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sammie Newbie

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So, here goes... my name is Sam and i have been a smoker for 19 yrs. As im only 31 this is over half my life! I want to be a better role model to my daughter, as well as benefit from health improvements and having more money! But most of all i want to do this to prove to myself that i can. I have "tried" to give up a few times in the past but never any serious attempts. This time round, i dont no, it just feels different! So any help, advice, tips or wateva, feel free to message me! Thanks for reading x

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My sam, or another sam?

 

Either way .... if you are going cold turkey your blood sugar levels will jump around. Try and drink some fruit juice, take sips, as if you don't you may get a tired sensation which feels like a crave. 

 

Within ...
  20 minutes Your blood pressure, pulse rate and the temperature of your hands and feet have returned to normal. 8 hours Remaining nicotine in your bloodstream has fallen to 6.25% of normal peak daily levels, a 93.75% reduction. 12 hours Your blood oxygen level has increased to normal. Carbon monoxide levels have dropped to normal. 24 hours Anxieties have peaked in intensity and within two weeks should return to near pre-cessation levels. 48 hours Damaged nerve endings have started to regrow and your sense of smell and taste are beginning to return to normal. Cessation anger and irritability will have peaked. 72 hours Your entire body will test 100% nicotine-free and over 90% of all nicotine metabolites (the chemicals it breaks down into) will now have passed from your body via your urine.  Symptoms of chemical withdrawal have peaked in intensity, including restlessness. The number of cue induced crave episodes experienced during any quitting day have peaked for the "average" ex-user. Lung bronchial tubes leading to air sacs (alveoli) are beginning to relax in recovering smokers. Breathing is becoming easier and your lung's functional abilities are starting to increase. 5 - 8 days The "average" ex-smoker will encounter an "average" of three cue induced crave episodes per day. Although we may not be "average" and although serious cessation time distortion can make minutes feel like hours, it is unlikely that any single episode will last longer than 3 minutes. Keep a clock handy and time them. 10 days 10 days - The "average" ex-user is down to encountering less than two crave episodes per day, each less than 3 minutes. 10 days to 2 weeks Recovery has likely progressed to the point where your addiction is no longer doing the talking. Blood circulation in your gums and teeth are now similar to that of a non-user.

 

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LucyThai Newbie

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Congratulations and welcome. Educating yourself about this awful addiction is key in my eyes, lots of great information here so poke around and have fun. And always remember nope once you adhere to that you cant fail. Not one puff ever.

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Sam,

Welcome aboard the best train ride you will ever take - the people on this site are incredible and very supportive - I am only 1 month or just over into my quit and I would never had made it so easily without the support of the train. I too have children and they were the reason I quit after 25 years of smoking - I am only 39 so I know what you mean. Anyway let us all know if you need any help[ just post an SOS or reach out to us all -  you can do this if you are ready for it - take it one hour at a time then one day at a time - remember to post or pledge the daily NOPE - it helps!

 

Good Luck and Welcome!

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Hi sammie.....

Welcome aboard the quit train.....

Read all you can in the newbie stuff......understand this addiction ,what keeps us hooked....

Education ,know your enemy.....it helps you in your fight....

Stay close to the board.....joining in ,helps your quit and others....

Pledge daily....it's a promise to yourself not to smoke that day...

You can do it....xx

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ChRiSpY Newbie

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Welcome Sammie...and congrats.. your life is about to change for the BEST!

 

Read up... make sure you read read read...so you understand what you are going through and why.

 

Post... ask us... complain... bitch... wine... whatever you want to do.. we are here to help.

 

Make a plan for when life throws you a curve ball and you get extra pissed or extra sad... cause it will... what will you do instead of smoke.. take a walk...deep breathing...etc etc etc

 

This quit thing is far from impossible.. I did it and I was hardcore.  Make the neccesary changes in your lifestyle for now to get yourself through.

 

it is awesome as a non smoker... you will be a new person.

 

Keep on keepin on.

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Devil Doll Newbie

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Thanks everyone! Means alot! Day 1 nearly over! Looking forward to tomorrow! Lol

Each day gets a little easier... The first three are the worst, take it hour by hour if need be. The thoughts that got me through were "Well today didn't suck as bad as yesterday... soon that turns into this week didn't suck as bad as last week.. then it turns to months."

 

"If I have just one cigarette, I'll be back where I started. Where I started was desperately wishing I was where I am today."

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Welcome aboard the Quit Train, Sam!  Every one of us have been where you are now, and are anxious to encourage you on this journey.  You have to do the work, but we will cheer you on and tell you things that helped us.  Congratulations on your decision to quit!!!

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Hi Sam, welcome to quittrain!

 

Pleased to meet you, and congratulations on your first day of the rest of your smoke free life :)

 

If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to ask!

 

Spend some time reading, and then reading done more - your will be an expert on nicotine addiction in no time!

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John_Doe Newbie

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Hi, Sam! Congrats on your decision to quit. I'm a little bit over the month in my quit and I can say only one thing - you gotta get here as fast as you can. It feels wonderful :) Just keep yourself busy and think positive. It gets easier and better as you go. :)

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Chrysalis Newbie

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You're doing it, Sammy, you're on your way! You've got a great attitude. Breathe deeply and slowly, sip on ice water, and make sure that your blood sugar is OK by sucking on hard candies or drinking fruit juice. You're going to blow through these few tough days and make this be your "sticky quit". 

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Sazerac Enthusiast

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Sammie,

You are doing GREAT these first smoke free days.

It is incredibly empowering choosing life over addiction, huh !

You have made one of the greatest decisions of your life.

Drink freely from the Cup of N O P E and Free Your Head.

Life is Good.

If you need anything, let The Train know.

Lots of answers and experience here 

and always a friendly word or kick in the pants if needed.

S

 

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Hiya and welcome, congratulations on quitting, you and your kids won't look back, best decision ever promise, keep posting, really helps to post when you are craving because it will take your mind off the want for a cig and before you know it, you slashed right through the crave. Treat yourself at the end of each day, I always did when kids were in bed so I didn't have to share lol so I would look forward to the evening instead of dreading it cos that was my favourite time to smoke when kids went to bed so I'd have a cuppa and a yummy cake for the first 2 weeks, then it was every Saturday I'd spoil myself, bath, face mask, massage, get my hair done. Then monthly treats etc, only look at the negatives on smoking, dont allow any positive thoughts on smoking to enter your head ( there actually isn't any)

Sue xxx

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Well here goes day 2! Lol cant believe i got thru day one but yay!! Here i am lol thanks for all ur encouragement, feels amazing knowin that u are all there to listen to me!

How are you doing Sam? Beating your first smoke free day is MASSIVE!! :)

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