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Day 31 and I am finding it really hard. I am using the patches. Lorraine 15 May 2013
Day 25 and I've been very tearful! I only now realise after reading blurb on the health websites; that I've tried giving up my lozenges too soon. So I'm back on my sugar free lozenges and will soldier on. I haven't even felt that I want a cigarette since I've quit but I do feel like I need a replacement high without the lozenges at least. I've been going to the gym and spending "old smoking money" on a personal trainer once a week. How does everyone else cope with anxiety from the withdrawal? Mimi Cupcake 12 May 2013
Well its day 5 for me and Im using patches to help cope with the cravings. Feeling good apart from the awful headaches but after smoking over 20 a day for the last 10 years thats a small price to pay :-) That empty feeling does come and go but Im keeping busy and the house has never looked so clean! The messages really help on here and I read them most days - makes me feel like Im not doing this alone. We can beat it! Well done everyone :) Claire 11 May 2013
Decided to quit smoking 2 weeks ago due to the loss of my job at the end of May . Haven't had a cigarette since quitting , but still getting cravings every now and then . I'm on the patches and they work really well . A good tip I use to combat the urge , is to chew Wrigley's Extra peppermint gum . Stick it on your tongue for a few seconds then chew . Markp29667 10 May 2013
Goodness I nearly caved in today, came on here and read your stories, motivation returned and crisis over, thanks everyone x Andrew 10 May 2013
12 and a half weeks ! I really don't think about smoking now but reducing the NRT slowly is going to be tricky.Keep going all of you ,well done ! Sarah 8 May 2013
hi everyone have officially made it to 3 mths, am so damn proud of myself. stopped nrt after 9 wks & have to say i actually felt better for it. have had a couple minor cravings but it quickly passes & i tell myself i am a non smoker. And have only put on 4 lbs since stopping, RESULT!! thats where a dog comes in handy, hes loving it. :). All of u keep at it, it does get easier, u will be thankful u carried on. And that little voice in ur head..... stuff a sugarfree mint in its mouth& tell it 2 shut up. Keep at it x Bettybec 8 May 2013
It's one whole month for me! I knew the time was right to give up! It's not easy but you have to just tell yourself I am a non smoker! I smoked 20 a day and enjoyed it if I'm honest but couldin't go back now, I'm richer,smell better and dont feel like a ashtray! If I can do it anybody can do it! Good luck to you all and just invest in a E cig best thing ever really help with cravings! :) Kate 8 May 2013
Into week three of giving up. I'm on patches, but I have felt very down and depressed the last few days. I want to have a cigarette but know that it won't solve anything or make me feel better or taste very nice. It's like loosing an old friend but finding out they weren't what you thought they were. I'm sorry to say I have resorted to comfort eating today - hoping tomorrow will be better! Louise 8 May 2013
I'm 56 and was doing 30 a day, on 8 Apr at 9pm at night, I decided to stop, tried before but not lasted more than 12 hours, decided this time not to make a song and dance over it but take it half an hour at a time, I am very proud to say that I have not smoked at all since then, I ever thought for a minute I would manage it this long and although the cravings are still there I will not turn back to the fags, I have much more time to myself by not stopping what I'm doing to smoke and I like not smelling of fags, my wife still smokes and the way it smells is disgusting, I can't believe I smelt the same but never realised it, I have saved £180 into the bargain, what a life changer. Andrew 7 May 2013

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