Stories and experiences by: Alleycat

I now class myself as a non smoker and feeling good about it. I have been reading other newcomers stories and I have to say don't compare yourself to other people that are going through the same thing. I think this is a personal journey and while it's ok to read and get advice and inspiration from other people, you have to do this for yourself. You have to have a reason to give up whether it be...

I haven't been here for a while and was excited to see I have been a non smoker for 135 days. I can't believe I have lasted this long.....feeling good!!

103 days smoke free!!! So happy!

I have not caved in or even craving a smoke but at night while watching tv I start to feel anxious; sort of jittery and I don't understand why. This has only started in the last 2-3 weeks. When I settle in to watch tv I'm usually relaxed and most nights go to sleep in the middle of what I'm watching. But lately it's like I can't sit still ( shaking my legs etc. I even feel jittery on the inside ...

I can't believe it.....83 days smoke free and going strong!!

Over the past weeks I have been really stressed out and that nicotine demon has been whispering in my ear constantly! I was coming up with every reason just to have one puff but I'm proud to say I didn't give in. The past few days I haven't even thought about any smokes which is a plus, but I'm sure the demon will return and I will have to fight him off again using willpower and deep breathing. I...

Wow... I haven't checked in for a while and it's been 61 days smoke free!!! Mind you this past couple of weeks have been very stressful as I'm not allowed to use my right hand due to the surgery. I'm not allowed to drive so feel like I am going crazy, my daughter has to help me shower as I'm not allowed to get it wet. So yeah a few times I have felt like a smoke but did deep breathing instead. I ...

Hi everyone, I thought I'd better pop in and update my status. I had the surgery on my right hand last Friday and it's really hard to get things done. I had trouble putting on the nicabate replacement patches as well as the tape to keep the patch on, so I gave up trying and so far so good. And thank god for the Endone.....that at least gives me some pain relief to do a few things around the house...

Wow and here I was thinking I was going great. Yesterday I had a phone call from the hospital to tell me my surgery will be next Friday. When I hung up without even thinking I reached for a smoke; just as well I didn''t have any here but when I realised what I had done I was so disappointed in myself. So, I am still smoke free and intend to stay that way!!

Still not smoking and feeling good within myself. I keep myself as busy as possible which is very hard at times due to bad arthritis in my hands; I'm actually on the waiting list for surgery. The pain gets me down sometimes but I have to say I haven't wanted a smoke because of it. I walk my dog once or twice a day but they are only short walks as he has arthritis too!! I can honestly say I do no...

Is my new profile photo of my gorgeous grandson <3

Smoke free and going great. With the money I have saved I have been doing some retail therapy, haircut etc. Cigarettes might cross my mind 2-3 times a day but I get into the deep breathing mode and keep busy. I was at the shopping centre the other day and walking back to the car a person lit a smoke; normally I would take some big breaths to get a bit but now it really stinks!

Today has been the worst day so far , not really wanting a cigarette but in the back of mind all day. I have put it down to not feeling 100% in myself; a bit down in the dumps. But I'm still here and still smoke free. Wondering if it gets better or worse now I'm over the 2 week hurdle???

Feeling good about myself but I know it is only early days. I really could have smoked the last 2 days because of stress but instead I did some deep breathing and started doing something to take my mind off it. I feel different this time than when I previously quit for 3 months; then all I could think about was smokes and how I wanted one but this time I'm not doing that.....strange or just a mor...

It's been 7 days since I had my last smoke and I'm very proud of myself. I was around some smokers the other day and I didn't get any cravings; I just thought how awful the cigarettes smelt. I was a bit stressed yesterday and kept thinking of them but I just did some deep breathing and got through it. Now the 2nd week begins!!

Two days without a smoke and already my chest feels better, not as wheezy and my mouth tastes better. I don't know if this is possible after 2 days but my food and coffee tastes different too. The first time I tried to quit, many years ago I was smoking Horizon menthol and found it really hard. I was constantly thinking about smokes, the cravings were terrible and I was not a happy person to be ...

I tried quitting about 5 years ago and did for 3 months but I made the mistake of having just that one cigarette and have been smoking since then. I want to stop for various reasons; I don't enjoy it any more, my health and family not to mention the cost. I have been smoking rollies for a couple of years now and I'm sick of waking up coughing and a disgusting taste in my mouth. I sometimes get ...