On my way!

I just stumbled across this wonderful site. I am currently 28 day's in on my second quit journey. I have found this attempt a lot easier than my first. I feel confident that I will beat this bad habit. This time around I have managed my cravings with the assistance of NRT replacement. My doctor suggested that this will enable me to get through those first few rough weeks. (where I was an emotional basket case of what felt like a nervous break down) That is how I described my first attempt... I really had no clue what I was in for. I will never try to wing it again.

On that note I am on day 28 and I have not craved for the last 3 days. I know one will come and I will embrace it fight through it and come out the other side! I also suffered terrible anxiety and my doctor and social worker suggested to deal with a craving in the same way.( anxiety has improved since quitting) I have been and I feel stronger for it!

3 day's ago I started my new job I was nervous and that craving was massive I didn't give in. I put on my second stage patch chewed on a bit of gum and off I went. I was having a great time working and chatting away when a lovely lady complimented the smell of my beautiful perfume.. she then says that the carers are lovely people but she rarely smells such beautiful perfume that she likes.. I then come home to find that my patch has stuck it's self to my sleeve pretty well got me wondering how long it wasn't on for.. I haven't used a patch since then and still haven't craved or given in.

I met the wonderful lady's daughter yesterday she had come looking for me, they wanted to know what my perfume was and where they could get it from they were going to buy it. I am so glad I didn't smell like smoke! you know when you get to the point when you smell smoke or a smoker that isn't you and you get that I smelt that bad feeling... I didn't I was happy to be the person wearing a wonderful perfume that a lady loved and proud that I didn't stink.

I have not used any NRT for a few days now and I am at a positive side... I am through those first really had physical, emotional and draining days I feel great and hope to continue through this journey to a smoke free life!