12borejimbo Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Decided I am going to give up the fags! Even though I enjoy smoking, it costs me alot of money, and it is bad for me. Just got to get my mind out of it, so going to see the quit smoking nurse tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) I gave up about 8 months ago and I cant tell you how much better I feel, I can breathe I sleep better. I'm also less stressed and combined with exercise my lung capacity has increased. Good luck and well done Edited June 14, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb403 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Good luck, think of all the new toys you could buy with all that extra cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Good luck with it mate. I've never smoked so can't really comment on the challenge but it's got to be worth it. Give it your best shot, I'm sure you'll beat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Cheers guys! I must say, I am already wanting on, mind over matter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owdnorthener Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 As you say, mind over matter. One day at a time and believe me its well worth the effort. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I'm 18 months off 'em now - I used Zyban and it worked a treat. You will absolutely, definitely, uncategorically not regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Keep busy, and Good Luck today may well save your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 i love my fags there my best friend they come every where with me but as of late my farther in law haz just been told hes got lung cancer in a bad way i dont think hes gonna work well with treatment..it does make you think what the **** am i doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Your dead right there Camokid, I had a lovely venison roast on sunday with a few pints of ale, going outside for a walk with the dog and a smoke was well nice. It is just a habit, im going to find it hard when im out shooting, cos I usually do 1 lap on the quad or truck, park on the hill, roll a fag and admire the views. But the hardest bit for me is when I have a beer. Im at work now, and all I can think of is, the shops only round the corner, but ive promised my old dear I would give up so im doing it not only for her, but my own health too and my own pocket because I can save all my tobacco money and buy a .243 next year with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Good luck fella, Ive been off them over 2 1/2 years now..best thing I ever did although it is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I can save all my tobacco money and buy a .243 next year with it! Think of all the enjoyment you can have with that new rifle! I often stop and admire the view, never felt the need to do it with a smoke in my mouth. It's just habit, doesn't make the view any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 good luck fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Think of all the enjoyment you can have with that new rifle! I often stop and admire the view, never felt the need to do it with a smoke in my mouth. It's just habit, doesn't make the view any better. Your dead right there mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) Best of luck, you thought about giving one of those E-ciggies a go? Edited June 14, 2011 by Bleeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I stopped two years ago after nearly 45 years smoking, when I was diagnosed with smoking related cancer - surgeon said stop and it may not return. I stopped and I am now nearly 20 months cancer free. Also, the money I saved pays for my cartridges, so a good result all round ! I used a Nicorette inhaler for about two weeks and then stopped, still get the odd craving, but don't forget the "Twenty second rule" - just keep yourself busy for at least the 20 seconds it used to take you to get a fag out and light it and you are over the worst of the cravings. Good luck jimbo, stick to it and you will be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks very much, wise words there, I could really go for one! I feel absolutely drained, im in sales aswell and my mind feels useless. Still, only 3 hours left at work and I can go home, then work on my extension!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I have smoked over 2 0 a day for the last 19 years, (dread to think what I have spent) I did give once in that time for 6 months, then like an idiot I started again. I love smoking but I know it is not good for me so I have given up again, nearly 3 weeks this time and I am NOT going to start again. I have tried patches before and they have not worked for me, this time I bought an inhaler from Boots and that was a great help. Stick with and good luck, you know stopping is the only right thing to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william1 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 keep going lad's you will win :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 40 yrs now - was walking down road smoking and thought - I don't like this so threw fag and packet away - thing is you have to want to stop not think I should stop - totally different meaning. anyway good luck - hope you post this time next year and say still smoke free. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 keep us updated mate.thinking about given up myself just trying to get in the right frame of mind and going cold turkey,defo mind over matter thing.good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 It's fairly easy, saying that I've only been one day, my mates have txt me saying meet us down the pub at 8, but I know if I go i will end up smoking, ARRRGGGGGHHHH! Might go see a lady fiend and bent my frustration, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny v Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 You can do it and iknow how hard it is. I gave up over 4 years ago and I've never looked back. You've taken the most difficult steps already by making the decission and actually doing something about it. Just beat those cravings which only last a few seconds. I've heard glucose tablets help although never tried them myself. You will feel like a superior being so stick at it mate and I promise you it will get easier. A cig never helped anyone do something they couldn't already do. Keep us posted. V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Day 2, going well so far, seeing the nurse today, I hope she fit! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I've smoked 20 a day for the last 10 years, now on day 9 smoke free (longest I've not smoked in that time after 3 or 4 attempts to quit). I'm using patches for the first time (Nicorette Invisi-patch 25mg)and chewing Wrigleys like they're going out of fashion! What I've found is the cravings last a couple of minutes at most and the patches seem to really take the edge off things...I've also made a point of not avoiding a few beers at the weekend (I always made the excuse that stopping smoking would affect my enjoyment of a beer) Hang in there - every day gets a little easier but you just need to keep pushing through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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