The day has come! Its quit day!

[jojolou1975]

Well ive been up 1/2 an hour on the first day of what I am determined is my last quir attempt! I coughed so much I was nearly sick this morning (a gentle reminder that this is soooo the right thing to do!) Quite busy today but will pop in and out of the group. Have a great day everyone! Jo x

[simba196 18 Months Winner]

Good luck Jo you can do it, thinking and sending postiive vibes to you

[thenunn]

Good Luck Jo you can do this more importantly you want this so enjoy it xx jan

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

Aup Jo

So this is DAY 1 then am with you all the way gal, you come and shout if you need help or just want to shout !!!!

You say that you are busy today I tell you Jo, it helps to keep busy and keep your mind occupied all the best for today, your doing just fine

See you later

[jojolou1975]

Hi Guys! Well Im still alive lol! Im ok, literally havent stopped but feeling good! xx

[kevin123]

Go girl go.....

Well done jojo.

[jojolou1975]

Feel like I could murder someone now though

[Fags1]

Well done, well done and well done. You couldn't have done weller.

[kevin123]

Put the wife on your list lol

[jojolou1975]

hahaha im ok now. Just made a low fat carrot cake!

[Bellabella 18 Months Winner]

Well Jojolou, the worst few days are the worst, keep busy, clean, iron and take your anger out on the broom!!!

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner in reply to Bellabella]

Did you mean the ''first'' few days

You havent bin on the wine already have you gal

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

Hi Jo, just wondered if you've tried this breathing exercise of Emjay's

To help a craving pass - Breathing Exercise (1)

Posted by EmJay ROY CASTLE

18 Jan 2013

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Cravings lead to irritation and sometimes panic, causing the quitter’s mind to speed up. When this occurs, concentrating becomes hard. Using a deep breathing exercise is an effective way of calming yourself down.

This exercise can be done anywhere from sitting down in a chair to waiting for a bus. Follow the simple stages described below;

With your mouth closed and shoulders relaxed, inhale deeply and slowly to the count of eight.

As you breathe in, push your stomach out.

Hold your breath for the count of four.

Breathe out slowly to the count of eight.

Repeat the cycle five times

DO NOT OVER DO IT – STOP IF YOU FEEL DIZZY

Ha ha I've tried this a few times and it worked for me, erm as I breath in I want to pull my stomach in not out so trying to do that takes my mind off things

[jojolou1975]

Cant believe day 1 is nearly over! Its been a good day actually with no stressing about when Im going to get my next fag (daughter been at home as teacher training day!). I have throughly enjoyed just going with the flow xx

[chrissy125]

Well done Jojo, I finally stopped at age of 54 and am smoke free for over 8 weeks now, using champix. U will soon notice benefits to your skin and a decreasing in the cough. Are you using anything or going it alone? I found the quit pack i got from the NHS very helpful, especially the daily calendar that takes you through the first four weeks.

So proud of all us quitters!

Chrissy

[jojolou1975]

Wow, 8 weeks! I wonder how I will feel after 8 weeks?!!! Well done you Im nearing the end of day 2 and apart from a couple of minor meltdowns today, im doing OK! Determined not to start again this time xx

[Chimney 6 MONTH WINNER]

Keep us posted . Good luck