Thanks so much your support is so appreciated

[Porgyfish]

You are all so lovely . I think I had real turning point last Saturday when I was really suicidal as a result of smoking

I have been working through complex trauma and the smoking

Is so linked in

I remember how sporty I was as a teenager and young person and really want to find that energy again I realise at nearly 60 it might not b quite the same but am determined to run 5Km and to take my disabled son out more as was finding the loading in and out of the car harder as not so strong from smoking. He is one of triplets and I can hopefully enjoy my children again as I am not so depressed and anxious

For the first time in a year I feel some hope and realise how psychologically devastating smoking is to my system

Thankyou again this is a wonderful site

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Porgy and welcome to Quit Support🚭

No matter how bad things are, there is always hope. This terrific community can make a big difference, glad you have reached out to us👍

You have set some wonderful goals to achieve and we are happy to support you. Anything is possible.

Please have a look at the pinned posts as lots of info there to help.

It would also be a good idea to have a chat with your Doctor.

We look forward to supporting you on your Quit journey🚭✅💕🌻xx

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 6 Years smokefree]

Hi Porgyfish, Well done for your decision to quit👏

Welcome to Quit Support.💙

It’s never easy to quit but it’s easier with a little support.💪

Running 5KM will definitely be easier when you are smoke free!👍

Please read the pinned posts,📌 there is lots of information there. You will find the posts to the right or at the bottom of your screen depending which device you are using.

May I suggest you drink plenty of water💧💦 to flush out the toxins and keep yourself hydrated.

Let us know your exact quit date (it's not clear from your post if you have quit or are planning to quit)We can then assign you a winners'badge and update our database.

If you feel you need any more help please don’t hesitate to ask. There is always someone here.

May I remind you not to post any personal information. If in doubt, leave it out!

Good luck with your quit.🍀🚭xx

[Corrina125 LONG TERM WINNER]

Hello Porgy, welcome to Quit Support and well done your decision to quit. It will easily be one of the best things you could ever do for yourself and your family.

You will get all the support you could ever want here, so keep us close.

Have you already quit or are you planning to and if so are you using or going to use NRT or going Cold Turkey!

Have a good read of the pinned posts as knowledge is power and the better equipped you are the better the chances of success.

Bye for now and we look forward to supporting you this journey to freedom x

[Jayhawk LONG TERM WINNER]

I did power walked/ran a 5K a couple months after I quit. Having that goal I believe helped me through the first few months. The exercise also gets the good chemicals in your body working for your emotions and general health.