STOPTOBER!

86JR · 30 Sep 2013 at 16:18

I used to be able to stop smoking whenever I wanted, infact I used to take a week off every 3 months to clear my lungs out... I have noticed the older I get the harder this is to do... so yeah ok, I won't smoke during October. Good challenge

Gooner Leroy · 30 Sep 2013 at 16:22

If i'm kept busy I don't smoke its only when I'm bored or at a certain time of the day like after I've eaten or before bed. The problem is I'm usually bored at work and hardly ever busy so the real challenge for me is getting through work without a smoke. Must. Dig. Deep.

Cosimo · 30 Sep 2013 at 16:23

EdGey said:
STARTVEMBER

STOPNEWYEARAGAIN

LeeUK · 30 Sep 2013 at 16:55

I'm giving up energy drinks for Stoptober.

Yaayuh! · 30 Sep 2013 at 16:57

Good luck you bunch of addicts!

Seriously though, good luck, don't get too grumpy.

Gooner Leroy · 30 Sep 2013 at 16:59

I'm already grumpy at the thought of it

MooMoo444 · 30 Sep 2013 at 17:00

I've been stoptober my whole life, 26 years and counting. I feel left out.

Gooner Leroy · 30 Sep 2013 at 17:01

maybe it should be startober for you?

Gooner Leroy · 1 Oct 2013 at 11:38

For those that are partaking in stoptober, how are you doing thus far? After having massive cravings on my way to work this morning I seem to be coping okay but feeling really grumpy but that could be due to being at work

nick.lidgett · 1 Oct 2013 at 11:40

when I dont get to smoke my face looks like rossi's sig

mrbios · 1 Oct 2013 at 11:44

Perfect timing, i've got a cold that started yesterday...completely puts me off smoking when i have a cold, time to try quitting (again....i geuinely WANT to quit this time)

pitchfork · 1 Oct 2013 at 12:37

After a particularly stressful month (and about 6 months of giving up, although still craving) I feel like starting again more than ever, lets see if I last stoptober.

lofz · 1 Oct 2013 at 13:47

Gooner Leroy said:
For those that are partaking in stoptober, how are you doing thus far? After having massive cravings on my way to work this morning I seem to be coping okay but feeling really grumpy but that could be due to being at work

Woke up this morning and instantly wanted to smoke. I smoked roll ups so I'd say I was a fairly hardcore smoker.

I have an 18 hour patch on my arm which is making my skin feel itchy and a mist inhaler which I've only had one blast from so far.

Days 1 - 3 are always the most difficult, I keep telling myself it will get easier.

Gooner Leroy · 1 Oct 2013 at 14:07

Today seems to be dragging. I think getting past the first 24hours is the real challenge.

Keep it at!

Indigo · 1 Oct 2013 at 14:09

I have a friend doing this "apparently". I say "apparently" as she is just using e-cigs instead which I don't think is the idea of stoptober at all, it's quite a stupid thing to do really in my opinion. You either want to quit or you don't.

Ripjaw · 1 Oct 2013 at 16:01

Going canny here like, its not that hard really, a craving lasts a few min then go's away. Been eatting midget gems like theres no tommorow lol.

Gooner Leroy · 1 Oct 2013 at 16:03

I've gone through a pack of chewing gum and a whole bag of satsumas. At this rates, its cheaper to smoke :eek:

HaloUK · 1 Oct 2013 at 16:05

I gave up over a year ago. Best thing I ever did! Good luck.

Schizo · 1 Oct 2013 at 16:13

Gave up 4 months ago but good luck to everyone who is going to give it a go.

nick.lidgett · 1 Oct 2013 at 16:56

Ripjaw said:
Going canny here like, its not that hard really, a craving lasts a few min then go's away. Been eatting midget gems like theres no tommorow lol.

Gooner Leroy said:
I've gone through a pack of chewing gum and a whole bag of satsumas. At this rates, its cheaper to smoke

next it will be crisps and Krispy kremes, at least at the end of it you will be fat enough to get a second job as a supermarket santa