So...today is the first day
Day one towards a smoke free life after being a smoker for 26 years and numerous attempts to quit! I have started on patches this morning and so far have had to ditch the morning coffee for tea because I always had my coffee with a cigarette to start the day. I plan to keep busy at work today although I am feeling as though I have forgotten something or am missing something.....scary to think how much smoking has controlled my life. I have been reading other stories and am thankful for a site like this one. I have planned my day so I keep busy and will be out walking tonight after work instead of having a smoke as soon as I get home. So..here goes ;)
Welcome bjn. As you know it's not an easy ride. One thing I have discovered is that those previous failed attempts give us an understanding of our weak points, so we can better recognise them when the going gets tough and be prepared for them. Good luck!
Good Luck bjn. I am sure you will be able to do it as you have a plan and you seem committed. I have found on my journey, the strength in the mind is the most important thing, Keep strong and go hard! :)
All the best bjn, welcome to your new life :)
stay strong, keep focused and you'll be fine.
Good luck xoxo
Hi BJN...I joined myself a few days ago....this site is fantastic...the people are great and to actually see on your computer daily how much your saving is a huge insentive ( for me anyway )....you have been a smoker for a long time like myself. You obviously have tryed before and you seem know your triggers...just remember
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
Goodluck on your journey we are all here every step of the way with you ...:)))
Hi BJN Hang in there each day is a bonus!Reward yourself I brought lots of clothes. Count back from 10 slowly with each craving, eat whatever you want for the first couple of weeks, sugar free lollies are great, and I cleaned a lot. Also sewed, knitted, did suduku! I had so much time ! All this will change and adjust as you get used to the fact that you are now a non smoker. Write out the reasons why you needed to quit and visit them often! Read others stories we are all human. As time goes on inspire others as well!! We are on this journey together!1
Hi Bjn we re both on the same one day. We can both do this Im feeling stronger this time. We just need to say no. You no longer control our lives. Gook Luck
Day one passed with Success!! Thanks folks for all your kind words of encouragement, I am enjoying reading these emails throughout my day its just that little extra push I think we all need. The patches are really helping re: the cravings and I still slept well last night.
Lets inspire each other to stay fit, well and HEALTHY!!
Remember that you aren't giving up anything - yo are getting your real life back. Every time you have a craving say to yourself with a smile on your face - yaay I'm a non-smoker - positive reinforcement goes a long way. Don't beat yourself up - it's not really you that wants the smoke it's the nicotine monsters in your head that want them. Give them a "na na nana na" when they surface. I gave mine a mental "bird" every time which made me laugh, which made me feel good about quitting. Go for it!!