General Chat

Stopped smoking just over 10 months ago now have put on a lot of weight and so really do not feel any different. don't know which is worse being fat or smoking. Margaret x

Hi al,l has anyone seen Debs from DC?

well were getting closer to xmas,which for some of us means 1 whole year fag free.possibly about 17 wks away.xxxxxxxxjoy

Hi Ang and Carol, the important thing is you are trying, so don't give up, occasionaly you will have a set back but you will overcome it I'am sure, you know the worst part is the start and this time you will be on your guard against temptation. I have just started a new regime of walking around the block three time in the morning and afternoon I have a stopwatch and it takes just over 9 mins a lap. All the best James

Hi James, hi everyone, I have been on and off the wagon so many times this week that I am dizzy. Only partial sucess :-( I give up for two days then give into temptation, then stop again two days later. On reflection I think I got my timing wrong again. I will do it, just not sure when. Don't give up on me just yet!

Hi Ang and Carol how are you doing with your non-smoking? James

Hi All Well first of all tonight at 10pm it will be 5 months since I had my last cig!! WOOHOO.. Cant believe how quick the time has gone by and yes I am very proud of myself and my family are very proud of me too. I was a 15/20 a day for 23yrs, I used the patches for 6 weeks but it was this site that kept me going. I have been around smokers when sober and when I was shall we say a touch tipsy (drunk more like) but still wouldnt touch one. I have to say that if a smoker came to my house I would offer them the ashtray outside and sit with them but all I would ask is for a smoker not to blow smoke in my direction. I think thats fair. Good luck to all those who are trying to quit the dreaded weed. First of all you really have to want to do it. James - I look forward to meeting you next summer when I return, you kept me going. For that many thanks Debs x Any of those trying to quit - If you need to rant, rave, scream or just need encouragement then pm me by all means, and take one day at a time..

Hi all and Ang If I can help support anyone who is trying to break the habit of smoking, I am glad to help, it is not easy to get rid of the addiction but it can be beaten. It took me 40 years to finally give up but I did it, as you have found out it only takes ONE cigarette and Nic O'Tine is back for its fix. Take one day at time, try and put the money you have saved into a Building Society Account and watch the money grow, mark off each day on a calender, again it will give you a boost when you feel low. When you see and smell someone who is still smoking, feel sorry for them, especially when they have to go outside in the cold and wet for their fix, because they do not have the willpower, you have to give up. James

Thanks James for your support. Have you thought of being a counsellor? You always say the right things but are never critical when us folks fail. Thanks ! Ang x

Hi Ang, Nice to see you back, keep thinking of the positive efects of not smoking the easier breathing, the stink of smoking, you know you got so far last time so you can again and go further this time and know that Nic O' tine is waiting for just one lapse and he will be in, take it one day at a time, get a calender and mark off each day completed, which will give you a boost each time you mark one off James

keep going ang its always hard at the begining,in another 24 hours you will be that bit closer to knocking the weed on the head.go day by day.your doing great,well done .xxxxxxxxxjoy

Well I am back on the wagon again. Had my last ciggie at 9pm last night. I am not feeling too confident at the moment but have to give it a go!. I have had a really stressful day at work but managed to avoid having a fag. Wish me luck!! Ang

Well done Carol you know the worst part is the start but you have a lot of temptations. Look forward to seeing you on here again Ang best wishes went you start again James

Hi Everyone, I am still here! I am just waiting for the right moment to quit again. I have been under enormous stress & know that a new attempt will be doomed to failure. It is so important to get it right, I am still quite angry with myself for failing. I know I will try again. I did not realise how much better I felt in those few weeks of non--smoking until I started again. Will let you know as soon as I know the date. Ang

*applauds Carol from the background....well done everyone:-) BC XX

Hello everyone Well had my last fag at about 7.30...yes i know its not been long, But going to try again.... Hopefully succeed this time....Nice to see everyone doing well.. sure better than me.....but im going to try again... carol xxx Have stocked up on me gum...lol

Well Done everyone So Deb, what is your husband getting you for your efforts in quiting? Well done Katherine nearly 7 months now and counting And Melanie and husband 9 & 11 months bertween the two of you, shame about your mate he had got past the worst of giving up perhaps you can supply local support and help, he knows the worst part. It only takes one ciggie to start off again. Where is Carol, Ang and Joanne got to? James

Just over 9 months for me, and really pleased with myself!11 months for hubby too! But a mate of ours who had stopped for almost 2 months has started again. His wife is livid with him

Hi, I stopped smoking on February 3rd because I was ill and I am so glad I did! I now feel so much better & don't stink like an ashtray anymore. It was really quite difficult for the first couple of weeks but well worth it. Good luck & well done to everyone Best wishes Katherine

Hi Well next Friday at 10pm (1st September) I will have been a non smoker for 5 whole months... And can honestly say I wouldnt have on if offered.. Love not smoking! Hope everyone is well Debs x