Give Up Smoking or Die Trying
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Well done those who are off them, and keep trying those that aren't. Nearly a year for me.
As the op (with umpteen name changes) I was 'that guy' who'd tried everything, stumbled and fell, but got up, tried and tried again and eventually a completely bizarre Eureka moment (kid behind till, not really bothered, but commenting how expensive they were) made it stick.
Be the next me and we'll help you through.
As the op (with umpteen name changes) I was 'that guy' who'd tried everything, stumbled and fell, but got up, tried and tried again and eventually a completely bizarre Eureka moment (kid behind till, not really bothered, but commenting how expensive they were) made it stick.
Be the next me and we'll help you through.
Any of you guys try vaping?
I gave up to vape 3/4 years ago, then last August I purposely left my vaping stuff at home when on a 2 week holiday in Fiji (no chance to get anything out there), since then I have been vape free and it was relatively easy, especially as I had been through the annoying bit when I couldnt actually get a fix unless it was a return to smoking.
I gave up to vape 3/4 years ago, then last August I purposely left my vaping stuff at home when on a 2 week holiday in Fiji (no chance to get anything out there), since then I have been vape free and it was relatively easy, especially as I had been through the annoying bit when I couldnt actually get a fix unless it was a return to smoking.
Du1point8 said:
Any of you guys try vaping?
I gave up to vape 3/4 years ago, then last August I purposely left my vaping stuff at home when on a 2 week holiday in Fiji (no chance to get anything out there), since then I have been vape free and it was relatively easy, especially as I had been through the annoying bit when I couldnt actually get a fix unless it was a return to smoking.
Tried it, but wasn't for me. Some friends and clients use them and love them. Can't be worse than fags is my position on them. I gave up to vape 3/4 years ago, then last August I purposely left my vaping stuff at home when on a 2 week holiday in Fiji (no chance to get anything out there), since then I have been vape free and it was relatively easy, especially as I had been through the annoying bit when I couldnt actually get a fix unless it was a return to smoking.
I'm well over 18 months now. Worth it. Have really cut down on my drinking as well. Was just getting out of control. Packs of cigs are now, what $30AUD, so about 17 quid, so I'm saving so. much. money now.
Du1point8 said:
Any of you guys try vaping
In my opinion it's THE answer to stopping smoking. I've given up twice in the past, once for six years (I know I know) another for 2 years, both times using Allan Carrs book.
I tried vaping once, thought it was odd and contrived (as if rolling shredded leaves into a tiny piece of paper isn't !), then a friend gave me a good talking to, told me exactly what kit to buy and how to set it up, I followed his instructions and it's a f
king miracle !!!I was a MASSIVE smoker, no one I know smoked more than me but I have zero desire to smoke and zero fear of cigarettes, in fact out of curiosity I tried one recently and it was utterly foul, two puffs and threw it away.
I did my research (lots of propaganda so be careful), discovered that nicotine is only really dangerous once combusted (3000 chemicals are produced during combustion) and the latest study I read stated that vaping is AT LEAST 95% safer than smoking.
8 months in I have ZERO withdrawals, a lovely taste, no smelly residue, no coughing and seemingly no health drawbacks.
I broke my vape when I was 6 hours from home recently and shat myself but it was fine and reinforced the belief that nicotine isn't really THAT addictive.
I implore any smoker to give it a proper go with the right gear set up properly.
Vaping didn't work for me. Apart from the fact I didn't enjoy the experience, you're replacing one bad habit with another and you're not breaking the smoking habit. If you're like me and you're away with work a lot or you're out on the drink and your vape runs out, you'd just go and buy a pack of cigarettes to tide you over. (Or at least I would.)
toon10 said:
Vaping didn't work for me. Apart from the fact I didn't enjoy the experience, you're replacing one bad habit with another and you're not breaking the smoking habit. If you're like me and you're away with work a lot or you're out on the drink and your vape runs out, you'd just go and buy a pack of cigarettes to tide you over. (Or at least I would.)
Seriously... how?20ml of liquid is more than enough to cover nearly 100-200 cigs or so, how did you have a fear of running out? Batteries are easy to carry as is a spare coil in case of complete failure...
Sounds like you didnt want to give it a chance at all.
Du1point8 said:
Seriously... how?
20ml of liquid is more than enough to cover nearly 100-200 cigs or so, how did you have a fear of running out? Batteries are easy to carry as is a spare coil in case of complete failure...
Sounds like you didnt want to give it a chance at all.
I've not given it a chance as I wanted to give up smoking which I did. I've not got into vaping at all, I've tried it a few times when out with mates but it didn't like it. I'm basing my comments on the fact that I've seen a colleague run out and buy cigarettes in Leubeck, Germany to get him through. He uses his vaper like a kids dummy, never off it. I'm just saying that if I was addicted to vaping and I ran out, I'd go and buy a pack of tabs. Better to stop the habit of sticking something in your mouth and inhaling god knows what all together for me. Others may have a different opinion which is fine.20ml of liquid is more than enough to cover nearly 100-200 cigs or so, how did you have a fear of running out? Batteries are easy to carry as is a spare coil in case of complete failure...
Sounds like you didnt want to give it a chance at all.
In Cyprus for a few weeks (sadly coming to an end) and my friend here used to be a smoking buddy, then she was a vaper (and still is). 4 years for her in November and just over a year for me. I didn't bring my vape thing, but part of me intended to smoke while I was over here as a treat (yes, I know!!!), then use the vape if needed when I got home.
I've been buying big bottles of 0mg nicotine vape juice and squirting a teeny amount of a 'nicotine shot' in a big bottle (I think a whole bottle puts me at 3mg), so next to nothing in my vape. But have had nothing for a few weeks and pretty chilled.
Still fancy a smoke from time to time, maybe my battles aren't done, but right now it seems like I'm winning.
If you're another me, someone trying and trying again, this thread really can help. Most of us have been there and some will be again, it can be done, even if it takes umpteen efforts.
I've been buying big bottles of 0mg nicotine vape juice and squirting a teeny amount of a 'nicotine shot' in a big bottle (I think a whole bottle puts me at 3mg), so next to nothing in my vape. But have had nothing for a few weeks and pretty chilled.
Still fancy a smoke from time to time, maybe my battles aren't done, but right now it seems like I'm winning.
If you're another me, someone trying and trying again, this thread really can help. Most of us have been there and some will be again, it can be done, even if it takes umpteen efforts.
I'd recommend the book by Alan Car to anyone who is in doubt that a book can change your outlook to smoking.
I was one of the worst types of smokers. Some times wake up at night and go for one etc.
After reading that book I stopped almost immediately. Granted, I did relapse but I was now convinced that I could do it and that it was largely a spell that we convince our self that we are under which ultimately compounds the nicotine addiction to the point where we can feel hopeless.
Managed a few half hearted attempts thereafter that were then followed by one properly focused final one a couple years down the line after reading the book where I replaced my cravings with taking deep breaths and a small walk outside. It worked like a charm.
Hope this helps out at least 1 person.
I was one of the worst types of smokers. Some times wake up at night and go for one etc.
After reading that book I stopped almost immediately. Granted, I did relapse but I was now convinced that I could do it and that it was largely a spell that we convince our self that we are under which ultimately compounds the nicotine addiction to the point where we can feel hopeless.
Managed a few half hearted attempts thereafter that were then followed by one properly focused final one a couple years down the line after reading the book where I replaced my cravings with taking deep breaths and a small walk outside. It worked like a charm.
Hope this helps out at least 1 person.
DoubleTime said:
I'd recommend the book by Alan Car to anyone who is in doubt that a book can change your outlook to smoking.
I was one of the worst types of smokers. Some times wake up at night and go for one etc.
After reading that book I stopped almost immediately. Granted, I did relapse but I was now convinced that I could do it and that it was largely a spell that we convince our self that we are under which ultimately compounds the nicotine addiction to the point where we can feel hopeless.
Managed a few half hearted attempts thereafter that were then followed by one properly focused final one a couple years down the line after reading the book where I replaced my cravings with taking deep breaths and a small walk outside. It worked like a charm.
Hope this helps out at least 1 person.
Seconded. I was one of the worst types of smokers. Some times wake up at night and go for one etc.
After reading that book I stopped almost immediately. Granted, I did relapse but I was now convinced that I could do it and that it was largely a spell that we convince our self that we are under which ultimately compounds the nicotine addiction to the point where we can feel hopeless.
Managed a few half hearted attempts thereafter that were then followed by one properly focused final one a couple years down the line after reading the book where I replaced my cravings with taking deep breaths and a small walk outside. It worked like a charm.
Hope this helps out at least 1 person.
I was amazed at how well it worked.
Given up 11 years after 30 years of smoking. Probably tried giving up 15 years of those. One period being nearly a year. This time I knew "just having that 1 last fag" would start me of again. The cravings don't last long. Just keep on telling yourself 1 fag and your back as a smoker. Good luck.
Started today. Helped by not feeling too good so thought I'd go for it. I've smoked for 30 years with a one year break in the 90's. I've decided that it is going to kill me and that is my motivation. My lungs are like two empty crisp packets crackling in my chest! Plus my 6 year old son is very much onto me about giving up especially with all of the gruesome photos on the pouches. Picked my pouch up this morning and stared at the guy with a huge hole in his side post op. I've put the image up on my office wall. Determined to do it. Nothing to lose, everything to gain.
Edited by Trophy Husband on Wednesday 30th August 10:59
Trophy Husband said:
Started today. Helped by not feeling too good so thought I'd go for it. I've smoked for 30 years with a one year break in the 90's. I've decided that it is going to kill me and that is my motivation. My lungs are like two empty crisp packets crackling in my chest! Plus my 6 year old son is very much onto me about giving up especially with all of the gruesome photos on the pouches. Picked my pouch up this morning and stared at the guy with a huge hole in his side post op. I've put the image up on my office wall. Determined to do it. Nothing too lose, everything to gain.
Good Luck fella.sc0tt said:
Trophy Husband said:
Started today. Helped by not feeling too good so thought I'd go for it. I've smoked for 30 years with a one year break in the 90's. I've decided that it is going to kill me and that is my motivation. My lungs are like two empty crisp packets crackling in my chest! Plus my 6 year old son is very much onto me about giving up especially with all of the gruesome photos on the pouches. Picked my pouch up this morning and stared at the guy with a huge hole in his side post op. I've put the image up on my office wall. Determined to do it. Nothing too lose, everything to gain.
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