NorfolkBoy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 After 20 years and rather a lot of Marlboro Red's I quit smoking three weeks ago - during that 20 years I never once had a cough unless I had flu - which was rare. Now I can't stop coughing and my nose is running faster than a.... very fast runner.. Does anyone know when this might stop? Or am I really just going to live longer with a permanently heavy cold? Anybody experienced anything similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 won't be too much longer, about a month and your immune system begins to pick back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I stopped yesterday when the smoking ban came in over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I stopped at the new year and i feel 100% better for it .But i still miss them when i,am sitting waiting for the bunnies to pop up ,never mind i know it,s worth it in the end ? i,ve saved around £400 up till now. Good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 KEEP IT UP!!! Done a bit myself, funny thing is now I HATE it...can't even stand to be around people outdoors smoking. AND I'm not alone, many of my mates now go out of their way too to avoid smokers (apart from pipes...umm! ) ...so keep it up and you might meet some new friends!! Bring on the ban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I tried like so many others at the start of the year but didnt last the month. I then decided later on in Feb what the heck, i'd rather quit now rather than have to fear the smoking ban. 2 1/2 months not touched a single fag. After smoking for so long its only natural for your body to get upset. The natural rythymn is broken and takes time to adjust. 2-4 weeks and you'll be right as rain. Remember, caughing is the bodies natural defence to repair any damage in your lungs. It will be pleased it can now caugh all that '****' up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I tried 25 times to give up then plan 'Z' finally worked ........I am now only 2.5 stone heavier (Was 3.5stone ) and I feel great ........Best decision to make NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkBoy Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks for the feedback guys - to be honest I feel so bad that I don't even feel inclined to smoke - the nicotine gum seems to handle the usual withdrawal effects. Ironically my Dr wanted to send me for cardiology tests first so as to see if my heart could take the stress of quitting I declined saying that getting the bill for the tests was more stressful...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I tried 25 times to give up then plan 'Z' finally worked ........I am now only 2.5 stone heavier (Was 3.5stone ) and I feel great ........Best decision to make NB Well done on knocking one of those extra stones off deadeye ...keep up the extra exercise and no nibbles etc, I know that putting on weight can be one of the downfalls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 You just gotta be strong, Alam Carr finaly did it for me after reading two weeks earlier and disputing it to everyone. Best advice he gives is not to use NRT, but if it works for you stick with it. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 NRT, but if it works for you stick with it. Just not for ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 NRT, but if it works for you stick with it. Just not for ever! Theres always one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I tried 25 times to give up then plan 'Z' finally worked ........I am now only 2.5 stone heavier (Was 3.5stone ) and I feel great ........Best decision to make NB Well done on knocking one of those extra stones off deadeye ...keep up the extra exercise and no nibbles etc, I know that putting on weight can be one of the downfalls Now, if only you stop ive drinking he would weigh 8 stone and have the body of a gladiator Sorry ive :o LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Well done every one who gives up i started when i was 11 and stopped at 24, im knocking on 50 now and have never looked back. Can not wait for the ban so you can walk into any pub and not worry about the smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I stopped over a year ago. My gums started to bleed soon after. My dentished mentioned it was because the smoke kills off bacteria in your mouth and that without the smoke your body needs to equalise. He said it takes 6 months to sort itself out. It must have taken nearly a yeah and even now they do still bleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I stopped over a year ago. My gums started to bleed soon after. My dentished mentioned it was because the smoke kills off bacteria in your mouth and that without the smoke your body needs to equalise. He said it takes 6 months to sort itself out. It must have taken nearly a yeah and even now they do still bleed. Mine always bleed a bit - shows your brushing hard enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rabo Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 started when i was 11 stopped when i was about 20esh,still love the smell of roll ups,tempting sometimes,stick at it anyone who's trying too give up it will be worth it.glad to see the ban over here my children will benifit from it.pity it didnt happen 20 years ago. luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJaxeman Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Well i stopped smoking on Jan 7th this year and yes I have put on some weight because of this but now I am working on lossing a stone or two or three but at least I have kicked the old CANCER STICKS. This is the best thing I have done and it's all thanks to the Alan Carr method a book that I read that put me in the right frame of mind to see it through. Stick with it it does get better. Oh and the gum bleeding thing thats what I was told to by my dentist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks for the feedback guys - to be honest I feel so bad that I don't even feel inclined to smoke - the nicotine gum seems to handle the usual withdrawal effects. Ironically my Dr wanted to send me for cardiology tests first so as to see if my heart could take the stress of quitting blink.gif I declined saying that getting the bill for the tests was more stressful...... smile.gif Stick with it dude, your immune system needs to grow back all the cilia that have been destroyed to help boost your bug fighting capabilities, it will be a few months before you feel 100%, and up to 2 years to shift all the toxins out of your body, but it will be worth it in the end, good luck to you all!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgunners Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Can not wait for the ban so you can walk into any pub and not worry about the smoke yes, with the other 3 people. Dave K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 After 20 years and rather a lot of Marlboro Red's I quit smoking three weeks ago - during that 20 years I never once had a cough unless I had flu - which was rare. Now I can't stop coughing and my nose is running faster than a.... very fast runner.. Does anyone know when this might stop? Or am I really just going to live longer with a permanently heavy cold? Anybody experienced anything similar? The sensors in your nasal passages were blocked out by the smoke, now you have stopped they can work again, plus there is 20 yrs of muck to cough out ( & its tree pollen time, so you could be more sensitive). I used to smoke 30 yrs ago I ran to clear my lungs and the capacity of my lungs increased. Also the breathing resistance and compliance is high in smokers. The list of benifits are endless - the big one if you like shooting is your legs, the risk of tissue/blood flow damage = no legs. When I started in hospital 30 yrs ago they were cutting off legs every week and burning them in the hospital incinerator - I soon stubbed out. Stay with it, its not easy - if you need any help let me know, my wife is a practice nurse who runs smokers clinics + COPD. The bottom line is knowbody gets away with smoking and does not have their health degraded. GOOD LUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Can not wait for the ban so you can walk into any pub and not worry about the smoke yes, with the other 3 people. Dave K I have been to 3 countries in the last 3 months that have all banned smoking and didn't notice any less people out and about. The Irish just stand outside in -2 degrees with their tee shirts on - now that is proper dedication to killing yourself very slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I quit the day before new years eve - ran out and couldn't be ***** to get a pack for one more day Not touched a single cigarette since then, no gum or anything else, just pure willpower and cold turkey Best thing I ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 The smoking ban sees me quit again and for the last time. I managed to quit for a year and a half when I got divorced (talk about two stresses at the same time!) only to start again when I moved house. This time it's going to be the proper quitting, so have faith (in the nicotine gum) and steer clear of them. It can be done and you are over the worst part of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I have been to 3 countries in the last 3 months that have all banned smoking and didn't notice any less people out and about. Interesting point. Last summer on the way to Norfolk (from Essex) i noticed 90% of pubs were already non-smoking. As there was no ban in place at that time it must have been though choice so i'm guessing it made no difference to trade or possibly helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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