Stopping smoking, anyone with me?
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I have come to the conclusion that once a smoker you will never get away from it as it changes something in you and those who are the most militant of ex smokers, my theory is they crave it, but won't so seek to regale others for smoking and putting temptation in their way. I have known ex smokers head for where smokers are just to get the familiar comfortable smell and others who have given up twenty odd years still admit to missing certain aspects, but they can't go back after having gone so far.
Regarding my earlier post about Champix. There are major concerns over this drug and I only took it after very careful discussions with my doctor. I was well aware of the possible side effects and would not want to give the impression it would work for everyone. I should have made this a bit clearer. We all have to find the best way for us. The only safe way is to stop and go cold turkey if you can, I didn't have the will power to do this. Good luck to all whatever way you find and sorry if I misled anyone.
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"If we had some bacon we could have bacon and eggs, if we had some eggs"
My last period of giving up a few months ago for seven weeks was withe the aid of champix as everything else had failed, except for perhaps patches where I found if I stuck them over my eyes I couldn't find my baccy to smoke it.
I t causes depression they say, well I suppose quitting an addiction does, but the drug aside, I was already on meds to combat depression, so, safe, mind what I am one has been described to have similar effects to legal grass, it's actually used for people coming off drug addiction, so I guess coming off smoking, it works for that too, because nicotine is a drug that some smokers are addicted to.
I t causes depression they say, well I suppose quitting an addiction does, but the drug aside, I was already on meds to combat depression, so, safe, mind what I am one has been described to have similar effects to legal grass, it's actually used for people coming off drug addiction, so I guess coming off smoking, it works for that too, because nicotine is a drug that some smokers are addicted to.
Good luck with keeping off tobacco, I smoked 30/day some years back, managed to stop, my method was changing my diet and starting swimming and jogging, so I was so wrapped up with the diet I didnt notice the missing cigs, and you cant swim and smoke (or at least not in the commonwelath pool, edinburgh) You really can find a method that will work and it is very individual.. Benefits do outweigh the "loss" of smoking..
Well, I didn't stop smoking! But following the advice given on this thread, I bought a fancy e-cig a month ago and haven't looked back. Enjoying the organic vanilla e-liquid & feeling better for being off the fags.
Just wanted to say thanks for the good advice peeps
Just wanted to say thanks for the good advice peeps
I am not with you quitting smoking, I honestly enjoy it as much as some one who enjoys fine wines enjoys the flavors and scents.
Having said that, while I have no wish to quit I know many who do want to quit and try to quit and it's difficult (my dad is 63 been smoking since he was 8, still has the odd cheeky fag from time to time even post champic). So I do honestly have the utmost respect to anyone who has the will power to quit, as I know it's hard and I know just walking down a street an smelling the sweet scent of tobacco from a passer by can be a temptation beyond description.
Good luck anyone who wishes to quit, to those that don't want to quit who may read this Smoke em while we have em an carry on after that.
Having said that, while I have no wish to quit I know many who do want to quit and try to quit and it's difficult (my dad is 63 been smoking since he was 8, still has the odd cheeky fag from time to time even post champic). So I do honestly have the utmost respect to anyone who has the will power to quit, as I know it's hard and I know just walking down a street an smelling the sweet scent of tobacco from a passer by can be a temptation beyond description.
Good luck anyone who wishes to quit, to those that don't want to quit who may read this Smoke em while we have em an carry on after that.
When I gave up twelve years ago I had an addiction specialist as a GP. His advice was to cut out the first cigarette of the day each week until it was 7pm.
I have had one since and that was after a few pints. I was so sick I've not been tempted since.
The only problem I have is that after all this time, I still have no end of dinner marker, so may have to start a £25 cigar habit.
That said, an £8 cigar per day would be the same as my old 20 per day habit......
The best bit for me is being able to smell seasons again.
I have had one since and that was after a few pints. I was so sick I've not been tempted since.
The only problem I have is that after all this time, I still have no end of dinner marker, so may have to start a £25 cigar habit.
That said, an £8 cigar per day would be the same as my old 20 per day habit......
The best bit for me is being able to smell seasons again.
Doug, £8 per cigar is a bare min if you want quality today most of the ones I smoke are in the £15 - £20 range for day to day stuff
Easiest thing I ever did was to stop, I saw my grandad stop after smoking for 60 years and he just stopped when the Dr told him to, I new that if he could so could I. Also my neighbour who is 81 stoped a month ago and I have never seen him without a rolly on the go just stoped because he wanted to.
Nail, hit and head...It's the only way, if you don't "want" to then you won't, if you "want" to you will.
As a prueley scientific exercise I would like to know where the people have the most success of quitting live.
Here's a good incentive . If you have children be around to watch them grow up . grandchildren be around to be a grandad for many years to come.
An old girl friend of mine had copd at 40 years old . It's like very bad asthma . a bad attack could kill her . think of the good things to come from not smoking it'll make it easier.
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An old girl friend of mine had copd at 40 years old . It's like very bad asthma . a bad attack could kill her . think of the good things to come from not smoking it'll make it easier.
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I look at my Dad struggling to walk, struggling to breathe, and unable to go out when it is too hot or too cold, has to be in a wheel chair to go any further than a dozen feet when outside, and the mere hint of smoke from a camp fire stops him in his tracks.
As a young man he was very athletic, running, jumping and throwing for the Army, a cricket player and a very keen salmon and Trout fly fisherman. A military Marksman on the big gallery ranges running from firing point to firing point whilst in full battle order and still wiping the board at inter Battalion shoots.
Summer last year
And the younger days
Yes he is a good age, but not one he can be really enjoying, and he gave up the ciggies back in the 70's, but the damage was done by then, so the sooner it can be given up might save a lot of problems in the future.
If anyone wants to see how Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is like to live with everyday then try running up and down the stairs a dozen time and then breathe just using a McDonalds drinking straw...That is what you might have to look forward to when you get older.
As a young man he was very athletic, running, jumping and throwing for the Army, a cricket player and a very keen salmon and Trout fly fisherman. A military Marksman on the big gallery ranges running from firing point to firing point whilst in full battle order and still wiping the board at inter Battalion shoots.
Summer last year
And the younger days
Yes he is a good age, but not one he can be really enjoying, and he gave up the ciggies back in the 70's, but the damage was done by then, so the sooner it can be given up might save a lot of problems in the future.
If anyone wants to see how Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is like to live with everyday then try running up and down the stairs a dozen time and then breathe just using a McDonalds drinking straw...That is what you might have to look forward to when you get older.
Doug, £8 per cigar is a bare min if you want quality today most of the ones I smoke are in the £15 - £20 range for day to day stuff
I know. One of my favourite memories was Rupes (of this parish) stag do with a £30 cigar in one hand and a £70 bottle of champagne in the other. Took me a Looooong time to pay for, but a good moment.
Incentive for me, if I hadn't already done it was watching my grandmother on what would have been her 50th wedding anniversary had my grandfather not died of cancer 4 months earlier. I don't want my wife to go through that earlier than she has to.
How's folks doing ? I've quit chewing , smoking and snuff. Nearly 5weeks now. Gained 6lbs and what I've saved has been lost in new clothes already lol
eggs shouldn't dance with stones.....
eggs shouldn't dance with stones.....
1333 days today
Hope to be able to post the same one day.
eggs shouldn't dance with stones.....
