My new addiction

[Bigmallly]

Thanks.......all advice is greatfully recieved.

[FionaH]

Well done BM I am seriously impressed. This is an issue I know I have to address in the near future, bit scared tbh

[Jeanied]

Thanks everyone. I didn't expect such a fantastic support.

Well BM ... No-body expects ...oh no, that's another thread!

the Spanish Inquisition

[Bigmallly]

Well done BM I am seriously impressed. This is an issue I know I have to address in the near future, bit scared tbh

Don't be scared......Just keep trying....I'm not out of the woods by a long shot.....just hope I am strong enough this time but as my opening thread said......my habits have changed.

[Hazel at the Hill]

I boil the kettle and have a drink of hot water when I try and diet- it's distracting, and a belly full of hot water is really quite comforting. Takes a while to drink too when it's too hot!
Just an idea of something else to 'distract' you!

I did that - put the kettle on every time I wanted to light up. I was on 20 cups of tea a day for a while , but it worked (running up & down the stairs to the loo all day long kept the weight off too!)

[winstonwobble]

WELL DONE BM iv got 4 packets of ciggies left and then im going to try to stop again i know how hard it is and trust me you are doin really well if you need any encoragement just log on here and i will always try to boost your resolve all the best Julia

[bubblewrap]

Not had a ciggy since 21st July & it is still not that easy.
I was smoking about 3x25 grammes a week (or about £15).
Needed a new freezer a couple of weeks ago my not smoking paid for it.

Now if I could get Madderbat to quit.!!!

[Bigmallly]

iv got 4 packets of ciggies left and then im going to try to stop again

Do you have any plans on how you are going to stop?.........cold turkey, nicotine replacement or Champix?

[Eco-Chic]

Well done. The first 4 days are the hardest and the easiest.

The nicotine is out of your system but the toxins will still be working their way out. Watch out for phlegmy cough as you detox, but it will clear up quickly.

The hardest bit will come when you think you've kicked the habit and try to convince yourself that just one won't hurt. It will. Don't do it.

Every time you fancy a fag get up and do something to distract yourself and the fancy will be forgotten.

Very best of luck for a nicotine free rest of your life

[Bigmallly]

Cheers Eco, much appreciated.

[Jeanied]

Every time you fancy a fag get up and do something to distract yourself and the fancy will be forgotten.

I always used to reckon that the urge for a fag lasted about the same length of time as the first few drags used to: so if you can wait that out you're home and dry.

[Bigmallly]

I always used to reckon that the urge for a fag lasted about the same length of time as the first few drags used to: so if you can wait that out you're home and dry.

Funny you should say that. I went to see my support nurse at work & she told me that a human being cannot concentrate on one thing for more than 3 minutes so even if I had a craving, it would go away after 3 minutes.

[Jeanied]

Yeah, but how long do you concentrate on the Vine for, BM?

[Bigmallly]

I can't concentrate.....it hurts my brain......

[ginger ninger]

Its right what other grapes say the first few days are the worst, but you CAN do it.
I had a 40+ a day habit, chest infections were something I had all the time, I was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis I had to do something, so I made up my mind to stop....I still have my lighter and 14 cigs in a packet, I still have cravings, I don't think that part will ever go away but I know I never want another cig....yuk!
So if I can do it mate, you can.