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Sometimes Ihave my doubts. Years ago after my doctor moaned about me smoking I asked the chemist what he recommended. 'Nothing until you have decided not to smoke.' He replied. I read all this waffle about buying patches and gums and smokefree kits and think how much money is being made by the producers. 13 March I went into hospital. Had my last fag at the door before entering. Have not touched a cigarette since. I still have an unopened packet and lighter by my bed but so far have not felt I needed a cigarette enough to open the packet. I had decided that since the hospital would not let me smoke I wanted to stop. My doctor needed treatment for shock. 'I've been trying to make you stop for 10 years. Why now, why not before?' Didn't like to tell him I don't like being told what to do. The chemist was right. Decide not to smoke and stop! I have to admit I am surprised at how quickly the money adds up. Clive

Hi Alaina I think you have done very well, (you might not think you have) but trust me when i was your age i wouldn't of even throught about giving up. I also don't live in a smoke free house and the reason its been easier for me was this is the only time i've be 100% sure it was what i wanted to do. Joanie Keep it up, i will alway chase you and not over take. Julie who has now lost count how long its been

Hi All Jeanie well done and happy 100 days xxx I have fallen off the wagon I'm afraid, I am currently staying with my friend in Germany and I think I'm just in that situation where this is not my reality and I think I can get away with it, but I am going to keep giving up just because i have had a slip doesn't mean this is the end of the road for me I will keep fighting!!! James I have been reading what you have put recently and although I do not want to fall out with anybody on GR please can I ask that you back off a little bit? you gave up smoking 9 years ago which is a real achievement and although your advice has been helpful it as also been for me a bit overpowering, I feel that I get a lecture everytime I slip up and I don't really want or need that, I am a grown women and i am very independent I know what I am doing to myself with every cig I have or have had I really don't need to be told over and over. Like I said I do not want to fall out so please do not take this friendly request the wrong way. Everybody as given up for different reasons and I feel at the end of the day everyone's reason as been different and I really don't think that everyone has to justify them selves to somebody they have never met it is very intrusive alaina xxx

Well done Colin. James

Hi All :) :) Well its a week now since my day of quitting and I am on my way. I suppose in a way I have been lucky in that a couple of the first days I was zonked out in hospital so missed the full nicotine withdrawl. I m still taking the champix at the moment as this is also part of the no smoking course. I am unable to smoke at least for another two weeks even if I wanted one which I dont so hopefully I will now stay a non smoker :):):) Colin :):)

Dragonfly you have to find something to do when the urge takes are you going cold turkey or using NRT? James

You all should be soooo proud , I,m a smoker , smell like an ashtray , cough my heart out in the mornings and go into a blind panic if I run out of fags . Would rather spend money on cigs than food !!!! You have my admiration... xxx Kim xx

no good want one bad

Hi Snow White 95 days is over 3 months, How long have you been smoking and how many a day? Have you had the pneumonia long? once you are over that then your breathing should start to improve, a lot of colds are cause because the lungs are clearing out. Your hair should not be smelling of smoke, your senses of taste and smell will be better, your skin and gums will improve because of the extra oxygen circulating in your blood James

Hi Snow White 95 days is over 3 months, How long have you been smoking and how ,amy a day? Have you had the pneumonia long? once you are over that then your breathing should start to improve, a lot of colds are cause because the lungs are clearing out. Your hair should not be smelling of smoke, your senses of taste and smell will be better, your skin and gums will improve because of the extra oxygen circulating in your blood James

Hi Snow White, I am a non smoker for 9 years now, after 40 years at 40 a day, I was on the non smoking Threads on here Type 'Smokers' in the search box and also have one FTF under Hugs and Support Anything I can do to help people to quit the habit I will do. James

Well done Dragonfly, it is not easy but it can be overcome Having the quit meter is a great help because it provides a boost to one's self esteem. James

Hi Jeanie Yes im still here chasing you lol. Must admit it hasn't been bothering me maybe cos i was more set on doing it this time, mind you the last time i tried was in 1993 lol Take care Julie

still non smoking but,james it is still flipping hard

Hi All how is everyone doing, has Maz manage to quit yet? Having the quit meter is a very good support to quit smoking, marking off each day on the calender is another thing. James

Hi everyone - hang in there Alaina!!! You're doing really well!!! What is happening on 1st June??? I am half way thro Alan Carr... trying!! Was thinking of going along to the (I think) Lloyds chemist - they have some ssrt of stop smoking help thing in there, but dont know what it involves. My hubby comes home today, so should be able to along this afternoon without the kids!!! Will keep trying!!! Clare x

Hi Alaina, sorry to here about your situation, at least you are holding out, maybe when the 1st of July comes it might wake them up, could you get a small tv for your room? or actively look for a place of your own? a bit extreme but it is your long term health at risk. Perhaps there will be a large influx of people trying to quit then!!! James.

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Hi guys and gals, How are we all doing? I'm doing ok to say I had to sit in a cloud of smoke yesterday! was sat watching the telly at about 6ish and my mum, mum's boyf and SIL were all smoking around me it was awful ended up having to go outside to get a breath of fresh air! it did not make me want to join them though it was hurting my lungs just passive smoking. i have been dropping hints and coughing really loudly but nobody seems to be taking any notice of me! Oh well at least i can have a break at work today, I wouldn't mind but my mum's boyfriend has been told by his doctor that he has to stop and he has taken no notice! Anyway gotta go to work, have a great day! Alaina xxx

Hi Kim Hi Julie :):) Thank you for your messages :):) Julie :) I think you are possibly right with that 100% feeling, on this occassion I feel so positive towards not smoking. To be honest I have been sat here a while now thinking about tomorrow and I cannot even be bothered to light up a ciggie. In the past I would be at pure panic stage now :):) Kim :):) I hope you do not mind me asking, but was it possibly Zyban you used before. I tried them once and they did me no good at all. There is a percentage that they do not work on apparantly. Never give up wanting to give up though as that also made me smoke less in the past even if it was only for days at a time. I have found that the new tablets called Champix are being a great help to me this week and no side effects either. Colin :):)