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Dear Bridget Thanks so much for the message. I do hope you manage to do it, I guess (as having been stupid enough to have given up before for 3 weeks) the only thing to think is would I want to go through these 3 days again. Hey if you gave up Saturday, tomorrow is day 6 your halfway there!! Remember I've got it to go through, by then you will be well on your way. I do hope the Funeral was not too distressing, but I for one would quite undertand if temptation overcame you. Lynda xxxx

Lynda, I could get through 20 - 30 a day (depending on day) but now I'm just having the odd one here and there - it isn't crossing my mind that I want a ciggy for some reason. I don't understand how the hypno is working on me I'm just grateful it is. This miracle (well, it's a miracle to me as I'm sure all you smokers will understand) has taken 2 days.

Thanks girls for your understanding!!!! I will do it, never fear I shall try again. Ok I guess it's just not a good time at present (I know there is never a good time!!!) but lets say a better time. Thanks for your support!! Lynda xx PS Trish, I really hope the Hypno works for you, maybe I'll look towards doing that.

Good luck Lynda! I too am an ex.smoker, gave up 7yrs. ago come August and i can honestly say it is the best thing i have ever done, it wasn't easy but it can be done. Best wishes Tricia

Come on Lynda, you can do it - you just chose the wrong time. Have another go. I have very little will power which is why I went along to the hypno - cross fingers, legs and toes, it seems to be working.

Hi Lynda you've not let anyone down, its very hard to give up smoking,and we all understand, do it when the time is right for you, there is never a good time to stop, and i will still support you from day one, sometimes it can take several attempts before you give up, i know i've been there. Its understandable you still miss your hubby you always will, but its supposed to get easier ad time goes on, i find that hard to believe when your soul mate is gone. take care sandra

Hi all I left a note on Trish's thread on Hypnotism I am sorry, but I have let you all and myself down badly. I felt very low on Sunday (missing Hubby day) and am afraid it was compounded by no cigs, so have given in. Next time I will wait until I have been off them a few days before I post, that's if you will still be interested!!. I want and mean to give up before this year is out. Sorry all Lynda(:-((((((((((((((((

Can we ask how it's going today Lynda ?? Hope you're holding out :-)

hi Lynda hope its going ok am on my 11 day now and my house smells very nice keep it up mate good luck louise

Good morning and thank you all for those messages of support. Felt a bit strange not reaching out for the old weeds!! The lounge smells horrible as I sat puffing away on the last few in the packet last night, so open windows and let the place breathe again!! Yes, I will uppdate you on how I'm doing. (:-))) Lynda

good luck lynda remember were always here if you need to chat during the week to keep up the support, i found drinking orange juice helped and eating fruit picky bits like grapes or strawberries, also when you crave drink a glass oif water it helped me sandra

Well done Lynda,I gave up on tuesday after 50 years so keep us up to date,I gave up because it became to dear even started to roll my own but not very lady like in public people gave me some strange looks if you know what i mean lol

Hi Lynda, Best thing I ever did was to pack in smoking. 13 years ago now since i smoked at all and it proves it can be done. The first 2 weeks are hell and don't let anyone kid you about that. But it is so worth it. Good luck and I hope you manage to do it. Keep us posted ! Rick.

Sue Thanks for that positive message! As for the hands, will have to keep them busy typing into GC or Gr as it's now called!!! Lynda

Hi Lynda, Just want to say that I have been there I was a thirty a day person. I gave up about 20 years ago, never looked back I feel better food tastes better, I don't smell of stale fags you can do it, the first couple of weeks will be hard as you won't know what to do with your hands but after that it gets easier. Sue ...........best of luck................

Sandra I know exactly what you are saying, fed up with the coughs after the colds, fed up with the smell in the rooms, fed up with paying nearly £5 a packet, just want to feel healthy again and smell nice!!!. Faith Wish you luck, your doing well, more willpower than me I couldn't do that, have to go the whole hog!!! Lynda

Thanks Sheila Brighton Girl!!! Margaret thanks, have read Alan Carrs book recently you are not supposed to look at it as using will power !!!! it's to make you feel you are not giving up, but be made free from the devil weed!! Bridget Absolutely, keep in touch email me if you like! Good luck to you, whoops number 6 just burnt down whilst messaging, how proud we will feel in the morning as non smokers!! We have to remember that non smokers still get stressed and survive ! Lynda

Hiya girls i am 57 started smoking when i was 15 ; 9 yrs ago i was breathless and i said to myself pack them in bear in mind i had smoked for 33yrs 20 a day i used to get a bad cold which went on my chest every year i would cough up the contents of a chimney hahawhat made me pack in was think of the people you love and how they would be upset if anything was to happen to you i dont want to frighten you but this is how i did it and hand on heart it was easy but i have no willpower to diet i cant but i just say to myself there are many people in the graveyard that wish they had a body like mine i rest my case!

Good luck Lynda, I havnt totally packed up, but set myself guide lines,no smoking in the house or car cant smoke at work. I roll my own now just to make it more difficult, I'm down to a couple a day and happy with that. One of these days I'll be down to non. I do go through a lot of Altoid mints.

Lynda I just wish i had your willpower , Good luck Margaret x