Non Smoking !!

[SEXY67]

Its only early days yet but its 3 days now since i have had a cigarette, i cannot believe how much easier my breathing is, I know i have still got a long way to go but i am determined to do it, Can anyone tell me what things to expect on my way to being a Non Smoker?

[ELVIS68]

Depression,anxiety,withdrawal symptons,moodiness..sorry I thought you said PMT

[zubianne]

My sister has benn trying to give up smoking for years and has been so depressed about it. A couple of months ago she borrowed a book from the library called 'The Easy Way To Give Up Smoking' by Allen Carr. When I spoke to her the other day she sounded so different, happy and bubbly. She says she now has no interest in cigarettes and feels she has kicked the habit for good. It might be worth a read.

[Solarjunkie]

No suggestions - just congratulations.

If you hit a bad day, just remember how positive you feel at the moment (and count the extra cash in your pocket!)

[Buddy]

Gave up 3 yrs ago and once you start spewing up the poison (might not happen to you) you will never put a cancer stick near your mouth again.

Good Luck and stick in - it is sooooo worth it!!!

[SEXY67]

Thanks for the advice and good luck wishes,

[netibiza]

Although I gave up my 60 a day habit, over 20yrs ago, the longing has never disappeared. Advantages, well food tastes better, I've gained weight, I do not wheeze every morning and I hate 2nd hand smoke now. Keep it up, as it's rather silly putting unnatural smoke into your lungs when you think about it, Good luck, you'll make it and when the doctor asks if you're a smoker, you can say with pride, NO

[ingram]

i bet your mum is really proud of you .a day at a time hun. keep up the good work.

[darkstar]

I gave up 20 months ago.  Feel great or It.   I went with the National Quit Helpline,  Would see a nurse once a week then fortnightly.  She gave me a spray to use.  but It was what she said   < when you feel like a ciggie say to yourself  == I'll have one tomorrow>  it worked for me and is still working now .  Good Look,  its well worth the effort

[Lady cashel]

I gave up smoking nearly two years ago. I had a achey right lung for about a couple of years prior to giving up and within six months of stopping. The ache went. (I had always blamed something else for the ache) Also i noticed when doing the school run with my daughter that i could take really deep breaths of air. I didn't smoke alot, not even twenty a day. It has made a great difference to my life. Keep up the good work and stay positive.

[typhoid2]

Well done!! I quit over night from being a 20/40 a day (depending on stress and weekends!!) and it was blinkin hard ... my poor OH has never had his head bit off over nothing so much!!! Didn't use anything though which I think helped ... just stopped dead which is what my OH did 8 years ago ...

Craving it is a bug*er ... and yet hating the smell ... seriously your sense of smell will be imense! I can still smell a fag from a mile (ok slight exageration!) away ... on the plus side you don't smell, clothes don't smell and life is brilliant!! the whole having more money thing though is cra* ... you just wonder where you found the money to smoke in the first place!! In certain situations you will desperately want a fag .. DON'T give in ... I even bought a pack of ten and sat there smelling it .. didn't light it thank god but ....

Good luck and keep going :-) my OH says it goes in 3's ... 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months, 3 years etc etc so manageable goals :-)

[loopey]

my friends given up now for about 4 months in the middle he went through a really bad tempered grumpy stage ( at least i think that was cos of the fags) but now he's like a different bloke running around playing footie with the kids and enjoying life much more so keep it up, well done!