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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: BazaJT on 13 January 2013, 07:50:38
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Last October as it approached yet another birthday I made the decision to try and quit smoking.I discounted the idea of quit smoking aids,as all said willpower was required and I figured that if I had the willpower to quit I didn't need such aids,and if the willpower was lacking the aids would be of no use.Anyway I have in those months since October cut down from 80 a day to a mere 10,and this morning at 1.30 whilst out with the dog I smoked what will hopefully be my last fag.Here's hoping!
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Good luck - just beware eating more, food seems a lot nicer without cigarettes!
Or beware my fault which was eating sweets :( :(
Means I'm a smoke free fat sod now ;D ;D
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Jeez 80 a day :o I'm trying to get off 20 a day using an electronic ciggy which works quite well. I wish you the best and think of the cash you will have, £25 a day by my count.
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Best of luck guys. Been ten years since I kicked it. I went to an Alan Carr seminar paid for by my company. I still do have the very occasional ciggie but it's a social thing I've normally had large amounts of JD in the build up. Honestly we're talking less than 3 a year.
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Last October as it approached yet another birthday I made the decision to try and quit smoking.I discounted the idea of quit smoking aids,as all said willpower was required and I figured that if I had the willpower to quit I didn't need such aids,and if the willpower was lacking the aids would be of no use.Anyway I have in those months since October cut down from 80 a day to a mere 10,and this morning at 1.30 whilst out with the dog I smoked what will hopefully be my last fag.Here's hoping!
That's great. Credit to ya. One observation though. Get rid of the word "hoping". Change it to a definitive "I have stopped". It helps.
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I had been a smoker for pretty much most of my life, my parents had a tobacconist shop ! I never smoked in the house or in front of the kids.
In April 2012 I was outside in the garden havin' one, and I just decided to stop, no particular reason or motivation. That was my last. Now it's less than a year, and yes I do get the occasional urge, but so far . . . . :y
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Best of luck Baza. :y
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Persevere it is worth it. :y :y
I gave up 5 years ago with the help of the NHS scheme and patches reducing the nicotine levels over a period of time.
Best thing I ever did, wish I'd never smoked in the first place, 40 years!! all the money, damage to health and fitness.
You'll do it :y :y
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best of luck :y
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Even after nearly 28 years, the want of a fag still pops up now and again, and at very odd times. I went to a hypnotist, one session, £10 and that was that. I left a packet with half a dozen in it in the glove box as a just in case. 6 months later I threw them out. all the best to you in this, just think how much more you can spend on the Mig with the money you will save :D ;D :y
Keith B
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Was going on holiday, just pulled away, and said,'I have not got my baccy tin'..Threw it in the glove box, never smoked from that day on.....and never wanted one, even when people blow their smoke over me. >:(
Fraid I have gone the other way, as most ex-smokers do, and create when there is a smell of baccy smoke blowing around
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I'm on roll ups now and halved my cost as well as my intake. Tomorrow i have to stop drinking completely to support my g/f who has to pack up. its make or break now. i could walk away and leave her to kill herself so can only do my best. :(
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I smoked 40 a day and stopped through sheer will power and always carried a wee bottle of pure orange juice just to sip when the urge of the dredded fag reared its ugly head,,,and it did the trick for me and 30 years later so glad i packed it up... :y
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One day at a time - like any addiction.The thought of never having a smoke/drink/fix etc. ever again can be too much to deal with,so just go without today,and then try to do the same tomorrow. :y
I first tried to stop smoking when I was 17.It took me until I was 40 (almost 13 years ago) to crack it.
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Good luck :y
80 a day? Must cost few quid to smoke that many. Put aside what they would have cost you each day & at end of each month or something treat yourself with a gadget or similar :) :y
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Last October as it approached yet another birthday I made the decision to try and quit smoking.I discounted the idea of quit smoking aids,as all said willpower was required and I figured that if I had the willpower to quit I didn't need such aids,and if the willpower was lacking the aids would be of no use.Anyway I have in those months since October cut down from 80 a day to a mere 10,and this morning at 1.30 whilst out with the dog I smoked what will hopefully be my last fag.Here's hoping!
dont hope .. you can :y :y :y :y
my wife quit 10 days ago..
she is using champix.. it blocks the brain receptors.. and you must use it for 3 months.. although not cheap I recommend it.. :y
ps: it shows its effect after 10-11 days..
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i quit a couple of years ago. now i'm addicted to the nicotine patches. no health risks though and i still get the soothing, calming nicotine. and a lot cheaper too 8)
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stick at it and say to yourself i dont smoke,ive done 11 months and have found it very easy after all the other attempts and havent used any aids.i now cant stand the smell of smoke and really dont miss having to go outside in wind and rain
good luck
daz
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If I could find a way to up load an attachment here I would send you my proven cure` FREE` :y I've had many good responses world wide of thanks too :)
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About 3 years now since my last fag and alot more since I stopped buying them :-X
Must admit, when i'm having a bad day / out with the lads, I still get the craveing but manage to say no thanks :)
80 a day down to 10 is brillant :y
Serious respect bud :)
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Last October as it approached yet another birthday I made the decision to try and quit smoking.I discounted the idea of quit smoking aids,as all said willpower was required and I figured that if I had the willpower to quit I didn't need such aids,and if the willpower was lacking the aids would be of no use.Anyway I have in those months since October cut down from 80 a day to a mere 10,and this morning at 1.30 whilst out with the dog I smoked what will hopefully be my last fag.Here's hoping!
dont hope .. you can :y :y :y :y
my wife quit 10 days ago..
she is using champix.. it blocks the brain receptors.. and you must use it for 3 months.. although not cheap I recommend it.. :y
ps: it shows its effect after 10-11 days..
I went a bit crazy on that stuff Cem, best hide the sharp knives :o. Hope it works for her though :y
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Last October as it approached yet another birthday I made the decision to try and quit smoking.I discounted the idea of quit smoking aids,as all said willpower was required and I figured that if I had the willpower to quit I didn't need such aids,and if the willpower was lacking the aids would be of no use.Anyway I have in those months since October cut down from 80 a day to a mere 10,and this morning at 1.30 whilst out with the dog I smoked what will hopefully be my last fag.Here's hoping!
dont hope .. you can :y :y :y :y
my wife quit 10 days ago..
she is using champix.. it blocks the brain receptors.. and you must use it for 3 months.. although not cheap I recommend it.. :y
ps: it shows its effect after 10-11 days..
I went a bit crazy on that stuff Cem, best hide the sharp knives :o . Hope it works for her though :y
thanks :y I forbid smoking to myself in living room and other rooms to help her.. so far no problems.. :)
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Hells bells, I couldn`t afford to smoke 80 a day, I used to be on about 40 till I injured my back, but being flat on ya back for a couple of months you have no option other than to stop, I do smoke occassionally...roll ups like a match stick..it just keeps me sane when the pain picks up...I did try the local health centre give up scheme, but after a month or 2 they told me to start again, they reckoned that the hypertension it was causing gave more problems to my heart and general well being,than the risk of any other problems.
I started when I was 14, i`m now 71, other than my spinal problem, i`m as fit as a fiddle,
but for the last 30 years i`ve never smoked in the house or car
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Hells bells, I couldn`t afford to smoke 80 a day, I used to be on about 40 till I injured my back, but being flat on ya back for a couple of months you have no option other than to stop, I do smoke occassionally...roll ups like a match stick..it just keeps me sane when the pain picks up...I did try the local health centre give up scheme, but after a month or 2 they told me to start again, they reckoned that the hypertension it was causing gave more problems to my heart and general well being,than the risk of any other problems.
I started when I was 14, i`m now 71, other than my spinal problem, i`m as fit as a fiddle,
but for the last 30 years i`ve never smoked in the house or car
phew.. you smoked all those years and still can breathe :o :y :y
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Well it's just under a couple of days so early doors yet.Whenever I've had the craving[often]I've said to myself "I can do this" and the craving has seemed to subside,so do you know I CAN DO THIS,not only that I WILL DO THIS.Thanks for all your supportive posts,I reckon such things can,help out too.
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Hells bells, I couldn`t afford to smoke 80 a day, I used to be on about 40 till I injured my back, but being flat on ya back for a couple of months you have no option other than to stop, I do smoke occassionally...roll ups like a match stick..it just keeps me sane when the pain picks up...I did try the local health centre give up scheme, but after a month or 2 they told me to start again, they reckoned that the hypertension it was causing gave more problems to my heart and general well being,than the risk of any other problems.
I started when I was 14, i`m now 71, other than my spinal problem, i`m as fit as a fiddle,
but for the last 30 years i`ve never smoked in the house or car
phew.. you smoked all those years and still can breathe :o :y :y
Hi cem, yep, had a big physical mot the other year and they were amazed by my lung power and how clear my lungs / breathing sounded, i`ve never been a pysical, keep fit person, spent the last 10 years of my working life in a very demanding / stressfull transport traffic office, where we all smoked like chimneys to stop us from slapping one another, and i`m a-1 fit as a fiddle,
my back problem is a different kettle of fish, as I have severe degeneration of the spine, to which nothing can be done, other than keep taking the tablets.. :)..lifes a bitch init ;D
Good luck to those giving it up, just count up all the pennies you are saving..£7 a pack..wow
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Good luck to those giving it up, just count up all the pennies you are saving..£7 a pack..wow
Wow! So by giving up Baza will save nearly £200 a week!!! :o :o :o
I've never smoked so I've no idea how hard or easy it is to give up.. :-\ but stick with it Baza it's gotta be worth the pain to save that sort of cash!! :)
Oh and apparently there might be some health benefits as well!! ;D ;D ;D
Good Luck!!!! :y :y :y
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Jeez 80 a day :o I'm trying to get off 20 a day using an electronic ciggy which works quite well. I wish you the best and think of the cash you will have, £25 a day by my count.
but you dont save the money . :y :y
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Last ciggy................7th October 1980
Brand.....................Players No 6
Price.......................51p ...for a pack of 20. :y
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Jeez 80 a day :o I'm trying to get off 20 a day using an electronic ciggy which works quite well. I wish you the best and think of the cash you will have, £25 a day by my count.
but you dont save the money . :y :y
Probably not.... but you certainly have more cash in your pocket to spend on other stuff! :) A lot of it in Baza's case!!! 8)
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Last ciggy................7th October 1980
Brand.....................Players No 6
Price.......................51p ...for a pack of 20. :y
It's a wonder you can, speak you wouldn't be able to with No10, sweepings up ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D
I always smoked B&H :y
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Well, if we're telling story's on how to stop, IMO, ya gota hate it. Really hate it. Like its trying to kill you, steal your money, and all that stuff(preaching doesn't help btw ;D ) but you see what I mean, what ever technique you have to use, but at the end of the day it really is a case of despisiing it, for all your worth.
Ime it's much easier then, relatively speaking of course. :)
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I went to my GP, last year, to try to stop.....free patches so thought id give it a go....
Unfortunately they gave me the wrong advice and told me to leave the patches on 24/7. First week went fine.....then i couldnt sleep at night.....after 3 nights of not sleeping i took the patch off and started smoking again....best night of sleep that night!
Must have another go.......sometime ::)
Trouble is i enjoy a ciggie ::)