Packing up smoking, have you succeeded?
02-04-2008, 05:50 AM
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Packing up smoking, have you succeeded?
Thought i'd just say that i've been off the smokes for a year today. 
I honestly couldn't imagine myself saying this 13 months ago i really couldn't...
I gave up cold turkey, no patchs, medical help nothing. Gotta say i;m quite proud of myself.. After smoking 20 a day for 13 years!
The two users i took advice from were Stu MSD + PON. Thanks lads, they been my motivation to give it a shot. And i succeeded!
Just would like to hear some stories from other members on how they got on? And did they stay off the wagon or keep clean.
Cheers, Smit
I honestly couldn't imagine myself saying this 13 months ago i really couldn't...
I gave up cold turkey, no patchs, medical help nothing. Gotta say i;m quite proud of myself.. After smoking 20 a day for 13 years!
The two users i took advice from were Stu MSD + PON. Thanks lads, they been my motivation to give it a shot. And i succeeded!
Just would like to hear some stories from other members on how they got on? And did they stay off the wagon or keep clean.
Cheers, Smit
Last edited by Smit; 02-04-2008 at 05:53 AM.
02-04-2008, 06:01 AM
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i got down to 1 a day after being on 15-20 a day for a good few years.
then i went back to work, and am now back up to 10 a day. i can't break the habit
any tips?
then i went back to work, and am now back up to 10 a day. i can't break the habit
any tips?
02-04-2008, 06:21 AM
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The Easy Way to Give up Smoking by Alan Carr. I read it and happily gave up. I was looking forward to finishing the book and stopping. I've never gone back. It is a very smart book and puts smoking and cigarettes into perspective.
About three years now without a fag.
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About three years now without a fag.
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02-04-2008, 06:51 AM
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my nan and a really close mate died n the same day a few years ago, both from the same illness
one was caused by being old
one was caused, possibly, by smoking
i gave up there and then, but i wasn't what you would call a heavy smoker but i could if they were available
the other thing to do is to stop buying them in the first place, and thats a lot ore difficult than it sounds as i was stopping at a ptrol station probably twice a day so the temptation to say " and 10 benson" was always there
it takes will power at the end of the day and if you think what our life will be like in the years to come and what you may miss out on if you were to get ill or pop your clogs early, it all puts things into perspective
one was caused by being old
one was caused, possibly, by smoking
i gave up there and then, but i wasn't what you would call a heavy smoker but i could if they were available
the other thing to do is to stop buying them in the first place, and thats a lot ore difficult than it sounds as i was stopping at a ptrol station probably twice a day so the temptation to say " and 10 benson" was always there
it takes will power at the end of the day and if you think what our life will be like in the years to come and what you may miss out on if you were to get ill or pop your clogs early, it all puts things into perspective
02-04-2008, 07:03 AM
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I've been off them just over three years now. Health wise I dont really feel any better as my athsma came back with a vengance after I quit, But the cash saved bought my old saff and is still paying for my RST
Also my missus will come near me now because I dont stink of ciggies and dont snore!!
Also my missus will come near me now because I dont stink of ciggies and dont snore!!
02-04-2008, 07:04 AM
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I gave up about 4 1/2 years ago stopped instantly as i use puke all the time if anything went near my mouth i heaved now i've given up i'm all cured (thats was with no help)Now im the biggest hipercrit lol!!!!!!!
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02-04-2008, 07:30 AM
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Well done dude!
I stopped 10 months now using the same idea as you, i still have to odd one every 2-3 months when I'm really pissed, but nothing more, perhaps not perfect but I'd rather that than every hour or so!
I didn't use anything as a substitute, however the first time i tried I read Alan Carr "Easy way to stop smoking" and didn't touch a cigarette (even while drunk) for 8 months but started again practically overnight, but this time it will last, I'm still determined I won't go down that route again, i'm too tight to buy a packet of smokes now, they're far too expensive. It would actually cost me more to smoke in a month than to fuel my car for a whole month, how can you justify it.....And there's the obvious health aspect
I stopped 10 months now using the same idea as you, i still have to odd one every 2-3 months when I'm really pissed, but nothing more, perhaps not perfect but I'd rather that than every hour or so!
I didn't use anything as a substitute, however the first time i tried I read Alan Carr "Easy way to stop smoking" and didn't touch a cigarette (even while drunk) for 8 months but started again practically overnight, but this time it will last, I'm still determined I won't go down that route again, i'm too tight to buy a packet of smokes now, they're far too expensive. It would actually cost me more to smoke in a month than to fuel my car for a whole month, how can you justify it.....And there's the obvious health aspect
02-04-2008, 07:36 AM
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In my experience it's more of a habit than an addiction.
i.e the people you socialise with and yoour daily routiene like having a cigarette in the morning on the way to work, having one at a coffee break etc... Try do deliberately do something (like have a conversation or get up from your desk and walk about or whatever) everytime you think about smoking, and you'll find you do it a lot less. Have you read "easy way to stop smoking"????
Too many people build it up like its a big thing (like the "pussy on a pedestal" in 40 year old virgin PMSL), it just makes it seem like one big psychological hurdle, it's not....get on with it!!!!!!!!!!
i.e the people you socialise with and yoour daily routiene like having a cigarette in the morning on the way to work, having one at a coffee break etc... Try do deliberately do something (like have a conversation or get up from your desk and walk about or whatever) everytime you think about smoking, and you'll find you do it a lot less. Have you read "easy way to stop smoking"????
Too many people build it up like its a big thing (like the "pussy on a pedestal" in 40 year old virgin PMSL), it just makes it seem like one big psychological hurdle, it's not....get on with it!!!!!!!!!!
02-04-2008, 07:44 AM
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I gave up for 18 months after reading the Allen Car book, but a change in personal circumstances, I started again 2 years ago
I have just bought his book again and will be starting to read it as soon as it arrives!
Well done on lasting a year Smit mate!
I have just bought his book again and will be starting to read it as soon as it arrives!
Well done on lasting a year Smit mate!
02-04-2008, 08:39 AM
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I gave up smoking 5 years ago, i smoked about 20 a day. I also went cold turkey, just had enough of the smell to be honest and that i felt ill alot and started to get a bad chest so i stopped there and then!! Never looked back. I just did it day by day, it was hard and i wanted a cigarette alot of the time for a while but not as much as i wanted to be healthy again!!
Best thing i ever did........
Best thing i ever did........
02-04-2008, 11:01 AM
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sickest habit ever.
nice one to those who have given up
dont understand why you started it in the first place!!! was it to look cool
only one person to blame
to the rest of you that do smoke. go fuck yourselves
smoking a fag is as bad as sucking dick
practice makes perfect, keep sucking you poofs 
nice one to those who have given up
dont understand why you started it in the first place!!! was it to look cool
only one person to blame
to the rest of you that do smoke. go fuck yourselves
smoking a fag is as bad as sucking dick
practice makes perfect, keep sucking you poofs
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02-04-2008, 11:33 AM
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I gave up a number of months ago (Can't remember exactly when lol, think about May '07) Ive been tempted a few times to smoke, but always had the Mrs and my will power to not smoke...
Took me under 4 weeks on patches to give up (Had to cut them in half after 1st week).
Ive put on alot of weight (Me being lazy don't help lol) and I personally can't feel any difference from when I was smoking. My taste buds are craving something to eat/drink, but Ive never been able to find out what the taste Im after is (Not a fag).
Well done to others in giving up
Took me under 4 weeks on patches to give up (Had to cut them in half after 1st week).
Ive put on alot of weight (Me being lazy don't help lol) and I personally can't feel any difference from when I was smoking. My taste buds are craving something to eat/drink, but Ive never been able to find out what the taste Im after is (Not a fag).
Well done to others in giving up
02-04-2008, 12:02 PM
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Im guessing your car cost you 15k ish
so you used to spend Ł7500 a year in fags. If thats true your lungs must be so grateful
02-04-2008, 12:10 PM
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How did you get passed breaks at work? Thats what kills it for me, i go all weekend without a cig then 10.30 monday morning bam im outside with the rest of them chuffing away because its so bloody boring sat in the office on your own. Id save Ł30 a week if i gave up christ Ł1440 a year.
02-04-2008, 12:18 PM
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I gave up cold turkey about 5 years ago now. I haven't even been tempted to go back. I think I just stocked up on mints and had one instead of a ciggie.
Best thing I ever did
Best thing I ever did
02-04-2008, 12:42 PM
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in the last 2 years, befoire i started to cough up blood, i was smoking 60min - 100max a day. 
Even now, years later and doing 3 different martial arts 5hrs minimum a week, anf 1hr gym 4x a week, i honestly feel that the full effects have not yet worn of as when i get short of breath i get that horrible constricted feeling in my lungs.
Its geting better as i push harder and harder every week, but fook me i wish id never started.
Even now, years later and doing 3 different martial arts 5hrs minimum a week, anf 1hr gym 4x a week, i honestly feel that the full effects have not yet worn of as when i get short of breath i get that horrible constricted feeling in my lungs.
Its geting better as i push harder and harder every week, but fook me i wish id never started.
02-04-2008, 12:47 PM
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A lot of damage to undo Stu..... but worth it though! Funny thing is, look at your life then and now, and the difference is remarkable. Smoking being another thing to try and drag you down.
Smit - fair play to you mate. Stick with it as it isn't easy. When I split up with a girlfriend a couple of years ago, I got hammered and had one. Fortunately, it was disgusting, and that was the only one, but the temptation remains for some time.
Smit - fair play to you mate. Stick with it as it isn't easy. When I split up with a girlfriend a couple of years ago, I got hammered and had one. Fortunately, it was disgusting, and that was the only one, but the temptation remains for some time.
02-04-2008, 01:03 PM
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in the last 2 years, befoire i started to cough up blood, i was smoking 60min - 100max a day.
Even now, years later and doing 3 different martial arts 5hrs minimum a week, anf 1hr gym 4x a week, i honestly feel that the full effects have not yet worn of as when i get short of breath i get that horrible constricted feeling in my lungs.
Its geting better as i push harder and harder every week, but fook me i wish id never started.
Even now, years later and doing 3 different martial arts 5hrs minimum a week, anf 1hr gym 4x a week, i honestly feel that the full effects have not yet worn of as when i get short of breath i get that horrible constricted feeling in my lungs.
Its geting better as i push harder and harder every week, but fook me i wish id never started.
where do you get time for 100 fags in one day
i'm still puffing away 20 a day and that is enough, but 5 times that amount. I cant actually picture that mate.If you can give up mate then anyone can
02-04-2008, 01:08 PM
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Well done everyone thats done it! I've haven't had one for 5 months now and I'm well proud of myself! I'd been trying to give up for ages then woke up one morning, decided that was it and I haven't had one since :-D
02-04-2008, 01:09 PM
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02-04-2008, 01:10 PM
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been a few years now, started to get really bad chest pains when smoking a few years back (started at an RSOC national day iirc) so had to stop to make the pain go away!
02-04-2008, 01:15 PM
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