Jules1977

Still going well, in fact the last week was very easy, sure there will be harder times ahead but one step at a time

Easy Peasy, Agree with you completely, I had slip ups so I was not quit, I cut down considerably. I want to be off the cigarettes, 100%. However I don't care about my slip ups and I don't feel bad and I won't get upset with myself. Technically my last cigarette was around 10 days ago, I think, its been a while. However I prefer not to focus on dates, hours, minutes etc.. The length of time doesn't bother me, its about being healthier and feeling better which after the last three and a bit weeks, I feel fantastic. Thats the goal. That being said I do plan to have no further slips. Moving from the 21 to 14 patch was a real pain on the first day but today is second day and it was easier. therefore by applying this logic, 14 to 7 will be another little challenge and 7 to 0 the same, rather than going through 3 days of hell. Jules

Thanks Feely, how long you plan to stay on the 14 for, today for me its the first day on the 14mg, and its not been an easy ride, not too bad, but could of been better..

Doing good today, had a great weekend, (its friday saturday where I live), and went out on big drinking session. And........ Not one puff!!!! was so happy with myself..... This board is amazing, love the support.

Nope not today thanks!

Hi, Anyone else used the patches to quit. I have been using them for 3 weeks now, those of you who have been seeing my comments will know that I have had a few cigarettes since I quit, but my last slip up was several days ago now. I decided to use the patches and started with the highest one, i think they call it the 21mg. They have been great and today i never thought of smokeing. Tomorrow I am due to start on the lower dose of 14MG. I am just wondering if i am reducing too soon or should i keep with the higher strength for another week or so. I know many of you prefer the cold turkey method, and I understand why, but ultimately we all have the same goal and thats to be rid of the dam smokes and nicotine. When i joined this forum i was tempted to go cold turkey but without the patches and my few slip ups I would be back to 3 packets a day by now. Any advice form all you amazing people is truly appreciated. Jules

This one is tough tonight, so glad I threw out all the smokes in the house ! That was a clever move of mine yesterday because I Amy of fallen off now !!

i play golf, all weekend, and i am ashamed to say it, but for tomorrow i would be getting ready at say 11 am, making sure i had 3 packets of cigs ready for the day ahead, i would usually return at 10 pm! Played a few times since i quit and never bothered me. That was always going to be my worst moment, on the golf course!

NOPE

Sounds stupid but i love the space in my pockets. Usually going out involves, Wallet, Phone, keys, Lighter, Cigs (usually 2 packs if out for a while). So much clutter. Now its simple. Also no more traffic fines for throwing dog ends out the window of the car!!

I agree with you, if it was easy we would have these boards and this fantastic support from everyone on here. Well, I haven't slipped up for a while, I nearly did last night but was strong and feel good for that. In fact i threw away all my cigarettes I have in the house last night so the temptation is completely removed.

It is hard, we all know that, and i expect many on hear have tried and failed to quit on previous attempts. Quite honestly I had smoked for 20 years, enjoyed it (or brainwashed myself into thinking i enjoyed it), and this is my first attempt to quit. I am determined to keep it up. I am enjoying not smoking and have no desire to return to 2-3 packets a day.

its actually going quite well, cant say its been perfect, and as you may know I have had the odd little relapse, but in all honesty I am not upset with myself for that. I want to quit, and I am quitting. The reasons for quitting are there. I feel much better already. I just need to get over the odd little relapse every few days, but small steps I suppose.

Petra, I fully agree, the hangovers without the 2 packets of cigs chucked in from the previous night are almost bearable !!

Yep !!! I agree, it's getting easier now, I dont miss sitting in garden at this time of year when it's 40 deg c outside !

Thanks, you guys don't know me but I am a bit of a party animal and it's hard but worth it

Cooking dinner, couple of glasses wine, why do I want to smoke so badly !!! This is hard !

Nope !

Hi, going well today, just finished 36 holes of golf and enjoying a glass of wine, today has in fact been very easy, but there will be hard days to come

Thanks guys ! Just had a hot bath and got through it ! NOPE !!!

I will not do it

Just about to get in and really want to smoke !! Help Me !!

I have just got off a flight and the one thing I loved was not stressisng about where to smoke before the flight. I for the first time in 20 years was calm waiting for my bag at the carousel as I wasn't racing to get out and smoke !

I appreciate the support. I have to say the first cigarette after a few days tasted disgusting but after that each one tasted a little nicer. I know they don't and that's my mind playing tricks on me. I actually think this little relapse will help me massively in the the long run. Now I will go back to normality tomorrow and will have no distractions in my aim to finally kick this filthy addiction

Ok well, I have been a little quiet as been on holiday and ashamed to say have had a slight wobble. I have had around 10 cigarettes during the holiday. Not proud of myself but I guess it could of been so much worse as typically I would of been on 3 packs a day. Back to my normal life again tomorrow and will get this cracked