I've been smoking for over 20 years now and recently I have had really painful pains in my chest and I just know it's the smoking, I dread to think what my lungs are like. Now is the time to give up. Today I stop or at leat cut down alot.

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The very thought of giving up makes me want one even more. Ok so I've had one so far and im off to out now with no cigs, see how long it takes before I crack. I've been smoking about 20 a day, most of my friends and collegues smoke so no support there! Here I go then, wish me luck, my job doesn't help but im going to try breathing techniques to calm me down, that's why people reach for the cancer sticks when they're stressed, smoking mimics deep breathing.
It feels like my throat is on fire but ahh the satisfaction.

Ok so I've had 3 today, that's not bad, it's better then what I was on.

Well, good luck Caroline! I had recently started smoking after kicking the habit for two years after the stress of my health problems and school. I am also trying to kick the habit again, and I am struggling. I am on my last pack, and then I am quitting cold turkey. The first week is rough, but then it gets easier every day. My advice, practice deep breathing when you feel the urge to smoke.

Thank you T. Good luck to you too. I've had 3 today and my throat has just stopped burning and im really enjoying that my chest has stopped hurting, ive been bouncing around because I dont get out of breath anymore. I walk alot and I lose my breath whilst talking on the phone too and I didn't feel it so bad today. I still feel a bit flemmy in the throat. I want one now but I hope I wont, the burning feeling hasn't entirely left my mouth and lungs yet. I only had 3 yesterday, (I started yesterday), the day before I probably had about 25, so it's good for me, I have to do it this time because I swear it's a real painful death for me else. I have to lock out my friends though.

Ok so I wake up with no horrible mouth, no chest pains, no wheezing and I want to keep it like it, today im stuck in the office and that's the hardest time because going out for a fag gives me a break, i'll have to go out for fresh air now!

keep it up caroline its worth it, i can assure you.remember the desire only lasts for thirty seconds at a time.I smoked for years and my tubes got damaged,just do it now dont wait.I know its damned hard but i know you can do it.

Thank you xris, i've had 2 and a half today, not bad for me. I will keep it up, a neighbour gave me some patches today, i think im going to wear about ten, im a bit ratty especially when things go wrong but these things are sent to test us right, i really want one but shant. Sorry to hear about your tubes.

It feels really good/healthy and the thought of smoking repells me then the next minute i want one. Im wearing a patch so I think that maybe helping.

curse them ,call them names ,hate them,hate is a good incentive ,how can you desire something you hate....I detest them even now filthy disgusting things, how can you enjoy those smelly horrid bits of brown leaves?They make your clothes and breath stink and reduce you to sniveling brat,hate, hate, I hate them..