To give up smoking

[Lillytetteh]

Hi all I hope soon I can come smoke free I've tried lots of times but I don't succeed I really need help I've given up smoking it's not good for my health my relationship is being affected because of me smoking my partner does not smoke anyone out there who can help

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Lillytetteh, Well done for your decision to quit👏

Welcome to Quit Support.💙

It’s never easy to quit but it’s easier with a little support.💪

I suggest you set a date for beginning your quit,not too far ahead, 1 week or 10 days. During this time read up on ways of quitting. Are you going to use NRT (nicotine replacement therapy)? Or are you going to ask your doctor for a prescription drug to dull the nicotine receptors or are you going to try cold turkey. We are all different with different life styles etc. There is a method which is right for you.

Write down a list of your reasons for wanting to quit. Put it somewhere you often go. Mine is still on the fridge,I've been quit for 15 months.

Please read the pinned posts,📌 there is lots of information there. You will find the posts to the right or at the bottom of your screen depending which device you are using.

May I suggest you drink plenty of water💧💦 to flush out the toxins and keep yourself hydrated.

If you feel you need any more help please don’t hesitate to ask. There is always someone here.

Let us know when you begin your quit,so that we can assign you a winners' badge and add your name to the wall of winners.

May I remind you not to post any personal information.

Good luck with your quit.🍀🚭xx

[Lillytetteh 1 Week Winner in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Hi my stop date is this Friday I am using nicotine replacement I just hope I can do it I really want it to work this time

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Lillytetteh]

Well done Lilly,👏 You're one step closer to being smoke free!👍🚭

If you have a mo,have a read of some of the success stories, I'm not trying to tell you that quitting is easy but it's definitely do-able.💪

You'll find the success stories in the pinned posts.XXX

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Lilly and welcome to Quit Support.

Well done for making the best decision for your future health👍

You’ve come to the right place for support as this terrific community makes a big difference.

I know I wouldn’t have made it on my own.

It really helps to know you’re not alone. I see tubby has given you good advice already, so I’ll just say stay close and whatever way you choose to stop smoking, we will be happy to support you every step of the way 🚭✅

[cycling2 1 YEAR WINNER]

Hello Lillytetteh, well done on your decision to quit.

It is not easy but there is lots of support out there and this site is really wonderful. I used Champix for a while but actually found that the patches worked better for me Use whatever you need to to help you on the road to being smoke free. I too tried many times to stop smoking and the thing that convinced me was a health scare whilst I was on holiday........don't get to that stage, it is too frightening

It is tough but if you are determined you can do it

I am 20 days smoke free now and can already feel the benefits. I read all the success stories on this site and tell myself that I too can be a success at this.

Good luck to you.

Sharron