Stories and experiences by: Heather

Well today I hit the six week mark. And what a week and a trial of my resistance to picking up a cigarette it has been. In the early hours of Tuesday my husband woke me to take him to the hospital as he had chest pain. He was taken by ambulance to our local hospital and then transferred to our nearest referral hospital for review due to the pain being unable to be controlled.  He was taken t...

Hi everyone, I am now oon day 17 without nicotine. Last week was a bit tough but I kept telling myself I can do this without smokes.  My hibby is still smoking but I think he may be considering giving up... Hope so for his sake, it will be his choice, I am not forcing him... I am doing it subtly! I feel so much better except for a few side effects, I try to exercise every day, and need to d...

Hi I am day 4 on Champix and am determined that this time I will be smoke free for the rest of my life. I have tried quitting before, once I lasted for 2 and half years. I am so determined this time that I have plans to stop myself from being weak and using smoking as my "stress" relief.  I have started to plan my diet and exercise regime. I look forward to sharing my journey with you all an...