Fred..... Wow! What a wonderful topic!!!!
We gave up 5 weeks ago. P has done it cold turkey - what a willpower!!! .
It was not something I could do "cold turkey" - I recognise the fact that I am addicted to these little sticks that burn your money like you're some kind of millionaire!!
I went to my local Dr's Surgery and have been using the patches and the inhalator... the practice nurse also supports through weekly one to ones.
However due to growing pressures, I slipped.... and have gone back on the weed. I stress however that I have NOT given up giving up! I shall try again and soon (within the next month I hope - I am still registered on the no-smoking books- with their full knowledge and support, so that I wont have to "start again" ) You really have to want very much to quit smoking for success to be speedy and don't knock yourself out if you don't succeed at first
The work I do is in close contact with people who need help and support and have stressful lives themselves. I have long stated that it is the need to deal with stress that is important .... the need to to smoke will hopefully diminish when the stress levels are addressed.
Love to all
Mish xxxxx :happy: