Stories & experiences

How frustrating no Internet over the weekend due to poor weather, then today I left a big long post congratulating you Willow and telling you how amazing, awesome and inspirational you are and also a post for me telling everyone how bad I am feeling and not coping etc and later after posting going back on to read my inspirational replies and nothing - post hadn't published. Boy did I stress after a few tears and smelling the smoke from family members having coffee, and my wonderful husband telling me not to stress - just have a smoke you are doing so well one won't hurt so I rang a really good friend the only one who doesn't smoke - she gave up last year and she tells me that if I am still wanting one and stressing and getting tearful perhaps My body is not ready to give. Well guess what believe it or not after all that I did not give in and have a smoke but I did go and buy a non nicotine vapour kit, it is currently on charge and no I haven't actually used it but I think I feel a bit better just knowing that it is there - gosh that sounds so daft. I apologise for long and possibly senseless rant - bet this post gets published lol hopefully back to almost normal (whatever normal is these days)by tomorrow take care all

Oh yeah knew that one would publish

Hey Chezzel, well done for not giving in. I think perhaps you should mention to your lovely husband that actually one would hurt as you will have to go back to day 1 again. The tears are normal, don't worry, you're not going crazy. All these emotions are the nico-demons trying to persuade you to take them back as it's like a bad break up. They are needy, aggressive, rude and most of all harmful to your well being (physical and mental). Treat them like you would an abusive ex-boyfriend - look them in the eye and tell them you don't want them in your life anymore. You are stronger than you realise and I have total faith in you. I don't think you will even need the vapour kit. I know you can do this, I know you will feel better every day you are off the smokes and I also know that you will feel proud of yourself for doing so. YOU are amazing, flower, stick with it and your life will change for the better. Hugs.

Oh WW thank you so much for just being there, after reading your posts I always feel a bit better, and more positive I know my family/husband mean well guess they just feel useless and frustrated as well, not knowing how to help me. I just can't wait for the day when i don't feel like one, think my next purchase in my non smoking quest is going to be a Fitbit, but can't see myself running tho maybe a few brisk walks. Big hugs to you as well for being such an amazing person. You have no idea how much you help me, and everyone else trying to quit, we would be lost without you and of course IC as well. Thanks guys sleep,well will chat again tomorrow.

Bless you, Chezzel, that's so sweet.
The Fitbit is a great idea, that's exactly what I did and it's given me a whole new view on my activity during the day. I am fitter than I ever was, even before I was smoking. I hate gyms so avoid them like the plague and actually enjoy getting out, breathing clean air and reaching my step goals each day. Let me know how you get on, flower.
I got mine from Amazon, check out the different colours as the price varies on them - no idea why but it is what it is. Let me know how you get on.
Sweet dreams. WW

really does it get any more serious than running 5K's LOL

what's that saying you can run but you cant hide sneaky smoke after running for a cancer charity that right there sums up this addiction. and the crap we tell ourselves.

well done WW your doing great an inspiration to many!!

IC

WW and IC you are both really incredible awesome people thank you so much

Proud of you!

Thanks, everyone, that's really kind of you and means a lot.

Hello ! I just joined today. 60 days smoke free. This has been the hardest thing I have ever done. I have not given up and will continue to do so. I am in need of support most days and am very grateful for anyone that offers it. Had a really time yesterday with anxiety yesterday and I did have to do to Dr. Is anyone else feeling this way ????