fullbore Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm 53, I stopped 3 years ago after 40 a day since I was 14. I now hate them, hate the smell of em, and peoples breath when they come back in the pub. Roll ups are the worst. And our lass still smokes, the smelly cow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Crikey, a lot of passion. After reading through everything I realise that only I can make the decision. And your right, blamming a 1000 and 1 different reasons why I should not give up is just the easy way out. Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decroyffe Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 The very few friends i know that have quite sucesfully have all said the same thing, both you and your mind need to be in the right place. No patches or any other aids just pure will, enoughs enough its time to stop. I cant offer any advice because i've never smoked, so i'm not aware of the hold smoking has over you, but i do know my partner has tried and failed three times even though the third attempt was for the benifit of our Daughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 After reading through everything I realise that only I can make the decision. This is very true, you need to know in your own mind that you WANT to stop smoking. I had tried on a few occasions (in my 30 odd years of smoking) to stop but always went back to them, but this time I knew that I didn't want to smoke another tab in my life so nearly 3 years ago went cold turkey. Think about Your health (To quit smoking is the best thing you could ever do for your future health) Your families health and feelings (Think about passive smoking and how they feel about you smoking) Your wallet (At todays prices on 20 a day you are spending around £35 a week, £1800 a year.... and that's a lot of shooting gear or anything else) All the reasons above helped me to quit but you might have reasons of your own that would help. It's not easy at first but once you do it you will realise it was the best decision you made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzeneye Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 i packed in around three weeks before xmas, and still doing ok... cold turkey, no patches or nonsense etc... but man alive sometimes i could kill for a fag...the only comfort i get is i know that the moment of craving will pass, and it usually does quickly once your mind in on to somthing else.... the habbits the worse thing... my job is manual graft and the fag break was always a welcome break...now, i dont seem to take a break at all as i have no reason to stop working strange... but, i did read allan carr's book on quitting smoking...very very very good mate. worth a read..i read it on me missus's nintendo d.s..its there on all the usual down load site if you use them... hope i can stick with it.. good luck mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 It's not easy, I was like Dave-G had to have the worst bout of flu for me to pack it up, I even tried Park Drive and Woodbines! and still no satisfaction!!! The penny droped and I threw them away. That was 40 years ago, as for the money I saved I dont know where it went. What does it cost now? 20 fags = 25 cartridges. It's got to be a no brainer. chuck em... All the best mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 The weekend was not good. I smoked a lot. The first one i the morning is a killer. So I have had one this morning at 07:00 and not had one since, I am gonna see what happens today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Haven't had a fag since Jan 12th I smoked 30-a-day for nearly 30 years and decided the time was right. The doc recommended Champix (although it can have some nasty side effects for some), and so far so good. It seems to me to be about changing routines and breaking habits. Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaseone Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 My Doc wants me to have Champix, he claims it is the easiest way to stop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 One of the most important things to remember, is not to beat yourself up when you have a ciggy, after a period of trying not to. If you treat it as a failure you will always have to overcome it. The way to stop is to rid yourself as many hurdles as possible. If you stay positive, you'll stand a better chance. The hardest part for me was the first day. Just go about it 1 hour at a time and every time you feel the need, just tell yourself that you don't need it and that the craving will soon pass. Waking up on Day 2 with the knowledge that I had not smoked for 24hours was enough to get me through the day. Days 3 and 4 were fairly similar but I had be firm and keep saying I choose not to smoke. It gets slightly easier after this but you still need to stay positive. After about 3 weeks the craving will be all but gone and should find that you start forgetting about cigg's. Just remember, its all up to you. If you have a ciggy, don't worry, just start again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Yes I can recommend the Champix, but like the quack said - it doesn't work for everyone. Me - no cravings at all, after a month I now feel like I have never been a smoker. My g/f however is a different matter. She too is on the Champix and she claims it does nothing for her, she also now has permenant turbo-PMT and I have had to hide all sharp objects. Also, read the Alan Carr book, that really helps, makes you realise a few home truths!! Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just read your first post. It all sounded good, then Oh dear on the next post succombed to the evils of nicotine :( Don't know how old you are but your lungs must be ******? I work with smokers that are a bit younger than me in there 30's and there lungs are ******. We have fully medicals at work every year and ALL the smokers have lungs like net curtains . Their lungs have aged by up to 30 years due to tooting and lung capacity is greatley reduced by up to 40 % One guy at work,his wife left him because he couldn't get a lob on anymore and satify his wife . He smoked that much he caused a blockage in his cock due to smoking and it wouldn't stand to attention plus the unhealthy ****** get out of breath on the job. He is 46 years old Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 If only they could squeeze all that on the side of the packet eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 If only they could squeeze all that on the side of the packet eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr W Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I've been smoking about 15 years and given up on numberous occasions, I know it's bad for my health but I always went through the same process. 1. Not smoke for a month 2. Decide that it was ok to have the odd one on a night out 3. Start having the odd one when I got home from work, what was the harm 4. Start smoking during the day, which was ok as long as the wife didn't find out 5. Start smoking in the morning 6. Not care if my wife found out and started smoking whenever I've always found that a nasty chest cold was the best way to give up, problem with Nicotine replacement is that it still puts nicotine in your system where as cold turkey gets it all out of you. I gave up on 28th December and have only had one lapse when I got absolutely hammered but I regretted it next day and so kept off them, strangely I found this time easier and haven't really had any cravings, I don't really think about them anymore. In fact what I never realised is how much they stink, when the lad who sits near me comes back from a fag break I don't think 'mmmh I miss fags' and I think 'christ you stink get away from me'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Not a lot of help I am afraid as I have never smoked, but for me not being able to do lots of things in life I enjoy would be the 'give it up' signal. I can't imagine a 20 a day smoker getting even half way up the hills we climbed stalking in Scotland last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 If only they could squeeze all that on the side of the packet eh? Would have to be a 200 packet . One or two at work have kept her comfortable. They keep talking about kicking her back door in. I don't understand jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Funny how you can be so supportive to nicotine addicts, but the other types of drug user are sponging scum. Alcohol is a legal drug too, but no-one seems to have much time for alcoholics. And I'm an ex smoker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Funny how you can be so supportive to nicotine addicts, but the other types of drug user are sponging scum. Alcohol is a legal drug too, but no-one seems to have much time for alcoholics.And I'm an ex smoker Probably because nicotine doesn't drive you to mug old ladies, puke over yourself, and render you unemployable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klunk Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Need help quitting? Here's 2650000 reasons why. Click Enjoy your fag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 That's gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Probably because nicotine doesn't drive you to mug old ladies, puke over yourself, and render you unemployable. Exactly, not the same thing at all. Smokers have found themselves pariahs for doing something that was once perfectly acceptable. Drunks and druggies have always been scumsuckers and always will be. Pain in the harris. It amazes me how everything seems to be done to encourage drinking 24 hours a day, drugs are downgraded (encouraged) yet smoking is vilified. We live in a sad, moronic and sick society. And I'm a non-smoker Edited February 19, 2009 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 To resurrect this one. I tried again. 2 1/2 days in now. Tried the Champix route, which has helped the cravings somewhat. Still desperate for one after food and drink but am trying to keep myself busy in those periods, take dog out, do gardening, go for a bike ride etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 To resurrect this one. I tried again. 2 1/2 days in now. Tried the Champix route, which has helped the cravings somewhat. Still desperate for one after food and drink but am trying to keep myself busy in those periods, take dog out, do gardening, go for a bike ride etc. Save your money: get some willpower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Not got any!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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