I just don't like it anymore
I'm a 25-30 day smoker and have been for over 20years. I have only tried once before to quit and that was with Champix; but that made me really ill, so I stopped that and started smoking again.
I woke up the other day coughing my g**ts up and still couldn't wait to get a smoke in my mouth!! Later that day I was still coughing and realised that I wasn't enjoying the smokes anymore.....it was just a habit!!
My brother was a heavy smoker and at 32 had a triple bypass; 10 years later he had a massive heart attack and passed away. My Mother had heart disease before she passed away and my Dad died from lung cancer. I think all of the above are pretty good reasons to want to quit smoking!
I'm looking forward to NOT having to go outside for a smoke when I visit my grandchildren; also looking forward to feeling healthier in myself. I have set my quit day on 16th March and hopefully I can visit my grandaughter on the 21st for her 10th birthday SMOKE FREE!!!!
Wish me luck; although I'm feeling fairly confident I can do this!!
You can do it . Be strong don't let the smokes win. It's hard for everyone,,,, we are all here to support you. I am coming up to 5 months and i never never thought i could do it. Keep posting here and good luck...........
You have a lot of very good reasons to succeed at this. Looking forward to reading your post on 22nd March - your grand-daughter will be so proud of you!
Best of luck Gayld, it will be the best thing you ever do and you won't look back:)
Thanks everyone, but I'm a bit disappointed in myself today. I thought I would be able to cut back more than I did today. I have had 17 although 3/4 of them I put out after a few puffs. The after meal ones I find the hardest but tonight I managed to wait an hour before having one and it went out after a few puffs so instead of relighting it I threw it away.
Read this book by Alan Carr - Easyway to Stop Smoking. Really - read it.