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Thank you guys, I will tell Del you all sent your best wishes. I just can't believe it to be honest, I really can't - poor Del.

Can't believe it to be honest guys. Lee's dad, Del, was due the all clear (fingers crossed) tomorrow from the cancer. Has been admitted back into hospital. Last night he was shivering, couldn't breath (been a none smoker for over 50 years) so Barb phoned an ambulance. He has pneumonia, not in great shape and very weak. He obviously is in the right place and a fighter so I am optimistic that he will make a full recovery- he has fought cancer 3 times in his past like a true Braveheart. Keep your fingers crossed and hopefully it might have been this that has been there for the last 5 months, what has dragged him down and caused his white blood cells to plummet? I'm hoping so. Again please keep your fingers crossed for Del Boy.

That's right, it's all down to you Susana- you can do it just like we all have, no question. But I still stand by what I say, they can and do go to sleep for many people Susana, in time.

Fabulous news Joe, many congratulations to you xx

I don't think you're doing it attention at all, seriously I don't. Susana I look at the facts... You seem an extremely educated person. You have fallen off the horse yet you get back on, knowing how truly shitty it feels for you. You are Allen Carr educated, I see it in your posts. That tells me we have someone who really is serious about quitting. It then makes me think that the sheer frustration of the discomfort (mentally) is proving very strong, even your Allen Carr education is not touching the sides in calming and reassuring the mind. I could be wrong but that's what I see - pure mental unease and total frustration. If I'm right, please let me assure you on this I was exactly the same (although am not at well schooled as you, so lack in the academic area) all I did, very often, was post on the forum that I felt I was going to smoke-an SOS if you will. Post everyday if you need to, who cares? Anything that helps with the confusion, anger and frustration. One day, all of that, really does just go to sleep- no fireworks or big brass band, just goes. It will for you if you just hang tough and scream and shout and let it all out xx

Good work my lovey, good work xx

Me too, I hope you weathered the mental storm xx

I have to go, got to pick my daughter up from her mates. Listen to everyone, all been there and felt like this- crampsville, we know. Listen, talk it through and I expect to find a happy ending tomorrow... You can do this!!!!

Don't you dare. Listen...if you are in a situation in your mind where it feels like dark clouds are more days than not smoking will only mask over that! And could kill you too!!! If this is what happens when you quit go get sorted, if it's not that then don't dare smoke anyway! I mean it matey! Don't .....chat on here till it passes, it will, it always does with time.

My teenage girls give me a few complements every now and again...I know, teenagers...shock!! They said the like how I seem to make their friends very comfortable, and like part of the family when they visit. Means the world to me as I come from a childhood where friends had to wait at the door while you popped your shoes on, before playing out. Must have learnt that skill from TV shows maybe?..lol...

My experience is a hungry man, after a days work, will believe anything you tell him ;)

Oh yes, and a squeeze of ketchup and a dash of Worcester sauce! I mean, it ain't a proper shepherds pie in my gaff without those, just minced beef in gravy. Or shepherds welly dirt in muddy water...or course Rex ;)

I know Nancy, it is. I only make it once a year for that very reason...ROFL...xx

Friction burn Nancy, shepherds often fall over and graze their elbows against the stone countryside walls, they have a support forum for it I've heard ;)

Sure thing...I mean...the burnt bits are to replicate the soil that the shepherds get in their welly boots while tending the flock. I mean, everybody knows that!

What's your favourite holiday destination, and why?

At least they consider your comfort Tracey and give you protection. I thought it was a Kermit the frog convention at first glance!....mind you, was early and didn't have my glasses on (as usual)

Fantastic news....party time? With dancing? I'm there!

Hello and congratulations.....I bet you're as pleased as punch to finally be no longer smoking, brilliant. Don't shut yourself away, I do that, I'm sure you're not bringing others down and I'm sure folk will understand - open a post and talk it through anytimexx

Hiya Abigail, I don't think we have met before so just popping in to say hello and welcome.

So very sorry to read about your past, can't imagine your pain at the time. Fabulous to hear you are expecting again, mind you the being sick is pretty pants isn't it? ;) You will find every bit of inner strength I have no doubt to stay quit. Fingers crossed you might find you just sail through it anyway. Either way, all the best and congratulations on your baby news and on quitting smoking.

Jumping back on Jackie, that's the spirit. Squashing any thoughts one day at a time, sounds perfect and realistic. I have ever reason to believe that this one, now, is the one. Head down and crack on my lovely Jackie.

DD, I'm glad you feel rest assured xx Bummer when it happens months into a quit but many have reported it to have happened. You're as solid as a rock, can feel it in my bones. Does make you think what is going on repair wise doesn't it though, our internal chemistry I mean. Some say nicowhats his face, others say junkie thinking. I say what is happening really, the body and mind fascinate me.

Hiya Breath and welcome.

Best place for them eh Tracey...can join the rest of the crap down there. You know, had a moment or two like that myself in the first 6 months mate. I could have well done without it of course, but after the event, it really empowered me tbh- really truly showed me that actual, deep down I don't actually want to smoke. Helped if that makes any tipsy turvey sense? Sort of sealed the deal.