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Belter Linda

Hi beazel, my friend I have forgot the format Is it five, seven, seven? Come back,haiku queen

Time is against me

I've told you a million times!!

No negative side effects but my pal got really itchy skin from them. But he put up with that as they helped so much with stopping smoking!! Where did you put it? I'm sure a weaker strength will ease your symptoms a bit. And you could maybe try a different part of your body? I generally always put them top outside of my arms but I've heard of people putting them all over the place! I'd give it another day for sure and see how you get on. If your still struggling may need to think of an alternative. I was given patches and lozenges at the start of my quit. Going back to work will only help your quit I reckon. And that's good you're fit enough to go back to work

Time is a healer

It's time you got a watch

I've used the free nhs stop smoking service twice. The first one was brilliant. A group of about 20 people met at a local hall weekly. And we actually smoked for the first three weeks and just learned about quitting and got a plan....got prepared. Then boom we all quit! That was a champix quit for me but it didn't last long. But that team spirit really felt great. Second time they changed the format and it was just a weekly drop in service where you'd get like 15 minutes one to one with a counsellor. And you could mix with other quitters waiting. That was still good but felt less of a team. Low and behold they shut for two weeks over Christmas!! And that was me back on the fags! I really liked having that weekly meet and having someone check up on me. They measure your co2 and it was rewarding seeing that going down and down. This time round I used the pharmacy service which isn't as good. They are not stop smoking counsellors. But I got my weekly meet, free NRT and they measured my co2. So still a very good service. This wee bit of extra support will help you im sure Lily! I used the patches for about 3 - 4 weeks. I really found them awesome and they basically took away the urge. So all I had was 'time for a fag'...'oh no it's not, I dont smoke' thoughts! I was really firm on not entertaining these thoughts. Don't torture yourself. I always said to myself don't let a thought turn into a crave. Just squash it, bat it away! Move on!!

You wouldn't know a good thing if it hit you in the face

White goods

Welcome on board Dizzy!! 8 days is a brilliant start, good on you! I know it's cliche but it really does get easier and easier. And you kinda grow in confidence every day. You've came to the right place for information and support! Bucket loads here! I took all the help I could get in the beginning so I was here, I was on NRT and I was also getting weekly pharmacy support. And alongside that I was reading incessantly about the damage smoking does but also how the body can repair itself. Also learning about addiction! Reading really drummed things into my head plus kept me busy! You can definitely do this!!

You are a goody two shoes

The possibilities are endless

Let your imagination run wild

Im going to make eggy bread

Can I have my eggs over easy

You are a bad egg

Well done boo

-3 morning and happy Friday.

-1 golfing I take it Andy? It's beautiful up that east coast

You know I really respect you for keeping trying. If you can just push through you can make it. I've seen quitters before really struggling and they turn into a strong quitter. Just keep going Lilly, I know you can do it!

I went in asda this morning and its rows and rows of Easter eggs!!!! ? it's tricky but I like a wee challenge . I remember I gave up crisps before and its like they start talking to you from the shelves lol EAT ME!!!

Im going for a triple whammy crisps, sweets AND chocolate!!!! Crisps are really tough for me but I'll manage.

Would it hurt to crack a smile

When the going gets tough, the tough get going