Hi all

Back again after a multi year relapse. I was just reading through old posts and tbh feel pretty ashamed that I started again for zero reason. I was fine back then :(

Anyway, I needed to travel to Taiwan (a 15 hour flight) last Sunday, and the thought of all of that time and stress without smoking was driving me crazy, so I informed my wife and kids I was stopping (which they've heard before) and Saturday 10th of October at 22:00 was my final cigarette ever.

Im using patches and occasionally gum, and have just applied the stage 2 patch (14mg). It hasnt been fun, but on the other hand not as bad as I expected.

Looking forward to sharing my quit with you all, and hearing all about yours

A xx

Hi Andy ..

Sorry you threw your great quit down the Toilet

But so glad you have comeback and took your seat

Congratulations

Re Read all you can here ..refresh your memory …

You know you can do it …and know how much better life can be without the chains of a addiction of cigarettes 🐸

Good advice doreensfree and thanks. I hadnt thought of the old posts in that way - Great memories instead of something to be ashamed of.

Never feel ashamed…

This is one hell of an addiction….

Reading old posts …taking in all the information,ideas will help you along …

Stay close Andy 🐸👍

Welcome back, Andy! Good decision.

You know from your previous quit that the first days are no fun but that it very soon gets better. Focus on that.

We never regret being quit. You did it before so you know you can do it again. No matter how bad I felt in the early sucky days I would remind myself that if I didn't smoke I would never have to go through it again. One last time to the road to freedom. Break those chains.

Gday

Just realised ….. we have the same quit date. Sat 10october.

11 years apart but don’t let the little details get in the way of a good story……

Welcome back, Andy. We’ve all been there with failed quits. Good on you for facing forward and committing to your new quit. I look forward to getting to know you!!

A positive mental attitude can help you with quitting. Celebrate each milestone and victory and the people here will celebrate with you.

Welcome back @Andy75 I remember you on the forum years ago. I hope you are serious about your desire to get off the smokes and for good this time! You know it's not always an easy road and your will is going to be tested at times along the way so always keep that idea of why you're sick of smoking in mind and look toward the bright future you're creating for yourself ... never look back!