Still going strong

Up to 51.5 hours now since my last smoke. I didn’t think I would make it this long, so really happy with my progress despite the fact that it is really hard work!

I really think that if I can get to 72 hours then it should start getting a lot easier, but that isn’t far away now really so fingers crossed.

Its funny though, I’m already missing smokes with certain things. Like hanging out clothes on the washing line was always accompanied by a smoke. So was making drinks - thats the worst one as every time I put the kettle or the coffee pot on I would have a drink while waiting for it. The big test though is going to be distance driving. I’ve drove into town with a smoke, but thats only a 5-10 min drive and not one that I always had a smoke doing anyway. It’s the long drives that are going to be very hard as they always have been prime smoking time, after all there are only so many things that you can do while driving a car!

Today is going to be a funny day as well as probably the worst day, so its going to be very interesting to see how it plays out and if I am still as determined by the end of it. I really don’t want to cave in, but you never can tell what is going to happen.

Tags: coffee, cravings, day 3, driving, progress, stopping smoking, struggling, withdrawals

Lollipops rule!

While in the supermarket this morning I was looking at the boiled sweets and saw mini sugar free lollipops. What a great buy! I was really gagging for a smoke so as soon as they had been paid for they were opened and one unceremoniously stuck in my mouth. What a god send! Not only are they boiled sweets, but they are also sticks/straws which can be chewed on and they can also be waved about quite happily if you need something to do with your hands.

I’ve still not caved in and given up, and I’m totally determined to stick at it no matter how hard it gets.

I think though now my body is realizing that there is something going on, so the next 24-36 hours are going to be my body complaining as well as my mind complaining which is what it has been so far.

Tags: cravings, day 2, lollipops, stopping smoking, straws, sweets, withdrawals

Straws are a wonderful thing

I always laughed at people who said that they used a straw when stopping smoking. It turns out that it’s a great idea! Suck a straw and use a lozenge at the same time. It’s not a bad combination. Of course I’m not planning on using a straw for long because it does look rather silly. Saying that though it might be a good thing to use when I’m on a long journey as driving without a smoke is going to be probably the hardest part.

I’ve not broken yet and given in though. I reckon if I can make it for a week then I should be able to stick at it this time instead of giving up like I did last time I tried.

Tags: cravings, day 2, stopping smoking, straws

Strange rituals

It seems that it is too early to give up my rituals that I have for having a smoke. I always smoke outside, never in the house. So here I am eating a mint and blogging from the garden because it felt too weird not needing to go outside! I can almost see this becoming the new ritual for me!

Tags: cravings, day 2, quitting smoking, rituals

The worst craving so far

Well, it’s now day 2 of my quest to be a non-smoker. Yes I know it’s only been just over 11 hours, but because I work nights it counts as day two as I’ve been to bed and woke up.

I’ve got terrible cravings. Feel quite shaky. It’s definitely that need for the morning smoke that I’ve had for the last five years kicking in. I am totally glad that I got though lozenges now because I am definitely going to need to have one before I can start to function normally. I just hope that I don’t get dependent on them instead. Mind you, at nearly £15 a box of lozenges I am sure not going to be able to save up much if I keep having to buy more!

I think today is going to be an interesting day. Keep checking back for updates!

Tags: concerned, cravings, day 2, quitting smoking, shaky