[split]support thread

[Tom30]

ura, green label.
Edit: year, green label.
omfg i was tired

[Gina Faith]

What a fantastic thread - and how inspiring you all are!!

I've been thinking about quit smoking. I have had several stops through the years. Longest stop was approx two years. But then came one christmas party - and then New Years. And then I was hooked again. My problem is that all the people in my surroundings are smokers. My friends, my family, my co-workers.

I have just bought three packages today. Think I should let them be the final three.

Think I might... No, I believe that I.. No, I WILL! There, I said it. No turning back.

[abcdef]

i had a relapse on sun but got back on track yesterday

[abcdef]

nearly lapsed yesterday again

[SassyAnn]

OK, today I have smoked my last cigarette. I am seriously giving up smoking.
It tastes awful.
Everything stinks of smoke.
It doesn't actually calm my nerves - cos if I haven't got one to hand, I start panicking.
It's expensive.
I hate dirty ashtrays and bins full of fag butts.
Most of my clients, friends and family don't smoke.
There is something in the little buggers that makes you addicted, and I don't want to be in thrall to a global cigarette manufacturer making profits from getting me addicted in the first place.
I pay enough tax as it is.
I don't want to still be smoking when I'm 50 or 60.
It's not a good look.
People I love worry about my health.
It tastes awful.

The only down side, is I may need to avoid my friend that smokes for a while..... or at least her kitchen (she doesn't smoke in the rest of the house). So I shall need to be strong when I see her.

So bye-bye evil cigarettes, I look forward to healthier, cheaper, sweet smelling life without you!

[monty69]

Congratulations Ann and I wish you all the best. It will be tough but I am sure you will cope. Two pieces of advice though.
1. Dont expect to see loads of extra money in your purse as you will doubtless use it elsewhere. I never saw the financial benefit when I gave up!
2. Ensure that you keep a grasp on eating - it is oh so easy to pile the ponds on after. That was one of the reasons why I had to go on a diet this year.
Are you getting help from patches etc or are you going cold turkey??

[SassyAnn]

I've got some inhilators and I'm planning on doing more exercise to counteract the snack attacks! Somehow I think it will be easier to stop smoking than to start exercising!

[davidseven]

Congratulation Ann. I hope it goes well for you. I found giving up only works if you really want too. Don't be half hearted, and break the habits, lighting up when on the phone or after a meal. replace them with something else a sip of water works. (not Voddie!) Not sure about after sex, but anything to keep your mouth and hands occupied.

[abcdef]

try nicorette quickmist spray ann, go to your local chemist they give them to u for free, found that out after i paid 18 quid for mine

[SassyAnn]

How are you getting on with quitting Lolo?