On day 8 of no smoking

[Shazbog]

Hi all - finding myself back here trying this giving up smoking again - day 8 and feeling it today - have a very sore scratchy throat and feel I need to clear my throat but nothing moving 🙄 I have to succeed this time and am determined - have gone cold turkey with no replacements x any advice - my day of quit was 22.15pm on Sunday 17 November 😄

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Welcome back Shazbog, Its good to hear from you, even though its through a relapse.

At least you are trying again and thats all we ask of you. It doesnt matter how many attempts it takes your a winner on here.

Make sure you drink plenty of water, this will help loosen the mucus in your throat. also steam over a bowl will help too. It can take time to rid the mucus and toxins but it will clear.

If you find in about 3 weeks you are still struggling with the throat, have a word with your doctor who can prescribe tablets to help clear the mucus.

Have a read at the pinned posts for any new information.

We wish you luck. xxx

[Corrina125 LONG TERM WINNER]

Welcome back Shazbog, we don't always succeed with our first tries but we learn from them, so that should help with this quit. that and keeping strong and determined.

Remember to keep us close for support.

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Shaz, welcome back👋

Delighted to hear that you have over a week in the bag, well done👍🏼

Cold turkey hits hard but you’re now free of nicotine.

Honey is great to ease that scratchy throat, hope you feel better soon. I see Jilly and Corrina have given you good advice already so I’ll just say, hang in there💪

Your determination and the support from this great community will help get you through the tough times.

Better days are just around the corner, so keep going and you know you’re doing the very best thing for yourself🚭✅ xx

[Veteran250 in reply to Briarwood]

Hi Shaz(if I may call you that)

You have done this journey before so you know it can only get better, but it might just take a little time.

Going Cold Turkey is not easy, you will have mood swings, bad times and good times, but the good times will outweigh the bad times...... but having said that, we are all different in our quit journeys...... the above is how it was for me!

Congratulations for coming back to try again 👏👏👏👏 well done!

😀🌞😘🚭 Xx

[Happybear LONG TERM WINNER]

Hey Shazbog, well done to you. Sounds like you've been down this road before, as you know it is a bumpy ride. You can do it, good luck.

[Shazbog 2 YEAR WINNER]

Thanks everyone - really means a lot to have the encouragement and support - still plodding along - no major cravings just mind making me think I want one but not desperate- odd feeling 😳