Stories and experiences by: Robn

Hi, just checking in, Day 23 and still going strong. Actually I am gaining in my resolve to not smoke ever again as each day passes. I am now at the stage of really hating the smell of them, even walking past some people in the street, the smell is so bad. Just keep reminding myself that this is what I used to smell like for years and years. Keep going everyone, it really is only as hard as you ...

Hi, this is Day 18......still focused on the end goal.....NOPE...not one puff ever. Can honestly say I have not craved or wanted a smoke. I hate them so much for taking up so much of my time,money and health for 48 years. It really is as simple as hating them...then you don’t ever want one again. List down the negatives about smoking, there are plenty. Did it really give you pleasure or did it j...

I am now at 15 days and going strong. Don’t miss it or want it. My mindset this time is so much stronger than ever before and the benefits of not smoking are awesome. Every now and then the thought does pop into my head, but I knock it down immediately and it hasn’t happened more than two or three times. I have not had any strong cravings. Last time I quit I was very focused on the cravings, s...

Hi All, I have been here before many times, but like most of my friends on this site, I have always lost my focus along the way. However I have learnt some valuable lessons, the main one has been that this is my journey and mine alone. I am not doing this for anyone else but me. So my mantra is.... I Do NOt want tO be a smoker anymore and I am taking back control. It sounds trite when written do...

Hi all, hope you are all going strong. Sadly I have slipped up in a major way, was 5 months quit and had a few stressful times so Of course I made a beeline for those old faithful ciggies. I was really mad at myself, so far along and all for nothing! Then I realised it was not really all in vain, I now know that if I can go 5months, I can quit for good. But I have to find a different solution f...

Hi all I have smoked since I was 16 years old. I am now 64. I have tried many times, and failed. My latest attempt has been for five months, was feeling very proud of myself until yesterday when I bought a pack after a stressful situation. I have smoked 3 cigs since then. Feeling very disappointed in myself but I am determined not to let this end my quitting journey. I am looking at it as a stumb...