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How much worse does it get before it gets better?

Nudging for All......XX BC

well all my first day and with me patch on im doing ok,ish.we had my lovely mum come to dinner today shes 82 and getting very forgetfull.i think shes got the early stages of forgetfulness and has acted quite strange for the 2 hours 45 mins she stayed at my house.wandering around and saying i think i ought to go home now our joy,she was so bad i could,nt eat my dinner so the dogs are happy about that.and on 2 occasions i was so stressed i just thought oh b----r it.but ive hung in there and ive still not had one.ive looked at my silk quit meter and ive not smoked 16 fags ive saved 3.33 p and 1hr 24 mins is added to my life.my patch is helping me so much.hows everyone else doing.xxxxxxxxx joy

Done well today..Have kept very busy..Not had One.. I have an unopened packet of 20 in the cuboard, as I know if there are none I will fail. Also do that if I am dieting have a chocolate bar in the fridge and see how long it can stay unopened.. Lucky in a way, as no-one else in the house smokes. Best of luck to everyone Grayx

big patt on the back to us all,now we need to find lemon,lolxxxxxxxxjoy

think my patches wearing off a bit ,keep thinking about a fag,perhaps if i go to bed that will stop me thinking,xxxxxxxxxxjoy

Joy, Gray, Elaine and Bridget............WELL DONE! Keep it going. You CAN do it. If you're getting the urge either have an early night or find something to do. Don't let it get the better of you. Tomorrow's another day. Take it one day at a time and before you know it you'll have gone a whole week without one. Good luck! Jeanette x

thanks jeanette,i think bed cos all im doing is eating now lol,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxjoy

*right.....I recommend bubble baths, light candles, have music playing...... and bed.... nighty night all you non smokers:))))) WELL DONE......BC

...just putting my head round the door. Guess what?? I can't smell overflowing ashtrays and stale smoke in here......I can only smell delightful fresh air!! You can do it!! Sue xx

How you all doing? hope you all keep going. Roxanne x

Good day to you all. I do hope you are all coping and feeling very proud of yourselves!!!! Quick run around the block now! lol BC XX

To everyone who is trying to give up. Keep going looks like your winning so far. It's not easy I know, but it does get better with time. Gave up myself 26 yrs ago (cold turkey) The first 2 weeks are the worst.( Might take a bit longer with patches.) Takes about that long to get the nic to get out of the system. After that it is the habit side of things you will have to battle with. You know the ciggy after a good meal, when you have a cuppa, when your stressed etc. I had to get tough with the family as well. If they were in my home they went outside to smoke (rain or shine). I found myself being rather anal about ashtrays. Couldn't stand to smell them. One butt & I whipped them away to empty & clean. Even in other houses I was emptying them & washing them. Had to stop that very emabrassing behaviour. When my son started smoking he always went outside but I couldn't stand the smell on his cloths. I used to listen for his coming back in the back door & spray in the laundry so he walked in through a mist of deodorising spray. He now lives away from home & still smokes. I'm sure he does it to annoy me. They say reformed smokers are the worst. Guess I am proof of the pudding. Keep it up guys. The benifits far outweigh the habit. You can all do it even if you slip don't get discouraged. Pick up where you left off and keep going. Best of luck, am cheering you on Lol Peta

Finishing off my last puch of Tobacco and a packet ot 10, then going 'Cold Turkey'. Have used patches before but they didn't work, might try the gum see if that helps. Joy

Joy you can do it :0))))))))))))))))))))

Day 2: Still not had a cigarette.. hardest part is what do do with the hands. Must admit I am a bit of a moaner today and hubby is staying out of my way..in fact he has ducked out of sight once or twice..lol Been and bought some wool to knit..really is helping.. Have chopped up some carrots and they are in the fridge..Yummy !!!chew on those instead of eating the Christmas sweets... also sugarfree gum... Feeling good though.. That 20 packet is still unopened..and in the cuboard. It is good to read how the others are doing though..Don't feel I am doing it alone.. Grayxx

Oh hek still have 800 from hols, so I will need to catch up later XXX sneaks off

Lem's I was smoking 200...a week.. ashamed of how much I was spending..Not good Grayx

Gray I did stop for 12 yrs, and smoke at most 10 day.....and will try but will finish my packs first XXXXX Happy new year by the way, and well done

Oh Yes.. Happy New Year.. Hope it's a great one Grayxx