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A week ago.....

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 21:14
by shazsha
A week ago I smoked my last cigarette.

I hadn't planned on giving up but a couple of weeks ago I was in a shop buying cigarettes when I saw an e cigarette and thought I would try it.

Over a week, using the e cig, I managed to cut down to 3-4 cigs daily(from 30 a day) and last week just decided to try going a day without a cigarette-that day has now turned into a week and I can't believe it-I never thought I would be able to stop!

Obviously I'm getting my fix of nicotine via vaping ( vapour from e cig) but I am gradually cutting down the strength of the nicotine and, hopefully within a couple of months, I'll be down to the e liquid without any nicotine in it at all.

My brother, who was meant to have stopped smoking, got into the car a few days ago. I asked him if he had still stopped and he said he had. His face was a picture when I told him he was lying as I could smell it from him. I'm amazed at how strong, and nasty, the smell was - I honestly didn't notice it before.

Anyway, I can't say that's me finished smoking for good because I know how easy it is to fall back into the habit, but I'm hoping the e cigarette continues to help keep me away from the smoking.
As an incentive I've decided to pt the money saved away, every day, and to treat myself to something really nice after a month :D

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 21:17
by Kaz
Fantastic!!!!! One day at a time Shaz....................... 8-) :D :D :D

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 21:18
by debih
Thats fantastic Shaz.

You just have to take it one day at a time. I smoked my last cigarette just before Christmas but I don't class myself as a non smoker. As far as I am concerned I still smoke but just haven't got round to having one yet!

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 21:20
by Gal
Great stuff Shaz, well done :D

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 21:22
by JoM
Well done Shaz, and you too Debbie! :D

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 21:51
by Nanna
Well done Shaz. Keep it up x

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 22:07
by Osc
That is brilliant Shaz! It's a great idea to put aside the money, we did that when Mr. Osc first gave up and it was a great incentive to keep going, getting something that had been paid for by not smoking.

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 06 Jun 2013, 22:25
by miasmum
Well done both of you and I think regaining your sense of smell must be marvellous

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 07 Jun 2013, 01:16
by Weka
Congratulations guys!

Re: A week ago.....

PostPosted: 07 Jun 2013, 06:49
by saundra
well done shaz one day at a time
i have never smoked and find the smell of cig smoke is awfull
people dont realize until they stop