TracyB

Hi Kathy. I'm 4 weeks stopped today! I live in London. Good luck - it only gets easier.

I'm 3 and a half weeks in after 35 years puffing. I feel so positive this time and it's definitely because mentally I was ready. I know that I can smoke if I want to but I really don't want to. Simple really once you're over the initial craves.

One month is great! I'm nearly two weeks and I bet you're feeling a lot better than you were two weeks ago! I've been really trying to focus on how disgusting smoking really is and reminding myself that I can never have just one. It's back to 30 a day or nothing at all and I'm not going back to that. Very well done to you. Treat yourself to a nice meal out with the money you've saved. X

So sad to hear. I was chatting with a guy at the weekend who has just started back after quitting for two and a half years. Makes me more determined to never have another puff.

Hi Tracey. I'm doing surprisingly well actually! Feeling very calm (although hubby may disagree). Think I've really got my head around never smoking again. Have been reading lots on romanticising smoking as I think that's been part of my undoing in the past. Kitchen is VERY clean! Finished a crochet blanket that I've been meaning to do for months. All very positive. Thanks asking xx

Yes I've chosen to ignore anything by the purple dinosaur! Still going strong. Good time at my Grandma's. Hardest part was the two hour drive - I would normally puff away the whole journey. Had some boiled sweets instead. Have to say it was nice not you have to stand out in the wind and rain and have a fag. Definitely sticking with this quit. I am not going through those first few days again.

Morning everyone. Thanks for all your messages. Feeling positive today. I'm off to my grandma's for a couple of days so may well not check in. X

Thanks Bumble. I will keep a low profile although that's not really my style! First forum I've been on so you live and learn. Thanks for taking time. X

Thanks Chrispy and Doreen. Maybe it's an American get tough thing. I don't think I'm being fragile was just sharing and posting. Yes now I certainly do know that you shouldn't post honest things.

I am absolutely an addict and have been for 37 years. Believe me I'm under no illusions that smoking is my choice. I'm not quite sure why the strong reply from you. I didn't smoke today. I did find out some interesting information that could well help me regarding blood sugar levels. Mentioned I was a bit thirsty - why the reaction? I am not running or hiding from anything but I certainly didn't expect responses like yours from a forum that apparently welcomes people and say "post away - we're here for you " . Maybe you should remove your barney song if you don't do "feel good". I'm happy that it was easy peasy for you but it's not the same for everyone. I am struggling big time.

Presumably I've been reading a lot of rubbish then! I realise I am a complete junkie but eating regularly does actually help when a craving hits. Fortunately I don't need to lose 60 pounds and eat fairly healthily. To be honest I don't think this forum is for me. I was having a positive smoke free day. Thanks for making me feel crap.

Yes I've been cleaning a lot today! Mind you that's a good thing. I'm incredibly thirsty - drinking loads of iced water - is that a normal side effect? I've been reading a lot about blood sugar levels and it makes a lot of sense and makes me realise why my last efforts at stopping were never going to last. I never had breakfast when smoking. I'm trying to eat healthily though - the last thing I need is to put on loads of weight and be thinking ooh if I started smoking again I'd lose it all!!!! Thanks for being in touch everyone- much appreciated. Xx

Fags gone. Chair and table moved. Another day done.

Thanks for replies. Busy watching videos. I'm going to sort the kitchen today - I haven't wanted to go in there - which is clearly not going to work! I usually paint in there as well so need to set that up differently. Started back crocheting yesterday - which I love. Jigsaws is a good idea - I think there's one upstairs. Thanks chaps I will get through today fine and will hopefully then be through the worst of withdrawal. Will check in later.

Yes I will get rid of the cigarettes - and I won't drink for a few weeks. I'm not stupid. I do know that alcohol is a problem when stopping smoking. I think I've read so much over the last week and some of it is conflicting. Some people keep a pack of cigarettes in the house. Some people try to carry on living as usual so the association us broken straight away. Anyway I'm still going for it and will not smoke again EVER. Mornings are odd!