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3Feb2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

friday

well woke up to a phone at 7.00am from my work and full on dramas. Not sure how much longer I will have a job.
So my day has not gone off great at all. 3 more phone calls and its only 8.30am.
Fianace left for nelson and left me a smoke which of course I have had with all this crap going on today not going to happen.
Sounds like an excuse I cant focus on stopping with this hanging over me today.
Clematis yep sounds good I will stick to my orgnial plan of Monday being the day.
Hopefully things get resolved today re work.
Stick of it all.
2 steps forward 10 backwards as per normal

debz321 day ago

Unfortunately Yas it is so common...I dont know what it is and the scientist who discovers the answers is going to be a rich man!!! I know when I was giving up I now look back and I think I was "picking" at my partner for an argument so I could buy some smokes....the addiction sits in the back of your brain and coaxes you on, and makes mountains out of molehills and you think that having that ciggy is going to make everything go away...but it doesnt....the problem is still there, but now you feel 10 times worse for having that ciggy. I'm so sorry that the pressure you are under made you have that ciggy, its a terrible feeling thats for sure. I hope your day gets a bit better. Dont be too hard on yourself, just pick yourself back up again, and quit again, you will do it :)

clarence the cat1 day ago

Hi there Yas! Sounds like your day is going to be very interesting. Hope it improves. Good news is you have a long weekend to look forward to. Take care.

Ady1 day ago

Don't worry about the smoking Yas, you've got a Hypno session booked in, when that day comes, you'll walk out of that office a Non-smoker & feeling really good, i bet you do.
Just focus on the problem at hand, some finance issue at the nelson branch obviously, don't stress it too much, it all comes down to management not you.! (unless you're the manageress)
Check the paper out for sits vacant too, no harm in looking.
you'll perform better if you can stop stressing so much.
cheers

rainbowfish1 day ago

Hi Yas, I know that this is frustrating for you but I am a believer that you shouldn't deviate from your original plan. It opens up the door for excuses to come in. Stick with Monday matey, you had said previously that being home on your own for the weekend is testing. Monday will be a good day for you as long as you feel ready to commit to it even with your hypnotherapy session in a few weeks. Just relax, the only one putting the pressure on yourself is you - be kind to yourself:)

yas011 day ago

Well just had one of the big wigs in wait & see what happens next week with meetings. I will continue coming till Im told not to!

AdMaN1 day ago

Sorry to hear about your crap morning yas, but try and focus on not letting this interfere with your plan. You can doeeet!

2Feb2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

Taken your advice

Hey all
Well I have written things done as you all suggested. Why I want to quit & set up a plan also.

I want to quit because:
My health long term
Sick of feeling tired, not much energy, and generally feeling yuk
My breathing is funny at times
The cost financially
MY SON
My skin, wrinkles, lines & the colour of my skin (oh so vain LOL)
Colds & coughs to often

My plan to deal with cravings & situations:
Distract myself by changing the situation, doing something else
Using NRT
Drinking water to flush my system & help with the cravings
Exercise for stress relief, get fit & distraction
Walk away when something happens & I feel a craving
Dont listen to the voice "just one"
Put the money aside for ME or put it on bills to reduce them
Utilise quitline & their resources
Think of my reasons & benefits of not smoking

I have printed the above out and its in my bag for when needed.
I am over the smoking I am full of a head cold, Im tired and generally I am sick of it.

Now this sounds alwful but its not to be taken as it sounds. I am determined to quit once & for all but I am getting fed up slipping and the constant attempts which always seem to go so well then I slip and restart.
I have never really done a list like above so this may help to pull it out when needed.

My son this morning asked me why I always smoke. I apoligised and said Mummy is trying hard to stop but its not easy.
He asked why and again i tried to explain which of course he didnt really understand.
He then asked why daddy smokes. So many questions.
I told him I was going to stop again and i got huge cuddles and a big Yay!

He told me he pretends to smoke with little sticks. This shot me down big time. Hes 5 and hes copying his parents. OMG a huge poke in the backside for me this morning.

So fingers crossed this time I can do it as not sure how many more times but I know I will keep going.

Also a question I see on daily deal today there is a $55 deal for hypno to stop smoking. Anyone done this? Just thinking of a different approach.

Till next time :)

clarence the cat2 days ago

Well done Yas!! Maybe Hypno would be a help to you, but of course it too will only work if your inner self REALLY wants to quit. There's surely no harm in trying.
That wee boy of yours loves you so much and I know you would love to quit just for him, but becoming SMOKEFREE is yours, no one elses. Be strong Yas and thanks for being you. Good Luck

heironymus2 days ago

Awesome Yas! Your plan has helped me with mine :) Also got something from Gerit's blog this morning - don't expect to fail.

Ady2 days ago

Yas, search youtube, theres free hypno on there, of course its easier to download & install the 'youtube downloader' first, then you just download all the files you want to keep once & replay off the internet as much as you like,... what about that idea. Something for you to look into anyway.
I've never tried hypnothereapy, so can't comment on it personally until i try,
I see your son is highlighted bold, as in your No:1 reason to quit, that should actually be 'For Yourself' when you do something for you, then your son actually gets the benefits anyway.
Maybe when you get tired of slipping like you said, you will stay with the quit & say 'Nahhh I'm tired of repeating day 1, sick of going over the same ol' ground so ain't gonna slip no more'
I know you can master this quit, anyone who goes thru day 1 so many times has to be a strong person.
There's no rush to join us, no pressure from anyone, Just when you're ready.
Good luck.

Xenophon2 days ago

Well done coming up with your reasons and your plan, this is a fantastic starting point. You can do this Yas, and we'll all be cheering for you when you do :)

Willz-Mama2 days ago

hey there, I reckon give anything a go... if you stay staunch to your beliefs ain't nothing gonna make you start smoking again..

gerit2 days ago

You can do it Yas, I beleive in you. You have the game plan firmly in place and you sound determind. We are here for you.

yas012 days ago

Well Ive booked a hypno session. Cant get in until saturday 24th feb. But at least its booked.
Spoke to the guy for a bit and he said I can either continue smoking up till the app or patches what ever it wont affect the session.
He said he could tell from the way I was speaking I am ready but stuggle with the quit side of things. Due to my sub concious mind.
Over 90% success rate. I had a nosey at the www to see and also read the testimonals.
Anything is worth a shot.

Punke012 days ago

Hi Yas01, i tried the hypno to quit smoking about two years back. Had a ciggie just before I walked in there, walked out and threw my smokes in the bin and didnt touch them again for another 6 months, didnt even think about it was fantastic. All of a sudden i started smoking again. I went back to the hypnotherapist for a follow up session which was free and it didnt do a dam thing, got in my car straight afterwards and had a smoke. It works for some people i think, could be worth a shot?

yas012 days ago

Thanks Punke01 for your story. I agree it could work for some & not others. Im willing to give it a shot along with patches until then.
I have nearly run out of smokes and went past 3 dairies on way home and the thought went thru my mind to stop but I didnt which was odd.
So looks like tomorrow will be patched up as I wont have any.
Starting my quit journey early. Have my mind ready as far as I can tell, made my reasons, session booked for end of the month.
I will be home on my own for the weekend which normally I would smoke like a train but I have decided why wait till Monday.
im scared once again (the fear of not having any) but Im doing this for my son yes but my main priority is ME I want to be a non smoker. Im over the bulls**t of it all.
Bring it on once again nicodemon! Im as ready as I can be.

pampering starts tonight with foot spa, pedicure :)

clematis2 days ago

hi yas, as you know I've been plagued with the slip and and restart routine as well, what you are saying is all true. You and I should make a deal to kick the slip up routine - let's do it together. No sneaky puffs or just one excuses - what do you reckon?

rainbowfish2 days ago

Hi Yas, hope the pampering felt good. All the best for tomorrow:)

1Feb2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

Still here

Yep im still here but in the background due to slipping at a function and so far not stopped.
I am setting next Monday as my date, have a few social situations this weekend and know I will slip once again.
Also have my partner away from Friday to monday and know I will smoke when home on my home.

Guttered YES I AM. But only have myself to blame.
I am still determined to get back on track and come Monday I will be back on here full time annoying everyone with my blogs.

Till then :)

jadecat3 days ago

it took me 15 times over the years to try and quit, i'm day 3 so i hope i don't fall back again, its hard but u can do it. don't feel bad because u slip up, we have all done it.

no more smokes3 days ago

Your not annoying anyone yas we have all been there see ya back here soon :)

rainbowfish3 days ago

Like we say Yas, don't beat yourself up. Enjoy your weekend and we'll see you Monday:)

heironymus3 days ago

Great to hear from you matey. Hey, you may falter on your journey but one thing that remains constant is your dogged determination. Never, ever lose that bud. You will get there!
Can I make a suggestion? Why don't you sit down and start this afresh? Go right back to basics. I'm sure you know all your triggers etc but why don't you spend this time smoking to really re-evaluate and come up with different ways to tackle things. Don't rush into your next quit, take some time to assess things and come up with a plan. And write it all down, there's something about putting pen to paper.
See you soon mate, be kind to yourself x

clarence the cat3 days ago

Hi Yas. Good to hear from you. Take care.

clematis3 days ago

Good luck yas, and yes, I've slipped up a bit too as everyone knows, lol. I read on quitline that "taking a puff of someone else's smoke" or having "just one" is a warning sign and a good time to think about where your head is at about your quit. Ask yourself, do I still think of myself as a smoker, cos you're giving yourself permission to start again, and is that what you really want?? I found that a good way to confirm my commitment to quitting as well as reminding myself of the numerous other reasons to quit, my health etc etc. :)

Ady2 days ago

No worries Yas, that's all good,I have never known anyone with so much persistence & determination, you just keep trying, you never stop until you get what you want, were you a jack russell or a boxing champ in your last life, LoL hahaha
You're wonderful Yas, I love how you never give up. (sign of a winner)
I got you a window seat up front of the quit Train, ready anytime you feel comfortable to jump onboard & join us, no stress, see you when you're ready.
cheers

27Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

patched up today

well yesterday going ct worked till 8.00pm last night then I couldnt deal with it anymore.
I dont really want to use patches as I feel Im feeding the addiction but when I went with out yesterday fine till later.
I know I could of worked thru it if I really tried but I didnt so once again I failed.
So patched up today and carry on once again.
Feeling very low & down in the dumps today!
Sorry for the poor me blogg but not happy and feel like c**p!

heironymus27 January, 2012

You did an amazing job before with the patches, remember Yas? Forget about feeding the addiction for a second and think about *a recovering addict* - try to view it as part of a process, you will be free but there are other steps that need to be taken first.
Sorry you're bummed out today, I know the feeling. Sending you your favourite flowers in cyber form, a box of chocs and a big hug. Go easy on yourself mate xxx

Jassie27 January, 2012

It's all good Yas. I hate that feeling, some days you do just feel low and c##ppy, hope your day improves. But sometimes you just have to accept that some days you're the statue and some days your'e the pigeon. XXX

HappyShells27 January, 2012

Hey Yas, you need to do what you have to do to get you through the tough times. If you need a patch, then use one. You can do this. Dont feel bad today. :)

gerit27 January, 2012

Don't feel down Yas you are a legend. Wear the patches and let go of any feeling of failure. My philosophy in life is fight your battles one step at a time. So step one is no more smoking. Lets fight the nicotene battle later on when you have title one under your belt. So put the patches on every day and think this is my weapon against the nicodemon. Cause it's not all about the chemical addiction, the behaviour is an addiction in itself. Close your eyes and imagine we are all giving you the big hug Yas.

no more smokes27 January, 2012

morning Yas, your such a trooper hun,

Dont be too hard on the NRT i know you want to get the addiction under control as soon as but dont stress about it too much the addiction comes in more than one part not just nicotine, I used patches and gum, alot of gum lol last time i quit cold turkey. the time frames are the same either way i just found nrt made it easier and far less stressfull this time. the patches eased the constant craving and the grumpy mood i put it on in the morning and removed before bed, i used 2 courses as i wasnt ready to come off them at 8 weeks. while the cravings are at bay you can spend your energy removing the triggers from your day, doing things that dont involve smoking and living without them. after a while the urges you have dont relate to smoking its just an empty feeling that comes and goes and you will get to the stage where your not sure if you even have a patch on at all (sometimes you wont lol) i chewed gum when out drinking or during stressfull situations lol all day with my kids lol when i decided to stop the gum i swapped it for normal chewy i still chew alot of gum. i gather ill get over it, i bite my lip all the the time and it pisses me off. once you get the smoking out of your daily life then you can deal with the addictive part later when its not related to the actuall act of lighting up. just my view tho everyone is different and i know you will do what works best for you.
hang in there yas

Ady27 January, 2012

Hi Yas, I agree with everyone above, it doesn't really matter how we quit, or what we do to quit, or even how many patch's used or not used, just so long as you do quit.
You are doing exactly that, just go with the flow of the day, patch today but not tomorrow maybe, thats ok, patch's everyday for 8 weeks, that ok too, it's not the nicotine that kills you, its the other 4000 chemicals in smoking that do the damage.
You're doing great,... How's wee man's bike riding coming along.? he only see's 1 target doesn't he, he just keeps looking forward i bet.
LoL
Good on you Yas, keep going
cheers

Xenophon27 January, 2012

Great advice above! Don't be down on yourself; just take one battle at a time. Big hugs mate, you can do this!!! :)

yas0127 January, 2012

You guys I am crying my eyes out. Why cant my friends & family be supportive like you guys.
I feel like Im trapped in a stairwell and no matter if I go up or down I cant get out. I keep thinking Im never going to beat this. i try with NRT and go well then slip I try without and still slip. I am over this big time but still wont give up.
I have no one actually with me doing it so I feel slightly alone in that sense but then I hop on here and bang you guys are there 110 percent backing me and giving me advice.
Thanks so much I mean it without getting the advice this morning I know I would throw in the towel today as I just feel so useless, weak and feel like I have been defeated. But I know I can do it, I will continue using the patches cos I know they help me get thru the day I just need to get to grips with beating this again!
Ady my son is going great guns with the bike and also has got over the fear of the swimming pool. Lessons start Monday.
I need to take a leaf out of my sons book and get over the fears!
Thanks guys so much xxxxxx

Ady27 January, 2012

Kids only see 1 target at a time, as in,... Yes were going bike riding this arvo, yippeee, me 1st, im gonna ride flat out, yeah, i'll show mum how good i'am, yes yes yes. hurry up 5pm, i wanna ride my bike, hurry up, I can't wait, is it 5pm yet, is it 5pm yet, what about now....

It's hard to stay positive & it can be hard to overcome some obstacles in life, but what if we were to use that same kids target thinking & apply it to our smoking goal, what would it look like,....
I quit smoking the other day, Oh yea, oh yea,.. I'm gonna save that smoking money & go to aussie again next Xmas too, oh yeah baby,.. bring it on,... these cravings are biting hard today,.. my body must be working hard to recover, oh thats right,... im recovering, which means I'm winning, YES, i like winning, yes yes yes, more please,... Hey boy, lets go to the park, i run, you bike, give you a race... ready steady go...
Thats another day done, thats another $15 saved, oh yea, I'm getting there, Bring it on...

Now please don't call Dept of health & have me committed, but wouldn't it look something like that.!
hahahahaha

heironymus27 January, 2012

Yas have you made any inquiries as to whether there are any support groups around in your area? I think it was Nifty Fifty that went along to a support group and it sounded like a really well run program. Perhaps you could ask Quitline or check with your GP?
Of course you will beat this, you will because you don't want to smoke. Let's put our heads together and see if we can't figure out how. xxx

clarence the cat27 January, 2012

Hang in there Yas. You are strong and you really want to complete this smokefree journey!!

26Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

Addiction

Hi Im Yas01 and I have a drug addiction. I am addicted to nicotine. It is nasty, time consuming, costs a fortune and combined with other posions its a killer.

I slipped badly yesterday and I mean badly and it wasnt until then that I realised its not a habit its an addiction. And all Im doing is feeding the addiction.

I had real stressful things happening at work and I turned to nicotine for stress relief. Why? cos all it did was make me angry with myself and feel miserable.
I had let my son down (thankfully he didnt see me smoke).

So this morning its time to STOP feeding the addiction, admit I have a problem and deal with it once and for all.
I came the smokes away.
I have a patch in my bag if needed but Im trying without as I want to stop feeding the addiction. If the day gets to bad I can pop it on.

I am not embrassed that I have come clean about having an addiction or that I slipped yesterday. Im being honest with you and most importantly myself!

I dont care how many attempts Im up to the fact I keep trying is more important. And the fact that I have faced up to the addiction, seen what Im doing and now its time to stop feed the demon. And get my life back!

debz3226 January, 2012

Hi Yas! Sorry to hear you slipped up. Yes, it is an addiction, its not just a habit! I put a post up earlier in the week about how some scientists believe that the nicotine addiction when quitting can be more powerful than a heroin addict quitting! It f***s with your brain, it puts thoughts into your head which normally wouldnt be there, this addiction is so powerful....but you can do it! You just keep trying to get on that wagon, you will do it!! :)

clarence the cat26 January, 2012

Hi Yas! I agree with Debz comments. Nicotine is a HORRIBLE drug and we have got hooked on it. All is not lost. Glad to see you're back on the train this morning. You will beat this thing soon. Good luck.

craig197526 January, 2012

Hi Yas Im feeling your pain I slipped two - stressful day as well but not today Its reallr ODAAT. Dont let it lie to you you beat it for ten days , its a slip up thats it so keep going we can do this

heironymus26 January, 2012

Hi I'm heironymus and I'm a nicotine junky! I believe 100% that the hardest part about this IS the addiction. There is some really useful information on whyquit.com about nicotine addiction - long reading but very enlightening. In saying that, it is this knowledge of nicotine addiction that results in the schizo thoughts I have about NRT. On the other hand, knowledge hasn't helped me deal with it so let's try the NRT.
One thing is for sure, everytime we slip we learn something that will help us next time.
I love your committment to this Yas, you WILL beat this demon because you refuse to give up. Good luck babe xox

Jassie26 January, 2012

Hey Yas - yep, totally relate, I am an addict too and I think finally accepting that is helping me too. So - you got off the train at one of the stops yesterday and got back on today - no biggie. You sound so clear and focussed, you can do this. You are doing this. Well done you.

gerit26 January, 2012

Totally, nasty addiction. I think seeing quiting as breaking an addiction rather than making a lifestyle change is huge for your mental approach. Good on you Yas for determination and grit

kateGo26 January, 2012

You got this yas. Stay strong.

yas0126 January, 2012

Have just dropped a customer off to home who was struggling to breathe, gurggling noises etc. I asked if she was ok thinking asthma. She has empathesma (spelling LOL)
Obviously I was meant to see and hear it as it just strenthens how Im feeling today. Kick this addiction once & for all

craig197526 January, 2012

yes to see her for you , and thanks for sharing we really have to beat this dont we

yas0126 January, 2012

Yep we do but you need to really want to do it for ourselves and no one else. May sound selfish but thats the way it is.
I am feeling better today on no NRT than being on patches. Does that sound crazy?

Jassie26 January, 2012

Doesn't matter if it sounds crazy Yas - whatever works for you, works. That is the main thing. You sound so strong - power to you.

SuzyQ026 January, 2012

I love your insight! You will do this!

24Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

struggling today

I came right today for a bit and now Im struggling again. Dont know why.

Went to the library after work got my books, a dvd to watch, cd that my ex husband kept (plonker).

Went and got the fruit, came home went to make a salad with the fresh lettuce and on the inside it was revolting and slimy. Did my prunes would of sounded like a idiot but no one else is home, put the washing on, make a cuppa and I still want to go and get some smokes.

WHY???

I have a headache pounding, I have been drinking water all day, patch is on, a few lozenges when needed.

SO WHY???

As you can see im trying to keep busy and not think about it. Its not cravings its just the habit I think.
I am so sick of this happening everytime when I go so well then its like a huge roadblock in front of me. I am trying to hard to get around it without caving but AAAGGGHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SuzyQ024 January, 2012

I am right where you are too... I just opened a really cold lemon lime and bitters. I don't usually drink these but its a different taste in my mouth and seems to be working. Could try something like that?

Bellaniko24 January, 2012

hehehe @ex husband (plonker) ... i have one of those too!! I'm going to go for a run! I HATE running but ima go for one anywho!?! go figure aye ... probably end up stubbing my toe, chased by a dog and fainting from exhaustion - but HELL to the NO am I gonna let whose little buggers get the better of me and win! No, no NO!!! we can do this yas01 - if it's the last thing we do! Keep strong - same time same channel on the morrow!

yas0124 January, 2012

I usually have the ll&b in the fridge but partner drunk my last the other night, they are awesome. I am off to get my son from his aunties soon. I am trying so hard but OMG it is horrible this feeling. The last 9 days great until today and it sucks big time

SuzyQ024 January, 2012

Tough day! You can get through!

no more smokes24 January, 2012

you can do it Yas i know its a pain fighting with yourself all the time, try to stay strong tomorrow is nearly here and you know from experience that it will be better than today. smile to yourself for what you have done so far and carry on.
one thing i had to come to terms with, and it took a while lol is "i will never smoke again" once you accept it it becomes easier to fight the urges.
hugs to you
NMSx

kateGo24 January, 2012

Hang in there yas-you will get through this sh***y AZ day!

clarence the cat24 January, 2012

Be strong Yas! It doesn't last forever. You'll be OK again tomorrow. Take Care

aufgehalten rauchen25 January, 2012

Hey Yas, I'm a bit late but I hope you got through the night ok, you will remember from last time you will go through difficult patches. Stay strong, I can honestly tell you it feels really great at the other end.

craig197525 January, 2012

hey keep going , Oh ladies I have an ex wife hmm My two cents worth i think when we smoke we suppress a whole lot of things then when we give up we have to deal with it. I think we gave up on the same day so can relate - just hang on - you know its worth it and stay strong

Marje25 January, 2012

stay strong yas - don't let the nicodemon win - he's obviously on the warpath today so everyone needs to be on their guard !!!!

24Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

focus

Hi all, day 10 for me today and I am starting to struggle a bit with thoughts etc.
Need to refocus & get myself together.
Been down this road so know what can happen. Not planning on going back there.
Getting new lot of patches today as I am using an old box from last time. I think getting them and reading the quit book again today will help me regroup so to speak.

My son loved the swimming yesterday going back again this week then will organise lessons. He amazed me even went as far as putting his head half under the water. Incredible after the fear hes had.

Phone call last night and our drive & fence get started next week. Due to the earthquakes back in June.
So with all the new exciting stuff happening I can do this. My life is much better than it was 10 days ago that I know.

People are commenting on how well I look and most of them dont even know Ive quit again. Ive kept it quiet due to the slip & relapses all the time. Once Im further on I will start telling people. As Ive found people can be quite nasty in their comments ie: I knew you couldnt keep it up, thought that would happen etc. I'll show them.

Well off to get organised and focused!
Will check in later :)

Jassie24 January, 2012

Hey Yas - fantastic about the swimming. Kids are much more resilient than adults and much better at letting fear go and living in the moment. So thrilled for him and you - another worry off your mind. You sound really good - I still get the thoughts too but try to counteract them by thinking that if I give in, all that will mean is going through all this again. Lovely to have new fence and drive to look forward to. Have a happy day.

Punke0124 January, 2012

Fantastic work Yas01 your doing so well, when you get the visits from nasty little nicodemon just remember how far you have come and how well your doing.
Great news on the fence and driveway. Have an awesome day :)

clarence the cat24 January, 2012

Wonderful news Yas. You sound so happy.
So glad you're having the lad taught to swim. You won't regret that decision.Happy you're doing so well with your quit too. Sounds like things are really looking up for you. GOOD LUCK

no more smokes24 January, 2012

your doing great yas it is so nice to hear things are looking up. I know what you mean about the nasty comments some people can make, use it to your advantage and prove them all wrong :) when you decide to tell them you have quit make sure you tell them all how awfull you felt being controlled by something so disgusting and deadly and how stoked and commited you are to your quit!!! never look back. they can say and think what they want, but they will know your right and you mean it. keep it up you got it this Yas.
NMS

aufgehalten rauchen24 January, 2012

Awesome Yas, I think this time may be the one as you seem really focused. Dont worry too much about the comments of others I think people enjoy seeing others fail makes them feel better in their miserable lives.

yas0124 January, 2012

Thanks guys I love coming on here. Yes I have been strugling over last 24hrs with doubts etc but come on here and I feel so much better.
Picked up patches on way into work so thats all good, off to library after work to get some more books, since Ive quit I love going to bed earlier and reading. (sound like an old nana!LOL)

And I just treated myself with a Denheath Custard Square, they are the best and OMG so big but I ate it all !!!

Bellaniko24 January, 2012

You rock my friend! Life just gets better for us aye!!!!

23Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

day 9

morning
Well had a very shaky night and a real good one just a few mins ago and now I have a scared wee man. Its so not fair.
I am so over these shakes Im not scared but enough is enough! Mother nature needs to give us a break for us and our kids sanity!

Any way, yesterday morning I was a b**ch on wheels I was nasty I snapped, yelled, cried and everything else. Today all good.

Have a house full of people this weekend coming so will be trying but I can do it.

Do I miss it? At times, not so much the smoke but I miss the habit of it.

Got to cut it short my son is beside himself. Will check in later

Ady23 January, 2012

Thanks for the heads up on the shakes Yas, I'll have to check on my Mum now. (North Brighton)
At least you got all that tension out over the weekend & ready for a better week at work, I think you'll be fine this weekend with all your guest, so many ppl to keep you busy you won't have time to blink, never mind crave.
Stay strong Yas, you're doing really well, keep it up.
cheers

00debz23 January, 2012

I can relate to what u are feeling.... Having the same mood swings I have been fighting all weekend to just go buy a pack but no I have tryed to stay strong... Day eleven today foe me.. We can get thru this I'm sure! Stay strong

aufgehalten rauchen23 January, 2012

Hey Yas, really feeling it for you guys down there, I can only imagine how its affecting the kids. Congrats on day 9 , at the moment it cant be easy with all that is going on, so it really shows your resolve.

Good luck and I hope it settles down today.

clarence the cat23 January, 2012

Hi Yas!! Feel really bad for you guys in CHCH!! I hope these shakes will slow down soon.
Congrats on day 9. You're doing well.

katmell23 January, 2012

Hi Yas - it certainly must be tough for you guys down there. My prayers are with you all!!
Hugs

Jassie23 January, 2012

Hi Yas - you poor things. You are doing awesome though - well done, especially with all the added stress. Hope your wee boy is feeling better now.

yas0123 January, 2012

Hey all,
thanks for your kind thoughts re shakes. Enough is enough ahy but its obvious Mother Nature sees differently.
Feeling good re smoking today I must admit after the shake this morning I could of had a smoke but of course dont have any so thems the breaks.
Taking my son swimming after preschool today. Hes had a bad experience in a pool so is very scared so I am trying hard to get him over it. So fingers crossed goes ok he doesnt know we are going. Its to a swim school with 1percent cholrine only as the cholrine burnt his skin literally in front of my eyes his skin peeled off it was alwful. So hence he freaks.
Will let you know how we get on

21Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

day 7

Howdie
well made it to day 7! Feeling great.
Just had a mate round who is a smoker we sat outside she smoked I didnt panic or worry. The smell at first was nice then it got to the point it was horrible.

Been to the park with my son and his friends, bike riding and on slides, seesaws etc now home relaxing.

Got my nails done this morning have decided I am going to hava pedicure if some of my non smoking money if I can as i am real ticklish so should be entertaining.

But Im feeling awesome and free. Loving my smokefree life now!

clematis21 January, 2012

Hey yas, way to go. 7 days down and I'm sure you'll keep it going now. Sounds like your day is going good too. Cheers, clem. x

yas0121 January, 2012

Thanks clem, yep great day but Im so tired now. Just waiting for dinner to cook. Once wee man asleep my chill out can happen :)

Cliffie21 January, 2012

Congrats on the 1 week milestone. Roll on week two. Great way to reward yourself. KEEP IT UP.

20Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

day 6

Morning beautiful people!
Feeling great this morning woke feeling great hopefully the real tireness is going, teeth are feeling better I am sure I was clenching my jaw thru the night made an effort not to when I woke, also used sensitive toothpaste before bed.

Well did the dummy run of the dinosaur cake its huge could 3 cakes to get the size I needed. Then cut it out, iced roughly without all the fancy stuff and stuck it together. Looks pretty cool I reckon. Now we need to eat it!

Off to a mates after preshcool shes a smoker and normally we sit outside with a coffee & smoke while the kids play but shes cool when I say Ive stopped she doesnt make a deal about it. So already have my lozenges etc ready for that just incase.

Got my new script for patches yesterday along with the new QUIT BOOK. Awesome Quitline its great so much more information for us. Well done!!

Well better go as things to do and get out the door.
Take care all and have a great day

heironymus20 January, 2012

You are amazing. A dinosaur cake! Awesome. My 3 year old would looove you!
And you've got my all excited now... my patch script is on the way... hopefully I'll get the updated Quit Book too!
You have a great day too bud x

craig197520 January, 2012

congrats mate we are the same now lets beat it today and the weekend

Jassie20 January, 2012

Awesome Yas - you are going great.

rainbowfish20 January, 2012

Glad your teeth are feeling better. Maybe the jaw clenching was due to the fact that your teeth were irritating you and you were doing it subconsciously in your sleep. Have a wonderful day:)

yas0120 January, 2012

I am feeling so positive & alive today. I am so determined to never have another puff. My partner came home yesterday after work with a new pack of smokes and made a comment about them. I just replied "yep what ever".
Then when I was reading my quitbook last night he said just popping out for a smoke. Was quite funny really.
I hope my teeth stay feeling better as they were really sore.
And as for the cake I was so impressed with myself. I cant download a pic on here which is a pain but it is on facebook (not much help is it)

debz3220 January, 2012

You are so strong Yas! Good on you!! I tried giving up 3 times but couldnt because my bf smoked, it was soo hard and when I would get to like a week he would stink so bad and I would be turned off by him, so I would start again as I love him and dont want to be turned off by him lol! Im glad though that 6 months ago we both made the decision to quit together and its been fantastic :)

Ady20 January, 2012

Hi Yas, If you want to be able to post a link to a photo or Any file you want, then feel free to sign up to dropbox, it's free & really super simple with instructions to use. try this link. http://db.tt/i93OzDZ9
or go to www.dropbox.com

I understand there's something special about today, lots of ppl are feeling good & I'm glad you are too, hopefully that has your teeth all sorted & no more problems in that area.
You're doing really good Yas, It's amazing what a window seat up front of the train does for you huh.
That cake sounds huge, would like to see a pic if you could.
Keep going Yas, you're winning now.
cheers

yas0120 January, 2012

Ooh Ady thanks mate! This is a real family on here. I love being part of this quit family.
Thanks guys xx

19Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

day 5!!!

OMG its wizzing by. Cant beleive Im doing it again. Feeling good, having great sleeps but Im waking in the morning so tired I can hardly get out of bed. Is this part of quitting??

Have worked out my toothache is from me clenching my jaw & teeth at night in bed. I woke last night and realized I was doing it. Why I wouldnt have a clue. Ive never done it before!??

Very werid things happen when you quit I feel sorry for my body for what its gone thru over the past 20yrs and now its trying to cope without all the toxins & posions. Im guessing its having a rough time.

:)

Ady19 January, 2012

Hi Yas, It's good that you're having great sleeps but are you getting enough hours of sleep per day.?
Yea, we do notice some things change as we quit, I'm not sure but sounds like the teeth clenching is reflecting the 'hang on & ride this out' feeling you may have.
Other ppl get a little dizzy or spaced out, but at least you've worked out the cause of toothache.
Time is flying alright Yas, Here you are kicking Nicodemons butt all over the place,... again,.. you're just a bully aren't you, LoL
I'm glad you're feeling good & doing so well, its great reading your blogs.
cheers

gerit19 January, 2012

I'm so happy to hear your in that feeling great zone. Persistance always wins out in the end. Yeah my body made it clear that it wasn't too happy with the way I was treating it in the early days of quitting, and I think it changes strategy and comes up with new torments just in case I wasn't paying attention. Stay strong Yas.

yas0119 January, 2012

Im getting at least 8.5hrs so yep not burning the candle. May start my iron pills up again may help.
Yep the teeth thing is odd but I think Ady youre right hanging on.

craig197519 January, 2012

yes yas we are both day 5 good for us and stay strong - tjhis is it no looking back this time , this time we are stopping for us :-)

yas0119 January, 2012

Yep craig I agree this is it!

clarence the cat19 January, 2012

Great progress Yas!

rainbowfish19 January, 2012

Hi Yas, surely Ady's driving's not that bad is it, that you need to grit your teeth in terror:)
Day 5 you're doing fabulous. Hope the tiredness (and toothache) sort themselves out soon for you.

yas0119 January, 2012

I dont know why Im doing that with my teeth. Never done before could be stress at the end of the day, tireness. I have no idea I might ring a dentist and ask?
Or do you think they might think Im strange?

18Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

day 4

Morning all,
well day 4 today and I feel fine re smoking but yuk in other ways.

My teeth are aching and yesterday found I need to get some moles cut out one in particular on my neck is just throbbing I cant even wear my work shirt today as it rubbing on it. My necklace is off I never take it off feels strange.

My son went yesterday to the doc as he has the cough still since before xmas now they are saying hayfever as well as asthma. FFS! Not far hes been coughing for months, on antibotics which do nothing hopefuly it is just hayfever.

But anyway I feel fine re the not smoking now, a few niggles yesterday but I just talked to myself and it passed.
Got on my crosstrainer last night felt so good to pound it out, went to the park after work with my son, his bike and the dog.

Funny when I was smoking I felt there was never enough time in the day now Ive quit I am always busy but theres always time for me or my son or to just chill for a minute or 2.

Reading thru the blogs this morning everyone is doing great, keep up the great work all ODAAT!

clarence the cat18 January, 2012

Well done Yas!! You sound so confident and ready to face almost anything that the day throws your way. Keep up the good work

Cliffie18 January, 2012

Well done Yas. Hope that throbbing goes away soon.

Jassie18 January, 2012

Hi Yas - you are doing so great - hope you feel better soon.

Punke0118 January, 2012

Well done, your doing so well.

debz3218 January, 2012

Well done Yas!! you are doing well!! good to see you back!!! :)

craig197518 January, 2012

sorry about your teeth stay strong too, the worst is over now and its your and mine new life its good keep it up

HappyShells18 January, 2012

You are doing well Yas.... Keep it up.... :)

aufgehalten rauchen18 January, 2012

Hey Yas stay strong chick, think of all that quality time with your son.

yas0118 January, 2012

You guys rock the support on here is awesome. Its 11.00am and I havent had a lozenge as yet today no need for it.

17Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

day 3 here I come

Morning,
day 3 and feeling positive.

Thinking to myself last night about how many attempts Ive done, all the slipups, the just ones etc. What for?? Why do I want to keep inhaling posions?, so many questions last night and all I could come back with is NO MORE!
Im over the attempts all I have to do is focus, when a craving or situations arises tell myself "no you dont do that anymore", "whats that going to achieve?", "think of your son & yourself".
Deep thinking was happening last night and I feel better for it today.

Nice surprise yesterday my fiance plumbed in a new vaniety in the bathroom, we needed it.
Our house is mid 60's and we have painted quickly to freshen it but the bathroom is formica walls & ceiling and a groovy austin powers vanitey not any more! Looks lovely.

Kept myself busy this morning, load of washing on at 7.00am, emptied dishwasher, then at 7.30 the morning craving hit a lozenge &shower and good to go now.

Keeping busy is the key along with positive thoughts & the reason why you want to quit.
I also recommend quitcoach I did that yesterday and was really impressed with it.

Well better go as feeding the cat next door and need to turn their hose off before I go to work.
take care all and will check in on everyone later :)

craig197517 January, 2012

you to my freind go hard and rock and roll

Xenophon17 January, 2012

Good stuff Yas, hope you have a fantastic smokefree day!!! :)

heironymus17 January, 2012

Thinking's great, aye Rainbowfish? Good on you Yas, have a great day matey!

Dreamz17 January, 2012

Day 3 for me too keeping busy

gerit17 January, 2012

Go you Yas.

clarence the cat17 January, 2012

The days started well for you Yas! May it continue to go well.

aufgehalten rauchen17 January, 2012

Good luck Yas you can do it. Just remember to prepare yourself for those difficult moments when they happen.
Think back to when you achieved the milestones last time and how great you felt. You can do it.

Day 3 can be a bit%h, but you know that!!!!!!!! Hang in there as we are all with you

Ady17 January, 2012

What a great start to the day, positive thinking is a powerful key & so is holding those fantastic successful feelings & thoughts from your last experience reaching those milestones,
Go Yas.
cheers

Mama E17 January, 2012

Good on ya Yas.........stay strong, and have a fabulous SMOKEFREE day!!!

Jassie17 January, 2012

Yas - sounding positive girlfriend. Power to you.

rainbowfish17 January, 2012

Thinking is great for the soul (in moderation). Yas, your thoughts are positive and motivational, so that's great!
Enjoy your new vanity:)

kateGo17 January, 2012

Brilliant has, great to hear you are so positive. Love it

Misscheff17 January, 2012

Yay great to see you back on the train :) sounds like you have a clearer mind set this time so best of luck :) what is quit coach?

yas0118 January, 2012

Quit coach is one of the tools on here. If you go back to the "nmy page" click on quitcoach it is a tool to help us understand our smoking and help us quit.
I found it brillant

16Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

day 2

Morning, day 2 here I am be nice!!!

Good craving this morning only cos of the morning ciggy. Feeling better now Im blogging on here.
A beautiful sunny day in chch today and so far no shakes!

My partner has the day off today lucky thing he is over the moon with the times he did yesterday in the car. Hes so funny.

Off to the park after work with my son for more bike riding hes doing so well. Today im planning on doing a dummy run for his birthday cake a dinosaur! Will be interesting.

Better do some work, take care and have a great day all :)

clarence the cat16 January, 2012

Good luck with the Dinosaur!! Sounds exciting.
Glad your partner is stoked over his times.
Hope your day goes well.

rainbowfish16 January, 2012

Hope you have a great day and that the dinosaur comes out well. I'm going to do baking with the kids today, as soon as I have mustered up enough patience:)

Ady16 January, 2012

Hi Yas, Good to have you back on board, hope your doing well, I was just thinking about how your son is happy he's learning to ride his bike,.. you know what i think don't you.
Copy him,... No.., don't have someone hold your seat while you ride,... but more like,.. get a touch of that enthusiasm, he's so excited he can walk on air, his confidence is boosting up like a skyrocket, he can't wait till you get home & go to the park, he's learning to ride a bike.
He probably know's he could fall off but that isnt gonna stop him, he's just gonna get back on & do it again, he only looks in 1 direction,... Forward.... Yas, you can do the same,.. but break his bike, hahahaha.
Smiles & enthusiasm are contagious,... use it to help you.
Good on you mate, I'd so happy too.
cheers

Ady16 January, 2012

But DONT break his bike,.. oopppsss

yas0116 January, 2012

Thanks guys, Ady your blog is so true. Yep I am going to take his enthusiasm and do it. Dont plan on braking the bike either hopefully :)

Jassie16 January, 2012

Going well Yas.

aufgehalten rauchen16 January, 2012

Hey Yas, good to see you back on the bus, you seem really upbeat must have been a great holiday in Aus. Pity you can't post a picture of the dinosaur when its finished.

yas0116 January, 2012

Cravings today are nasty real bad and coming one after the other. Lozenges and water have been going down like a treat.
I know re the dinosaur I have never made a birthday cake for my son I always buy them but not this year. Quite excited to try it tonight (god forbid!)

yas0116 January, 2012

Rung quitline at lunchtime to get more advice on my quitting they suggested I try quitcoach which I have just done.
Information on there is great.
I am not giving in I am determined to beat this nasty, horrible, stinky, deathly addiction.

Cravings are lessing this afternoon thank goodness and its onwards & upwards. Changing my thoughts & routinues.

Nearly time to knock off work and go to the park with my son.

Julz198116 January, 2012

Yas! I remember you for last time. Yay!

Xenophon16 January, 2012

Good on you sweetie, you're doing really well to stay so positive! Good luck with the dinosaur cake; I wish we could see a photo once it's done too! :)

Ladyhawke16 January, 2012

Day two for me too! I've changed my morning routine so don't have time to think about that morning ciggie , I just keep focusing on how proud I feel when i reach each milestone, one day, one week, one month etc ...oh and reward myself for not wasting that money on smokes and buying something I can actually keep and remind me as to how well I'm doing. Good Luck :)

15Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

nearly end of day 1

Well its nearly over and its been ok. Mid morning changed the patch to the jumbo one (step 1) instead of step 2 as I felt very edgy. Once the big one kicked in was way easier.

Have had a great day, baking, did craft with my son, went to the park as hes started riding his new big bike without the training wheels so we go everyday for practice and today he rode without me beside him and he rode back to me woop woop!!! Then had a mate over for a playdate with her son. Was lovely.

Got my mountain bike out of the garage and cleaned it up ready to go riding with my son a little later on. (Good exercise for me to)

Fiance went really well best ever in car 10.9sec, 10.6 & 10.5 at 135miles per hour! Hes stoked at the after function now so wont see him till the wee hours.

But Im feeling positive and when a few niggles hit today I just looked at my son and hugged him. I thought to myself to it for us!

There are my partners smokes in the cupboard and I have known that all day but havent been tempted which is great.

Well off to paint this girls nails, cuppa then bed with my book. Was reading till 11.30 last night I couldnt put it down.

take care all and have a great night :)

craig197515 January, 2012

go hard im near end of day one too

kateGo15 January, 2012

Great end to a great day hey yas. Well done honey, keep it up - you know what you need to do and you can do it! Stay strong.

Jassie15 January, 2012

Way to go Yas - you sound pretty determined. Bet your son loves the gift of time with you.

Janathene15 January, 2012

welcome back yas01 and craig1975 nice to have you back.

rainbowfish15 January, 2012

Sounds like an awesome day you've had Yas! I've just finished reading a book, a huge one I must add....for the slow reader that I am, I was surprised that it only took 3 days to read it, just couldn't put it down. All the best for Day 2:)

clarence the cat15 January, 2012

AWESOME Yas!!

Cliffie15 January, 2012

Well done YAS. How did you do all that in one day. Please stay on those step 1 patches. They seem to be better for your than the smaller ones. I know I could not do this journey without them.
Stay strong. We are all here for you.

Buggy16 January, 2012

Well done Yas.

15Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

Morning

Morning all well here I go again.
Read thrun all your responses before and yes I do need to do it for me also. I know that as well as doing it for my son.

My son just saw my patch and went "Mum" in a horribe voice as he thought it was a type of smoke. I explained it was helping Mum stop. He was happy then.

I feel good for stopping but also a little sad, stupid I know but its like my left hand has been chopped off.

But all good onwards & upwards. One day at a time. I know its going to be hard but I am ready for a fight I am sick of 2 steps forward and 10 backwards. Im not prepared to fail once again Im stick of giving in to the fags.

My partner is off drag racing today we going to potter around as my son gets bored out at the track. The wind has picked up once again over this damm wind and a good 5.1 shake early this morning just to let us know they still are there. Lovely!

well off to get my son out the shower as hes been painting and I think most of the paint is on him!
Will check in later, thanks you guys.

Ady I want a window seat please :)

Jassie15 January, 2012

We are all here with you Yas. Wish we all really could go on a train ride - wouldn't that be something. Anyway - hope there are no more shakes today - yikes - 5.1, scary. Power and peace to you Bud.

clematis15 January, 2012

hey yas, take one day (or hour) at a time and delay. I found of all the Ds, delay was the most helpful. I still think about smoking and feel nostalgic - can understand why you feel a little sad. But all the best yas, stick with us, you'll get there. :)

clarence the cat15 January, 2012

Hi Yas! I heard you people had another good shake this morning. I admire how you cope. GOOD LUCK with your new attempt to be smokefree.
Have a good day!!

kateGo15 January, 2012

Go for it yas01!

Gemmzz15 January, 2012

Hi :) im Gem,
Its day 5 for me and i thought it was going to be so hard and was dreading my quit day as it got closer. This is my 3rd attempt but this is the first time that ive said i never want to smoke again and i know its made a difference in the way im dealling with things...
I know what you mean with 2 steps forward and 10 steps back, i felt the same way.

Also with the feeling sad part, it felt like you lost ur best mate in the first 2-3 days... itll pass.

My motivation is my 5 month old daughter, It feels great knowing that when u hold your baby that there is no trace of smoke on them that has come from you. I also held back from cuddles and kisses coz i know i still had that smell of smoking, even after brushing my teeth an washjing hands.

I still have alot of temptations but taking it a day at a time...My partner is still smoking which is annoying and 4 other adults that live in the same house too but i feel proud that i am doing this even though they are still smoking. I am fully determined not to smoke again and prove to myself that i can do this on my own :)

We can do this chicky :)

Xenophon15 January, 2012

You can do this; hang in there Yas, we're all here to help! As hard as it is, try not to let yourself ever "just have one" or even "just one puff". It seems to stir up the addiction again. Things get easier day by day......so if you can get through the first few days of cravings staying 100% smokefree, it's all downhill from there. Good luck! :)

rainbowfish15 January, 2012

You can do this Yas - hang tight to your reasons for doing this.

yas0115 January, 2012

Hey guys well half way thru day 1 and have baked turkish delight chocie slice & lamingtion slice, done paper mache with my son, waiting for a mate to pop over soonish with her son for a play date.
Partner has done a 10.9 & 10.6 in the car. He is chuffed and so am I.
Keeping busy is the key I am finding.
Till later xx

trudger6715 January, 2012

Write a list of everything smoking cost you and put it on the fridge, if you get tempted it will be a good reminder for why you are doing this... for yourself, everything else will benefit.

14Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

Im ready thanks to my 5yr old son

OMG, my son & I have just been talking and because of him and his comments Im ready.

I blogged not long ago saying I wasnt but now tomorrow is the day.

"Mummy I love you so much, youre the best ever. Why you keep saying no more smokes but you do?, I dont want you to go away Mummy please no more"
Our conversation started like this. I explained soon darling but I cant.
"Why mummy"
I tried to explain about addiction etc, but of course he didnt understand.
"Mummy please no more, I love you and dont want another mummy, please mummy"

OMG, I am ready thanks to my darling boy. I cant leave him without a mum just because I think I cant quit.
I have always wanted to quit but always relapse or find some reason to smoke again, stress, earthquakes etc but my son is the most important reason for me to do this.

And you know what instead of stashing my leftover ciggys they will get snapped in half put in water and thrown away.

Thank you my darling son I love you so much and thank you for making me see whats really important xxx

kateGo14 January, 2012

Good luck yas01. We'll done kiddo for having a good talk with mummy!

clarence the cat14 January, 2012

Don't you love that wee boy!! He feels threatened and how the heck do you explain an addiction to a 5 year old. Yas, Best of Luck for tomorrow. Remember your quit journey is for you first and foremost. When you think about it every attempt to become SMOKEFREE means you are smoking fewer and fewer cigarettes. GOOD LUCK

Jassie14 January, 2012

Just do it.

rainbowfish14 January, 2012

Whatever you choose, our support is unconditional Yas - power to you!!!

Ady14 January, 2012

Hi Yas., Clarence is so so right,... so right, it's Lazer precision, LoL
You've got to do this for you, not your son. but so You can give what you want to your son & to yourself.
& right now, ... I feel I've over stepped my mark.!!!

heironymus15 January, 2012

Yas your blog bought a tear to my eye. Made me wonder what my boys would say if they knew I am doing exactly as my mother did, and as her mother did before her. THey may not have a voice but I know firsthand how heartbreaking it is to lose your Mum too early. Think I also need to reassess my priorities!
You need to make that sentence "please Mummy no more..." your mantra. May it eradicate your "I think I can't quit" and be more powerful than the reasons we find to relapse. Very best of luck matey, you WILL do this Yas. We believe in you x

clematis15 January, 2012

Your blog was so touching yas, what a lovely son you have. I guess today is going to be smokefree for you. All the best and keep thinking of your boy - you'll do it yas... :)

14Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

Howdie

Hi all, just a quick one to let you know even though Im still smoking I still look in every day.
My son started to ride his bike without training wheels last night so proud but after running round the park after him I can tell that Im smoking again. I was puffing and carrying on so bad, partner also.

Still not ready as yet as I know if I hurry in I will slip pretty much straight away but I know Im not far off.

Thanks for all your kind blogs yesterday :)

Ady14 January, 2012

I'm keepin a seat in the front row just for you Yas, it's all good.
cheers

onedayatatime14 January, 2012

You know you have to do it when you are ready.

Don't quit.quiting

clematis14 January, 2012

hi yas - thank you for staying with us. Am so looking forward to when you are firmly committed to your quit and are riding out the days no trouble. x

13Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

You guys are awesome

Hi all
Just read all your posts you put on my blogg yesterday. OMG you are so great, so supportive & so full of advice.

I have tried champix made me seriously ill, zyban not allowed due to my medical history, the doctors recommend patches will be the only option or will power (but ha ha doesnt happen to good)

My partner is now smoking. And yes I think you are all right I do better when hes smoking. Its werid as I would of thought both being quit would make it easier but it didnt!

Yes I will reset my date I was going to do straight away but I think thats half the problem I race back in to soon before Im really ready. On a scale of 1-10 I know Im about 8.5 at the moment ready to quick. Just need that little bit extra.
Will give myself a bit of space and prepare myself and then restart. Its a bugger this addiction. Really wish I hadnt started just to be in with the right crowd. Stupid but I did and now I am battling to rid myself of this. I will do it famous last words I know but I will get there.

Thanks to you guys for not giving up on me once again :)xxx

Green Tea13 January, 2012

Good on you for giving yourself a break and not being too hard on yourself. I'm still having one or two at night, so I will have to reset. But it's a hell of a lot better than what I was, so even though I feel terribly guilty, I need to stop that and just take it easy.

Good luck, you have my support. :)

kateGo13 January, 2012

You are in control of this Yas, you will know when you are ready. Good luck.

rainbowfish13 January, 2012

Hi Yas, whilst on one hand it is good to get straight back to your quit when you slip because the momentum is still there, I think that once that relapse-quit-relapse cycle starts, the only option is to break that cycle. For me, I thought I was ready so many times, but looking back now I think it was more of wanting to be ready rather than actually being ready.
As for your famous last words, I know you will get there Yas:)

clarence the cat13 January, 2012

Rainbowfish is right. You will get there Yas!!
I think its a good idea for you to take a bit longer before you jump on the quit train again. It will give you time to collect your thoughts and refocus. Well done!!

Jassie13 January, 2012

Hey Yas - yep right there behind you with Rainbow and Clarence. You will get there, you will, you will, you will, you will..................

Ady13 January, 2012

You know us Yas, were your support team, ready anytime you are. no judgement, How's the new stove, & i bet the holiday was good too, see,... all that effort in quitting is worth it in that area alone Aye, oh yes it is...
Good on you mate.
cheers

12Jan2012 By yas01  |  Permalink  |  Report Support me

Day 7 today

BUT, last night both my partner & I stuffed up.
We were talking about both feeling terrible and just wanting one. He went and got us a pack.
OMG on day 7 here I am smoking again.

Feeling guttered and dont really know why I did. I am not beating myself up but this is guttering.

no more smokes12 January, 2012

oh yas what a bummer you were doing so good, im sure when the time is right hun you will sort it out. sometime we are our own worst enemies i know i am lol

yas0112 January, 2012

nms, thanks for the kind words. Yep I think I am but I will admit not smoking like I was last week. AAAHHH!!! I hate this why cant I do it :(

kateGo12 January, 2012

You CAN do it Yas! You just did it for a week. Don't give up.

nuks12 January, 2012

Just a thought maybe your thinking is a little off. You are thinking in the negative eg I'm smoking because of the shakes or because I feel so terrible. So you need to focus on the positive eg Iam a non-smoker because I want to be healthy. Sound off on here when you feel bad not to someone who is trying to give up too because between you you will always find a reason to have one more smoke. One day at a time

Ady12 January, 2012

We will forgive you if you beat partner up, hehehehe
Don't stress it Yas, it's OK, Look at all the smokes you Haven't had over the last 6 months or so.
& now you have partner joining you I think that's fab, perhaps now he will understand just how hard it has been for you, just laugh it off & try again when you're ready, you have what it takes, you've shown yourself before & was so on top of the world, you can do it again, i know you can.
Go read your blogs of the last 5 or 6 months, from where you started feeling a constant high, get that feeling back in your blood & you'll soon be in the front seat of the quit train again, those feeling are like smiles, they're contagious.
Whenever you're ready we will always welcome you with open arms & ticket clicker ready,
Cheers

yas0112 January, 2012

Ooh you guys are awesome. I think both myself & my partner dont help each other. And yes maybe now he can see what Ive been going thru.
He said to me last night you are so moody & nasty when you are quit. With a big grin though.
Thats not a reason to start up again.
Thanks for your words of wisdom, advice & support :)

Yiayia12 January, 2012

Hi Yas
Have you gone throuh your previous blogs?
Bit of a reminder of what you have gone through?
And I had a slip of one last night to, at least you have the guts to share it with the world!

yas0112 January, 2012

Hi Yiayia,
I have yet to go thru my blogs. I know it will only be a matter of time before I back fulltime on the train. In regards to sharing it I need to be honest with you all as we all are on this journey together and my slipping may help some one.
This is a journey and a half I must admit. I feel Im taking 3 steps forward and 20 back most of the time

Jassie12 January, 2012

When my partner and I tried to stop together we ended up leading each other astray - your blog sounded just like us. We bounced off each other - now I'm quit and he's still smoking and I found it better that way - just waiting for him to make his big decision and then he'll be okay too. End the torture Yas - go to the Docs and get Zyban or Champix - you and your man and once and for all kick this thing to the kerb. Just saying - your decision Bud.

clarence the cat12 January, 2012

As Ady says Yas. Have a break and when you are ready get back on the quit train. Meantime, please don't lose contact with us. I would miss your daily "hello's"

rainbowfish12 January, 2012

Hey Yas, I remember been told on one of my blogs that quitting-slipping-quitting-slipping is a vicious cycle. It was recommended that I delay my quit a bit longer, to get myself back down to rock bottom with my addiction. That's what I'm doing, trying to break the cycle.
I know you won't stop trying Yas, and that's what I admire about you:)

heironymus12 January, 2012

My hubby has started out on his quit by himself. On day 2. We just can't seem to quit together. I thought it would be great having that support, and to be honest I need him not smoking in order to not smoke myself, but just as Jassie says, we lead each other astray.
I agree you should go through your previous blogs, it's a process of understanding.
Keep at it matey, we'll get there eventually - we don't want to smoke!

Cliffie12 January, 2012

Having you partner stopping at the same time (to me) is just too hard. There will always be pressures/issues in a relationship at the best of times. Quitting is only going to accentuate them when they arise. Please do not beat yourself up about slipping. Set another quit date and go for it.

You can do it. Just stay focused on the positive reasons for quitting.
All the best - Cliffie