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This time it's for good

When I got pregnant with my first child I gave up smoking immediately and stayed a non-smoker for 9 years. Unfortunately after a stressful relationship I started again and have smoked for 20 years. During the weekend of 3/4th May I started feeling unwell and had an awful cough which ended up being a chest infection. That afternoon I decided that I had just smoked my last cigarette. Because I felt so rotten the thought and smell of a cigarette made me feel nauseous so I used the opportunity to my advantage and I have not smoked since. The best way for me to tackle it is to not think about smoking and not dwell on thinking that I can't have a cigarette. That makes the journey easier and at present I have no desire to ever smoke again. Cold turkey and mind over matter is definitely is the best way for me. Good Luck to everyone who is trying. I am now on day 16 smoke free.