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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required.)

Take a leap of faith and believe that you will succeed. Attitude will make quitting much easier. Your body can heal itself from much of the damage that smoking causes; that's a positive thought that helped me.

@susie14quitting is a hard row to hoe, no doubt, but you can do it. before you beat yourself up to bad for a few failed attempts remember that scientists spent decades hybridizing tobacco plants to make them more addictive. They spent decades tweaking their formulas for chemical additives to make them more addictive. The advertising is done to make them psychologically more addictive. I myself spent a decade or more trying to convince myself to quit before I actually did. Don't be me and wait that long because it won't get any easier. The least amount of pain you will endure is to quit now. The longer you wait the harder it gets.

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Hi Sizie it is great that you stay around here and keep,reading, and keeping it fresh in your mind that you want to quit, and you will only do that by being around us quitters lol. you will quit when you are ready, it took me a while to finally take the plunge and give it a go, it’s a lot less scary than what you think it will be. Yes the first few hours, days, weeks and even months maybe a bit uncomfortable, but if you want something bad you will get it. i found lots of treats helped me stay on course, I loved having all the little treats, or saving it till the end of the Month and having a big treat. Think what you could buy if you saved your ciggie money for a month. For me it was nearly £300 a month! I had some very nice treats Stay with us and Stay determined.

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Hi Susie Never give up trying to give up . It’s difficult because it’s an addiction , giving up cigarettes is the same as any other drug . You have to decide never to take another puff , even if your arse is on fire Stick around and keep reading and learning By all means throw the odd number in You are stronger than you think

Hi Susie, Don't feel embarrassed at all. Even though you haven't quit yet, you can still read our strategies and tips for quitting smoking. Quitting smoking is not easy, that's for sure, but it's definitely doable as there are so many on this board who quit, as you know. We can give you all the tips and tricks but in the end, you are the one who has to be ready and determined to quit. I can tell you that the longer you stay quit, the urges will get less and less. I barely get an urge now and when I do, it's not a physical urge but if I smell the smoke, it reminds me of when I smoked. Sometimes it smells good, and sometimes it smells horrible. You are still very young so you can prevent long lasting damage to your lungs by quitting. When you decide to take the plunge, we will be here for you!

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Yes the treats were great, even a day of not smoking is a tidy sum, over £10 for me,. Over £70 for the week, and around £300 for the month. I enjoyed spending it on little or big luxuries, things I wouldn’t have bought if I smoked. I liked all the extra money in my purse too, and not going to the cash machine for yet another withdrawal for you what ! i also liked getting my headphones on and listening to hypnotherapy and relaxation sounds on YouTube. chilling out is crucial when you first quit, as it can make you feel agitated. honestly when you get into it, you get a buzz for it , to get through another day smokefree, becomes addictive go for it

Thanks everyone. I feel better reading what you have all said and it makes me more determined to keep trying. A few times in the last year I felt like it was too hard and maybe I've already hurt myself so what's the point. But I know that's not true and I have to stay positive. I didn't realize what you said @intoxicated yoda about the scientists making the tobacco plants more addictive. It's crazy they were allowed to do that! I am going to do this!

Hi everyone. It's now been over a year since I joined the site and I wanted to explain what has been happening. I still feel a bit shy and embarrassed to post (about smoking, not games lol) so that's why I haven't said anything until now. I'm still a bit scared posting this. I have tried a few more times to quit. But unfortunately I am still smoking. I feel embarrassed to say that. I can't believe it's already been a year! The longest I quit for was a week. I thought I was going to succeed that time but didn't I even remember thinking when I had a cigarette that just one would be ok. Even after everything I read on here! I know I should have known better! I understand why nope is so important. I'm still super determined though. I finally told my doctor that I smoke a few weeks ago (which was horrible lol) and she is helping me now. I don't think she will stop giving me a hard time until I've quit. Her plan is probably not that popular in here so I don't really want to talk about that. But the goal is the same. I don't know why I'm finding it so hard. Well I suppose I do but I thought I would get there especially with all the help I had in here. I think it still helps to be here and to keep thinking about it. It also keeps reminding me how important it is for my health. I am still reading the posts and learning all the time. I want to thank everyone again for helping me last time. I know that one day soon I will be free from smoking and nicotine!

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Thanks jillar. Thankfully he still doesn't know. He's 8 now so this has to be done. Just taking my patch off from my first day and it has helped along with the lozenges. I suppose it's a case of keeping going one day at a time. Patch back on tomorrow, more lozenges and onto the next day. One day at a time. I'm actually taking him for a game of football over the park tomorrow. Ive been less energetic when playing football with him lately, the consequence of 16+ ciggies a day. It will be great to be able to run around over the next few weeks with added energy. Long term I want to get using that gym pass I've been paying for without using for a year and a half now. One day at a time though. I've done the whole looking too far into the future one too many times.

I have never tried listening to YouTube before. I will definitely try that too

Great to see you back, I also had those consultations each week when I started, it does help a lot, to know someone is helping you, and it makes you more determined. keep with it stay determined.

Thanks @catlover. The support in here is amazing. I just need to put more effort into quitting and I know I can. I quit for a week so there is no reason I can't keep going after that. I like the idea of treats lol

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Dictionary….looks like someone has swallowed one Oh that’s not right lol… dance

Let’s make this your sticky Quit You can do it

Welcome aboard, Benjamin. What worked the best for me for withdrawal symptoms more than anything was walking. I walked alot. Try a 10 to 20 minute walk after meals and see if that helps. sooner or later it will resolve but for me it lasted a few months. That was my experience anyhow.

Man @tocevoD I sure hope that the consultations work for you. You've been trying so long. I remember you quitting so your son would never remember you as a smoker and although he may remember it now he will also remember his dad WAS a smoker but isn't anymore. So let's do this ok?!

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required.)

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Well it's been a long time but I'm back here as I'm at that point again. Last Friday I was driving and seen a bus in my city with a smokefree helpline number. I texted it and was given a consultation date of Monday which was yesterday. Had my consultation which was basically a chat on what I'm doing now smoking wise and that I wanted to quit. The lady on the other end said I seemed very determined, I always am. Anyway the call finished with me getting a prescription for patches and lozenges. I told her I didn't want the vape. I made a conscious decision the patch was going on as soon as I got out of bed this morning and that was going to be the start of the quit. Patch has been on since 6am we are now at 10:10 and thats where I'm at. Had 2 lozenges so far and feeling good. I was starting to smoke heavier than what I have before so something had to be done and here we are. Early days I know, been here before, I needed help and the speed at which the prescription was dispatched to the pharmacy was a massive help. Next consultation next Monday when I'll get more patches and more lozenges. Looking forward to the challenge now I have the help I need.

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Hi all! It’s been 4 days since my last cigarette. This is my 2nd time quitting. I’ve been A Pack a day smoker for 25 years. This is the first day the cravings have been intense. Just ordered a ton of sushi to tide me over! Lots of deep breathing. How long does the insomnia last for most people? I’m SO tired. Benjamin

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BBQ Wings (and possibly a beer as well )

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Nagging

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You hate kale

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