Smoking/Sniffing

Mags529 · Post by **Mags529** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 11:38 am

I start sniffing on Thursday.....have not had a ciggy for 7 days, and its killing me, I do not want to start on the gum, but I need help. I have already chewed all the pens at my desk!?!?!?! I am so tempted to walk in to town and buy 20 and smoke the lot............ IVF is stressful enough without the added nicotine withdrawal....Advice please Mags

mands · Post by **mands** » Tue Jan 07, 2003 11:55 am

Mags First of congratulations for making it this far. I think the first days are the worst so you probably got over the worst but that's not to say that the cravings will simply disappear. I think you should reconsider your position on gum - I used those pen things and they really helped, I never used the full recommended dose but they did help me come off 40 a day and that's over five years ago. If your concerned about the chemicals in these aids you should talk to your doctor. I know IVF is stressful but you've got a great incentive as I'm sure you already know. You're going to have to give up sometime it might as well be now! What ever happens best of luck with the cycle. Take care Mandsx

NickyJ · Post by **NickyJ** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 6:49 am

Mags, I can totally relate to Mands advice the pen was a huge help to me when I gave up years ago,(have started again though..ooops) and if it makes you feel better I was so convinced that my ICSI hadn't worked that by the end of the 2ww I went back on the fags, in fact night before the blood test I smoked a pack of silk cut and drank more than one glass of wine...only to find out it had worked...arrrgghh. Now the proud mum of two beautiful healthy babies, but admittedly the moment I knew I was pg I couldn't face even being near a smoker let alone having one myself so that made it easier. Don't be too hard on yourself you have done brilliantly to get this far and just do what you need to do to get through.....remember a large number of pg are the result of very drunken smoke fuelled nights of passion!!!! Take care and good luck Nicky

beck · Post by **beck** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 9:10 am

hello mags. i gave up earlier this year.like you it drove me mad.............i bought carrots and celary to chew on whilst at work so i didnt put any weight on.like the others say your over the worse, your just now kicking the craving...........which will be hard but your just gonna have to tell that brain of yours NO NO NO ..(lol). if its that bad go to the doc he may beable to give you something. anyway well done mate. and how are you ?? spoke to you in the chat the other day!! lots of luck in giving up at this stressful time!!and a big WELDONE !!. beck xx

Mags529 · Post by **Mags529** » Wed Jan 08, 2003 9:57 am

Mands/Nicky/Beck Thanks for all the advise girls - Its nice to hear other smoking stoires - You have really helped, I have printed the page out and will keep it with me. Have made my self a huge salad to nibble on during the day as I can't stop eating. I am now a non-smoker!!!!!!!!! Once again thanks........ Mags xxxx