Give Up Smoking or Die Trying
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No point looking back, you may have been back on them for 10 years, but you can't change that now. All you can focus on is quitting now.
I wouldn't get the E cigs, just go cold turkey. You need two weeks to get the nicotine out of your body. E Cigs won't help you to do this, so you remain susceptible to restarting or having a "real" cigarette when they are available but your E cig isn't.
I am up to three months now, though I had a one box relapse in the middle whilst I was on a business trip.. not ideal, but at least I stayed off them when I got home.
Back to running again and feeling much better for it.
I'll echo the above comments also. I tried the vaping thing and TBH, after a few weeks, I was more or less permanently vaping. The more I decreased the nicotine, the more I vaped, increasing the nicotine didn't help. It's probably a discipline thing but for me, not having an end of cigarette to smoke to meant it was a never ending vape.
Went back on the fags in the end.
Now, my wife and I are just over the 6 month mark. Wife did cold turkey but patches worked perfectly for me. If you last 1 week or slightly more, do the patches and follow the programme to you over the 1/2 week failure hurdle.
Went back on the fags in the end.
Now, my wife and I are just over the 6 month mark. Wife did cold turkey but patches worked perfectly for me. If you last 1 week or slightly more, do the patches and follow the programme to you over the 1/2 week failure hurdle.
Appreciate the comments and well done to those who have quit. I'm struggling a bit in the cold turkey department. I think I 'prove' to myself I can go beyond the 72 hours and then start again because I can rinse and repeat. I was also in that very bad place where I was enjoying smoking (or so my brain would have me believe).
Thought I'd try the vaping for a few days (24 hours in!) and then perhaps go cold turkey (but no firm plan in place) then if I'm struggling, at least the vape-thing will become the go-to remedy.
Not quite sure how it'll pan out, but having tried most things several times over, a change of approach was required.
Thought I'd try the vaping for a few days (24 hours in!) and then perhaps go cold turkey (but no firm plan in place) then if I'm struggling, at least the vape-thing will become the go-to remedy.
Not quite sure how it'll pan out, but having tried most things several times over, a change of approach was required.
22 said:
Appreciate the comments and well done to those who have quit. I'm struggling a bit in the cold turkey department. I think I 'prove' to myself I can go beyond the 72 hours and then start again because I can rinse and repeat. I was also in that very bad place where I was enjoying smoking (or so my brain would have me believe).
Thought I'd try the vaping for a few days (24 hours in!) and then perhaps go cold turkey (but no firm plan in place) then if I'm struggling, at least the vape-thing will become the go-to remedy.
Not quite sure how it'll pan out, but having tried most things several times over, a change of approach was required.
Just do it.Thought I'd try the vaping for a few days (24 hours in!) and then perhaps go cold turkey (but no firm plan in place) then if I'm struggling, at least the vape-thing will become the go-to remedy.
Not quite sure how it'll pan out, but having tried most things several times over, a change of approach was required.
Stop making it bigger in your head than it has to be. I realised how stupid it was that a little white stick with a bit of dead leaf in it pretty much controlled my life. The hardest part is over in 36 hours - that's the time it takes for nicotine to completely leave your system. From there on in it's all in your head.
If you've not already, pick up a copy of Allan Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking. It's helped so many people I know to kick the habit and for the cost of a replacement vape vial it's worth a go, no?
Funk said:
22 said:
Appreciate the comments and well done to those who have quit. I'm struggling a bit in the cold turkey department. I think I 'prove' to myself I can go beyond the 72 hours and then start again because I can rinse and repeat. I was also in that very bad place where I was enjoying smoking (or so my brain would have me believe).
Thought I'd try the vaping for a few days (24 hours in!) and then perhaps go cold turkey (but no firm plan in place) then if I'm struggling, at least the vape-thing will become the go-to remedy.
Not quite sure how it'll pan out, but having tried most things several times over, a change of approach was required.
Just do it.Thought I'd try the vaping for a few days (24 hours in!) and then perhaps go cold turkey (but no firm plan in place) then if I'm struggling, at least the vape-thing will become the go-to remedy.
Not quite sure how it'll pan out, but having tried most things several times over, a change of approach was required.
Stop making it bigger in your head than it has to be. I realised how stupid it was that a little white stick with a bit of dead leaf in it pretty much controlled my life. The hardest part is over in 36 hours - that's the time it takes for nicotine to completely leave your system. From there on in it's all in your head.
If you've not already, pick up a copy of Allan Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking. It's helped so many people I know to kick the habit and for the cost of a replacement vape vial it's worth a go, no?
The whole method needs to go.
I appreciate different people look at it different ways and different levels of will power etc. But that is how I did it, just stop and stop thinking about it. Not read that book BTW.
Good lord, no!
Since I stopped, I've started a new job, been hammered, travelled to the 4 corners with work, been on holiday, had massive rows etc, etc; all things that would have triggered the desire for a smoke and I have had not a single relapse so I'm not starting now. Since my hypnotherapy on May 11th, I simply haven't wanted to have a cigarette in any situation.
I never intend to smoke again. I simply have no need to
Since I stopped, I've started a new job, been hammered, travelled to the 4 corners with work, been on holiday, had massive rows etc, etc; all things that would have triggered the desire for a smoke and I have had not a single relapse so I'm not starting now. Since my hypnotherapy on May 11th, I simply haven't wanted to have a cigarette in any situation.
I never intend to smoke again. I simply have no need to
It's strange Andy, I do get cravings maybe once a week, but they're never strong enough to tempt me. In 2011 / 12 I endured an immensely stressful time, and again this summer. Once more, I did remember the perceived relief and coping'ability cigarettes seemed to give, but the smell seems dreadful enough to keep me away.
I was actually hypnotised, back in the day. It felt rather like relaxation therapy and I certainly didn't 'sleep'. I guess I'm a very lucky guy who was very susceptible to it. To this day I thank my lucky stars.
I was actually hypnotised, back in the day. It felt rather like relaxation therapy and I certainly didn't 'sleep'. I guess I'm a very lucky guy who was very susceptible to it. To this day I thank my lucky stars.
Still getting the odd craving (have one now) but so much more manageable than previously.
It's a mix of actually wanting to be smoke free and having the right mindset going in to it. Yep, you'll get cravings, but it's only a bit of an empty feeling. It's not pain. It's just a niggle. And it gets less and less as you beat it.
It's a mix of actually wanting to be smoke free and having the right mindset going in to it. Yep, you'll get cravings, but it's only a bit of an empty feeling. It's not pain. It's just a niggle. And it gets less and less as you beat it.
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