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Hi. Decided to quit smoking again and this has to be the last time, I don't want to have to go through it again. I am on day 10 of no smoking and using patches. I have smoked for more years than I can remember and have tried many times to stop. I did stop for quite a while but went to visit a friend one evening and pinched a smoke from her and before I knew it was back smoking again. I had developed a smokers cough which was getting worse and was wheezing as well. The last straw was I suddenly got an ache/under my left breast in my ribcage and was worried it was lung cancer but think it was my bra pushing into me. Glad to say the ache/pain has gone after swapping into non underwire bra. cough has also cleared. This quit has been the worst ever. Headaches, heartburn and muscle aches just to name a few. I have downloaded the NHS APP which helps and have been reading on here.

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Your depression may be caused by other things, so smoking may be of no help. Some people feel the loss of smoking as a stage of grief and are upset by the change in their life. You can discuss this with your doctor and ask for treatment options that don't include smoking. I do know your body is undergoing a lot of cleaning as it rids itself of the crap smoking puts in it.

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Nearly 1 month @Pilgrim Well done 😁🐸

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Hey Jane, Good for you! Try to rid yourself of nicotine in any form as soon as possible. As long as you keep putting it in you, you're fueling the addiction. Best to get that drug out of you completely. Purge your body and rejoice for your independence.

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3 weeks is awesome @Pilgrim.. One more step along the road you go! Keep it going. Warm regards.

It is definitely worth it. Yeah, it can be tough in the early stages but it gets far better with time. I really have a hard time believing that I used to smoke after being quit for quite some time. I do know smokers, see that they are struggling health wise, seeing the financial costs of cigarettes, having a lot of people look down on them, etc. and I can tell you that there are tons of reasons to quit. Life is a lot better without all of the negative parts of smoking and, with time, you should see that there really aren't any positive things that go along with smoking. Quitting is definitely worth it.

Hi @Gattu Joshi Welcome to the train!! Is quitting worth it, ohh yes, especially in the long run. In the beginning you won't think it's worth it at all, but the longer you stay quit, you will see the benefits more and more! Definitely Freedom, as I don't have to figure out a place to smoke whenever I go somewhere! That was really annoying, especially when I went on vacation. I had to figure out a hotel that had a balcony, because otherwise I would have to take the elevator down and go outside to smoke, and most of the hotels don't let you smoke out in front. Needless to say, it was a really Big pain trying to figure out where I was going to smoke after I woke up and got dress, and before I went to sleep!!! I am so glad I don't have to figure that out anymore!! Btw, you are really lucky that you haven't had any cravings! That in itself is a Huge bonus!!!👍👍 Good luck to you and stay close to this forum!!

Congrats on deciding to quit @Gattu Joshi! Is it worth it? ABSOLUTELY !! Once you get through the early stages of quitting, you'll realize all the benefits ... better health, more money in your pockets, and best of all ... Freedom from your slavery to nicotine. That freedom is the best benefit of all because you're no longer dictated to by when you need a smoke! The feelings you're experiencing right now only last for a short time and you'll be back to your normal self before you know it. Quitting's not easy but it IS so worth it!

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Sazerac Quit Date: October 23, 2013, A Good Day to be Free. Posted October 3, 2014 Our Nancy asked me to post this from my blog to 'Quit Smoking Discussion'. Thank you Nancy. Lifetime of Addiction I didn't want to hear this but, I am now facing this truth. Nicotine Addiction doesn't go away. You can put it to sleep. You can even put it into deep deep and deeper sleep for years ! but, it will awaken the moment you take one puff. One Puff. This is for your whole life. Mind boggling, huh !? This was the choice you likely didn't even know you were making all those years ago when you started smoking, I didn't understand the ramifications for sure. But, it is the truth. You will always need to be cognizant of your addiction even when smoking is a vague memory, because the moment you take a puff, the moment you take One Bloomin' PUFF, That's it ! It's all over and your enslavement will begin, again. What tenacity ! but, you need to understand, Nicotine is not as tenacious as You and Your Will. You can quit. I know you can. I quit and I am not a special snowflake, I am a Nicotine Addict, just like you. I have great resentment about my Nicotine Addiction. Damn....I didn't know it would be so invasive. I didn't know it was going to be a lifetime relationship. I am so angry about this and it is My Own Damn Fault ! But, my anger, it is a good anger. It is a righteous anger. It is an anger that will fuel my commitment to NOPE. Not One Puff EVER. Copping to the 'forever' part is a cold hard reality of the addiction. At some point, I had to quit fooling myself and accept it. It isn't just for today. It must be forever. If it isn't...I will continue to enslave myself. Some feel their addiction is so strong they cannot quit, This is wrong. You have the power. You always have the power to quit and you always have the power to stay quit. Make the commitment to NOPE ! As our friend, Sarge, says, 'Easy Peasy'. Easy ! not complicated ! This is not Rocket Science. If you make that commitment to NOPE...you will not fail. You Will Not Fail. The simplicity of it ! The Beauty of it ! Not One Puff Ever. Do it. You won't regret it. Love, S Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/2927-lifetime-of-addiction/

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Sounds like you know what to expect from past quits. The #1 Golden Rule we all need to adhere to is --- not one puff ever. Smoking is an addiction to nicotine (not just a bad habit) and that first puff or cigarette leads eventually to the next, and the next, and the next for most addicts. Knowledge really is power. I encourage you to read how & why we get physically & mentally addicted and what we can do to help ourselves (the article "Addiction 101" on the why quit.com site is long but I found to be very helpful & insightful). And then read some more to actively change how you see smoking (for what it really is). For me, the "switchover" in thinking & perspective was hard won but worth all the work & angst it took to change myself to no longer even want to smoke. I know someone who quit for 15 years but always felt like she was missing out, that it wasn't fair, was resentful, and really struggled at times using only her will power to remain quit. IMO will power is not the way to go. Willingness & free choice is the path to an eventual long & peaceful quit. That is the true victory. You can remain smoke free. You will never have to redo the early days. Keep going.

Welcome @Jane! Good on you for quitting. Yep, the first coupla weeks are tough, but it gets better. The awesome part is that if you stay determined and stick to this quit, you NEVER have to go thru withdrawal pains again! Quitting does throw our systems for a loop temporarily, as our bodies reorient. Headaches, digestive issues, blood sugar crashes, insomnia and sleepiness (whatta combination!) and a strong sense if loss or anxiety are all pretty common. Things settle down eventually. I, too, used NRT for a while to support my initial quit. The heartburn got a lot better when I quit NRT, FYI. Learn all you can about addiction and keep us posted on your experiences. We’ve got your back!

Hi @Jane and welcome aboard the Quit Train! 10 Days is a great start and yes, there's no question thoses early days are the toughest in terms of quit symptoms and cravings for a smokee but that part doesn't last all that long in the grand scheme of things so sometimes we just have to aknowledge that it's gonna happen and embrace it for wat it is and know it's not gonna last forever. I have heard the same thing from others that quit symptoms can be different with the same person when they quit more than once. Seems that's what you're finding this time as well. I would encourage you to hang around here and read past posts and you might want to also watch some of the videos available. It really does help to commisorate with fellow quitters who understand what you're going through. We're here to support new quitters so use us to bounce off questions you might have or even just to blow off some steam ... we get it!

Welcome @Jane and congratulations on 10 days smoke free. You are doing a great thing in quitting. It is tough early but does get better with time and the early struggles are worth it long term. Keep up the great work!

Hello and welcome Congratulations on your 10 day Quit Check our our Main Discussion Board , it has loads of great information to help you along We have other Newbies here , so your not alone Looking forward to travelling with you to Freedom 🐸