I HAVE given up smoking

[dede]

We need to come up with a cheer squad chant for you Mandi You're doing awesomely!!

GO DD, GO DD, GO DD

[Amy :-)]

Love it

What colour ribbons should we wave?

[Kimmyh]

Pink would be good seeing as it is Jane McGrath day at the cricket.
Keep it up dede.

[faffa_70]

CONGRATULATIONS Mandi!!!!!! I have only just caught up on this thread .... leaving all the big ones to last.

I too want to tell you how proud of you I am

I gave up cold turkey 9 years ago and it was my 4th or 5th attempt (this is the longest) and i had been smoking over 40 a day for nearly 20 years (I started far too young). My Dh gave up a month later.

For anyone else who is thinking of quitting ... a homeopath can help you with drops to help rid your body of the toxins etc quicker and help with cravings ... we found out too late for us to be able to use them

My eldest DS has just given up too. I was the same and wouldn't allow him to smoke in front of me as it upset me.

Mandi day 5 is three quarters done and you are doing so well. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AS YOU WILL DO THIS!!!

Sending lots of sweet smelling hugs in support 

[dede]

Thanks Faffa, I appreciate all the support from everyone. Having so many people behind me is a huge benefit.
Today I have had a few cravings, but nothing too bad. I have a good feeling about this attempt at being the one that will keep me a non smoker for ever

[droverjess]

Go for it DEDE.
Very proud of you....
My DH gave up 15 yrs ago on grounds of cost and health.

Just as well or we'd never have married.... LOL 

[Cornish Cream]

Congratulations on day five of not smoking Dede

[RosieB]

Congratulations on Day 5 Dede.
It is a biggie,  and extra hard at this time of year when so many people are 'getting together'.
Hang in there.  (((HUGS)))

[Cuilidh]

This is the start of your next non-smoking day.  Keep up the good work and try to conquer any cravings.  Dumping drugs of any sort (and, as you know, there are dozens of different drugs in cigarettes) out of your system can be hard, but you've got this far, so don't let them take over again.  Be strong and stay on the straight and narrow - you can start boasting about how well you are doing now as you put another few dollars into your dedicated bank account with a happy, self-satisfied smile on your face.

[dede]

Thanks Cuilidh, I'm working hard to overcome this horrible addiction. I certainly don't want to fail myself and give in. I think my friend is caving though, she has had 2 smokes so far and I have a feeling she will have more.

[Cuilidh]

Sorry to hear that your friend is having a harder time giving up than you are and hope she can succeed in stopping with you just now.  I believe that nicotine is more addictive than heroin so breaking away from it cannot be easy.  I have never smoked so cannot even begin to imagine what she is going through, but I am so pleased that you are travelling the road well (with only a wee speed bump of cravings here and there at the moment) - but you are now so determined to give up I am sure you will succeed.  Is your friend getting support from home?  It may be that just now is not her time to give up, perhaps she needs to wait a little longer, then you can be a great example and huge help to her when she is ready.  Fingers and toes crossed for both of you!

[Halex]

Dede, when you get a craving have a glass of water in one hit so your  tummy is bloated, that should take your mind off smoking, then start cooking

[Mama Fergie]

Keep it up Dede and do not give in to "just one won't hurt".
I did that on my first two attempts at giving up and it's a NO NO !!!
The only way is none and you are doing soooo well.

[faffa_70]

Day 5 completed Mandi - WELL DONE 

What you need to remember now is that you HAVE given up smoking ... you haven't smoked in 5 (well 5 1/2 days for you as it's after lunch for you) now ... all you need to do is remain a NON SMOKER - and you can do this ... you have that power

[Aussie Brenda]

Dede I don't know if this works for smokers but when I'm dieting a big glass of water and going and cleaning my teeth always takes away the cravings, maybe carry a small bottle of mouth wash and rinse your mouth as I said might not work but a suggestion.  Good luck.