So who else is stopping smoking?

[Nobbylad]

Giving up was easy, I used to do it at least 3 times a week.

Seriously though, I made up my mind to properly give up and just stuck to it. I never used patches, gum or changed my other habits. Granted, this was when you could spark up in an alehouse and that was the hardest thing...going out and not smoking whilst on a session. I used to believe that ciggies give you balance, pint in one hand, ciggy in the other.

Anyway, I guess it's like any 'addictive' habit...once you get past the mental addiction, the physical one is a piece of pi$$.

I gave up alcohol for lent this year, not particularly religious, but seemed like as good a time as any.

Anyway, I promised myself I'd have a large glass of expensive red wine after 6 weeks (when we were going away with the kids) and true enough, I abstained until then (and lost 8lbs) and thoroughly enjoyed the wine on the first night we were away (kids were laughing at me 'cos I was tipsy after 1 glass of wine!). After that, I didn't really fancy lager/beer etc and just had the odd glass of wine. Funny how you quite easily get back into the swing of habits once you start back again (and I've gained the 8lbs again!).

So don't think you can 'cut down' on the fags, in my experience, it's all or nothing. No point having 'just one today 'cos it's been a bad day'...before you know it you'll be puffing through a full pack.

It's tough, but if you know that from the off, psychologically, I think it can be easier. Plus you've got to be hard on yourself and everytime you get a craving, tell yourself you're a pussy if you give in and you'll feel better (mentally) for not cracking. Small steps like this and every time you tell yourself not to have one, you feel better and better for not having one.

End of session, that'll be £25 please

[appollo1]

i have to admit i failed big time when i last attempted to stop.

I was going to give up when i came out here but when 20 L+b are less than £1.50 for 20 it is very hard to resisit temptation.

I have just ordered some new electronic stuff from www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk

[timwilky]

Come on guys, it is easy I tell you.

But, work out why you are giving up, and if the answer is not because I want to. then feck off back to offy and buy a 20 pack.

substitutes are not an answer, they just keep your graving going. Man up and tell that atom somewhere inside your head that you are better than it.


Last week I went to the quacks because of a throat infection. He asked me if I smoked. No.

Have you ever?, yes as a stupid kid but not for over 20 years. But it still went on my notes. smoker

Good job he didn't ask you if you drink-----HE MIGHT HAVE TICKED THAT BOX AS WELL

We all have vices Timbo but it doesn't make us bad people.

[Balky001]

I think to give up you do need to do it for your self and be determined. Half hearted attempts when it gets hard will see you fail. All the old cliches will come out like you have an o'addictive nature', I feel like a smoker just not smoking, it helps be concentrate, helps me relax, wakes me up, calms me down, sharpens my mind. You have to see it as folly.

The Alan Carr book is very good. I know some people that wont read it in case they do actually give up and can't imagine never having another fag. It's not just the addiction but the mind set. I'd thoroughly recommend getting the book and taking it seriously (you're bound to argue with it though as you start to panic you might have to give up!). But only if you want to give up. It's self help, not do it for you.

Good luck to anyone who tries (and is determined to succeed!!).

I told myself I would quit after I passed my mod2, that was 2 weeks ago and I havnt attempted it yet. I quit for a year in 2009 but I started having the odd one when I was drunk and it crept back up. Gonna stop this week, just after I finish off this pack.....

[BanannaMan]

Strangely I can quit smoking at home, or on weekends or a week on holiday, no problem.
But at work, I can't go 1 hour without smoking.
Efforts so far this year to stop smoking: Epic Fail
If anything I'm worse. Really should quit though.

Me and the other half quit together which has worked brilliantly. We bet each other that whoever has a ciggie first has to buy the other one a weekend away somewhere. 3 months later and now a non-smoker!
It's helped having someone else for motivation and seeing someone else suffer as much as you when you have a glass of wine and are just dyyying to light up. I don't care what people say, it's a wonderful combination and I miss it lots! :P

[STRAMASHER]

Originally Posted by appollo1

i have to admit i failed big time when i last attempted to stop.

I was going to give up when i came out here but when 20 L+b are less than £1.50 for 20 it is very hard to resisit temptation.

I have just ordered some new electronic stuff from www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk

What you going for?

Been toking away on a Tank since feb, about 1ml a day of 18mg. Love it, especially in the pub/gigs. Do feel a little Junky-ish cos I've got...equipment!
Been bad a coupla times and bought a poverty pack. The stench and cost soon put paid to that novelty though.

[tonyk]

All please spend some time on this site...

http://whyquit.com/joel/

and
http://www.youtube.com/joelspitz#p/u/29/CiIOvdMZ7us

please

only if you you really want to stop.