I'm still hanging in there, although there has been the odd desperate moment.

Celebration tomorrow evening. Enough money saved already to treat us to a meal out!

Great stuff! Congrats! It will be very noticeable how much you save, I am sure.

One thing I wondered, and you have probably already considered it but thought I would mention it anyway, would it be useful to go to counselling or join a group who are trying to kick the habit as well?

They say these things help.... you don't feel quite so alone in the fight.

Great stuff! Congrats! It will be very noticeable how much you save, I am sure.

One thing I wondered, and you have probably already considered it but thought I would mention it anyway, would it be useful to go to counselling or join a group who are trying to kick the habit as well?

They say these things help.... you don't feel quite so alone in the fight.

Old, Nov & Dec I was attending a "smoking cesation clinic" at my local dr.'s surgery. I used to come away from there desperate for a smoke. That was absolutely useless - she was always running late and I've never received one single helpful tip in about 6 or 7 sessions.

Old, Nov & Dec I was attending a "smoking cesation clinic" at my local dr.'s surgery. I used to come away from there desperate for a smoke. That was absolutely useless - she was always running late and I've never received one single helpful tip in about 6 or 7 sessions.

Old, Nov & Dec I was attending a "smoking cesation clinic" at my local dr.'s surgery. I used to come away from there desperate for a smoke. That was absolutely useless - she was always running late and I've never received one single helpful tip in about 6 or 7 sessions.

Old, Nov & Dec I was attending a "smoking cesation clinic" at my local dr.'s surgery. I used to come away from there desperate for a smoke. That was absolutely useless - she was always running late and I've never received one single helpful tip in about 6 or 7 sessions.

Please support me by asking as often as possible how I am getting on.

I have been a smoker of 20+ a day for over 30 years. There have been many failed attempts to quit over the years - often only lasting 2 or 3 days.

Last week Monday I started another attempt. Since then I've been down to 5 a day using "nicotine replacement therapy". Today we've travelled down to our holiday cottage and I've only had 3 ciggies today.

I'm hoping that the change of routine/scenery will help me to quit altogether, but I only have till next Sunday to achieve this.

Just thought you'd like to know, today is National No-smoking Day

Hope it's all going well

How ironic is that!

I had a "slip up" this morning.

We overslept and I was really harrassed getting breakfast & packed lunches sorted and grabbed a cigarette. I only had 3 or 4 puffs though and have been behaving since then.

How ironic is that!

I had a "slip up" this morning.

We overslept and I was really harrassed getting breakfast & packed lunches sorted and grabbed a cigarette. I only had 3 or 4 puffs though and have been behaving since then.

Stick at it. I'm sure you can do it. I stopped 35 years ago from up to 40 per day. After trying a few methods I found that "cold turkey" hacked it for me.
I just wish you every success!!!
Tony

See my last post - main thing is forget about it, these things happen. My experience is that such things only made me more determined to stop!

Please support me by asking as often as possible how I am getting on.

I have been a smoker of 20+ a day for over 30 years. There have been many failed attempts to quit over the years - often only lasting 2 or 3 days.

Last week Monday I started another attempt. Since then I've been down to 5 a day using "nicotine replacement therapy". Today we've travelled down to our holiday cottage and I've only had 3 ciggies today.

I'm hoping that the change of routine/scenery will help me to quit altogether, but I only have till next Sunday to achieve this.

I came from a smoker's house.

My dad lite up 5-6 packs a day.

All my childhood I coughed up black phlegm from second hand smoke.

I left and joined the Navy. Amazing how good food tasted away from the smoke.

My dad never stopped smoking until medical conditions made him do so..

I came finally home to stay after 18 plus years and found him tied to an "O" tank.

Very Sad.

I then Started my family very late in life, but my dad got to finally be a grand dad. Slowly his lungs turned to stone...

The Day before he died he was playing with my youngest boy....when I picked him up from my dad..my Dad made me promise to never let my boys smoke.....

He died that night....from chronic lung failure

yesterday My Oldest (Antonio) asked about Grandpa Roy. Why did he smoke he asked? I had no real answer at hand...

Then he stated; "You know he probably didn't know it was bad. I read that companies can make you think that something that is bad for you is actually good for you...even when it isn't."

My middle son (Marcellos) jumped in: "If you smoke you are stupid!"

Antonio agreed with him.

Then my youngest (Angelo) the one that was with my dad the night before he died added his two cents worth.... "Smoking is dum...I rather have grandpa Roy here playing with us...."

I saw all three of my boys nod in agreement...and somewhere I think my Dad would be happy. My boys will never smoke...because smoking cost them their grandfather.

So if you can't stop for your self. Please stop for the others around you.

Stefano

I came from a smoker's house.

My dad lite up 5-6 packs a day.

All my childhood I coughed up black phlegm from second hand smoke.

I left and joined the Navy. Amazing how good food tasted away from the smoke.

My dad never stopped smoking until medical conditions made him do so..

I came finally home to stay after 18 plus years and found him tied to an "O" tank.

Very Sad.

I then Started my family very late in life, but my dad got to finally be a grand dad. Slowly his lungs turned to stone...

The Day before he died he was playing with my youngest boy....when I picked him up from my dad..my Dad made me promise to never let my boys smoke.....

He died that night....from chronic lung failure

yesterday My Oldest (Antonio) asked about Grandpa Roy. Why did he smoke he asked? I had no real answer at hand...

Then he stated; "You know he probably didn't know it was bad. I read that companies can make you think that something that is bad for you is actually good for you...even when it isn't."

My middle son (Marcellos) jumped in: "If you smoke you are stupid!"

Antonio agreed with him.

Then my youngest (Angelo) the one that was with my dad the night before he died added his two cents worth.... "Smoking is dum...I rather have grandpa Roy here playing with us...."

I saw all three of my boys nod in agreement...and somewhere I think my Dad would be happy. My boys will never smoke...because smoking cost them their grandfather.

So if you can't stop for your self. Please stop for the others around you.

Stefano

Stefano,

Thank you for sharing that. It brought tears to my eyes.

I am back on track after yesterday morning's slip, but I think this afternoon has been the hardest so far. Probably my own fault for allowing the nicotine replacement to drop.

However, it's a week since my last whole ciggy and maybe I should take stock:

On the positive side:

My sense of smell has improved.
My sense of taste has improved.
My skin is less dry.
My skin colour is improved (although that might be due to the fact that I spent most of last weekend outdoors in the sunshine).
My cough has almost completely gone.
I can run upstairs without being out of breath.
The money saved is considerable - already had a meal out and I'm saving up rapidly for the next treat.

On the negative side:

I'm quite "moody" at times.
I've put on weight - I have to stop eating chocolate as a substitute for smoking!

That's about it - I think the ++ outweigh the --

Marianne

Found this on the internet Link (http) Please read it .
Regards 1 for the road Bob

Thanks Bob,

There are some helpful bits of advice there.
I've bookmarked the link.

Marianne

Ciggies up in the Budget ,but afraid more will be smuggled in by the Polish ,sorry but fact.However how is it going with u 2Regards Bob

Pretty much the same here.

OH has reduced by about 50% and I am hanging in there, but only just at times.

I've actually been and had a chat with a pharmacist today. I'm ok as long as I keep the NRT levels up, but if I allow them to drop it becomes very hard. I'm changing strategy. I'll be trying medium strength patches from tomorrow and use the other stuff only as and when I need "an urgent dose", rather than taking that at regular intervals and occasionally forgetting it.

And I meant to say: I've come further this far than at any previous attempt and I really want to succeed.

You can do this!

Weak-willed me did it and so can you; in fact, I haven't had a glass of wine since the weekend either, so I'll have to go and put that right straight away...

I'll have a glass of wine & drink a toast to you also.

Keep going.

One step at a time.

Stefano (Steve)

Me too... rooting for you Mainly!!

I know you can do it.