Frenchieboy Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Cosd my friend, thanks for the kind words. It's so good to see so many that are trying not only to quit the habbit but also support each other! Believe me, the first week or so is by far the hardest, but things do get easier. Do your utmost to resist any cravings, you're a fighter and you can beat these cravings! Every time things get hard remind yourself why you are quitting! I would be a liar if I said it was an easy road for me, it most certainly wasn't. The most important thing to do, especially in the early stages of quitting is to remember the reasons why you want to quit. Please note that I said WHY and not OUGHT. One of the biggest reasons why many people try to quit and fail (In my opinion) is that they decide that they ought to quit rather than saying that they WANT to quit! I am through the worst of it now so I feel that I am in a position to offer a little help and advice. I tried quitting several times before, and failed each time because I was not fully comitted to quitting, I was doing it because I thought I ought to, so I can see it from both sides. This time I really wanted to, and that has made such a big difference. The rewards are great when you eventully manage to quit smoking but if you should fail on this attempt don't go and beat yourself up over it, give it a little time and try again with more resolve and comittment. The key to the whole issue is determination, but don't forget that when you have managed to quit the habbit the potential to smoke again will always be there, so don't fall into the trap of thinking "I can have one just to show that I am not reliant on them" because that is the most dangerous thing that you could do! I will follow this thread with interest and if I can offer any help or advice just ask - That offer applies to all who are trying to quit the habbit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D5shooter Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Has anyone read this book ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Easy-S...4453&sr=8-1 I smoked for 15 years, read the book and stopped, not touched one for 6 years now :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fancyacuppa Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Why bother? You obviously don't have the willpower to do it so it is not worth the pain and aggro. Or you could always take up the challenge to prove me wrong :good: POW !!!!!!! I See what you did there MC. All that mind games stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookbones Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 i appear to have packed in without really intending to... iv smoked fr 21yr hard n solid then over new year i ran out... thing is iv not bought any more nor am i going too lets see how far i can go using only ignorance n gum...... lol im rattlin on day 3 n thats a fact good luck with you nobble effort from 1 gnashin lunatic to another :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'm doing o.k I think - started a day late but I've not missed it much really, I've come to a few situations where I've felt something was missing - driving especially because I spend most of my working day in a cab and ignored the no smoking laws. Good to see everyone's got off to such a strong start anyone noticing any changes yet? Got my abcess sorted out earlier too so that's another weight off my mind, Well done guys, welcome to the world as a non-smoker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Week 10 still feeling good, no real major cravings. The big help has been the pub smoking ban. Good Luck all, keep at it. Cheers Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 14 days now without a smoke. Head's feeling better, still using inhaler but only one cartridge a day; So I think it's more in my head than a physical issue now. I mislaid my inhaler the other night and started to panic like a good'n I can't say I don't think about it because I do, but still want to achieve this more than ever now. I've been a grumpy sod as well, but wife and kids are being understanding, they want me to give up so are prepared to go through some pain themselves! Anyone else trying to give up? How you getting on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Keep at it chaps and chapesses! I am now 6 1/2 months clear after 35 years of smoking. It ain't easy, but it gets easier and think of the extra carts you can afford! I had the short sharp method of stopping , after the doctor told me of the success of my malignant tumour removal, he said "Stop smoking and it may never return, continue and it will definitely come back" Those are odds I don't like, so I stopped and although I don't like to say it (Cos I really liked to smoke) I haven't felt better for a long while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Another way is to get some really really cheap duty free fags from the czech republic. you wont want another one I can tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 long/bad day gave me an excuse - ended the day with getting my old man to bring me a can of petrol at 01:30a.m. So, I ended up popping to the petrol station - where they sell fags managed 5 days I think but I'm not gonna stop at that, I'll try again as soon as I can. Well done guys, keep it up and if you draw strength from my weakness all the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 long/bad day gave me an excuse - ended the day with getting my old man to bring me a can of petrol at 01:30a.m. So, I ended up popping to the petrol station - where they sell fags managed 5 days I think but I'm not gonna stop at that, I'll try again as soon as I can. Well done guys, keep it up and if you draw strength from my weakness all the better That's the attitude I like to hear fieldwanderer. OK so you were in a stressful situation and you gave in to the cravings, so what? I failed several times before I finally beat the habbit and I expect others to do the same. The important thing is that you don't beat your self up and label yourself as a failure, that will not help you one little bit. Use the attutude that Fieldwanderer is using, just say to yourself "OK so I didn't win this time but I am not going to stop trying" You can all do it if you have the right mindset and determination. All the best to all who are trying to quit, you deserve total respect for trying to better yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Im quitting tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzeneye Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 im dirty too. after several failed atempts im gonna try again soon... last time i did 6 months after doing the allan carr book/game on my boys nintendo ds.... it was very good... im just weak i guess.... my trouble is, i dont smoke an awful lot compaired to others... so pathes etc are like overdoseing on nicotine for me and make me feel quite queasy... i smoke more when im on call at work as its very stressful and tiring...i finish call out next friday and think i might draw up a plan soon after.... dirty stinky 'orrible things i know.. this time i gonna play heavy on the heart strings and phycologically thnk of my son in some way whislt trying...maybe the thought of throwing years i have left with him away will help........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 With the "Wanting To Quit! and some determination you can do it mate. Don't beat yourself up for failing last time. The past is in the past and nothing can be done about it, think positively for the future! All the best with your attempts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I think the hardest way of quitting is going "cold turkey". Best thing is those patches even if they are a bit pricey,iv sent off for one of those quit kits thats being advitised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightchopper Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I'll join you on thia one cosd, i'm seeing the "stop smoking nurse" on the 26th, to get some campix, i'm sort of counting the days down before i quit, and feel abit scared, sad i know, i gave up for ten years once and ran marathons etc., so i know i can do it, ive tried all the bits you can buy but always go back to the fags i'm in the same boat as you my son keeps going on 'cos of the TV adverts, best of luck to all, we can do this, i'll keep you posted Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) I think the hardest way of quitting is going "cold turkey".Best thing is those patches even if they are a bit pricey,iv sent off for one of those quit kits thats being advitised. Whilst cold turkey might be the toughest method for you to deal with, it is undoubtedly the most effective if you can stick with it. No props, just sheer willpower. In my opinion, patches and pills just string out the agony and extend the time that your body thinks it needs nicotine (therefore extending the period when you can suffer a relapse). Good medicine tastes bad Edited January 18, 2010 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Whilst I agree with you Chard that pure willpower alone might be the best possible "cure" we have to accept that sometimes that pure willpower is not that easy to come by for some, if it were we would just be able to say "Right I'm quitting smoking" and that would be that. I treid many times to quit over a period of years using different "aids" but I either failed each time or reverted back to smoking each time. I believe that this was because on the previous occasions I was quitting because I thought it was "the right thing to do". This time I have quit because "I really wanted to" and it is that reasoning that my resolve has come from, so you may well be right about willpower, even though I have been using Champix as an aid! This is why I now say that it is important that you WANT to quit rather than you think you OUGHT to quit - There is a big difference![/u] With regards to you Wrightchopper there is nothing to worry about with Champix, they worked very well with me! There are some side effects and they effect different people at different levels. I think the hardest side efffect for me to handle was the way it effected my sleep and the crazy dreams I was having. (The dreams are the most common side effect of all from what I can see through talking to a great many people that have been on Champix) They can also leave you feeling a little sick but that is easily overcome by making sure that you have something to eat immediately before taking them, even a couple of slices of toast or a few biscuits will siffice. I am now at the stage where I am being "weaned off" them now so if you want any advice or support then please do not hesitate in asking me or anyone else that has joined the PW Stop Smoking Group. To all who are trying to quit smoking I wish you well with your Stop Smoking Efforts, You CAN beat the habbit! Pete - Now an EX-SMOKER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Whilst I agree with you Chard that pure willpower alone might be the best possible "cure" we have to accept that sometimes that pure willpower is not that easy to come by for some, if it were we would just be able to say "Right I'm quitting smoking" and that would be that. I treid many times to quit over a period of years using different "aids" but I either failed each time or reverted back to smoking each time. I believe that this was because on the previous occasions I was quitting because I thought it was "the right thing to do". This time I have quit because "I really wanted to" and it is that reasoning that my resolve has come from, so you may well be right about willpower, even though I have been using Champix as an aid! This is why I now say that it is important that you WANT to quit rather than you think you OUGHT to quit - There is a big difference![/u]With regards to you Wrightchopper there is nothing to worry about with Champix, they worked very well with me! There are some side effects and they effect different people at different levels. I think the hardest side efffect for me to handle was the way it effected my sleep and the crazy dreams I was having. (The dreams are the most common side effect of all from what I can see through talking to a great many people that have been on Champix) They can also leave you feeling a little sick but that is easily overcome by making sure that you have something to eat immediately before taking them, even a couple of slices of toast or a few biscuits will siffice. I am now at the stage where I am being "weaned off" them now so if you want any advice or support then please do not hesitate in asking me or anyone else that has joined the PW Stop Smoking Group. To all who are trying to quit smoking I wish you well with your Stop Smoking Efforts, You CAN beat the habbit! Pete - Now an EX-SMOKER!!!! I definitely agree about it being important that you WANT to quit. It becomes much easier. I thought about quitting on and off over 35 years, but I didn't really want to, just thought I ought to. But towards the end, I wasn't even enjoying it, just pure habit. So I just quit, it was horrible for a week or two, but then OK. That was 5 years ago and I never think about it now, not seriously anyway. Don't miss it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I'll join you on thia one cosd, i'm seeing the "stop smoking nurse" on the 26th, to get some campix, i'm sort of counting the days down before i quit, and feel abit scared, sad i know, i gave up for ten years once and ran marathons etc., so i know i can do it, ive tried all the bits you can buy but always go back to the fags i'm in the same boat as you my son keeps going on 'cos of the TV adverts, best of luck to all, we can do this, i'll keep you posted Andy Well done wrightchopper!! I was counting down to new years day and I think I wrote on here that I was scared; But don't let that put you off mate. Just decide and go for it. I'm on day 18 now, I'm using an inhaler and use just one capsule a day. Generally I feel a lot better about it, but I still have moments when I want to light up! No matter what method to quit you decide on, all of them I think need will power. Be strong, and if you can lean on others for encouragement then do so. Like Frenchieboy said, use us if you need to. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I think i have been a bit of a meanie to Sweepy in away. Sweepy has not had a smoke for as long as Frenchieboy And to be honest though he knows we all please his giving up. Being a non smoker myself i dont think i have given him as much support as i should have. I know these last few weeks he has found them to be the hardest so far. And i dont think i have help . Like most that give up he has put on abit of weight. So even though he is still battling with the smoking side. His now got me having a go at him about how much he has put on. Its very easy for someone like myself who dont smoke to forget what the achievement it is too give up. And i know i may not show. But i am really proud off him. I really have been a right meanie .In away am suprise i have not driven him into having one. But i havent(well done Ash) Ive even had a telling off from my parents for being so mean So my bit of advice is for the non smokers whos partners are trying to give up. Just try to remember what effort they have put in. And everynow and again just remind them how proud you are of them. Abit of enouragement gos along way. After all its your lungs that are getting the benefit from it too. Sorry babes you really are doing a grand job xxxxSuzy Now can you tell Mum &Dad too back off. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Well spoken Suzy, and honest with it. Yes, I think it is important to not only support someone who is trying to quit the habbit but it is equally as important to let them know that you are supporting them and that you are there to help. I have to agree with you Suzy that for a person who has never smoked you might not realise just how hard it can be for some peeople to quit, that is why they need all the support, help and encouragement they can be given. I'm sure Mr Sweepy knows how proud you are of him but you might be surprised at the difference it makes if you were to tell him! For all of you out there that are trying to quit or already have done you should be proud of yourselfs! Well done all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Well first day without a smoke and im feeling preety good ,no patches yet so im doing it the hard way. I'll keep ya posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Good on ya Mate! Try to stick with it, all you need is some determination and encouragement. If I can help in any way drop me a line. p.s. Did you get the crow caller allright mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yeah i came the day after you sent it mate,thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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