetite. Things will begin to settle down and in the meantime, hang in there. Good luck🍀 and NOPE not one puff ever🚭🚭🚭😊