Stories and experiences by: softly40

These are some of the reasons I adopted during my numerous attempts of quitting. PLEASE add or subtract your own WHAT NON SMOKERS CAN EXPECT 1 The return of your confidence and courage. 2 Freedom from the slavery. 3 Not having to go through life suffering the awful black shadow at the back of your mind (or even your body.) 4.More self respect (Not being intensely aware of others de...

Hi Everyone, at last 150 days smoke free, I couldn't wait for 200 days to tell you all. I have learned many things including being the first time on any forum. I did come back refreshed from my holiday and got stuck right into my new voluntary position (devising a programme and managing people) It went OK but I had very little sleep the night before. I can vouch for the learning of meditation...

Hello everyone, I am back from the Gold Coast, and Whitsunday Islands,where I saw family and friends in Queensland. No I didn't smoke this time! Before; During; and After. It looks like I have improved 100% from last holidays. I did have a thought about one when I was relaxing with my dear friends and a glass of wine, but it was only a fleeting thought. I had no time to think about it when I got ...

My own attempts have had had many positive outcomes in my life for the good, but with each failure I was left with the feeling of guilt and being totally inadequate. How was it I could achieve so much with my new thoughts and beliefs yet not maintain my commitment to myself about smoking? I have learned for me that the long term maintenance of growing and being successful (as a person too) in my ...

I have waited for this before I posted again, and can proudly say that in that 100 days not one cigarette touched my lips. I cannot say that the thoughts have all gone away but yesterday was perhaps the biggest test for me. I took my dog for a walk in the park and had my winter jacket on. I put my hand in my pocket and guess what, found a half of a cigarette, I brought it out and looked at it fo...

Great I am still 60 days without Nicotine and Tar. I am beginning to understand more about myself in the process, mainly the reactive feelings in dealing with confrontation with others. I have kept things low key to begin with but I have had two incidents which I tried to handle (not successfully) with others. I tend to be friendly most of the time, but when I get angry or upset, I seem to hang o...

I have been a lot happier in the last couple of days made a new friend and not ashamed of inviting her over no stinky smelly house. No sneaking out the back. We talked for ages . I even got my next door neigbour over today he's a wiz in fixing my computer. 45 days no nicotine still have a few pangs but nothing I cant handle at the moment. Guilt free. Nicotine free. Debt free. It feels so good...

40 days as a non smoker, plenty of ups and downs on the way, but I seem to be doing it anyway. Happy Easter to you all

Hi everyone, I am 33 days as a non smoker. The last 3 days have not been easy as I needed to drop the night dose of Champix, I started cutting the night dose in half but eventually needed to drop it, because I was too tired with waking up about 3 times in the night. Strangely enough I had a dream on the first night of dropping the dose about a whole cigarette I could see it clearly. I cant remem...

I have been very busy organizing my Artwork for Exhibition plus socialising with family and more. Pleased to say 27 days smoke free. I know if I succumb to the nicotine habit just once it will keep me enslaved forever.