Soozie

Here in Oz, there has been no smoking indoors for many years, they have now introduced no smokiing to many outdoor areas, including alfresco dining, some beaches, sporting venues, the zoo, the list goes on, I think it will get to to stage where you can't smoke anywhere but you're own home, and look out if it blows over the fence lol

Hi Everyone, Too many comments here to reply to individually. Bandito some of what you said is very accurate, we have a very unusual lifestyle and it's not always easy to stay on track when hubby is home. However having said that last year I managed nine months, and before that another nine months, several 6 months and dozens of months here and there. So I do know it's doable, maybe I need to try something different, because it seems as though I am a habitual quitter (is there such a thing ?) I truly have been doing this since I was 16 years old. I was reading Amy's post, and found it so easy to relate to. Someone on the other site made a post that I also found I could truly relate to, they seemed to be a 'habitual quitter' and had gotten to the stage of saying what's the point in another quit when it will only eventually lead to another relapse. This to many people may sound very defeatest but I truly understand what they mean. It's unusual for me to find someone who seems to be the same as me with their addiction, I thought I was the only one that had quit so many times !!! Maybe I should pop back and see if they want a quit buddy ? lol I suppose that's why this time I tried not to beat myself up too much, not because I felt defiant but because if I beat myself up it just adds to the feeling of hopelessness. If I were to add up the time spent smoking and the time spent not smoking during my smoking life I think they would be pretty even. I cannot ever remember a year when I would have smoked from January through to December without quitting. I would be interested to hear from anyone else that has had as many failed quits as me, how does it make you feel ? Once again, thankyou to you lovely people for the support, advice and encouragement, it really is appreciated. Sue x

Hi Amy, I've had to start again today it's the 23rd of April here. When you wake up in the morning it will be the 23rd for you as well. We could have the same quit date - what do you think ???

Hi everyone, Hubby went back to work yesterday for two weeks so no doubt I will have lots more time to post and be active here on the board. Bad news it that I smoked for the last 4 days. Up until Friday night I was doing really well. I faced lots of social occasions, pubs, lunches etc and it wasn't too bad only a couple of mild craves, then on Friday night we had some visitors over and I just decided in a couple of minutes that I would join them in smoking !!! I didn't even try to work through the crave. I'm trying not to beat myself up too much, once again just learning from my mistakes and moving on. I didn't smoke nearly as many cigarettes as I have in the past. To be honest they make me feel a bit sick. So the good news is I've jumped straight back on the train and today I haven't smoked. I'm glad to be back here, there's a certain feeling of comfort and security knowing you are all here. I really haved missed not being able to spend much time here. This morning when I woke up I thought to myself can I really be bothered to go through all the effort again. I lay there thinking about it for a while and then just found myself going through the motions of getting up as a none smoker. Breakfast, coffee, watch Eastenders ;) . Shower and then out to do some shopping. Before I knew it I was back home having lunch and I hadn't even thought of having a smoke. It's now 3.15pm and I'm going to take my little dog out for a walk (it's a beautiful autumn day here in Perth still warm and sunny !) By the time I get back I shall be preparing the evening meal and the day will be nearly done. I will check in after dinner and see what you all have to say -_- Sue x

It's a NOPE for me today :)

Almost time for bed here ... nope today

It's already lunchtime here ... NOPE for me !!!

I'm late again ... in three hours I will be in bed ...so it's a NOPE from me

Count me in Evelyn ... it's almost 5pm here and i haven't smoked today ... NOPE for the rest of the day !!!

Hey everyone ... another quick pop in ... I've only been gone for 3 days but every time I pop in so much has changed ... New faces, new old faces!, omg it's going to take me age's to catch up when I eventually get to spend some time on here ... Evelyn, I've not had much time to read ...hope you're OK my friend x For any newbies that I haven't met, take a look at my history, mmm not the best is it ? but I'm doing well, as I'm typing this hubby is puffing away but I am not ... the only difference between this quit and all the others, is that I have my support network of friends here, so once again to all of you ... Thank you ... Sue X ps lovely to see our gorgeous ladybug back !

Thankyou to everyone... I could not have done this wihthout your help x

good for you Evelyn, I bought myself two big bunches of flowers on Monday, made me feel great !

Happy Friday everyone :) .... it's a NOPE from me today !

Hi Everyone, I've just popped in quickly, while dinner in cooking ... I'm feeling really good, no problems at all so far ... I'm really missing you all believe it or not :( :( :( Having a great time with hubby ;) ... I managed a 5 k run today ! super happy with myself for that ... LG (life's good) Almost forgot, 2 weeks quit at 10pm tonight (it's 6.30 now) ... got to go the beeper has just gone off lol Sue xxx

NOPE from me :)

I'm late today with my pledge. Just about to leave for the airport to pick up hubby. This is a very important NOPE for me today. NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE there that should do it ... have a great day everyone :)

half way to the lido deck ... excellent !

hey Evelyn, we're doing this ... right ???? xxx

congratulations for tomorrow x

1 month is awesome ... congratulations !

welcome to the board, tomorrow is going to be a great day for you and Amy !

Hi Becca and welcome, you've got a big quit going on, you could give us newbies heaps of advice :)

Hi Amy, so lovely that you have joined us ... you will get so much help and support here, one big happy family to support you in your quit x

Welcome aboard the quit train :)

Thanks to everyone, and big thanks to Evelyn, you're a star x