GIVING IN ....

Today has been exceptionally hard for me. The urge to smoke just that one cigarette will not go away. I have done the most boring jobs and am resorting to posting this plea because I am driving myself crackers trying to convince myself that I do NOT want a cigarette because I do. I have never had such a bad day and there is plenty of time left in it yet. Why shouldn’t I smoke? After all we all have to die of something. A husband who smokes like a chimney, with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and 6 monthly checks for prostrate cancer who although he has cut down refuses to stop so when I’m completely alone when something eventually happens to him, who will give a toss as to whether I smoke or not? The answer is “NO-ONE”, not even me! The old saying of another day, another dollar ought to read another day, another few ciggies. Struggling and going to take my dogs now ‘cos at least on their walk there are no cigarettes. Really struggling today folks and just wish it was bedtime and really hope that I can make it until then.

Butts

[cleopetra 2 YEAR WINNER]

I agree with Madi. Get something that may help get you through.

Thinking of you.

Sally.x

[simba196 18 Months Winner]

Kath I would not have coped with NRT and sometimes I have one after another but at least it keeps me off the ciggies. Give it a go I am sure you will find it works, easier to come off those later than the cigs again. Think of all the advice you have given everyone on this site in the past. suec x

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Kath , don't give in. try nrt. there is no shame. Believe me I have watched people die of lung cancer over a long period of time. Not a pleasant thing to have or watch. I was one of the fortunate ones that had the cancers removed. not everyone is so lucky. So Please! don't give in. xxx

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer]

''HEY'' Kath, CAN YOU HEAR ME WOMAN !!!! dont you give in now, cos I know that your a lot stronger than me gal and I know that you know, you want to quit SO FLIPPIN DO IT GAL, cos you can

I've had a hiccup, please,please, dont, dont be the same as me, FIGHT it gal, dont make it 2 of us eh

I promise you, I will be here to help you, if you need it

Pete xx

[bunnyrabbit 5 YEARS WINNER]

KATH DON'T TO IT. Try NRT it helps me. Also why not get your hubby to pop his finished fags in a jam jar with water and with a lid, then every time you get a bad craving go and smell it. Seriously it stinks and is very off putting. Kath try anything but fags you are doing sooo well. Sending you positive vibes.

Sue xx

[Hidden]

Hey Kath... the chewing gum is really good, sure knocks the cravings a lot, and if it's really desperate a ECig can help for a little while.

Why the hell does it matter who will miss us or not - this is your choice, it doesn't belong to anyone else.You can go and smoke that Fag anytime you like, no one is stopping us!

If your Hubby or family want to carry on smoking that's their business isn't it?

But you want to stop ( don't you)? I hope so, Stop tormenting yourself. Nicotine addiction is one hell of a thing to quit - it's going to take time and patience for us all. That's why we're here for each other. And you do help us - so, have a go at at the lozenges or chewy, and make it a wee bit easier for you. You have come so far... Don't stop trying now.

All that talk of of "why does it matter" is just your head playing powerful mind games. Nicotine won't give up on it's prisoners (us!), without one helluva fight. Boot it's backside Kath! Night, xx

[andi22]

Hi Kath, maybe try the old nrt as the others say. What about those doggies of yours too, they aren't breathing in your smoke any more either and I'm sure you'll always have some kind of animal around.

[jimigolf 2 YEAR WINNER]

Don't know if it will help but I've been putting my smoke money away. 3 days to go and I'm buying a new pair of golf shoes (£90 worth), then I'm saving for a weekend away. That's my incentive. Been off them for 15 days now. I'm using nrt with pride. Good Luck

[Hidden in reply to jimigolf]

Well done, enjoy your new shoes and your first game of golf using them, I loveeeeeeeeeee new shoes

[jimigolf 2 YEAR WINNER in reply to Hidden]

Thanks very much, after the shoes next target city break abroad. I need the targets ha

[Hidden in reply to jimigolf]

Great idea, whatever keeps you from smoking is good. At least you can see somethink for your money, and it,s not going up in a puff of smoke