Im off the fags.......

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:20

After nearly 30 years of smoking, ive packed them up today.. i havnt had one since 10pm last night, im going well..Any tips, and advice, to keep me off them, would be greatly appreciated..



Thank you..

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:22

drink a glass of water each time you want to reach for them. Good luck Im told the cravings go quite quickly once you make your mind up x

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:35

I gave up 6 years ago after 40 years. My lungs were telling me enough was enough! (Emphysema)

About 8 weeks of agony but after that no cravings.



The money I save is amazing!



Good luck!

dekski


Joined: 08/11/2008
Posts: 142

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:36

Go get the nicotine chewing gum - it's the only way!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:37

Msg 1



If you're off the fags you'll just have to try a Woman!



Richard

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:38

Thanks lillie..

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:39

Good one Brindsley..

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:44

I was a smoker for 45 years, then I had a heart attack, wow, fear is a great motivator, I have never smoked since. Hang on in there, it will be worth it in the end.

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:48

Thanks everyone, will use the nicotine patches, gum etc if i cant kick it naturally..

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 17:57

Hattikins, it must be easy to give up Jean has done it loads of times.



Paul

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 18:22

The one thing i tried and found helped enormously was the the little inhalators, you can buy them from the chemist, everytime you feel the urge and you need a little help, just take a toke on the inhalator.



DD

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 18:58

I found the little inhalators and also the nicotine patches very hepful. Having said that, I gave up for 2 years and started again. There is a comparatively new drug on the market which is supposed to give good results. Think it's called Champix, but may only be available on prescription.



I saved fortunes when I gave up and could kick myself for starting again - stick with it.



J

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 19:00

One of my friends is addicted to the chewing gum, at least it is cheaper she says.

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 19:01

Thanks everyone.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 19:04

I tried champix, i got down to one a day, then when i stopped them, i started all over again!! :((



DD

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 19:08

IM GOING THE NORMAL WAY, COLD TURKEY, 21HRS DONE SO FAR.. Oops,Cap Lock..

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 19:21

I packed it in 25 years ago going cold turkey, developed a terrible cough in the first few weeks though and still have the odd urge to light up but refuse to just in case it starts me off again.



Good luck and if you do get a strong craving, go do something different to take your mind off it. Let us all know how you're doing - stay strong

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 19:55

Every time you see someone smoking think to yourself "What a mug" .. 95% of smoking is habit ..

1st thing you do with a cup of tea in the morning .. light up ..

Traffic lights on red going to work .. light up ..

After a meal .. light up ..

Drink in one hand .. Fag in the other ..

Kick all the habits into touch & you've cracked it ..

Good luck ..

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 20:10

I stopped smoking the killer weed five years ago after watching my dear old mam die from emphysema.One morning i just decided enough was enough, and i havent had one since.I cant even stand the smell of the stuff now and will move out of the way of anyone who is having a puff.They say ex smokers are the worse and i suppose its true.I now run three times a week and have completed three marathons two half marathons an numerous organised 10 k runs.Keep going Cyprus joker your lungs and heart will thank you for it,

Paul.

joanie1


Joined: 25/07/2008
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 20:16

I gave up smoking cigarettes 21 years ago - every week I put the money I spent on smoking into an envelope and once a month bought treats. I was horrified at the amount I had wasted inhaling poison and blowing out smoke. Money is a great motivator but I did keep a packet of cigarettes in the house for six months but I can honestly say that maybe because they were there I never felt like smoking them - just looked at the cash in the envelope and thought what it could buy. Mind you after a few months it just disappeared into the housekeeping. Hope this helps



Joan

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 20:21

One session of hypnotherapy did the trick for me having tried & failed using other methods. Really did away with the cravings. Almost 2 years now. Hurrah!

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 20:32

Keep it up Bob

Well done

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 20:42

The bus driver announces that smoking is prohibited and punishable by a fine of a hundred pounds.



Suddenly, a baby starts crying.



"Come on kid," the bus driver said "you're only 6 months old, you can make it without a cigarette."

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 22:42

Bob.. afterr nearly 50 yrs smoking I ended up having a quadruple heart by pass 6 yrs ago.Never touched a ciggy since.Great deterrent when you nearly die...

AlexF065


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 03:13

hi

I gave up almost 3 yrs ago just quit from 40 a day to zilch

I have not used patches gum or anything as i had tried all of thoses methods and a few more acupuncture, hypnotism ect.

I found for the first few weeks it was better to keep away from People and places that allowed smoke as the smell made me physically sick

I was told by my mother-in-law to put the money away I did and I have A 42 inch panasonic plasma cash bought and paid for as well as a good deposit on a nice new car as she I think rightly said you would find the money for the "FAGS" so find it to save

How the hell I managed to afford to smoke 40 a day is frankly beyond me and god the only draw back is the weight I have put on everything tastes so much better than it ever used to.

And that is my next thing I must loose the 3 stone I have put on

So I wish you well and hope that you succeed in your quest

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 07:22

Can i have your old lighters..............................................

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 09:22

Keep away from non-supportive people if you can, smokers may find you threatening as you are no longer sharing in their madness. Sorry if that sounds a bit harsh, but I do feel strongly about this particular issue. Smoking is playing Russian roulette with your health, in my view. I do appreciate it is very hard to give up, so good luck and give yourself a big pat on the back for every hour you get through. It will be worth it in the long run.

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 09:29

To everyone for their support, youd be really surprised, how reading all your messages has helped, im glad to say i havn't touched one since 10pm monday night..Thanks for your support



Good day to you all from a non-smoking Cyprusjoker..

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 09:40

Always remember that you are now a Non Smoker, not an ex smoker, well done and keep up the good work.

bridie


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 308

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 09:54

Stick with it Cyprusjoker. I smoked for 55 years, and gave up 6 years ago this coming January 12, at 9 55pm!!!

I started coughing and thought I was choking to death. As I don't like sweet things, I loved smoking, and I had to find something to keep me occupied. I ate loads of melon seeds and avoided going to places where other people were smoking. Now I cannot stand the smell of smoke, but my friends who do are very understanding and usually sit downwind of me, or refrain from smoking near me.

Have I changed as a person? Yes, I think I have. I think I am a more miserable person than I was when I smoked, and console myself with the thought that it has made my family happy. That is being honest,

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 10:58

Like you after 30 years of being a smoker ( 40 a day man) I quit 10 years ago . what worked for me was 3 unopened packets, 1 in my car 1 at home & 1 in my office drawer if i craved a fag the worst thing was not being able to get access to them, I would take out the unpopened packet look at it and say to myself I DONT NEED YOU and put them away.



After about 2 months I forot about them but to me it helped when the craving hit. I also would put the money that i would have spent on fags in a tin in the firts 6 months I had saved ( remember they were £ 3.45 per packet) £ 1280. now that was an insentive in its self

I wish you the best of luck hang in there its well worth it

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 11:09

You are gonna go through cold turkey its a pain, you may get run down and a little lathargic butb thats the biody reacting to nicotine starvation. stick with it email if you need a chat to help you through any hard times

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 11:13

Your all so kind, Thanks............. Jock.! You can have my ashtrays too.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 13:02

well done its never to late



just dont buy em or put them in your gob again



unless you want to die

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 13:41

Bob ..Liked your answer to Jock.had to chuckle.Keep it up you will win in the end...

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 16:48

Cyprusjoker a very well done to you is all I can say, like newlad, I nursed my dear mum through smoke related illness, watched how she could not breath, a horrible time. So glad so many people are supporting you with giving up, Just think how sweet you will smell now, you'll get all the girls scrabling for a kiss at xmas! but dont let that put you off! No nicotine stained teeth, no wrinkes, more money in your pocket for nice goodies. And the biggest bonus of all,... your health,... and for others around you, so keep up the hard work, we are all rooting for you.... lol xx

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 17:02

I now cringe with embarrassment at the thought of just how bad I used to smell from the smoke. What opportunities have I missed by always thinking about when I would next get a puff or being outside for a smoke?

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 17:17

Hector, at least you admit that perhaps you smelt, I am sure you smell gorgous now. Dont think of your lost oppertunities, think of what you have gained, and, perhaps living a lot longer. You also gain a lot of respect from others, people who can now also enjoy a normal life without having to turn their backs or walk away etc. ....

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 22:46

Dizzy ..I know where Hector is coming from.My wife hounded me for years to give up.One of her favourite sayings "If you could only smell how much you stink,you would give up",but like most smokers you cannot or have difficulty in accepting that you do smell.After about 6 months off the weed I really found out what she meant,and I shudder at what other people must have thought of me..

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 23:29

Coachie its a horrible smell isnt it, glad that your dear wife nagged you, she must have thought, or still does think a lot of you to tell you that you smelt. It is a fact that when I stand next to a smoker now I just do not want to get into converse with them face to face.

When I was younger I would not even kiss a fellow who smoked, there that tells you something, its their breath that has this dead smell, yuk.

Better shut up or I will get the 'I love smokers brigade' screaching again!



What part of Egypt are you staying in?.

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 23:39

Msg 40: OK, here goes, for crying out loud, the blokes only given up for two days, I'll congratulate him after 6 months.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 23:47

Teatime your just jealous you aint got the will power!! lol xx

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 23:52

Dizzy, not jealous at all, gave it up for several years once but decided I enjoy it so much that I won't bother again.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 23:59

Oh dear, never mind, but you got to give cyprusjoker support, as we would do the same for you.



Does that mean your good woman likes your smell then? lol x

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 00:01

You know Im so very glad your post was on the top. I was a lifelong hater of smokers. Even though I was a promotion girl for John Players. I started smoking at the age of 59 ish. I have just got in and lit a fag mind you mine are so hard to get here I smoked VOUGE menthol. I am going to try with you. I dont eben like it now it has become habbit. I tried puting carrot sticks in my mouth but with the stress I go back. You all have made me listen to resason and I thank you. Dizzy will I be wrinkle free so I wont worry about botox. Have to tell you though a GP customer of ours said at the stage of my life it would not cause me harm and to take up in later stages of your life can ward of alzimers OH WELL xxxxx

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 00:10

Dizzy 44: Of course I give him support, I'm just saying it's a bit previous, when I did pack it in I found the second week was far worse than the first.



Yes, my good woman loves my smell, well, she's never complained!!



My dear old mum used to be known as Woodbine Lil (her names Lily), she gave up when she was 70 years old, she's now 94......So theres plenty of time for me to think about it. lol

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 00:12

Well I bleeding well not taking up smoking to stop Alzimers as family think I already got it! Its when you are youngish and smoked for years that the creases show around the mouth more, and if you have botox it just makes them look like stretch marks! in other words you get your belly on yer face!

Its not that we hate smokers its just that we dont like it around us,... wont go there tonight as it might upset some and I need my beauty sleep, so nite nite all xx

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 00:17

Good job we can all have a laugh at each other isnt it, so pleased wifey likes your smell, crikey mums 94! she is doing well, your just a bab then, bet she tells you to give it up. lol xx

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 08:57

Good morning my friends, you ll be pleased to know i went out last night and had 3 pints, and no fag..what a great inspiration you all are..that was a big achievment for me (excuse my spelling).. entering my 4th day this morning and feeling confident..



Thank you all..

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
22/10/2009 11:46

Well done my boy keep it up, you are already smelling better !(joking) lol xxx

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 07:32

Are you still off the fags then Cyprusjoker?

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 13:42

Bob..Excellent.You passed one of the hardest tests by going out for a pint and know you could have sneaked a fag.It gets easier ater about a week.keep up the great work...

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 14:27

Yes guys, still off the fags, thanks for all your support..

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 14:29

Well done Cyprusjoker just think of all the money you have saved.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
24/10/2009 16:58

He will be able to buy you all a drink with the money he has saved! lol xx





Bet you can taste your food now as well, as this is something ex smokers tell me, is it true?

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 15:02

How many days now Cyprusjoker and are you still winning?

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 15:10

Bob. Go on, you know you want one! Just have a little puff - one won't hurt. You can do it!! )

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 15:43

Dizzy..It certainly is true..he will now have to watch his weight...

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 16:52

You'll all be pleased to know im still off them..Still fancy one every now and then, but ive managed to stay off them, ive put on 2lbs and im pretty happy with that, and my singing has improved immensly..Watch out for the Big Band coming soon... Bad Bob and the Cyprusjokers.!!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 16:55

Bob, if you've put on 2lb in a matter of days then the Band will really be big! )