Lilly

I love this post

And they say romance is dead ?

Don't apologise Tammy. Shows just what a great piece of writing it was as it made me think and most definitely reflect ?

It's great our skins look so amazing. There are so many benefits to not smoking. When you say ruining it do you mean you think about smoking again. I think about smoking all the time but I'm sure that will settle down for both of us.

Good to hear you are going strong ?

I've got attitude - a shitty one but it's still attitude ???

Welcome to the forum ?

Tammy this entry made me really sad. I wish the world would just live in peace.

I think you should be prepared as most people here are not supporters of vaping.

Welcome to the forum Leon ?

I love Freddie Mercury Those Queen songs are timeless. I don't know anyone that can listen to one without wanting to just dance their socks off. I have his solo album which I was never completely sold on.

Welcome to the forum ? I'm not experienced enough yet to be giving any advice but others will be along soon and help you. Just wanted to say hello.

That table looks amazing ??? So pleased everything went well. You are just doing great with this quitting business now. And the "stinky" buns? ????

I hope you have loads of fun. There is nothing better than the human touch. This (((hug))) can't come close to the real thing. Your bestie Reci will be lost without you. Seeing your "I love you pig" posts scattered randomly round the forum always make me laugh. I am sure we will see you again but just in case - thanks for the support and for just being such a sweetheart ? Tchau

I sailed through the first week but this week has been a lot harder. On Day 9 I became obsessed with the "have I quit too late" thought. I had read a few personal stories where people had got a smoking related health problem after they had quit, and the seed of fear spiralled out of control in my mind. I don't really regret anything in my life but I do regret relapsing so many times. I don't think I can ignore the damage smoking does or that it is a killer. I do think though I need to start focusing on the other benefits to quitting besides health. Fear and sadness at what could happen, or that other people are going through can end up being quite destructive. Positivity is a big part of any success. The rest of the week has been pretty tough going and it's as though my brain has split into two. Quit half is full of knowledge and knows that quitting is the best thing I have ever done. When this half is in charge I am at my happiest. Smoker half clearly still has a lot of catching up to do as it is constantly trying to justify why I should go and buy a packet of cigarettes. The internal debates are relentless and it has become quite overwhelming. I love the Joel Spitzer quote below. This week it definitely would have been easy to go back. I'm extra proud I have got through smoke free as it has been challenging. I've needed friends to reassure me and hold me up but I'm walking into the third week. The factor that really shows the addiction is not how hard or how easy it is to quit. What really shows the addiction is how universally easy it is to go back - Joel Spitzer

??? That is like a line up of all my exes ???

Congratulations ?

Congratulations ?

Congratulations Rhino ? One month is awesome so I hope you are treating yourself today.

Peas for me. I love them when I have mashed potato in my meal and gravy goes on them. They are just as good with lots of tomato sauce on too. Pea fritters are lovely and my regular chip shop choice. I LOVE PEAS

Congratulations ?

The full Nandos menu mmmmmm

To fall in love ......... again Im happy being single though so winning Euromillions tomorrow would probably be better ?

They aren't standard peas Linda they are marrowfat peas. I'm with Sslip - pea fritters are to die for ?

Congratulations ?