Give Up Smoking or Die Trying
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22 said:
Don't have that last one tonight. Ceremonially snap it on half for an initial victory of mind over matter.
Would you to use vapes with zero nicotine? If the docs are begrudgingly saying vaping is ok, it probably isn't ideal. Bin the whole lot off, we'll hold your hand!
I accept it’s not ideal, but I think it’ll be the crutch I need. Would you to use vapes with zero nicotine? If the docs are begrudgingly saying vaping is ok, it probably isn't ideal. Bin the whole lot off, we'll hold your hand!
I’ll come here for support, I’ve used other threads before here for support and it’s been amazing, thank you.
Rollin said:
Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I gave up smoking a couple of years ago now. At the time I had basically accepted that I would smoke forever and die of a related illness. I thought giving up would be impossible for me as I enjoyed it too much and it was a routine part of my life. Every task ended with having a smoke. It was unimaginable that I could stop....but I did.
I ordered some Champix online. You should speak to your GP about this as your medical condition may affect what you can take.
I took Champix for a couple of weeks essentially as an experiment as at the time I wasn't really ready to stop.
That's all I needed to stop and I haven't had a single one since.
Vaping is a smoking substitute and will not get you out of the smoking routine. That is the most difficult part of giving up. You need to fill the time you spent smoking doing other things, which is probably 2 hours a day.
Good luck
Oh and you'll feel amazing when you stop.
I’ll look into Champix if I struggle, but suspect due to the nature of my diagnosis, they may well be on the list of things I can’t take. I ordered some Champix online. You should speak to your GP about this as your medical condition may affect what you can take.
I took Champix for a couple of weeks essentially as an experiment as at the time I wasn't really ready to stop.
That's all I needed to stop and I haven't had a single one since.
Vaping is a smoking substitute and will not get you out of the smoking routine. That is the most difficult part of giving up. You need to fill the time you spent smoking doing other things, which is probably 2 hours a day.
Good luck
Oh and you'll feel amazing when you stop.
Edited by Rollin on Friday 27th September 20:26
The events of today seem to have given me the mental ‘click’ I needed to stop. I’ve never had the correct attitude or desire to stop. Now I do. I have 4 young kids who need me around. Carrying on smoking would be selfish, and quite frankly a stupid thing to do. I also can’t expect any support from friends and family through the next few months and carry on smoking... that would be hypocritical, and make me look like a dick, and rightly so.
In short, the motivation is there, so hopefully that’s half the battle.
I gave up Christmas 2006 and haven’t craved a smoke since. I smoked a minimum of 20 a day,sometimes 40.I had tried many times to give up and failed each time,I tried everything,patches,gum,hypnotherapy,nothing worked.
Mrs.S booked a holiday to Thailand for Christmas 2006,threatened me with a slow death if I ruined the holiday for her and the kids if I smoked.So we arrive at the airport,I spark up a ciggie,smoke it,fags and lighter go in the the bin and that was it.I haven’t smoked since.
I think it was a combination of not wanting to disappoint the family and a completely different environment.
Going to Thailand to give up smoking is an extreme proposition but they now have probably the strictest anti smoking laws in the world,even vaping and vaping equipment are illegal.
Mrs.S booked a holiday to Thailand for Christmas 2006,threatened me with a slow death if I ruined the holiday for her and the kids if I smoked.So we arrive at the airport,I spark up a ciggie,smoke it,fags and lighter go in the the bin and that was it.I haven’t smoked since.
I think it was a combination of not wanting to disappoint the family and a completely different environment.
Going to Thailand to give up smoking is an extreme proposition but they now have probably the strictest anti smoking laws in the world,even vaping and vaping equipment are illegal.
Great to hear others experiences. I’ve smoked for about 12 years, anything from 4-15 rollies a day depending on how bored I was or if I was having a beer. But probably about 5 a day on average.
Not tried quitting before but it’s been playing on my mind for a couple of years now and something before Xmas just told me that this is the time.
Hardest bit is that I much prefer the Mary Jane to alcohol and in order to kick the tobacco I feel I’ve had to pack the lot in. Maybe one day I’ll find an alternative way to enjoy the green stuff without the nicotine but for now I need to focus on kicking the tobacco and un-associating the two of them.
Day 6 and each day i way up my chest is feeling worse at the moment (to be expected I know), the amount of s
t I’m coughing up in the shower is enough to make anyone want to quit. Day times are okay and I’m actually not thinking about it much, but getting very down and miserable in the evenings. I hear this will pass.
Thanks for the replies, you’re right it’s good to get stuff off your chest (excuse the pun).
Not tried quitting before but it’s been playing on my mind for a couple of years now and something before Xmas just told me that this is the time.
Hardest bit is that I much prefer the Mary Jane to alcohol and in order to kick the tobacco I feel I’ve had to pack the lot in. Maybe one day I’ll find an alternative way to enjoy the green stuff without the nicotine but for now I need to focus on kicking the tobacco and un-associating the two of them.
Day 6 and each day i way up my chest is feeling worse at the moment (to be expected I know), the amount of s
t I’m coughing up in the shower is enough to make anyone want to quit. Day times are okay and I’m actually not thinking about it much, but getting very down and miserable in the evenings. I hear this will pass.Thanks for the replies, you’re right it’s good to get stuff off your chest (excuse the pun).
smifffymoto said:
Going to Thailand to give up smoking is an extreme proposition but they now have probably the strictest anti smoking laws in the world,even vaping and vaping equipment are illegal.
That doesnt sound like the Thailand i visited a couple of years ago. It seemed like everyone smoked wherever they wanted!Edited by Shuvi McTupya on Saturday 4th January 10:47
Kewy said:
Is this the most active/relevant 'quitting smoking' thread?
I'm on day 5 now (I know I have a long road to go), and feel I could probably do with the support and a place to vent...
I'm finding it both easier and harder than I could have imagined for different reasons.
First 48 hours are the hardest, and then its a slow grind to break the habits and times when you used to ‘enjoy’ a fag. I'm on day 5 now (I know I have a long road to go), and feel I could probably do with the support and a place to vent...
I'm finding it both easier and harder than I could have imagined for different reasons.
Usually coffee related for me.
You will start to feel your taste buds returning, and you can stop adding salt to everything ! Try a little exercise too to help keep the stress down, a brisk walk is fine.
( Over two years since my last cigarette)
Gargamel said:
First 48 hours are the hardest, and then its a slow grind to break the habits and times when you used to ‘enjoy’ a fag.
Usually coffee related for me.
You will start to feel your taste buds returning, and you can stop adding salt to everything ! Try a little exercise too to help keep the stress down, a brisk walk is fine.
( Over two years since my last cigarette)
Oddly I found the first 48 hours the easiest, days 3-6 (which is today) have been the hardest, today is slightly better than yesterday but I’ve been busy which has helped. Usually coffee related for me.
You will start to feel your taste buds returning, and you can stop adding salt to everything ! Try a little exercise too to help keep the stress down, a brisk walk is fine.
( Over two years since my last cigarette)
I’m a fairly active person anyway and cycle/skate and gym quite a bit so that kills some time. Really finding it hard to enjoy ‘downtime’ at the moment though. Like when I got home earlier after being out all day. Would normally have a cig and then sit down with a cuppa and chill out. Instead I just felt ratty and restless.
Kewy said:
Oddly I found the first 48 hours the easiest, days 3-6 (which is today) have been the hardest, today is slightly better than yesterday but I’ve been busy which has helped.
I’m a fairly active person anyway and cycle/skate and gym quite a bit so that kills some time. Really finding it hard to enjoy ‘downtime’ at the moment though. Like when I got home earlier after being out all day. Would normally have a cig and then sit down with a cuppa and chill out. Instead I just felt ratty and restless.
I think I once said on the thread that I felt like beating up a random stranger (& I'm no fighter). Then you'll get the bizarre arguments with friends and family as your brain tricks you into finding excuses to smoke. I'll be three or 4 years clean this summer, couldn't tell you which without looking back which is (a) my shocking memory and (b) how over it I mostly am (still fancy one from time to time).I’m a fairly active person anyway and cycle/skate and gym quite a bit so that kills some time. Really finding it hard to enjoy ‘downtime’ at the moment though. Like when I got home earlier after being out all day. Would normally have a cig and then sit down with a cuppa and chill out. Instead I just felt ratty and restless.
Not had any since I stopped in March 2016. I had to check the date as I couldn't remember how long it had been.
Obvious health benefits in terms of better breathing. I had my first bad cold last week since I stopped smoking. Not a single one before that in over 2.5 years. Lasted about 3 days.
When you're giving up you must understand that the habit is controlling your whole way of thinking. Do not be tempted by the odd cigarette. All the bad things you are feeling now will pass quicker than you think. Good luck.
I used Champix and to be honest stopping was easy on that. I wasn't at all in the frame of mind to stop at the time either.
Obvious health benefits in terms of better breathing. I had my first bad cold last week since I stopped smoking. Not a single one before that in over 2.5 years. Lasted about 3 days.
When you're giving up you must understand that the habit is controlling your whole way of thinking. Do not be tempted by the odd cigarette. All the bad things you are feeling now will pass quicker than you think. Good luck.
I used Champix and to be honest stopping was easy on that. I wasn't at all in the frame of mind to stop at the time either.
As of Xmas day 2019 I'm 7 years stopped. Other than a few cigars I had on a holiday 2 years ago.
I don't miss it and don't crave it. Although I still like the smell of decent tobacco being smoked. And if smoking was harmless I'd probably still would, as daft as it sounds, it was enjoyable at the time.
I don't miss it and don't crave it. Although I still like the smell of decent tobacco being smoked. And if smoking was harmless I'd probably still would, as daft as it sounds, it was enjoyable at the time.
I stopped 5 years ago and now have the very occasional cigarette if I’m travelling abroad for work.
However, I’m super strict with myself. I’ll only ever have one if we’re out for drinks in the evening. If I ever want one during the day, that’s it, I don’t allow myself and have no more on that trip. I’ll never allow myself to smoke in the UK.
It works well for me and I do really enjoy the very occasional one but I know that, with my rules, I’ll never go back to them
However, I’m super strict with myself. I’ll only ever have one if we’re out for drinks in the evening. If I ever want one during the day, that’s it, I don’t allow myself and have no more on that trip. I’ll never allow myself to smoke in the UK.
It works well for me and I do really enjoy the very occasional one but I know that, with my rules, I’ll never go back to them
Enjoying reading about everyones journeys. Day 9 nicotine/smoke/vape free for me now. Things have started to get a bit easier and I'm managing to distract myself when needed. Still the occasional wave of doom but I'm learning how to manage them. I had a nap yesterday evening because I was at a loose end, but the Mrs woke me up half hour later and I was feeling positive again.
I threw away all my paraphernalia today, as well as cleaning up all my vaping gear and photographing it ready to sell. As hard as it has been, and continues to be, I am certain that my love affair with nicotine is well and truly over. If only for the reason I do not want to go through this again from the beginning.
I threw away all my paraphernalia today, as well as cleaning up all my vaping gear and photographing it ready to sell. As hard as it has been, and continues to be, I am certain that my love affair with nicotine is well and truly over. If only for the reason I do not want to go through this again from the beginning.
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