Made it to 10.30am on first quit day thanks to reading your stories
I'm a UK based 55 year old pommy old desperate to quit. Been trying for ages with little success then found this website in NSW. Not sure why this site makes so much sense as I must have looked at all the UK sites. Maybe the connection is many happy memories of working and living in NSW nearly 20 years ago. Anyway, I'm going use this site as my mentor and give it a real go. Keep you posted
Hey, Paul, welcome. I'm UK based too. Well done for making the decision to quit, that's the tough first step. Stay focused, positive and busy. You'll do great. I found this site purely by chance but I've been recommending it to others who are thinking about quitting. There are loads of great stories on here and so much empathy for what each person is going through. Lots of different ways to stop but the point is that you have stopped and though the fear will revisit you from time to time. Stay with this decision, it's one of the most important and courageous decisions of your life, for your life. You can do this and keep posting as many times as you need to. When you have moments, come back to this site and read through other peoples stories. We are from all walks of life and each have our own perspective and stages we're at through the stopping process.
Hi WhiteWillow, been a good but tough day so far. No going back, appreciate your support, cheers
Hello and welcome Paul. WW has said it all for me and I wish you well on your journey....one day at a time, small steps.....you can do it!
Thanks Laura...and to WW. I'm going to crack this and help someone else quit someday
Thank you all, going to bed now to read a novel until comatose. Feel very proud. Thank you again. Day 2 approaches
Very grumpy this morning but just read more success stories on this site so here goes day two. Unbelievable craving this morning but calmed it down with tea and a few horrible thoughts about work. Calm now
Paul you are already helping someone quit smoking :)
like my old mate used to say this where we turn sh$t in to fertilizer !!
well done on day 2 and I figure if I can do one day I can do a million all the same way, one at time.
IC
right on IC, still there but got admit I'm using a nicotine inhaler. Kicking that is the next stage, can't wait.