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!

Nope

Sorry Stuart - 18 year old plays scrum half and 17 year old flanker.

Well day 3 is going OK so far. BUT day 2 was a bad one. I thought it would be OK to have a few glasses of wine (4) but it obviously wasn't a good idea. Everything went wrong - emotional - stupidly found the fags that hubby had bought and smoked 5. This was about 8 pm last night. I didn't enjoy them and felt really cross with myself - but obviously still smoked them anyway. Thankfully I've woken up with renewed positivity. I will do this. No more wine for me!!

Thanks for replies. So half way through day 2 and no breakdowns- quite a lot of food though - yummy bacon and eggs, marmite on toast and only one cup of coffee. I would usually have had about six cups already! My usual smoking place is by the back door - all set up with comfy chair and pretty table. God I spent hours in that chair. I've cleared all the table off so there's no evidence of cigarettes and turned the chair around to face the other way. I feel pangs anytime I go near the back door though - I have two little dogs who are also used to mummy sitting in her chair whilst they pop in and out. I think they're confused! I think I need to actually move the table and chair. I'm off to watch my eldest play rugby now - not sure how that will go as I'd usually chain smoke my way through the whole match! I'll check back in later and let you know how it goes. Sorry for the rambling as a newbie!

My first NOPE

Hello all I thought I'd introduce myself to make this even more real. I've been reading the website all week. So, I live in South East London, am married with two teenage boys and turned 50 last September. I have smoked since I was 11. Have stopped occasionally but not for long and haven't tried for about eight years now. I have tried Allen Carr book years ago, hypnosis, patches, vaping ~ this final time I'm going cold turkey. I have a cold at the moment and feel a bit rubbish anyway. My husband was away this week and I only told him on Thursday that I was stopping on Friday. He was really surprised- hates me smoking - has never smoked himself. Unbelievably he had bought me 200 fags - which he has never ever done before !! He's selling them to someone else. I don't know why I decided this week that this was the time - probably spending another £20 on the buggers. I stopped yesterday morning so have passed my first 24 hours. Had a meltdown last night about 6pm because cricket was on TV and number one son was sitting in my favourite chair. Had a good cry upstairs and read through forums and felt OK. I can't wait for the next few days to be over. Drinking hot water with lemon as I would normally drink coffee and read that caffeine feels stronger when not smoking. Anyway just thought I'd say hi and hope to be speaking to you all lots in the coming weeks.