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Hi all, my name is Jan and tonight is my last day as a smoker ..from tomorrow my go to word will be NOPE. I've usuing patches,and spray and if needs be an ecig at first..but I'm hoping the spray will be enough. I've tried before ..been here before..so with a bit of fear and bit more of determination ,I look forward to the dawn :)

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BriarwoodAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

Hi Jan and welcome, this is your time to shine😊

Stay close and keep that determination and you can do it🚭👍🏼

Good luck🍀😊

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thenunn in reply to Briarwood

thank you , yes I'm going to stay very close :).

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Putter

Hi Jan, congratulations on making the best decision of your life!!!!

Post often and keep in touch

1 minute- 1 hour - 1 day at a time

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thenunn in reply to Putter

thank you :)

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Andrew-S

Hi Jan, how exciting for you tomorrow it all starts. A brilliant adventure you can share with us. Glad u got some NRT that will help you. Let us know how ur getting on. If u want any help just ask 😀

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nociggy8 MONTH WINNER

Hi Jan ,I wish you all the best on your quit journey 😉😉

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Maddyg

Hi Jan, welcome , you can do it this time, stay close and we will support you through your quit journey. Shout out if you need help

Maddy 😄

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Mazzie145 MONTH WINNER

Morning Jan and Welcome to the site and your first day as a non smoker :) :) :)

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droopyJ

Whoohooo Jan, it's finally arrived..... The first day of the rest of your life.. (No pressure 😉)

I'm delighted your back on it and you've got some help with NRT. Sounds like your well prepared 😊 With the patches make sure you carry a spare and alternate the side of body and use a different location each time😊 Also try taking it off 30 mins before bed as this could help reduce the weird dreams 😊

We're all routing for ya 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🚭🚭🚭🚭🚭🚭🚭🚭

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glolinLONG TERM WINNER

Hi Jan,

Your time to shine..we are all her to support you along your quit journey 😀😀🚭🚭💐💐🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

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gingergirl2810 MONTH WINNER

Good luck for tomorrow Jan! 🚭

I think it's fine to use whatever help you can - whatever it takes! 👍😃

Just know this site will help us all

Welcome back Jan💐

Congrats on an important decision to stop smoking... I remind myself daily why I cannot smoke anymore.... Stroke runs in our family among women smokers and I care about our members who are suffering COPD among other smoking related illnesses... All the best 👍🏻🇨🇦

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nettynoono5 MONTH WINNER

hi Jan best of luck 🍀 with your quit😊😊 hope your first day is going well!! X

Hi thenunn (hee hee must laugh at the name first of all) 😀 really well done on your decision to quit and finding this site will be a massive support to you during your quit journey 😄 they have been a huge help to me and I am coming up 5wks the absolute longest I have ever stopped in 31 years so if I can do it anyone can 😄 wish you lots & lots of luck and hope your first day has been a breeze 👍 keep us posted 😄

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Oh and apologies if you are a nun no offence meant :-o

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OMAG 😀

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Ok Andrew you wanted to change your name so here it is peeking tom does that suit you 😀 and I have had to ask my son what omag stands for 😀😀😀

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droopyJ in reply to

What does the A stand for???

in reply to droopyJ

Actual my son said cause I was talking about nuns but then again it is Andrew could mean anything 😀😀 I'm sure he will enlightened us with his wisdom at some point 😀😀

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droopyJ in reply to

I was gonna ask about why you were having a conversation about nuns but then I saw the other reply.... 😂😂

in reply to droopyJ

😀😀😀 Yeh it's not a random conversation I would normally have 😀 god forbid 😀😀

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Andrew-S in reply to

Umm I don't like it 😂

in reply to Andrew-S

Don't like what?

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Andrew-S in reply to

Peeking Tom 😀

in reply to Andrew-S

Well seeing as you constantly pop up everywhere I thought it more than suits you sir 😀😀

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monkyAdministrator35 Months Winner in reply to Andrew-S

Get a grip yooooooof :P :D :D

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monkyAdministrator35 Months Winner

Hi ya Jan, its lovely to have you back with us :) :) and am sooo happy you are going to go for it again :) :)

I see your using the patches and mouth spray :) to which both are excellent if used rite :) :) Our lovely Droopy has given you some great advice about the patches :) :)

Mouth spray --- this is something else :o if you spray it strait into your mouth, you may get hiccups :o Try using one finger to sort of pull your cheek out soooo, you can spray it onto the inside of your cheek :)

If you still get hiccups, then try spraying it onto the back of your hand and just lick it off :) oooooor, spray it onto a clean finger and just dab it onto your upper gum :) this way it will last longer :) but please dont rub it in, cos this could give you a burning feeling :o

Always shake it before you use it :) and perhaps give it a day or so to get used to it, cos it can take a bit of time for your body to get used to it :o

Good luck on day one Jan :) :) and if ya need any help, you just come a shouting please :) and we will try to help you :) :)

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islandboy8YearsSmokefree

Hi Jan, you are making a life saving decision and I am proud of you. I too, had some practice runs at quitting but I like you am determined to quit this time. Just remember the battle is one day at the time and we are here for you every step of the way. Keep this site close.

Island Boy

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madametobacco49

Hello Jan,your going to be fine--Keep that determination--you must be somewhat familiar with the routine and feelings when you quit--Just be fearless and make up your mind im not going to try again im going to make it this time--It is tough but you are tougher--It is a rough drug--but it is your enemy and wants to harm you--so do battle and win this time--and we will all rejoice with you and support you on your journey--Love,MmeT

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Manthy

Best decision ever - now 9 months smoke free and no regrets at all. Huge relief to be free from smoking, healthier, richer and I don't smell any more! Biggest plus is no more bloody guilt about what I am doing to myself. Both of my parents died of lung cancer and still I smoked - crazy eh! Not any more - I used the NHS support and had Champix - wierd side effects but bloody worked - really helped me to give up - not plain sailing but a whole lot easier than when I've tried before. Wishing you loads of luck and use this site for support because there are some amazing people here who are complete strangers but care enough to want you to stop smoking which is pretty bloody cool. Hang on in there.. Look at that pic you've chosen - you want to be flying free in the fresh clean air..stay focused..you can do it. X

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droopyJ in reply to Manthy

Congrats manth 9 months quit is fantastic😊😊😊

Thanks for sharing 😊

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thenunn

Well day 1 is still looming ..i could list a million excuses ..but thats all they would be. However i have more than halved my daily amount and am looking at why and when i grab one (yes should have done it sooner ) ..if i'm honest ,I feel so much better when I dont indulge . I will be day oneing I just needed to do this my way ..so bear with me ...and thank you all so much for your support..yes I did stay away because i felt embarrassed,but i'm not now ..i'm just grateful to you all ..thank you xx

in reply to thenunn

You can do it Jan! Good luck and I hope you find a way that suits you. xx

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