General Chat

slight nudge cos we have stuff other might like to see!! modesty as always!!! lol Oops Karen

Hi Karen Just to say well done ;-))) Hope Jeanette is ok can't wait for her to return, not only to find out how she is doing without the nasty ciggies but in general, her computer is giving her trouble :-( Hopefully she will be back soon. Keep up the good work. Pat x By the way I have a brilliant sense of smell too good sometimes smoking at least didn't harm that poor hubby can't smell anything which really irritates him when he is checking wine and food which he loves a little too much :-)))

Day 67 for me!!! How are all you guys doin??? I was walking round town today and i swear i could smell every smoker that walked past me!!! My sense on smell is def heightened!!! Karen Hows Ken, Jeanette, Ginny and all the other quitters doin??? We can share our sucesses and failures!!

Thanks, BC - no cigarette now have I had since 22nd February 1992!! and never shall I again! Karen - I was surprised at the ambulanceman..... and I was surprised at myself not smoking the cigarette - though later very pleased and self-satisfied!!! btw I couldn't have smoked it - my ribs hurt nearly too much to breathe anyway!!! :-) Joy

Not trying to be funny Joy.... but thinking about it now do you realise that having that ciggies wouldnt have changed a thing that was happening!!! Good for you for not lighting it!!! Its wicked what that weed can make us believe!!! Karen No offence!!

Well done all! Large pats of congratulations on the back! Happy Smokefree Sunday....XX BC

Hello, Karen. Two years ago when I was in a car crash, the ambulance man asked me if there was anything I wanted. Guess what I said I would like?! ...... So he gave me a cigarette. Thank you, said I, and held it between my fingers. I don't want a light, said I, as he offered his lighter. Then I had to do the breathalyser, and the policeman said I could keep the tube thingy. I then put the cigarette in that, and put them both in my handbag..... the next day I threw both away! :-) Joy

Now that sounds interesting Ken!!!!! The helpline number you gave me... the guy on there told me that i used ciggies as rewards, that sounds like what you wanted!!!!! Then he said reward youself with another coffin nail!!! Shocking thought isnt it!! Keep it up Ken!!! These little incidents are sent to try our will!! Good Luck all you other quitters!! Karen

Another testing day - not stressful like others, but was so happy felt like a smoke to celebrate, just about managed to avoid asking for one but had the evening gone on much longer I may have succumbed Ken xx

Hi Karen, Great to see your still off the dreaded weed lol. Well done to you too Ginny, keep it up!! Thanks also for the answer to the query about bleeding gums. All I can say is that my darned gums must have been absolutely horrific if I'm still suffering now lol I still have cravings but it is a habit thing. Worst time is when I go to a pub. The best part is the longer you are off the fags the easier it is to say no to that little gremlin on your shoulder who keeps saying ' Go on, just have one, no-one will know. ' Also the cravings never last long Wilf xx

Thanks Ginny and well done!!! You are doing BRILLIANT!!!!! Have you had many withdrawal symptons??? Thanks for the info on the bleeding gums cos since Wilf mentioned it i have had the taste of blood now and again throughout the day!!! Whats the munchies of you choice???? LOL Karen

Smoke free now for 2 weeks!!!! The reason that your gums bleed when you give up is that smoking inhibits the blood supply to your gums - hence the fact that smokers are far more likely to lose their teeth due to gum disease. The bleeding gums are actually a GOOD sign because it means that the blood supply is returning and that some of the damage incurred through smoking is 'repairing' itself! Well done to everyone else who is giving up.

It was more than one thought, Pat!! Can't sleep...... and I've love one right now!! :-) Joy

Tut Tut Joy like me we only thought we wanted one hey??? Good it's only a thought het? Best just keeping it that way. Pat x

Pat - it's partly supporting..... and partly reminding myself! - I wanted one earlier! :-) Joy

Its okay to be reminded Pat!! cos sometimes we think.... well if i just have one.... maybe cos its late...... no one will know!!! But then up pops a support and then!!!! Boom!!! dont do it!!! Tahnks for the support all you guys!!! karen And jeanette cos when she is back its gonna give her a boost!!!

Good for you Karen. For your own sake keep on at it you are doing brilliant and yes the cravings do go, I am off them longer (late March)and I don't get what you could call cravings, sometimes think of them but it's fleeting goes as soon as it comes. Karen and Jeanette I do wish you and everyone else who go through this all the very best I know what it's like and I also know it's worth it. Pat x Joy sometimes it's best not to be reminded unless you want to remind yourself, I certainly would know that feeling.

WOW!!!!! PHEW!!!!! Why do i nearly pass out when i see this thread bumped up!!!! I'm doing okay Joy!!! thanks for the support!!! My munchies have caught up with me and are showing in the blood sugar tests!!! So when it should be getting easier its now proving to be getting harder!!! Day 58 i think!!! (Sept 15th anyway!!) For all you guys giving up... the truth is the cravings never really go away ....we just find different coping mechanisms!!! TRUTH!!!!! Its bl**dy hard!!! Karen tell it as it is!!!!

How are you all doing? :-) Joy

Jeanette's computer is down right now but she is still smoke free! Good luck to her and Karen and all who stop....XX BC