JackiMac

Great to read this and brilliant that you are doing well xxx

Ps and all you lovely wonderful people are the icing on the cake xx

Realising I am an addict and the hold that nicotine has over me, I don't want to be that person again xx

Hi Natalie how are you doing? Stopping smoking is like facing a bully, your scared of him, scared of what he will do, and scared of the reprecussions but do you know what just like facing up to a bully once you do it, you will stop and think "hey that's was ok, why did I not do this sooner", do not allow yourself to think too far ahead, its just the addiction that is causing the panic, face it head on, tell it you are no longer its slave and turn away, believe you will be surprised. One day at a time Natalie, we got you here, read, educate, commit and post as often as you like. xxx

Jimmy fantastic big hugs to you xx

Hi Natalie, I tried the patch a few years ago and found it really good, I used to rub it when I felt a crave, the only thing I lacked at that time was the actual willpower to see my quit through I made it to 8 weeks. Remember that the patch will not work on its own you still need to want to quit and have will power too. But hunny at the end of the day you need to quit with a way that suits you, what feels good and right, every one has a different opinion on what works and what doesn't work and that can mess your head up lol, stick to your quit day tomorrow, wake up a new person, a non smoker, and stay close, post often, be positive and commit to NOPE, you have nothing to fear, quitting is very doable. Looking forward to sharing your journey with you xxx BTW i'm quitting again with Champix that's my NRT xxx

Ohh I've just found this Colleen thank you for starting this, to all my lovely internet family I want to say I lurvvve you guys without you who knows where I would be xxxx

Sharon I have the same prob, going to follow DD advice see if it works later xxx

Tracey, I know exactly how you feel, but believe me going back is not an option, yes we want easy peasy but unfortunately its not working that way, we need to stay strong, stay focused, remember why we are quitting, remember it will pass, do not under any circumstances allow that thought to grow, you have been struggling for a while now, I need you to repeat after me I AM NOT A SMOKER, I WILL NOT SMOKE NOW OR NEVER , MY LIFE IS WORTH MORE....deep breaths, music, and dance, I am back at day 3 and believe me it sucks, I could be coming up for 8 months now, but one stupid moment of doubt......I know I don't need to say anymore here if you need me xxx

Safe journey, big hugs we are all here and waiting for you xxx

Awesome well done, hell week is well and truly over stand tall and be proud xx

All the nicotine will be gone from my body today......go begone you stinking decrepit demon......building a shield and never letting you back in ....ever.....again.......I am re-eductating my brain, I am a non smoker, I have been a non smoker since the 30th August, 2014. After today my body will not crave, my mind may well think it requires nicotine but I am a non smoker. The cough I had managed to get rid off before but that came back as soon as I began smoking again will soon disappear, the sore throat will go, my nose has stopped running already, the nicotine irritated it, I am a non smoker. I can still taste the last of the nicotine and its disgusting, my hair smells fresher already, the smell is still on my clothes but that will also go, I am washing the nicotine from my life. I am a non smoker. My bank balance is £4 better off each day, treating myself on Saturday because I am a non smoker. So many positives in my life. I do not want the negative to come back in, I don't need it, I don't want it, it only causes death and destruction. So hello day 3 its so good to see you xxx

Natalie welcome on board the QT, you will find lots of help and advice here, the gradual withdrawal from cigarettes just doesn't work hunny we have all been down that road, I'm afraid that's the addiction keeping hold of you, in a year's time you will still be cutting back...trust me on that one, if you are seriously wanting to quit, do it, the fear is also part of the addiction its the one thing that kept us all smoking for years, the fear of missing something, what will I do without my smokes....you will be a lot healthier and happier for a start, no more dipping your feet in the water, close your eyes and deep breath and jump in, we are all here to catch you and be with you on your journey, its wonderful xxx

You beat me to it LOL, NOPE for me today, no matter what xx

Good Good day today, feel refreshed, feel alive and feel happy, if anyone is interested you can see my facebook page and check out the post my darling OH posted of me today, singing unawares LOL!. I still can't believe I stirred the pot, I boiled up a big black cauldron, I added some insecurity, stress, a sprinkle of doubt, two tablespoons of sleepless nights, and a pinch of a notion, as I stirred the notion grew and grew, it bubbled, it got hotter, I could smell the potion and I wanted to taste it, baaaaad mistake, should of taken the pot off the boil at that point and walked away from it, but no not me the recipe enticed me a little more, so I threw in some more insecurity and some doubt, and just to be on the safe side a huge big spoonful of notion, and before I knew it I tasted my potion, bleurgggh was my initial reaction but then BOOM my taste buds were awakened, I knew I should have tipped the damn stuff away. So next time a notion comes into my head, damn well not taking the cauldron out its staying where it is and I am riding this train to a different kitchen........

Aww what fantastic news a QT baby, congratulations, xxx

Gem over the moon for you. party and swing your pants you did good xxx

Fandabidousy, 1 whole year of Freedom, hows it looking up there? absolutely awesome I bet, xx

Fantastic Sandy, little seeds planted will hopefully grow... you did really well and don't you just feel so brilliant when you make it through xx

NOPE just for today and because I want to xx

Bakon how you keep tabs amazes me, just goes to show what the mind can do when you set it a challenge, missed you little pink piggy xxx

Jen I jumped back on today, believe me you can do this it is so doable, just never look back just look forward to a brighter, smoke free future we will all be here xx

Well done Wendy you kicked your craves ass, it feels great when that happens and makes you realise what this is all about,YOU and never smoking again, xxx

DD can I possibly be a sleeping member of the winters Club, forgot that....I am now a summerbee, not a winterbee, FFS not only did I lose my quit I lost my wee group darn it, I don't mind handing over the drinks trolley I just follow behind chucking the complementary packets of peanuts at you all, TOOT TOOT alllllll abooaaarddd next stop FREEDOM,

I must admit my GP's have been fantastic, they understand how difficult the addiction is and encourage, support and listen all the time and never once put you down, I have heard of some people who have had bad experiences with their GP;s and go back to smoking immediately, its a shame because the better the support network the better you feel, knowing that someone understands goes a long way.