Re: So who else is stopping smoking?
 

Thanks appollo.

Have been into that site but unfortunately the recommended e-cigs are sold out. What did you go for and what liquid are you vaping?

How is it working for you?

I don't want to deal with being an angry crabby bastid at he moment but if I can satisfy the craving without the stench and without the chance of getting the bullet from my work, I am thinking I wanna give it a try. Not heard anybody say anything negative (initial cost/substituting one addiction for summit else, aside.)

Cheers

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Mmmmmm, food is good....I'm now trying to drink water when the "hunger" comes, so far I haven't lost any weight :lol: I do like a chinese takeaway and I love cooking...

It gets to the point though where I am just not going to make it my life's mission to lose a few stone, I have a happy family life and am a little porky, if I do manage to lose some weight then great but so long as my bike gear still just about fits I'm alright :)

Re: So who else is stopping smoking?
 

GO FOR IT GUYS YOU CAN DO IT!!! lifes better without smokes I've been off them for just over a year and I feel way better for it. Its also allowed me to pay of my credit card with the money I've saved, and I'm now looking to buy a 2nd bike with my hard earned...

C'mon you can do it folks :)

Re: So who else is stopping smoking?
 

Hmmm...

Trying again!

Day 1, still tired and not 100% from Saturday night, not helping my decision.

I still have 3 cigs left from the weekend too, which are currently in my desk at work staring at me...

Anyone been successful from the thread or fancy trying again?

Re: So who else is stopping smoking?
 

I've had a few false starts (or stops), but still on the bloody things. :(

I've been making a mistake I think in making the "last" one a good one. It just reinforces the thought that you're going to be missing something. All the rest are the usual smokes you have without thinking so the only one I spend any time thinking about is that "good" one. Yeah, that's definitely a bad idea.

The last one should probably be crap - outside in the ****ing rain, last fag dropped in a puddle and only burns down one side. If that's what you're giving up you're not missing much. :p

I've got a few left. I'll maybe just chain-smoke the buggers while poking myself in the eye.

Re: So who else is stopping smoking?
 

I have already given up over 2 years now from my first accident and was hospitalized and immobile,
but my next aim is to stop social smoking on a weekend.
Once I've have had 3-4 pints I cant help but light up a fag.

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Yeah did well, but then just crept back up on me!

Still smoking when I drink, thats going to be the worst one to kick!!

This all sounds very familiar! I do want to quit, its too expensive, not good for me etc

But I do enjoy it, thats the issue!
Especially when I have been boozing or after a long day at work!

Re: So who else is stopping smoking?
 

+1 for Allen Carr's 'Easy Way' book. Really helps get your head in the right place and I've not had a smoke since reading it back in Jan (smoked for 18 years).

The book is not expensive, he even suggests that you keep smoking while you're reading it so the worst that can happen is you've spent a few quid and a few hours reading - at best you finish it and never want a smoke again.

Re: So who else is stopping smoking?
 

will be 3+ years having stopped, another strong advocate of allan carr´s book, and everyone of my friends who I have given the book to and have read it have also stopped and not started again.

Re: So who else is stopping smoking?
 

I gave up 5 days ago, for the second time in two years. This time it's been easier because I've been at work and kept busy, but I have had moments of losing my rag at people like the Royal Mail customer service guy who couldn't find or track my missing parcel this morning.

My doc won't allow me to have any Nicorette type substitutes since I had a stroke a few years ago, so I'm having to do this all alone and it is bloody hard work, but I am determined to succeed this time.