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As everyone knows I don't have anything against e-cigarettes. Hadn't heard of the one in Linda's article so looked it up. This is a really long article so it might put you off reading it but in a nutshell it looks like there are whispers that their reports on how great this product is are a bit *cough* inaccurate. https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/tobacco-iqos-science/

I'm with Jillar on this. When I was young I never saw any smoking ads and nobody smoked on any TV I watched. People at school smoked as did my mum. I smoked through choice and I have to take responsibility for my own actions. I continued to do it even though I knew the risks. Electronic cigarettes are a big market and tobacco companies are a business. From that perspective it makes sense that they go where the money is.

To be honest I wasn't offended by your original post but I would be lying if I said I wasn't by your response above. I was feeling pretty proud of myself but some views on here regarding NRT bring me down. For the record I don't feel that I'm trading one addiction for another. I feel I'm walking across a bridge where I left cigarettes behind me, when I get to the end of the bridge I step onto nicotine free land. I want to celebrate and brag about my quit but those types of comments just make me feel deflated.

Great idea from Jillar - so pleased you are feeling better.

Smoking in the heat is never enjoyable. I wish I had some wise advice to give you but I have no experience. Just wanted you to know I'm rooting for you and I know you'll get through.

@Ankush I'm glad the documentaries helped you. What is helping me right now is NRT. Whilst I appreciate that being nicotine free is the goal I don't agree with you that NRT is up there with cigarettes and e-cigarettes.

I Don't Care - Cheryl Have you ever done anything illegal?

@Cbdave I missed seeing your daily pledge thread when I was away I'm not smoking today.

@jillar that deserves a high five

I saw this picture the other day. Was it all caused by a lady being hit by a train and killed

Thanks Jo. It probably feels like a chore sometimes but I have to say seeing mine today made me feel incredible. You make peoples day X X X

@WeegieWoman I did fine but obviously I had my patch on so that is probably why. I drunk so much I am thinking I might still be over the limit if I drove lol.

@notsmokinjo you made me feel really special when I saw this thread. I can't tell you how much it meant to see you had still done me my proper one month post. Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement. I am back from being in a country where smokers are everywhere and I'm still smoke free. Going away was a big test for me as usually as soon as I'm away I light up!!!

Thanks Doreen @WeegieWoman - I only went and did a month Hope you see this xxx

Not smoking today.

@Joe7 thanks for ALWAYS encouraging me. Even when I kept failing you always picked me up @Marti thank you. Hey, going by your profile pic I bet you make even the slapped arse look gorgeous All packed and ready to go. See you all when I get back.

Thanks everyone. I will be packing my patches @abbynormal I'm glad you've been there from Day 1. You've been a great example and the most loveliest friend xx

I know you'll all give her a great Liverpudlian send off x

I'm not snorkelling today (I might make as tomorrow's so this is for Thursday as well.

It's a relationship we have with smoking and when we have to leave it behind it's hard. I don't know when it gets easier because I'm fairly new at this myself. If you've ever had a human relationship fall apart you will know that feeling where you think life will never be the same. The thing is if they don't want you back life is hard at first and you think you'll never get over it. We all know though from experience that we do enjoy life again eventually. Quitting smoking is no different. When you get that itch tell yourself you're going to wait an hour and if you really want one you'll go get one. If you're really honest with yourself by the time that hour is up the desperation will have gone. Be proud of yourself because every minute you don't smoke is a big achievement x

I'm not smoking today.

When I see how many people haven't smoked it really shocks me. Congratulations on a great quit.

Awww this is so sad. Sending my prayers to Eric and for all of you. Take good care Jimmy

I know this is early but I am going away for a week or so on Thursday. So on Saturday I will be quit for a month. This has been the most miserable quit I have ever had and my face looks like a slapped arse on a daily basis. I sometimes want to punch my own face because I even annoy myself. At 56 I've become a sulky teenager. I need to come up with a plan when I get back for the patches. As much as I love them I am not sure if I'm only succeeding because of them. I guess all that is really important right now is I'm nearly ONE MONTH QUIT!!!!!

Welcome back