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^ This, really. Do it now.
Packing in the the smokes
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^ This, really. Do it now.
Yup also thinking about quitting here too. Was thinking cold turkey but realistically some help might not be a bad idea. Good luck with it. Tend to think the biggest thing is geting into the right mindset i.e. really really wanting to quit. Begs the question...if you already have that mindset - why wait??
I have barely smoked at all over the last 12 months. The other day I was ****ed at something so bought 10 B&H silver, next thing I know it's a week later and I'm buying 10 a day, so just went cold trukey. First 3 days are hard but then you barely think about them.
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I've given up giving up, decided I'm young and I enjoy it too much, gonna give up when i'm 25 or something. Nicotine patches got me to quit for 6 months though, didn't smoke again until I rediscovered drinking at 15 in the form of house parties.
I did think this to myself the other day, why wait until Jan 1st, if I'm going to give up I might as well do so now.
The thing is, with Christmas and New Year coming up I know I'm going to be in the pub and at lots of parties so the temptation will be there pretty much constantly. Granted, it would be a good test of my resolve, but one I fear I may fail.
Come Jan, I plan to avoid pubs, parties and other smokers for a few weeks at least while I adjust to the change. It's lame I know but I just don't think I'll last if I quit right now
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I gave up using the cold turkey method almost one year ago after smoking 20-30 rollies a day for pretty much 16 years.
But contrary to what some people say about smoking i do not feel any better for it, i feel heavier and i also feel that i have lost an old friend....and sometimes when i smell the smoke or see someone enjoying a smoke i do feel like i could go back to it.
First couple of weeks are the hardest, just avoid going anywhere that would encourage you to smoke and the rest is much easier.
But contrary to what some people say about smoking i do not feel any better for it, i feel heavier and i also feel that i have lost an old friend....and sometimes when i smell the smoke or see someone enjoying a smoke i do feel like i could go back to it.
First couple of weeks are the hardest, just avoid going anywhere that would encourage you to smoke and the rest is much easier.
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Best way to give up smoking is to dip the end of each ciggy in dog or cat poo then you really have to be desperate to smoke one!! lol
I did think this to myself the other day, why wait until Jan 1st, if I'm going to give up I might as well do so now.
The thing is, with Christmas and New Year coming up I know I'm going to be in the pub and at lots of parties so the temptation will be there pretty much constantly. Granted, it would be a good test of my resolve, but one I fear I may fail.
Come Jan, I plan to avoid pubs, parties and other smokers for a few weeks at least while I adjust to the change. It's lame I know but I just don't think I'll last if I quit right now
Just give up sober smoking for now then, and 'enjoy' drunk smoking over christmas
It'll be easier than stopping outright on the 1st
Aye, that's the plan. I've cut down on how much I smoke 'sober', although the odd one or two sneak in there, and I've not been to the boozer as much (not that I go all the time).
I've been going to the gym for a couple of years now, but just do weights. I'm determined to get fit though so will be doing some running/cycling come the new year which should pain my lungs enough for me to avoid all forms of smoke inhalation!
I smoke twice a day as a luxury with coffee, I don't smoke regular cigs I smoke premium brand because I enjoy the taste.
If I smoked more than 4-5 a day I'd not enjoy it and feel 'crap'.
Am I alone here, why can't people smoke for pleasure?
There have been several studies over the years that show 1-3 cigarettes a day for a 'healthy' person, with no heart issues in their family, is no concern and will cause no issues as a result.
If I smoked more than 4-5 a day I'd not enjoy it and feel 'crap'.
Am I alone here, why can't people smoke for pleasure?
There have been several studies over the years that show 1-3 cigarettes a day for a 'healthy' person, with no heart issues in their family, is no concern and will cause no issues as a result.
Best of luck mate i really hope you do it.
think of the money you will save and the health benefits that alone should be enough to pull you through it.
As others have suggested take up another hobby or replace smoking with something time consuming and enjoyable.
best of luck and keep us all updated!!
think of the money you will save and the health benefits that alone should be enough to pull you through it.
As others have suggested take up another hobby or replace smoking with something time consuming and enjoyable.
best of luck and keep us all updated!!
Cheers mate, yeah the wonga will be nice and I'll be able to walk upstairs or jog across a room without getting out of breath!
I was in a very similar situation to you back in March. Nearly nine months later i'm still smoke free and I very rarely think about smoking now. You have to really want to give up though and in my opinion if you really do want to give up, you'll do it now.
I don't think its going to be any easier for you in the New Year. Just give up today, don't worry about patches, its all in the mind. Cravings last for 10 seconds or something, if you want a smoke just count to ten. I found it handy to have a bottle of water with me at all times. Have a couple of swigs when the cravings come.
As has been said the first week is the worst, but it genuinely gets easier fairly quickly. It's a real achievement to quit. Give up today and come back on 03.01.10 and tell us how you got on. If you do manage to last that long, treat yourself to something with the ~£100 you'd have saved. If you decide you can't handle not smoking then you know where to buy them.
Whilst I personally never posted on this forum, I found it quite useful and in a way comforting that others were going through the same.
http://forum.nosmokingday.org.uk/index.php
Best of luck!
I don't think its going to be any easier for you in the New Year. Just give up today, don't worry about patches, its all in the mind. Cravings last for 10 seconds or something, if you want a smoke just count to ten. I found it handy to have a bottle of water with me at all times. Have a couple of swigs when the cravings come.
As has been said the first week is the worst, but it genuinely gets easier fairly quickly. It's a real achievement to quit. Give up today and come back on 03.01.10 and tell us how you got on. If you do manage to last that long, treat yourself to something with the ~£100 you'd have saved. If you decide you can't handle not smoking then you know where to buy them.
Whilst I personally never posted on this forum, I found it quite useful and in a way comforting that others were going through the same.
http://forum.nosmokingday.org.uk/index.php
Best of luck!
I have decided to quit smoking before too long. I still view my three cigarettes a day as a luxury. This is a significant improvement for me: no smoking on campus. No more 'fag breaks' for me.
However, the post dinner cigarette is a civilized luxury for me and it is going to be there that the challenge of quitting ensues.
Smoking whilst drinking is a huge issue for many including myself: smoking when drunk is a habit but it's also so good.
However, I personally am going to stick to my not smoking during my long days at university and have found having bottles of fizzy water a real help. As long as I'm not receding back into my old bad habits of waking up, and consuming several cigs before lunch time and then before and after class, I'm happy.
Sticking to only a few a day is going to make the eventual cold turkey a bit easier I think.
Best of luck to the quitters though. And soon enough I'll join you.
However, the post dinner cigarette is a civilized luxury for me and it is going to be there that the challenge of quitting ensues.
Smoking whilst drinking is a huge issue for many including myself: smoking when drunk is a habit but it's also so good.
However, I personally am going to stick to my not smoking during my long days at university and have found having bottles of fizzy water a real help. As long as I'm not receding back into my old bad habits of waking up, and consuming several cigs before lunch time and then before and after class, I'm happy.
Sticking to only a few a day is going to make the eventual cold turkey a bit easier I think.
Best of luck to the quitters though. And soon enough I'll join you.
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Champix and will Power .
20 a day for 23 years was what I had to deal with , go see the doc and get some champix , take it as prescibed and tha taste of a ciggie after aweek was enough for me to give up .
I still get cravings 4 months down the line but this is when I tell myself I am now a non smoker and they pass .
20 a day for 23 years was what I had to deal with , go see the doc and get some champix , take it as prescibed and tha taste of a ciggie after aweek was enough for me to give up .
I still get cravings 4 months down the line but this is when I tell myself I am now a non smoker and they pass .