Given up smoking

[zaktoo]

Hi all

I have now gone for 16 days without as much as a puff. Please hold thumbs for me - I'm proud of myself so far, but it's hellish

Anyone else going through the agony of quitting? It's getting easier by the day, I'm scared of slipping back into it though...

Ciao

Zak

[LongQ]

zaktoo said:

Hi all I have now gone for 16 days without as much as a puff. Please hold thumbs for me - I'm proud of myself so far, but it's hellish Anyone else going through the agony of quitting? It's getting easier by the day, I'm scared of slipping back into it though... Ciao Zak

Gave up about 10 years ago. Allowed myself one small cigar on a Friday lunchtime pub visit with the guys at work as a compensation. After about 6 Fridays I decided I had had enough of cigars as well and, well, that was that. Not touched a ciggy or a cigar since. Not bothered if those around are smoking either.

If you can make it it gets much easier after the first week or two.

Mind you I had given up (but without losing the desire for a smoke) a couple of times before, once for about 6 months.

When it finally worked for me I had pre-primed myself to be highly aware of the financial costs of a pack of ciggies and that helped get through those first weeks more readily.

If the time is right for you you will do it.

If it's not, come up with a new plan for adding value to giving up and try again. I am sure that everyone has the ability to create a mental state that is stronger than the craving. You just have to find the balance that clicks for you and learn to work with it rather than against it.

Stay focused. It is worth it in so many ways.

[thebluemonkey]

Traitors.

I'd love to be able to give up because I'm starting to get old mans hands but it looks like I'm just not ready yet.

[wizzpig]

Well done mate, stick with it. It's simply mind over matter.

I'll get round to it eventually.....

[406]

Well done, I gave up 4months 1week and 33 mins ago. So far I have saved £942.84 on fags. Feel a lot better for it also. Started on patches for 2 weeks and then on my own. Still get the urge for a smoke but not too hard to resist even when I am in the pub.

Go here -> http://silkquit.org/meter.html for a small application that sits on your toolbar and lets you know how much you have saved.

Keep it up

Dave

[rich 36]

Zak, you are probably over the worst of it allready, after a few days, its been over a couple of years since my last, and the initial few days without cig in hand were the worst.
Now its all good though
keep going!!

[Don]

Gave up seventeen years ago. Just screwed up the packet (four fags left in it) and threw it in the bin. No patches.

Bought a Porsche with the savings.

[CooperGreen]

Just started micro tabs.
I want to give up, but I don't in other ways.
I enjoy smoking but I don't like what it does to you.

[bruciebabe]

[jimothy]

bruciebabe said:

Worked for me, no carvings, no hardship, nothing. From smoker to feeling like someone who never smoked overnight!

[muley]

Stick at it. Concentrate on how long you've gone without. Make sure you reward yourself with the money you save. Avoid situations where smoking is normal.

Worked for me, I gave up 20 years ago,

[lazyitus]

Nice one.

Gave up at New Year with the help of the above mentioned book.

Just stick with it. It gets easier, healthier and less expensive to be alive.

[Racylady]

Well done!
Can't say I know what you're going through as I've never smoked but keep going! You'll feel so much better (and richer) for it!

[BliarOut]

Go for it.... I did twelve weeks a while back up and then fell off the wagon spetacularly down the pub. Like LongQ says, avoid the odd celebratory cigar, they are the devils work

And 406, how did I know you were on the silkcutometer thingy as soon as I read your post

[cotty]

zaktoo said:

I have now gone for 16 days without as much as a puff. Please hold thumbs for me - I'm proud of myself so far, but it's hellish

Keep up the good work

[JMGS4]

Well done, keep up the good work....good for your health and don't go into smoky environments for the next 2-3 months as that may break your resolve...get the family involved as well they'll support you
Been clean meself for almost 19 years.....

[nubbin]

Well done to all of you who succeeded, and keep at it for those still trying!

As one of those who has to bang this particular drum for a living, I am filled with admiration for those who manage to stop such a nasty and incredibly addictive habit - the power of nicotine to hold on to it's victims is greater than any other drug - mainly because it's socially acceptable, and can be advertised, passed around in public and is strongly associated with so many other activities - having a drink, a meal, going out with friends, rumpy-pumpy, etc.

Keep at it folks, and well done!

[chim_knee]

jimothy said:

bruciebabe said: Worked for me, no carvings, no hardship, nothing. From smoker to feeling like someone who never smoked overnight!

Absolutely... I've been waiting to spread the word about this but didn't want to come over all "brucie"!

I went on the seminar a month ago and, as jimothy said, went from a 20-plus-a-day committed smoker to having absolutely NO desire to smoke what-so-ever (except I had no cravings, not carvings... ). In all seriousness I did have cravings - but they lasted seconds and, somehow, I realised that the LAST thing I needed to satisfy the craving was a cigarette.

I had given up before, for 18 months, but I could have told you, at any point, EXACTLY how many days I had given up for - such was the effort.... now, I have to think back to when I went and then work out how long I haven't been smoking for. It really was that simple to stop.

It does take patience to get past the physical cravings (they ARE mild and only really last for a few days) but you can easily get past them with this method. I still have the habit of checking that I have "keys, wallet, cigarettes... oops, not cigarettes!"

I honestly feel great... SO pleased I did it.

BUT - it doesn't work for everyone. Mrs_Knee and Sister_Knee went with me but haven't managed to quit. They've been to a backup session (free) and still haven't quit. They are going to one more and if they don't quit after that they get their money back - and they are going to try something else.

Feel free to mail me if anyone wants more information on the seminar.

[xm5er]

Well done!

Now give up booze. (I'm in my second month of clear headedness)

[nervous]

well done zaktoo! i didnt want to be the one that told you, but you well stunk before