I smoked my last cigarette

[Stickchick]

Yep thats right, I smoked my last smoke at 8.30pm and have decided to go cold turkey and give up. I have had this habit for 17 years so for me this is a HUGE issue. I have reflux (for those of you who don't know what this is, it means that my stomach produces too much acid and therefore I have constant heartburn and I'm sick quite a lot).:crybaby: My smoking and excess coffee intake has irritated my reflux to the point where I have been sick for the last week and I have decided enough is enough.

So I just flushed my packet down the toilet and felt partly relief and partly nervous as I know if I don't do this then I will be sick more often and will have to rely on my medication which I have been trying to stay away from.

I have given up now as by the time I move to Auckland in a month I should be over most of the cravings and I really don't think it would look all that great if I was constantly grumpy at my new job.

I'm hoping to use this thread as a sort of diary to help me through my withdrawal process and also something to look back at and know that I made a huge and healthy change in my life.

I have the support of my flatmate and also a great person :love: that is willing to put up with my bad mood swings etc but they are all for it too which makes things a lot better for me.

So watch this space for updates, I warn you some posts may not be all flowers and teddy bears either.:(

[Mom]

I warn you some posts may not be all flowers and teddy bears either.:(


Thats ok.......we know the real you!

Congratulations! I am a failed ex-smoker myself........:baby:

[Laava]

Thats ok.......we know the real you!

Congratulations! I am a failed ex-smoker myself........:baby:
Good on you Stickchick, I had 3 goes, used patches each time too. Haven't had a fag [or a ciggie!] for nearly 18 mnths. Non smokers have no idea how hard it can be.:niceone:

[Kittyhawk]

Good onya!! giving up an addiction is one of the harder challenges in life.

Awesome that you are moving to Akl!! Would be cool to see you on the thurs night rides at some stage. :2thumbsup

[Mom]

Good on you Stickchick, I had 3 goes, used patches each time too. Haven't had a fag [or a ciggie!] for nearly 18 mnths. Non smokers have no idea how hard it can be.:niceone:

Skite!.........well done mate.......see Jodi it can be done!

[skelstar]

Good on you SC. Awesome.

[Stickchick]

Good onya!! giving up an addiction is one of the harder challenges in life.

Awesome that you are moving to Akl!! Would be cool to see you on the thurs night rides at some stage. :2thumbsup

I think the Wednesday Night rides are more my style at the moment. But yes it would be good to be able to meet up with you and have a conversation:niceone:

[jrandom]

Rock on, Stickchick!

I reckon you've got the guts to manage it, too. Can't wait to see the "first month without a durry" post going up in 4 weeks time.

:niceone:

And, just for the record, folks, it was all her idea, mm kay?

:innocent:

[HDTboy]

Fags are for homos

[jrandom]

Fags are for homos

Boom tish.

And, hmm, Stickchick is definitely not a homo...

[Kittyhawk]

I think the Wednesday Night rides are more my style at the moment. But yes it would be good to be able to meet up with you and have a conversation:niceone:

Kool I will be attending them reguarly, after this week...And as for conversation yep for sure!!...apologies for being a snob when you were up here at the pub...I was having a low day. The other kbers know what Im like with this depression business lol!!

[Stickchick]

Kool I will be attending them reguarly, after this week...And as for conversation yep for sure!!...apologies for being a snob when you were up here at the pub...I was having a low day. The other kbers know what Im like with this depression business lol!!

Its all good, I realised you obviously weren't in the talkative mood. But plenty of time for a catch up now

[Two Smoker]

Fags are for homos


You suck on alot of fags... does that make you double the homo???

[Kittyhawk]

Its all good, I realised you obviously weren't in the talkative mood. But plenty of time for a catch up now

Awesome!! - Biker hugz :chase:

[Daffyd]

It's not all that hard, I did it dozens of times before I finally gave up!

[Maha]

Onya Sticky....i gave up 18 yrs ago, when my first Daughter was born, put the packet of smokes on top of the fridge and thats where they stayed, cold turkey!....got into indoor cricket/touch and run the fletcher marathon. Was into the health thing as such but did some stuff that i couldnt do when smoking. Well it lasted 6 years, was so easy to get back into it, was on the piss one night and held a smoke for someone that was playing pool, and i had a drag, the rest is history. Good luck with it.

[James Deuce]

Woohoo!

Tui billboard competition. Haven't had one of those for ages!

Go on, prove me wrong!

[Skyryder]

I know what you about to go through. I'm not going to kid you that this is easy after seventeen years. I got a few tricks up my sleeve should you need some help. But at the moment you are better trying your way than others. I will say that there are some foods........no that's not correct it's the liquid tea coffe and alcohol..........not to mention fizzy drinks that create the urge to smoke. Drink lots of water, milk and fruit. You won't believe how good food will tast just after a day or two. I was going to wish you good luck but luck has nothing to do with success. It's a mindset thing.

PM if needed.


Skyryder

[Skyryder]

Thats ok.......we know the real you!

Congratulations! I am a failed ex-smoker myself........:baby:

No no no no. There is no such thing as a failed ex smoker. Once a smoker 'always' a smoker. The only difference is that you smoke and I don't. I've mentored a few smokers during their 'quiting phase' and the most important thing I tell them before they start quitting is that they must believe that once they stop they will never smoke again. This 'faith' is crucial to success. Without it there will always be the possibility 'failure' even after years of non smoking. If you ever go down the road again remember that if nothing else.:love:

Skyryder

[McJim]

Good onya - you'll forget you ever smoked before too long. I smoked for 28 years and quit a year and a half ago.

Just take each day as it comes and before too long the cravings will fade.

I worked out that the money I spent on cigarettes would be exactly the same as the cost of a loan to buy a new bike - so I took out a loan and bought a bike - told myself I would have to sell the bike if I had another smoke - still got a bike and no fags. :rofl:

[Grahameeboy]

Rock on, Stickchick!

I reckon you've got the guts to manage it, too. Can't wait to see the "first month without a durry" post going up in 4 weeks time.

:niceone:

And, just for the record, folks, it was all her idea, mm kay?

:innocent:

You would have thought dating you would have made her smoke cigars.............or hasn't she given cigars up yet:whistle:

[The Stranger]

You suck on alot of fags... does that make you double the homo???

So what exactly did you smoke two of Chris?

Good luck Jodi!

[Grahameeboy]

No no no no. There is no such thing as a failed ex smoker. Once a smoker 'always' a smoker. The only difference is that you smoke and I don't. I've mentored a few smokers during their 'quiting phase' and the most important thing I tell them before they start quitting is that they must believe that once they stop they will never smoke again. This 'faith' is crucial to success. Without it there will always be the possibility 'failure' even after years of non smoking. If you ever go down the road again remember that if nothing else.:love:

Skyryder

It is called 'Termination' which is the last stage so Jodie is in the Action stage, next it will be Maintenance and then Termination............

[jrandom]

You would have thought dating you would have made her smoke cigars...

Hey, I'm having to forego my Romeo y Julietas around her, it's not all flowers and sunshine and fresh morning breath, you know.

[Grahameeboy]

Hey, I'm having to forego my Romeo y Julietas around her, it's not all flowers and sunshine and fresh morning breath, you know.

Woe is me, the sacrifices............woe

[Brett]

Good onya - you'll forget you ever smoked before too long. I smoked for 28 years and quit a year and a half ago.

Just take each day as it comes and before too long the cravings will fade.

I worked out that the money I spent on cigarettes would be exactly the same as the cost of a loan to buy a new bike - so I took out a loan and bought a bike - told myself I would have to sell the bike if I had another smoke - still got a bike and no fags. :rofl:

Your back fella! Good on ya. Its been a bit quiet without ya.

[rainman]

Good onya for giving up. I smoked 40 a day for years and gave up cold turkey (ok I lapsed once or twice, but I kept at it). Hard to believe that was 20 years ago. I do feel like an ex-smoker now, can't see why I ever would have done it... Good luck, and be ready for some hard work, but it's worth it.


I have reflux (for those of you who don't know what this is, it means that my stomach produces too much acid and therefore I have constant heartburn and I'm sick quite a lot).:crybaby: My smoking and excess coffee intake has irritated my reflux to the point where I have been sick for the last week and I have decided enough is enough.


Proceed to your doctor. Say the word "ulcer?". And cut down on the coffee. Two a day is plenty, mmkay? (and that doesn't mean triple-shot macchiatos, either...)

[heyjoe]

Good luck with your goal to stop smoking.
Interesting comments on this one. My view is once you have been hooked - your brain never forgets. I have given up 3 times and am 12 months into my latest stint. Fourth time lucky? I am pleased with how its gone so far but my brain keeps saying "wouldn't you like a smoke now?" Sometimes I have to really stop myself and focus on something else. My wife still smokes and smelling it around doesn't help. I don't want to start again. I just take it one day at a time. Good luck!

[Sam I Am]

Good on you Stickchick, I had 3 goes, used patches each time too. :
I too NEED to give up and have to find the will power...
tryed most things before and alan carrs book seemd to be the best ....I lasted 3 months.. but i never tryed patches what sort and did thy help ?

[steveb64]

Hang in there! My wife gave up about 13 years ago - did it cold turkey too... Still doesn't smoke.:hug: :woohoo: Had a few friends who've given up fairly recently - the big thing that they've noticed is all the EXTRA $ CASH in their pockets! :2thumbsup Now there's some motivation for you. :chase:

[Mikkel]

Yep thats right, I smoked my last smoke at 8.30pm and have decided to go cold turkey and give up. I have had this habit for 17 years so for me this is a HUGE issue. I have reflux (for those of you who don't know what this is, it means that my stomach produces too much acid and therefore I have constant heartburn and I'm sick quite a lot).:crybaby: My smoking and excess coffee intake has irritated my reflux to the point where I have been sick for the last week and I have decided enough is enough.

Good on ya! :niceone: I'll keep my fingers crossed for you down here...


Regarding the reflux - have you had a proper diagnose on it? It's quite important that you keep it in check. If you don't and the reflux gets out of control (and this is not to be an alarmist but I know people it has happened to) it can increase your risk of getting cancer in the asaphogous (sp?) and it's NOT pretty.

I got diagnosed with a hiatus hernia back one and a half year ago and got a prescription for some pills called Nexium 40 mg. (Getting the diagnosis is a bit nasty - they put a gastroscope down your throat...)

Anyway, by training my core stability and maintaining a relatively good level of fitness I'm symptom free today and I don't take the pills except for when it comes on. So you can beat it if you get at it.

[Midnight Special]

Good on you , id like to give up i just dont want to give up and you have to want to give up to give up !

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Go Chicky. :banana::wari:


You can do it if you want it bad enough. And I recon you do. You could be like me one day. I gave up many years ago now I can have a few one day and not smoke again for months. it is great.
You go girl. :hug:

[Edbear]

Some good comments here! Good on you! While I've never smoked, I was addicted to prescription painkillers and it was a living nightmare to get off them!

One thing that may help is my own pet peeve with smoking, the attitude of the manufacturers. Cigarettes are one of the few products which when used as intended will kill you in one of the most horrible and painful ways there is!

I've seen smokers die of cancer, and it's not just the lung cancer,(try suffocating, only in the most painful way you can), but imagine having your throat and face chopped away, losing your voice box and being horribly disfigured before you die. Can't speak, can't look at yourself in the mirror, can't eat, you can imagine, right? Throat and mouth cancer are common.

The tobacco companies couldn't care less how you suffer and die, they just want your money! About 25 years ago, they tried Nicotine-free ciggies. They flopped as no-one liked them. It's the Nicotine that keeps you hooked so the manufacturers lace them with as much as the law will allow to keep you addicted. In lands without strict laws on quantity and advertising they push the limits to hook more people, younger, and stronger. These guys are true murderers and make my blood boil! It's no different from someone torturing and killing another, worse because they do it to make money from their victims!

[NighthawkNZ]

I gave up smoking 11 odd years ago... best thing I ever did, now I can afford to ride... (especially with the price of petrol)

Stick at it... you won't regrette it...



It's not all that hard, I did it dozens of times before I finally gave up!

You know how funny that sounds... "its easy I don't it dozens of times..." :rofl:

[yungatart]

Boom tish.

And, hmm, Stickchick is definitely not a homo...

Are you sure..I mean, she does like men!
Well done SC!
We will see you in a few weeks- when the grumpiness has passed!

[BarBender]

:clap:Good on ya and good luck with the next few months Stickchick.:niceone:

[Skyryder]

Hang in there! My wife gave up about 13 years ago - did it cold turkey too... Still doesn't smoke.:hug: :woohoo: Had a few friends who've given up fairly recently - the big thing that they've noticed is all the EXTRA $ CASH in their pockets! :2thumbsup Now there's some motivation for you. :chase:

And the sex is better too.:Oops::dodge:

Skyryder

[imdying]

NOBODY LIKES A QUITTER!

[Stickchick]

And the sex is better too.:Oops::dodge:

Skyryder

I'm curious....why do you say the sex is better?

[kiwifruit]

Good move Jody.
Giving up is pretty easy i've found. It all changes post 10 standard drinks and a mehsion however... thats when you'll really want a fag

[imdying]

I'm curious....why do you say the sex is better?Because even without doing any extra exercise your level of energy and fitness goes up, meaning you can pound away longer, and harder :love:

[Stickchick]

Because even without doing any extra exercise your level of energy and fitness goes up, meaning you can pound away longer, and harder :love:

Great!!!!!!:woohoo: That gives me more incentive then:woohoo::woohoo:

[imdying]

I think the food tasting better bit is bollocks, but that's just imho, taking deeeep breaths without wheezing, that however is worth the price of entry :yes:

[Stickchick]

Well I'm halfway through today and to be perfectly honest, I'm not finding it that bad, Yes I'm having cravings but I'm managing to make myself busy (reading KB, doing crosswords etc as I have no work) until they pass. I'm assuming that it does get harder?

[kiwifruit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YjrkBYDDQM

[Krusti]

Consider this....... Both meon3 and me have quit for 18mths now. Biggest help for us was having a packet still in the house somewhere.

Seems silly I know but what usually tripped us up in the past was the feeling of, "***k there are no smokes in the house" and this thought normally became all consuming!

Knowing that there were smokes there if wanted seemed to give us the extra power of knowing that we were not not smoking out of choice rather than having forced ourselves by removing ciggies from our home.

Also, if for some silly reason you have a weak moment and puff on one there is not the guilt of thinking, "well I've spent the money might as well finish the packet"

All you have done is used one that was in that packet in the drawer.

Seems silly I know but this has worked for us .....

May the force be with you....

[Skyryder]

Consider this....... Both meon3 and me have quit for 18mths now. Biggest help for us was having a packet still in the house somewhere.

Seems silly I know but what usually tripped us up in the past was the feeling of, "***k there are no smokes in the house" and this thought normally became all consuming!

Knowing that there were smokes there if wanted seemed to give us the extra power of knowing that we were not not smoking out of choice rather than having forced ourselves by removing ciggies from our home.

Also, if for some silly reason you have a weak moment and puff on one there is not the guilt of thinking, "well I've spent the money might as well finish the packet"


All you have done is used one that was in that packet in the drawer.

Seems silly I know but this has worked for us .....

May the force be with you....

Interesting that. I carried around a roly for about two months. One day I forgot to tuck it not my jacket. That's the day I had a beer to celebrate that I had licked it. Been of non smoker for a long time now.

Skyryder

[Grahameeboy]

Because even without doing any extra exercise your level of energy and fitness goes up, meaning you can pound away longer, and harder :love:

True but you need a fit partner who can last.............

[Blue Velvet]

Good move Jody.
Giving up is pretty easy i've found. It all changes post 10 standard drinks and a mehsion however... thats when you'll really want a fag

If you relapse and have a cigarette, don't jump off the wagon all together. That's what people tend to do?

At least pubs are non-smoking now, some say this makes it a lot easier to socialise...

And nice one for giving up.

[jrandom]

True but you need a fit partner who can last.............

Jay emailed you back about my membership discount yet?

[Mikkel]

NOBODY LIKES A QUITTER!

Now that had me laughing hard! Unfortunately I've run out of bling and you'll have to wait mate.

:2thumbsup

[Grahameeboy]

Jay emailed you back about my membership discount yet?

Getting worried are we........................not yet.

[Stickchick]

I posted earlier today that this was a lot easier than I thought. Who the hell was I kidding!!!! I really pity jrandom right now I'm better behaved when I'm pmsing.

I know this has only been 16 1/2 hrs so far but dam I never realised how quickly withdrawal can affect you. I didn't consider myself a very heavy smoker but starting to wonder whether I was just kidding myself. I'm fidgety and feeling uneasy like I need something else.

Yes I would love a smoke right now but I'm not going to. I'm doing this for my health and thats what I keep telling myself...so far it is working while I have cravings but I know it will only work for so long so will have to think of something else to keep telling myself. I'm a stubborn and determined bitch and when I set myself to do something I try to make sure I see it through to the end as I hate failure

[Mikkel]

Hang in there - we expect you to! :)

[Blue Velvet]

I posted earlier today that this was a lot easier than I thought. Who the hell was I kidding!!!! I really pity jrandom right now I'm better behaved when I'm pmsing.

I know this has only been 16 1/2 hrs so far but dam I never realised how quickly withdrawal can affect you. I didn't consider myself a very heavy smoker but starting to wonder whether I was just kidding myself. I'm fidgety and feeling uneasy like I need something else.

Yes I would love a smoke right now but I'm not going to. I'm doing this for my health and thats what I keep telling myself...so far it is working while I have cravings but I know it will only work for so long so will have to think of something else to keep telling myself. I'm a stubborn and determined bitch and when I set myself to do something I try to make sure I see it through to the end as I hate failure

The first three days are the hardest. Just focus on getting through those. Being a non-smoker is worth the initial pain.

[Skyryder]

Stickchcik Drink lots or water lots of milk and eat a lot of fruit. Hell eat and drink all day if it help. There's a lot of people pluggin' for ya. Just keep posting.

Skyyrder

[Str8 Jacket]

I'm assuming that it does get harder?

Yep, but if you really want to do it, you will!

[Colapop]

Just keep going. Take a minute, then add a minute and so on... You'll get there!

[doc]

I posted earlier today that this was a lot easier than I thought. Who the hell was I kidding!!!! I really pity jrandom right now I'm better behaved when I'm pmsing.

I know this has only been 16 1/2 hrs so far but dam I never realised how quickly withdrawal can affect you. I didn't consider myself a very heavy smoker but starting to wonder whether I was just kidding myself. I'm fidgety and feeling uneasy like I need something else.

Yes I would love a smoke right now but I'm not going to. I'm doing this for my health and thats what I keep telling myself...so far it is working while I have cravings but I know it will only work for so long so will have to think of something else to keep telling myself. I'm a stubborn and determined bitch and when I set myself to do something I try to make sure I see it through to the end as I hate failure

Your skin already looks so much younger. Jrandom will be noticing that right now.

[Colapop]

Not til she moves up there...

[jrandom]

Not til she moves up there...

The coincidence of these out-of-town timings constitutes a cunning plan, m'lud.

:D

[Colapop]

Stay calm, Tonto. Methinks many wagons come this way...

[Mom]

I posted earlier today that this was a lot easier than I thought.... I'm a stubborn and determined bitch and when I set myself to do something I try to make sure I see it through to the end as I hate failure


it is 9pmish.....hope you are having a shower, or eating an orange, or walking down the road, or....well done for getting through till now smoke free. You know of course that putting it up here makes it our business to support you eh? Maybe you can help me when I give up the baccy for good?

[boomer]

Well i went out and bought the book today, the one that everyone swears by.

I'm nearly there and plan on finishing it tonight. If you can get past 3 weeks apparently, then the addiction and poisons will have gone.

My days of being a smoker end today.

Just DO IT

[jrandom]

My days of being a smoker end today.

Just DO IT


You on the wagon too dude?

:eek5:

Awesome!

:2thumbsup

[Skyryder]

Well i went out and bought the book today, the one that everyone swears by.

I'm nearly there and plan on finishing it tonight. If you can get past 3 weeks apparently, then the addiction and poisons will have gone.

My days of being a smoker end today.

Just DO IT


I don't know about three weeks but if you want to get rid of the toxins really fast go on one. Fasting is not for the faint hearted but after three days you will know all about withdrawal symptoms. The first day you will get massive headaches and the shakes. You will feel like shit. The second day your mouth will feel as if it has been in a sewer. Fur tounge and the sweats. this is the bodys way of getting rid of all the toxins that has acumilated in you over the years. On the morning of the third day you will begin to feel clean. Some lightheadyness will develop during the day and your energy levels will increase. You may think that you are hallucinating but in actual fact what is happening is that you can actuall see better. Colours are vivid and bright. On the morning of the fourth day you can begin to have a little soup. Don't over indulge. If you can get through this it is unlikly that you will have many cravings as most of the nicotine will have left your body. i would reccommend that for the first and second day you stay in bed. Read or get a pile of video's. A word of caution don't watch tv. You will be surprised how many add there are on food and drink. Not the sort of thing you want to see when fasting. And if you are guy you will be walking around with a hard on like a teenager. Don't know about the ladies but girls if you are married and hubby wants to quiet he's gonna be like a rabbit.:bleh:

Skyryder

[Stickchick]

Well I have just finished darts and I didn't crave for smoke as much as I thought I would and WOW what an improvement in my darts also. I told the people at darts that I was giving up and they would have to stop should I go looking for one. One of the ladies actually gave me some gum to help if I needed it. Think that day might be tomorrow so will see what happens.

Thanks for all the support it is really humbling and also makes me more determined to prove all the doubters wrong by doing this. My own family laughed when I told them what I was doing.

I have been drinking a lot of water and eating a lot of fruit and its amazing how good I actually feel. You could say I had a pretty poor diet before now too. However I am hungry alot more now than I used to be but due to my reflux I have to watch what I eat.

Boomer good luck with the quitting, as you have seen from my posts you have the hard time as well as the good times about it. Pm if you want to share the experience.

I'm very proud of myself for not having a smoke yet and I have found that once you tell the people around you they are there for support 100%.

Now I feel I need to rant and rave and start a fight with someone.....wonder if Dan will answer my call hehehehe.

More updates tomorrow.

[McJim]

Well i went out and bought the book today, the one that everyone swears by.

I'm nearly there and plan on finishing it tonight. If you can get past 3 weeks apparently, then the addiction and poisons will have gone.

My days of being a smoker end today.

Just DO IT


You bought the Nike book of quitting? :rofl: once you've read the book you realise about the correct mindset and quitting is a lot esier than you think. I was hyper for about a month after I quit.

[Skyryder]

One of the ladies actually gave me some gum to help if I needed it. Think that day might be tomorrow so will see what happens.


If this gum has nicotine in it THROW IT AWAY. Last place you want to put nicotine in your stomach and intestines. You are trying to get rid of the stuff not put more in. Cold turkey can be rough but that way you get rid of the shit faster. Eat eat and drink and drink. Gorge up on porridge fruit and get your bowls moving. Ya doing fine.

Skyyrder

[jrandom]

If this gum has nicotine in it THROW IT AWAY.

It's been binned.

:yes:

[Skyryder]

You bought the Nike book of quitting? :rofl: once you've read the book you realise about the correct mindset and quitting is a lot esier than you think. I was hyper for about a month after I quit.

Yep the mindset is crucial. Have not read the book. What do they say on stress reduction. This is where most people fail. A stressfull situation occurs and they can not deal with this and resort to a toke..........get despondent and say 'what the fuck' and fail to give up. Managing your stress levels can be achived by some simple breathing techniques. In actual fact smokers realy need to retrain their breathing. But that's another story. What's the book say on all this??

Skyryder

[The Stranger]

One of the ladies actually gave me some gum to help if I needed it.

None of the guys offered you anything to satisfy your desire to suck?

[SHELRACING]

Well done, good on ya!

I gave up 29yrs ago. It was hard, but I do not regret the decision.
I got sick of being married to a packet of cigarettes, I hate being controlled.
I could'nt go anywhere without that damn packet.

So I now have swapped it for motorbikes, all 6 of them. :rolleyes:

[XP@]

I'm nearly 2 years free of smokes now :-)

My 2c or what helped me:

The first weeks I ate snacks, lots of them and yup, weight increased until I found carrots.

Recognise your successes, they are not inconsequential, if no one else will then pay yourself on the back, you deserve it!

Goals - 6 months and i had saved enough to ride a Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge

Is anyone else around you giving up? If so bounce off them, "if they can do it, I can do it" is really powerful! There are a few others kickin the habit at the moment... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59158.

[boomer]

You bought the Nike book of quitting? :rofl: once you've read the book you realise about the correct mindset and quitting is a lot esier than you think. I was hyper for about a month after I quit.


I DID INDEED, I BOUGHT IT THIS LUNCH TIME AND I"VE JUST FINISHED READING IT.

I NO LONGER SMOKE!

[Stickchick]

Oppps, My boss has just come back from a Holiday in Australia and I had to resign in an email so we haven't had a chance to talk about why I'm leaving etc. Being in the foul mood I am, I was completely and totally honest about my job and what i thought of my assistant, which is not very pleasant. However he took it quite well after I mentioned I had given up smoking and today was Day 2.

I have to say the way I felt when I woke up this morning is pretty dam bad. I feel like I have a whole pile of shit on my chest like I have a chest cold. I have an AWFUL taste in my mouth that just won't go away no matter how much I brush my teeth. Chewing gum however is helping the cause.

[jrandom]

I was completely and totally honest about my job and what i thought of my assistant...

:eek:

:corn:

[Stickchick]

I really should have thought before I spoke as i can see the next couple of weeks being rather awkward.

[boomer]

Well, today im a non smoker; have been all day.

I FULLY recommend the book by Allan Carr as the moods you are experiencing going cold turkey can be flipped on there head... i won't try and explain. GET THE BOOK !

I had the same thing this morning, brushing my teeth i could smell/taste stale nicotine...never had that before and i've smoked for 26 years... FOOKIN YUCK ! Still have the taste now..

i've got a bit of a headache but hey// i use to get headaches when i smoked.. big deal :D Now i've got a headache but i don;t smoke :D

keep at it girl

[Stickchick]

Someone has actually given me a link to download it off the net so I'm currently reading it now. HAHAHAHA I get to read it for free :Pokey:

I still have to say thought that the cold turkey thing isn't at all as bad as I thought it would be.

Anyway back to the book, congrats on the day boomer. its awesome to have someone going through the same experience at the same time. Very encouraging.

[kiwifruit]

http://www.siia.net/piracy/report.asp

[imdying]

Aww man, and I thought you meant the Book.

[Stickchick]

Mmmmm not a good day today...right now I have this VERY strong urge to have a smoke and I'm afraid to go out and about in case I give in to temptation and walk down to the closest shop. THIS SERIOUSLY AND UTTERLY SUCKS!!!!! I have a constant headache that pain killers seem to dull but doesn't get rid of. I'm getting grumpier by the hour and I'm taking things people say to heart even if they meant lightheartedly or even as a joke.

[Stickchick]

Buy a bag of apples and munch one ...serious

I'm allergic to anything that has Citric Acid in it.:crybaby:

[janno]

Mmmmm not a good day today...right now I have this VERY strong urge to have a smoke and I'm afraid to go out and about in case I give in to temptation and walk down to the closest shop. THIS SERIOUSLY AND UTTERLY SUCKS!!!!! I have a constant headache that pain killers seem to dull but doesn't get rid of. I'm getting grumpier by the hour and I'm taking things people say to heart even if they meant lightheartedly or even as a joke.

This is the bit where your body is busy expelling all the toxins from fag smoke (along with a bit of withdrawal). So that is why you feel crap.

Don't worry, it doesn't last for too many days, otherwise none of us would have quit! A week or 10 days max was what I seem to remember - I thought of it as having been microchipped by a large american tobacco company and that microchip was trying to program me back to buying fags so the executives could buy more yachts, hookers, boob jobs for their wives and mistresses, obnoxiously expensive cars, $10,000 lunches . . . all while I get to slowly kill myself for them to do so. This used to piss me off so much I managed to not give in. Wankers.

[Stickchick]

Well buy something healthy that doesn't have any!
Geez...bloody reformed smokers!! :shifty:

Well I am eating melon :2thumbsup:whistle:

[steveb64]

I'm allergic to anything that has Citric Acid in it.:crybaby:

Somebody previously recommended carrots. Apparently, they're the new wonder food, so get a bag! Low in calories too... ...so you won't need a new avatar...:msn-wink: Hang in there... :niceone:

[007XX]

Well I am eating melon :2thumbsup:whistle:

Good on you Stickchick...and Boomer too...:niceone:

I'm on my fifth day without a smoke, so know exactly what you mean...I find that when I get that "internal craving", I just take a huge slow breath, and have a glass of water. You'd be surprised how it helps!!!

And you keeping a diary is a wonderful idea, I reckon!

[Toaster]

Yep thats right, I smoked my last smoke at 8.30pm and have decided to go cold turkey and give up.

Hey well done Jody, keep up the good work and the benefits will no doubt be great long term.... less expense, better health etc. :2thumbsup

What does the cold turkey have to say about it? :blink:

[Nasty]

Well I am eating melon :2thumbsup:whistle:

carrot sticks and celery sticks work as well .. just no onion dip with them

[Stickchick]

carrot sticks and celery sticks work as well .. just no onion dip with them

WHAT!!!!!! No onion dip!!!!!! Well I don;t know whether I want to do this now hehehehehe.

I will get some carrots

[Krusti]

WHAT!!!!!! No onion dip!!!!!! Well I don;t know whether I want to do this now hehehehehe.

I will get some carrots

Don't forget, they are for chewing............:cool:

[Dooly]

Don't forget, they are for chewing............:cool:

:laugh::laugh::lol::lol:

[Beemer]

Good on you for quitting and I hope you last the distance. My parents both smoked all their lives, as did all my siblings but smoking never appealed to me. Last night I lost my mother to lung cancer so it appeals even less now. She was only diagnosed 26 October and they told us she had one to four months. Well, we got three fucking weeks with her and that sucks.

I wouldn't wish what she went through on my worst enemy - not even some of you lot on KB! She lost over 30kg in a few months because she couldn't eat or drink without vomiting and in her final days she could hardly even swallow.

Smoking just isn't worth it from my point of view.

[Stickchick]

Good on you for quitting and I hope you last the distance. My parents both smoked all their lives, as did all my siblings but smoking never appealed to me. Last night I lost my mother to lung cancer so it appeals even less now. She was only diagnosed 26 October and they told us she had one to four months. Well, we got three fucking weeks with her and that sucks.

I wouldn't wish what she went through on my worst enemy - not even some of you lot on KB! She lost over 30kg in a few months because she couldn't eat or drink without vomiting and in her final days she could hardly even swallow.

Smoking just isn't worth it from my point of view.

Wow dude I don't know what to say, My condolenscenes to you and your family. :hug::hug::hug:

[boomer]

Did you read the book..???

my every waking moment is consumed by the thoughts of cigarettes, not because i want one but because my life was ruled by smoking, i now don't know what the fook to do with all those habitual moments.

I've just done 3 hours at work with an hour and a half Mai Thai lunch... a couple of beers... No cravings!!!.. no bad tempers!!!!


THIS SHIT IS EASY


I've got a slight head ache and have a tight chest, but huh.. small price to pay.!!

I'm drinking water; Other than than i'm doing NOTHING i didn't do before /./ except of course Smoke! /./

Bring it on !

[Stickchick]

Did you read the book..???

I haven't finished it yet :pinch:

[boomer]

hey, Each to there own.. but if your going cold turkey.. DON'T substitute shit for the habitual or addictive 'shit' smoking gave you!

Quite the opposite; throw that shit away, say nah DONT want it, DONT NEED IT ... and be done with it.


READ THE BOOK :apint:

[boomer]

Did you read the book..???

I haven't finished it yet :pinch:


DO EEET!!!!!


Just imagine, not wanting to smoke, needeng to smoke!!! AND being upbeat about it all...!!

[Stickchick]

DO EEET!!!!!


Just imagine, not wanting to smoke, needeng to smoke!!! AND being upbeat about it all...!!


Riiight, must remember to be upbeat. Will more than likely finish the book tonight:niceone:

[Daffyd]

Good on you for quitting and I hope you last the distance. My parents both smoked all their lives, as did all my siblings but smoking never appealed to me. Last night I lost my mother to lung cancer so it appeals even less now. She was only diagnosed 26 October and they told us she had one to four months. Well, we got three fucking weeks with her and that sucks.

I wouldn't wish what she went through on my worst enemy - not even some of you lot on KB! She lost over 30kg in a few months because she couldn't eat or drink without vomiting and in her final days she could hardly even swallow.

Smoking just isn't worth it from my point of view.

Condolences. It's a terrible thing watching a parent die slowly. Been there.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Riiight, must remember to be upbeat. Will more than likely finish the book tonight:niceone:


Doin well Chicky. Spying on you from afar. Keep at it girl. :yes:

[skelstar]

Awesome guys. Hoping certain someone gets to read this thread.

[boomer]

This shits easy.


Someone SKIN UP !!!!

[Stickchick]

Substituting are we?

[boomer]

nah, i haven't had sex for ages. Still wankin :D

How you gettin on :calm:

[boomer]

Actually now you mention it.. i have got a hankering for some

M
D
M
A or

b ..
Anyone out there who doesn't need 10 mortgage payments in return?

[nodrog]

Actually now you mention it.. i have got a hankering for some

M
D
M
A or

b ..
Anyone out there who doesn't need 10 mortgage payments in return?

i have a mint payment scheme, you know my number :niceone:

[Stickchick]

nah, i haven't had sex for ages. Still wankin :D

How you gettin on :calm:

Pretty good actually, I got some vitamin B tablets yesterday as I was feeling really crappy and they seemed to have perked me up abit. Today has been quite easy actually:woohoo:

[Colapop]

Keep not smoking!! W00T!

[boomer]

Day # 3...

ok.. some insights.



I feel like i've slept when i wake up
I wake up VERY early
My chest hurts still
My breathing is so much .....'healthier' ( full breaths, clean air, no tightness or weezing )
NO.. yes, NO mood swings; which is strange because going on a flight of over 3 hrs would have me hangin of the roof
I'm mentally consumed and have been for 3 days with regards to Smoking/Not smoking.. i can't wait to think about something else. That being said.. its not because i want/need to have a fag/fix...
Time seems to be going so much slower..... someones hit the go slow button. THIS BIT IS VERY SURREAL... :psst:
I now have an appetite.
I can handle :puke:every now and again.
I'm a little perplexed as to WHY the full 180 degree turn on around for me with regards to

Being addicted - No longer being addicted
Being psychologically needy - no longer being needy
It's VERY strange, i no longer want or need a cigarette and when the little voice in me says now would be a good time for a smoko.. i just laugh and say yeah nah. I DON'T smoke.


Still.. Day #3 is supposed to be a milestone, the next one is 3 weeks.. give or take a few days ....


How you doing Chicky..??

[Stickchick]

Pretty much the same as you boomer, except I have a cold to fend off as well. I'm not sleeping all that well but that isn't the smoking just the stress of needing to make sure I have everything done before i move to Auckland. As for the appetite mine is huge which is scary as I don't really want to put on too much weight. I have mood swings but then again I haven't finished reading that book yet so today is a good opportunity to finish it. I have found I don't really have the cravings anymore just the urge to do something with my hands. I have also found that my half hour walk to and from work, I don't feel puffed by the time I get to work or home either which is an awesome feeling:2thumbsup. I'm starting to taste things a bit more than usual..i.e I drink soft drink at Darts and I have had to switch to diet drinks as they don't taste as sweet to me and I'm not a person that enjoys sweet things too much. mmmm Wonder if thats why I'm attracted to Dan?:shutup::love:

However I believe this weekend will be a huge challenge as being bored is also tempting to have a smoke. But I'm sure that I can keep myself busy. Plenty of housework and people to visit, which will also give me a good excuse to grow some balls and ride my bike which I have been putting off with some excuse or another.

Boomer keep me posted on how you are going this weekend I'm curious to knoe.

[Nasty]

The cold is probably caused by all the shit that has been if your system being kept down by the crap from the smokes getting stirred up. You will live and better for it!

If you are stuck for something to do ... read ... read ... or ride ... of go online and find out about other communities that are here ... also spring cleaning is fun at this time of year ... I remember I cleaned the curtains ... after that I will never smoke again .. they water was a putrid orage/yellow colour from beige curtains.

[Stickchick]

The cold is probably caused by all the shit that has been if your system being kept down by the crap from the smokes getting stirred up. You will live and better for it!

If you are stuck for something to do ... read ... read ... or ride ... of go online and find out about other communities that are here ... also spring cleaning is fun at this time of year ... I remember I cleaned the curtains ... after that I will never smoke again .. they water was a putrid orage/yellow colour from beige curtains.

I have found that I can't sit still so spring cleaning is probably the best thing to do. I have to sort out my stuff for my move anyway so its a good opportunity to do that.

Thanks Nasty, well thanks everyone for your support, it does make it easier knowing that if I give in to temptation I'm not only letting myself down I'm letting you guys down.:argh: And I'm sure that I will never hear the end of it from a couple of people too.

"I told you you were weak and wouldn't do it" is not a statement I particularly like so determination is a powerful trait to have.

[Stickchick]

How you getting on Boomer? I'm finding it really hard to deal with today. I'm really tempted to have a smoke and its driving me nuts. Even trying to keep myself busy isn't working. I'm frustrated and getting grumpy with myself for feeling like I could just light up right now. I didn't spend the last four days feeling like crap to have me smoke again!!! GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

[yungatart]

Jump on your bike and come over for a ride. It blows the gremlins out....
We are at home and I promise I won't smoke around you!

[Stickchick]

Jump on your bike and come over for a ride. It blows the gremlins out....
We are at home and I promise I won't smoke around you!

Put the jug on as it sounds like a great idea actually.

[Stickchick]

Mmmmmm I am weak. I got really really nervous about jumping on my bike which I haven't done in over a month (remembering I'm a learner) and thought fuck it I'm gonna have a smoke to calm my nerves....BAD IDEA!!!! I had a couple of puffs and got a major head rush and felt really really ill. I suppose I have learnt that I really don't need it and also that it has a bad effect on me now. But that doesn't excuse the fact that I gave in to temptation......GRRRRRR its no good, but I definitely won't be having another one thats for sure.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Mmmmmm I am weak. I got really really nervous about jumping on my bike which I haven't done in over a month (remembering I'm a learner) and thought fuck it I'm gonna have a smoke to calm my nerves....BAD IDEA!!!! I had a couple of puffs and got a major head rush and felt really really ill. I suppose I have learnt that I really don't need it and also that it has a bad effect on me now. But that doesn't excuse the fact that I gave in to temptation......GRRRRRR its no good, but I definitely won't be having another one thats for sure.

Just bin them Chicky. You are well on the road to "no more smoking". Just be strong and go for a walk. I would come over but Mooo is away and I have Martin here. Also gota take Mary's Mum to church so can't come over. Just put the smokes away and go for a walk. You are right you don't need them.............. The head rush will prevent you from riding. Drink plenty and have a sleep. Then go for a walk.

[boomer]

How you getting on Boomer? I'm finding it really hard to deal with today. I'm really tempted to have a smoke and its driving me nuts. Even trying to keep myself busy isn't working. I'm frustrated and getting grumpy with myself for feeling like I could just light up right now. I didn't spend the last four days feeling like crap to have me smoke again!!! GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!


Mmmmmm I am weak. I got really really nervous about jumping on my bike which I haven't done in over a month (remembering I'm a learner) and thought fuck it I'm gonna have a smoke to calm my nerves....BAD IDEA!!!! I had a couple of puffs and got a major head rush and felt really really ill. I suppose I have learnt that I really don't need it and also that it has a bad effect on me now. But that doesn't excuse the fact that I gave in to temptation......GRRRRRR its no good, but I definitely won't be having another one thats for sure.



READ THE BOOK :D


Been on the motoGP, racing today. I think i came second; maybe third. I'll wait for the results to come in.


As for smoking... no temptation for me, had a few beers, rolled Gordie a smoke and watched 'em all smoke in front of me whilst i hoped about like the retard from hel.. man im majorly Hyper.

faster on the bike too ;)

Still.. smoke all you want Stick CHICK.. JUST READ THE BOOK .. PLEASE !!!

[janno]

Don't panic, it's just a hiccough. Keep at it and you'll be fine.

Wasn't it great that you felt really crap! It would have been miserable if you had LUUURRRVED every illicit drag - but no, your body told you where to stick it.

Just keep plugging away . . .

[Skyryder]

Mmmmmm I am weak. I got really really nervous about jumping on my bike which I haven't done in over a month (remembering I'm a learner) and thought fuck it I'm gonna have a smoke to calm my nerves....BAD IDEA!!!! I had a couple of puffs and got a major head rush and felt really really ill. I suppose I have learnt that I really don't need it and also that it has a bad effect on me now. But that doesn't excuse the fact that I gave in to temptation......GRRRRRR its no good, but I definitely won't be having another one thats for sure.

You are at the most difficult stage. Nothing wrong with a little failure. I doubt if there are many who did not have a puff at about where you are now. The mindset is still there and that's the most important attitude to have.


PM me and I'll give you a breathing tecknique that will help with the stress.

Skyryder

[Stickchick]

READ THE BOOK :D


Been on the motoGP, racing today. I think i came second; maybe third. I'll wait for the results to come in.


As for smoking... no temptation for me, had a few beers, rolled Gordie a smoke and watched 'em all smoke in front of me whilst i hoped about like the retard from hel.. man im majorly Hyper.

faster on the bike too ;)

Still.. smoke all you want Stick CHICK.. JUST READ THE BOOK .. PLEASE !!!

Ok I have now READ THE BOOK will you stop shouting at me about it now :whistle::hug:

OMG what a change in mindset you have. I can relate to most of the stuff in that book about the "cold Turkey" effect etc. I have now changed my way of thinking and I'm now a "Happy non smoker" yahooooooo!!!!!!:clap:

[McJim]

I remember being hyper like boomer is now.

I read the book.

I smoked my last one before I finished the book coz I couldn't be arsed buying any more.

[boomer]

Ok I have now READ THE BOOK will you stop shouting at me about it now :whistle::hug:

OMG what a change in mindset you have. I can relate to most of the stuff in that book about the "cold Turkey" effect etc. I have now changed my way of thinking and I'm now a "Happy non smoker" yahooooooo!!!!!!:clap:


I remember being hyper like boomer is now.

I read the book.

I smoked my last one before I finished the book coz I couldn't be arsed buying any more.


ai... nice work .

now we can all have cuddles :grouphug:

[Stickchick]

Well Boomer this is probably the only time that I may agree with you but reading that Book has made this quite a pleasant experience. Day 6 is halfway through and I'm actually enjoying myself.

[Mikkel]

Have you guys considered something as extreme as physical exercise to celebrate your clean lungs (or to speed up the cleaning process depending on how you look at it)?
I think you might be able to channalise the restless energy you have into something really good. Just a short run or jog - even a brisk walk or some such.


Allow me to add some motivational fodder - a cautionary tale.
One of my girlfriend's best friends back home called the other day. Her mother who's been a heavy smoker her entire life and got diagnosed with lung cancer not that long ago just got the "death sentence". Her primary tumor in her lungs has spawned secondary tumors in her lymph nodes. She won't have much time left...
Furthermore, her father - who's not a smoker by the way - went to the doctor with back aches. Turns out he has a tumor in his spine - a secondary tumor... the primary tumor is in his lungs. So his days are numbered as well...
So my girlfriend's friend is obviously shattered that she'll almost certainly have no parents left next year. And her young children will be two grandparents short as well. Its fucking hard, but what can you do, what can you say?
The choice you make today is important, not just for you - but for everyone who relies on and cares about you. Still, its your choice, make the one that is right for you.

[boomer]

Have you guys considered something as extreme as physical exercise to celebrate your clean lungs (or to speed up the cleaning process depending on how you look at it)?
I think you might be able to channalise the restless energy you have into something really good. Just a short run or jog - even a brisk walk or some such.


Allow me to add some motivational fodder - a cautionary tale.
One of my girlfriend's best friends back home called the other day. Her mother who's been a heavy smoker her entire life and got diagnosed with lung cancer not that long ago just got the "death sentence". Her primary tumor in her lungs has spawned secondary tumors in her lymph nodes. She won't have much time left...
Furthermore, her father - who's not a smoker by the way - went to the doctor with back aches. Turns out he has a tumor in his spine - a secondary tumor... the primary tumor is in his lungs. So his days are numbered as well...
So my girlfriend's friend is obviously shattered that she'll almost certainly have no parents left next year. And her young children will be two grandparents short as well. Its fucking hard, but what can you do, what can you say?
The choice you make today is important, not just for you - but for everyone who relies on and cares about you. Still, its your choice, make the one that is right for you.


i dont mean to be rude.. but if you think that post is motivational... think again.

[Stickchick]

i dont mean to be rude.. but if you think that post is motivational... think again.

So how ya going boomer? Still enjoying being a happy non smoker? Day 6 for me and Day 5 for you and apart from my little mishap, I actually feel great. I have heaps of new found energy and my cold is finally starting to go. I haven't had any mood swings since reading that book and I'm enjoying the experience a lot more than I was before.:niceone:

Smoking is bad mmkay:bleh:

[Grahameeboy]

So how ya going boomer? Still enjoying being a happy non smoker? Day 6 for me and Day 5 for you and apart from my little mishap, I actually feel great. I have heaps of new found energy and my cold is finally starting to go. I haven't had any mood swings since reading that book and I'm enjoying the experience a lot more than I was before.:niceone:

Smoking is bad mmkay:bleh:

Boomer, happy??

Good on ya, keep it up cause Dan is visiting this weekend isn't he................

I used to smoke when I was young but I didn't feel like a smoker cause I put cannabis in the rizla!!! Then it was pipes.....

[boomer]

So how ya going boomer? Still enjoying being a happy non smoker? Day 6 for me and Day 5 for you and apart from my little mishap, I actually feel great. I have heaps of new found energy and my cold is finally starting to go. I haven't had any mood swings since reading that book and I'm enjoying the experience a lot more than I was before.:niceone:

Smoking is bad mmkay:bleh:

nice work. Im still havin ma moments and im still hyper. It can be hard to concentrate some times but knowing i'm now beating you 'cos you lapsed makes me feel better :niceone:

[kiwifruit]

I'm gonna have a fag after this glass of wine :)

[boomer]

Boomer, happy??

Good on ya, keep it up cause Dan is visiting this weekend isn't he................

I used to smoke when I was young but I didn't feel like a smoker cause I put cannabis in the rizla!!! Then it was pipes.....

what you on about Willis.. you've always been a fag!

[boomer]

I'm gonna have a fag after this glass of wine :)

SKIN UP ! .

[Grahameeboy]

what you on about Willis.. you've always been a fag!

Bugger......memory slip.............

[kiwifruit]

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[boomer]

Bugger......memory slip.............

how the fook do you forget something like that?

[Grahameeboy]

how the fook do you forget something like that?

When I am with my girlfriend;)

[Stickchick]

Well if I was going to give into temptation, today would have been the day. But instead I have gone for a walk to clear thoughts in my head and relax myself abit.

I have had a prick of a day due to asking my assistant to do some REAL work and help me out with some urgent work that needed to be done. Instead I got hauled into a meeting by my boss and told not to have the attitude that just cause I am leaving, I should still care about what I am doing...Where he got this fucking idea is beyond me. I'm not the type of person that hands in their notice and just sits around and waits to do their time before leaving. I asked him where he got this idea from and he said because I asked my assistant to help me out. Apparently she had told him that I have an attitude since handing in my notice and she can't work like that....WTF!!!!

I am still doing my job to the best of my ability and just because I asked her not to take her half hour tea break and hour and a half lunchtime so we can get the work finished I have an attitude.

I will be sooooo glad to be out of that place!!!!! Rant over

[Colapop]

Go in tomorrow and tell Heather to "Get fucked you lazy bitch!" Go on to tell her she might as well go and cry to Dwayne now coz you're going to tell her to do more work... instead of baking muffins...

just my 2c... you know I'd do it given half a chance!

Oh and good on you for finding an alternative to smoking - you rock!

[boomer]

3 weeks in the morning.. wooohoooo!!!


how you doing gal???

[jrandom]

how you doing gal???

Her morning breath is way better...

[nodrog]

Her morning breath is way better...

Boomers isnt! :sick:

[Stickchick]

I have had some weak moments I have to admit. But I don't enjoy it and I don't have to have it either. When I have had a weak moment I go back to reading the book. I don't have cravings and I feel heaps better except getting a blasted cold.

My reflux has improved dramatically which I'm impressed about and now I'm back to one pill a day instead of four. Sometimes I don't need to have the one, depending on what food I'm eating.

Poor Dan has put up with my bad moods, short temper but has been great as a support person. The one thing that surprises me is the fact that I can hang out with other smokers and not feel like I want one. Its a vast improvement all round and just adds to the many improvements I have made within myself this year. I'm proud of myself and that isn't something I have ever said to myself before.

So Dan I want to publically thank you :hug: Just being there when I whinged, moaned etc meant a lot:love:

[fireball]

wow :niceone: well done stick chick!
it is good to see someone kicking the habbit.....
best wishes and yay for you!:niceone::niceone:

[mstriumph]

well DONE that Gal!!

i really don't think that people who have never smoked understand just how gut-wrentching a thing it is to give up ........

they think of smoking as a lifestyle choice but the point is, once you've become used it it, it's only part habit ... the rest is addiction [with all that entails]......

you've done SO well to kick it!!

[jrandom]

So Dan I want to publically thank you :hug: Just being there when I whinged, moaned etc meant a lot:love:

Awwww...

:first:

*blush*

[car]

they think of smoking as a lifestyle choice but the point is, once you've become used it it, it's only part habit ... the rest is addiction [with all that entails]......

As an ex-smoker, I still think that it is a lifestyle decision. I tried any number of times to give up and failed, because in my heart I just didn't want to. My wife fell pregnant, I thought "fuck this, no more fannying around, I'm giving up" and that was pretty much that. As Alexei Sayle said, "I've stopped putting my dick in the blender."

[007XX]

So Dan I want to publically thank you :hug: Just being there when I whinged, moaned etc meant a lot:love:


Awwww...

:first:

*blush*

You two are just so darn cute!!!

Seriously though, well done Stickchick...:first: Such good news about your health improving because of it too...:yes:

I'm still off the fags as well, even though someone was smoking very close to me the other day.

For some reason, doing it cold turkey works for me this time, not sure why. But no cravings whatsoever, so all good really.

[jrandom]

... even though someone was smoking very close to me the other day.

Truly shocking, that someone would do such a thing around a recent quitter!

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[007XX]

Truly shocking, that someone would do such a thing around a recent quitter!

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:laugh: insensitive prick, one might say...I just loved the way that person stopped smoking for the rest of the evening though, once they knew it did not bother me.

Funny how reverse psychology works wonders on the simple minded! :innocent:

[Maha]

Boomers isnt! :sick:

Must be the smell of 3 day old cum!...:baby:

[jrandom]

insensitive prick, one might say...I just loved the way that person stopped smoking for the rest of the evening though, once they knew it did not bother me.

Maybe they just smoked as much as they ever do in one sitting, regardless of context...

[007XX]

Maybe they just smoked as much as they ever do in one sitting, regardless of context...

:shifty: Yep, that's true...oh well, it truly did not bother me, so it's of little importance. It was an awesomely funny night anyway.

So, when are you giving up again? :D

[jrandom]

So, when are you giving up again? :D

Any time I want to.

;)

[007XX]

Any time I want to.

;)

Ok, I could say something here, but it'd be highjacking Stickchick's thread, and that wouldn't be nice....:whistle:

[mstriumph]

As an ex-smoker, I still think that it is a lifestyle decision. I tried any number of times to give up and failed, because in my heart I just didn't want to. My wife fell pregnant, I thought "fuck this, no more fannying around, I'm giving up" and that was pretty much that. As Alexei Sayle said, "I've stopped putting my dick in the blender."


good for you .......... but for every one strong-minded fella like you there'll be another dozen that struggle with it and their efforts shouldn't be knocked?

there's a body of qualified opinion
of which this is one minor part ("http://http://www.aanos.org/chrmn_crnr_smoking.htm"/) which says it's addictive and should be approached as such .........

like any addiction [or any HABIT for that matter] it's a praiseworthy thing to fight against and win

[Stickchick]

Its been just over two months of being smokefree (Well sort of) I have had some set backs, especially at Christmas time and New Years, but I feel so much better for it. I'm more alert, I'm not so tired all the time and my stomach isn't giving me as much hassle as it used to. Last night would have been the only time in the last month and 1/2 that I have had to take my medication so that just goes to prove what smoking was doing to me. I struggle when I'm drinking but have learned to ignore thoses feelings. Recently at a friends place for dinner etc, I was drinking and I wanted to have a smoke but just focused on something else until the urge went away and I'm happy with it.

Even though I have had some set backs I'm rather proud of myself for how far I have come with my choice to give up. Not bad for the first time and also trying to stick with it. Dan, thank you for the pep talks and putting up with the bad moods when I really wanted to have a smoke, it is really appreciated.

So how are you going 007XX and Boomer? Better than me I hope

[007XX]

Even though I have had some set backs I'm rather proud of myself for how far I have come with my choice to give up. Not bad for the first time and also trying to stick with it. Dan, thank you for the pep talks and putting up with the bad moods when I really wanted to have a smoke, it is really appreciated.

So how are you going 007XX and Boomer? Better than me I hope

:banana: You go you good thing...:sunny:

I haven't touched a cigarette since the beginning of November. Have been around people who were smoking, and it hasn't bothered me at all. Have even been drinking, and didn't feel like a smoke.

The funniest thing happened though: I really went off coffee and alcohol. I don't know if it's because subconsciously, I know they were triggering my desire for a cigarette, or whether my tastebuds were not into the taste of it after being cleansed from no more nicotine. But heck, it feels great!

I have now started a 3 months exercise plan and am finally able to run for about 15 minutes at a well paced jog without looking like a beetroot or collapsing like an asphyxiated goldfish out of water...

I saw Boomer on a track day before Christmas, and I never saw him with a smoke, so me thinks he is doing rather well :yes:

[Stickchick]

The funniest thing happened though: I really went off coffee and alcohol. I don't know if it's because subconsciously, I know they were triggering my desire for a cigarette, or whether my tastebuds were not into the taste of it after being cleansed from no more nicotine. But heck, it feels great!

I have noticed that if I limit my alcohol intake I don't have to fight the urge that hard. I could never give up coffee......Christ Dan would hate me in the mornings thats for sure :argue::girlfight:

My tastebuds are very active, I'm finding that the food I thought was bland and dull actually has some taste to it. Its completely awesome:wari:

[007XX]

My tastebuds are very active, I'm finding that the food I thought was bland and dull actually has some taste to it. Its completely awesome:wari:

The best thing for me I think is the fact that I don't have that tight, uncomfortable feeling in my chest anymore. I think it was high time for me to quit, and having a physical discomfort made it so much easier to stop.

[Stickchick]

The funniest thing I have found is when I'm on the back of Jrandoms bike and we are filtering through traffic, I can smell when someone is having a smoke in their car.

[007XX]

The funniest thing is when I'm on the back of Jrandom , I can smell smoke .

:shit:....Bloody heck woman! Just slow down then...:scooter:

:dodge: :rofl:

PS: and yes, I know what you mean. I now find that smell bothersome, which I think is a good sign.

[Blue Velvet]

Nice one ladies. Much respect to both of you for breaking the habit :2thumbsup

I was in a taxi the other day and a car in the next lane had windows down, occupants smoking, and all the smoke was coming into the taxi. Gross.

[boomer]

hey; here's my update. I haven't smoked since the day i quit and i cant say i've wanted a smoke at all. its as though i never smoked at all. very strange.

im getting fat tho.. so i need to go do some running. I eat now, where as before i only had dinner, no lunch.


keep at it girls !!!

[boomer]

Well i went out and bought the book today, the one that everyone swears by.

I'm nearly there and plan on finishing it tonight. If you can get past 3 weeks apparently, then the addiction and poisons will have gone.

My days of being a smoker end today.

Just DO IT



9 weeks yesterday :D

[Deano]

9 weeks yesterday :D

2.5 months here.

[cowpoos]

: without looking like a beetroot or collapsing like an asphyxiated goldfish out of water.

http://http://www.clipart.com/en/search/split?q=vegetable&PID=263489&nvc_cj=1&AID=10292438

http://http://www.fishpondinfo.com/photos/fish/goldfish/tumorgf1.jpg

The beetroot looks the lesser of the two evils!!

[007XX]

hey; here's my update. I haven't smoked since the day i quit and i cant say i've wanted a smoke at all. its as though i never smoked at all. very strange.

im getting fat tho.. so i need to go do some running. I eat now, where as before i only had dinner, no lunch.


keep at it girls !!!


9 weeks yesterday :D


2.5 months here.

:clap: Very well done gents...

Boomer, with the speed you were doing on that gorgeous machine of yours, I'm surprised you're not scaring the crap out of any fat intending to stick to you :laugh:

[007XX]

http://http://www.clipart.com/en/search/split?q=vegetable&PID=263489&nvc_cj=1&AID=10292438

http://http://www.fishpondinfo.com/photos/fish/goldfish/tumorgf1.jpg

The beetroot looks the lesser of the two evils!!

I can't see the piccies :confused: :(

[boomer]

:clap: Very well done gents...

Boomer, with the speed you were doing on that gorgeous machine of yours, I'm surprised you're not scaring the crap out of any fat intending to stick to you :laugh:

;) it's all about looking good, if you look good you look like your going fast. It's all an illusion cos as the fast boys will tell ya.. any slower and i'll be too slow to catch a cold.


2.5 months here.

nice going Deano..congrats! Is it a struggle for ya?

[Nasty]

Well done guys .. .all of you have made a truely awesome effort .. I quit five years ago .. and it goes to show that you can quit and stay quit!

What I found .. and I know some of you have also, is that food tastes really different ... and that I don't want to smell like the smoker again .. you know that old cigerette smell that lingers!!

[Deano]

;) it's all about looking good, if you look good you look like your going fast.


It's all about going fast, if you're going fast you like good :clap:



nice going Deano..congrats! Is it a struggle for ya?

You too mate. Gay hugs all round woohoo....

I can't say it has been plain sailing at times - I smoked a big fat cuban cigar on NY Eve and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience - Darkman gave it to me for when my baby was born but I didn't touch it until NY.

I hate the dreams - where you succumb and smoke a cigarette, then wake up feeling bad. OMG - where is Nimphochick to analyse my dreams.

[007XX]

;) it's all about looking good, if you look good you look like your going fast. It's all an illusion cos as the fast boys will tell ya.. any slower and i'll be too slow to catch a cold.


:blink: Please don't tell me I got to wear some damn lippy next time? Fark that...
(still got 150 on the back straight at Puke on my VTR, does that count? :p)




I hate the dreams - where you succumb and smoke a cigarette, then wake up feeling bad. OMG - where is Nimphochick to analyse my dreams.

She'll be in the UK by now, wishing she was her, cos she'll be freezing her arse over there.

As for your dream, I got this for you: You are being secretely lured by the dark side within you, taunting you to do the unforgivable: put a big one in your mouth and suck greedily on it...:banana:
There ya go, your devoted Strumpet's interpretation will be $120 thank you very much (there's a track day coming up)

[skelstar]

You too mate. Gay hugs all round woohoo....
...and that there is the reason why the TRTNR crew are going soft.

[jrandom]

...and that there is the reason why the TRTNR crew are going soft.

... that's probably a good thing, right?

Like, if they went hard, it'd probably mean that they were gay.

[kiwifruit]

so hows the non smoking going folks? :girlfight:

I've been going pretty well myself, had about 4 last month, all in one night :o
they seem so desirable after a few drinks eh

[jrandom]

had about 4 last month, all in one night...

:love:

liyiT_DGREA

[Bikestore]

10 chars ...

[boomer]

Yup.. i'm still a non smoker and thats 4 months on the 14th.


I just do drugs now instead.. copious amounts :sick:

[Stickchick]

Mm....yes....well:o, things turned to crap for me a few weeks ago. I got really really stressed and turned back to bad habits.:no:

However, I have once again stopped smoking as of today, my collegues have been warned in case I snap for no reason at all. My close friends have also been warned (I know what I was like the first time, thought it best to say sorry now).

This time is the LAST time. I once again got quite sick :doctor: so back to the book boomer kindly directed me to and I'm now back into the mindset I was when living in the Hawkes Bay. Some people doubt me that I can do it again since I fell off the wagon but I'm more determined to prove them wrong:girlfight:. Plus doctors visits are costing me a fortune!!!:angry:

One of my collegues is into natural remedies and as directed me to use vitamins to beat the stress so I don't fall back into the ugly habits. Damn Auckland people are really great when it comes to being helpful and understanding. Well people at my work anyway. :hug: I have even got one of my collegue to give up with me. My poor boss won't know what has hit her, two women having withdrawals would be like we were PMT for a while hehehehe

[Swoop]

A quote from some weird place on the interdweeb...

SMOKERS. Enjoy seemingly longer holidays by stopping smoking on your first day off, making every day thereafter appear to be 72 hours long.

:apint:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Mm....yes....well:o, things turned to crap for me a few weeks ago. I got really really stressed and turned back to bad habits.:no:

However, I have once again stopped smoking as of today, my collegues have been warned in case I snap for no reason at all. My close friends have also been warned (I know what I was like the first time, thought it best to say sorry now).

This time is the LAST time. I once again got quite sick :doctor: so back to the book boomer kindly directed me to and I'm now back into the mindset I was when living in the Hawkes Bay. Some people doubt me that I can do it again since I fell off the wagon but I'm more determined to prove them wrong:girlfight:. Plus doctors visits are costing me a fortune!!!:angry:

One of my collegues is into natural remedies and as directed me to use vitamins to beat the stress so I don't fall back into the ugly habits. Damn Auckland people are really great when it comes to being helpful and understanding. Well people at my work anyway. :hug: I have even got one of my collegue to give up with me. My poor boss won't know what has hit her, two women having withdrawals would be like we were PMT for a while hehehehe



My last one was last night but in the last 2 weeks i have gone from 20+ to 2. So long as i don't gain weigh i will stop if i do gain weight i will start again.

[kerfufflez]

My last one was last night but in the last 2 weeks i have gone from 20+ to 2. So long as i don't gain weigh i will stop if i do gain weight i will start again.

That makes no sense. What does it matter if you put on a few kilos? They can be lost again.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

The last time i gave up smoking i put on a lot more than a few kg and before anyone says it i went on a diet drank lots and exerised but nothing i done stoped the weight gain.

This time i have been going to sure slim to date i have lost 7kg and i will continue on my fast loss program i go to the gym for a 1.45 hours a day.

I'm not comfortable with weigh gain when it comes to what i put on the last time. We will see

[mstriumph]

............directed me to use vitamins to beat the stress ............


try tearing throats - it worked for me ......... :msn-wink:


no? ah well, good luck with it anyway!!

[McJim]

2 years stopped come May....and I started smoking in 1978.

[kiwifruit]

However, I have once again stopped smoking as of today....

This time is the LAST time.

Some people doubt me that I can do it again since I fell off the wagon but I'm more determined to prove them wrong:girlfight:.


Hows the non smoking going? :pinch: :calm:


i must admit to "being a smoker" still after a few standard drinks... otherwise i'm on the wagon

[jrandom]

i must admit to "being a smoker" still after a few standard drinks...

Too right, and best done at 'Lenin', aye bro!

:eek:

:doobey:

[Maha]

Hows the non smoking going? :pinch: :calm:


i must admit to "being a smoker" still after a few standard drinks... otherwise i'm on the wagon

Two of the 'NON' smokers I know were having the odd puff last night, one was even on her hands and knee's begging for a fag....or was that jrandom? anyway, it was not pretty...:bash:

Just kidding lady's....:hug:

[007XX]

Two of the 'NON' smokers I know were having the odd puff last night, one was even on her hands and knee's begging for a fag....or was that jrandom? anyway, it was not pretty...:bash:

Just kidding lady's....:hug:

yes...:shifty: I saw one of them sneaking around too with a fag in her hand :spanking: Naughty, naughty...:laugh:

[CookMySock]

The thing that HELPED** me the most, was the support I got. This is what I did ;

I decided to quit, then gave my last half packet of fags and lighter to my mrs, and asked her to hide them where I couldn't find them. Now the process begins - you all know it well.

When I was having a shit day, and I hit rock bottom, I needed a smoke real baaaad, so I go to her "please can I have a smoke ? just one will do."

She wanders off and comes back with a fat sandwich and a cuppa coffee for me, and sits down and says "whats the matter, mate?". And I talk until I feel better.

At the end of this, she asks "do you still want that smoke ?" and I'm like, "no thanks, I'm feeling much better."

The other thing that reduced the mind-racing, was taking regular breaks. You must stop every hour or two, or whenever you feel you mind getting too cluttered, and stop, close your eyes, and empty your mind. You were doing this every time you stopped for a smoke, and you mustn't stop doing it or you will feel like you are going mad.. just without the smoke you see.

It's doable though - everyone's doing it, and so can you.

** People can only help. They can never do it for you.

DB

[boomer]

I'M still on the wagon.. had a spliff last week and got trashed but I havent smoked a ciggie since i quit and haven't wanted to either!


READ THE BOOK.. it becomes so easy, like you never smoked :wacko:





5 months on Monday



.

[Nade]

Funny thing this giving up smoking.....I tired to give up a few times...read Allan carrs book...cold turkey....etc etc...but always went back to smoking wether it be a few days or a few months later. Longest period of not smoking was 18 months.
I gave up smoking pot easier. Just stopped one day. and haven't smoked since...I was smoking pot mixed in with my tobacco every ciggy except when I was at work.

[smokiesam]

Good on you typing with 1 hand because arm broken in 3 places 2 compound 3 broken ribs a cut half way round my thigh 3 broken fingers and i'm getting married in 3 weeks. the point being after 5 days in hospital i'm going cold turkey too. so if you need to be grumpy flick me an email because i know what you going thru.
ps. i did it on a push bike to shy to go into detail cause everyone will laugh.

[kiwifruit]

ps. i did it on a push bike to shy to go into detail cause everyone will laugh.

What happened??? :sweatdrop

[smokiesam]

riding down a big hill at pace 57 km and the bastard left the road closed barrier accross the road. Its normally open when i go to work. Saw it too late and 1 helecopter ride later and 6 weeks off work i'm might be ok.

[McJim]

I'M still on the wagon.. had a spliff last week and got trashed but I havent smoked a ciggie since i quit and haven't wanted to either!
READ THE BOOK.. it becomes so easy, like you never smoked :wacko:


5 months on Monday
.

Ya need to smoke ones with pure weed. Spliffs have got loads of that nasty addictive tobacco shit in 'em that is no good for you at all.



2 years on 1st May

[CookMySock]

Ya need to smoke ones with pure weed. Spliffs have got loads of that nasty addictive tobacco shit in 'em that is no good for you at all.hahaha, well said.

DB

[boomer]

Well, today im a non smoker; have been all day.

a piece of piss... if only giving up ma belly was as easy !


Ya need to smoke ones with pure weed. Spliffs have got loads of that nasty addictive tobacco shit in 'em that is no good for you at all.



2 years on 1st May



ahhaha good on YOU.. and teh splff was 100% weed..ai au ! no 'baccy in my smoko jo !

[Mrs Busa Pete]

a piece of piss... if only giving up ma belly was as easy !

Ha Dunc i'm on about 10 months of no smoking still get the urg now and then but you get that i guess.

For those that are giving up as well the best thing to eat is celery non fatning as it is bascily water.

[Maha]

For those that are giving up as well the best thing to eat is celery non fatning as it is bascily water.

So are those jellies ya'll make, I would rather consume those.....but they make me smoke more....:eek:

[Stickchick]

Well I have failed miserably :crybaby:. Once I get properly unpacked and find my book again, I shall give it another go.

[Wingnut]

Well I have failed miserably :crybaby:. Once I get properly unpacked and find my book again, I shall give it another go.

Dont sweat it mate. I smoked for 13 odd years. It took me 4 goes to kick it. The final successful time I tried was relatively easy due to the fact I was just so fucken over it. I dryreached on my last fag and couldnt even finish it!

There is hope.

I would wish you luck - but luck has nothing to do with it.

[Nasty]

Well I have failed miserably :crybaby:. Once I get properly unpacked and find my book again, I shall give it another go.

Don't be too hard on yourself ... you have not failed .. you have prepared yourself to start quitting again.

[jrandom]

Don't be too hard on yourself ... you have not failed .. you have prepared yourself to start quitting again.

Gosh, you're being way nicer to her about it than I am.

:lol:

[Nasty]

Gosh, you're being way nicer to her about it than I am.

:lol:

Yeah I have been there though .. I know how hard it is .. and I know how I was a lot harder on myself then anyone else. :)

[kiwifruit]

I shall give it another go

How are you going with this Jody? :dodge:

[Colapop]

Doesn't it depend on who gives her smokes? Or whether she's got a packet? Hehehehe... :shifty:

[Kflasher]

Well I have failed miserably...

Yip i fail the first time too, keep with it as you will beat it.;)
As for others (you know who you are) we must be cruel to be kind, don't help her start the habit again.

[Skyryder]

Well I have failed miserably :crybaby:. Once I get properly unpacked and find my book again, I shall give it another go.

Took me three attempts. Pesonlly I belive it's a timeing thing. Not too sure if I mentioned the breathing thing. I believe the key to giving up is learning how to manage the stress. PM if any advice is needed.


Skyryder

[Colapop]

You've actually got to want to stop smoking. Nobody can tell you to. Of course, other people giving you smokes doesn't help... and coming from a family of smokers doesn't help either...

[Nasty]

You've actually got to want to stop smoking. Nobody can tell you to. Of course, other people giving you smokes doesn't help... and coming from a family of smokers doesn't help either...

But is still achievable .. I come from a family of smokers ... and also had a stepfather die when i was quiting .. when Stickies ready she will achieve this and do it with strength and power!

[Madness]

Try eating lots of Tomatoes. (http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=22807)

[fire eyes]

awsome girl ... :Punk: go hard!

[Maha]

Puff the magic Jooooooody
Lives by the sea
And la la la in the autumn mist
In a land called Hondalee??? :whistle:

[Pussy]

I believe the key to giving up is learning how to manage the stress.



Piece of piss.... choke the living shit out of any arsehole who deserves it! Too easy!

[Stickchick]

I'm into Day 3 for the second time around, and I have to say I pity poor Dan. All my stress has been taken out on him. Think I'm pretty lucky that he loves me.

I'm avoiding any alcohol has that just starts cravings, so will see how that lasts.

[MadDuck]

I pity poor Dan. All my stress has been taken out on him.

The man wears lycra so I am sure he can cope with anything you throw at him. Best of luck sticky

[Maha]

The man wears lycra so I am sure he can cope with anything you throw at him. Best of luck sticky

Except eggs..they wont stick!!!!.....wa wa waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :eek:

[speights_bud]

I'm into Day 3 for the second time around, and I have to say I pity poor Dan. All my stress has been taken out on him. Think I'm pretty lucky that he loves me.

I'm avoiding any alcohol has that just starts cravings, so will see how that lasts.

Good on you :) i was wondering after seeing you on the weekend how you were going.

A mate of mine Rob (not RobertyDog) has given up recently, and he won't drink alcohol at all because he gets that same trigger.

Good on you for giving it another go :)

[No FX]

Dunno if this has been mentioned because i skipped from the start 2 the end of this thread, but me and my missus and 90% of our friends gave up (after many years and failed attemts) after reading Allan Carr's Easy Way to Give Up Smoking book. Its amazing you don't even miss cigs or have cravings, and it actually works. If you are serious about quitting for life then go on Tardme and buy it, it will pay for itself in a week!

Preach over and good luck

[No FX]

.......:rolleyes::o and I swear I am niether Allan Carr nor his publishing house ......:lol:

[Virago]

I smoked 20-25 a day for 12 years, gave up (cold turkey) when babies started appearing in the house.

I struggled through the first few days, and hit the wall at day four from memory. Sitting in the work smoko-room (it was a "smoko" room back then), overwhelmed with cravings, I talked to a colleague who had given up smoking a couple of years previously. I asked him when the cravings started to ease off, and he gave me advice that I've carried to this day.

"Quiting smoking is 90% psychological." he reckoned. "You need to draw a line in the sand. When you make that firm commitment to yourself that you are NOT going to smoke again, the cravings will ease."

I went away and had a quiet few moments to myself. I made the commitment. I was not going to "try to give up" - I was NOT going to smoke again. Straight away, the cravings eased.

Over 20 years smoke-free now.

It ain't easy, but hang in there. Make the commitment - it's worth it.

[McJim]

I started smohing in 1978. I stopped in 2006.

I didn't actually quit smoking I just decided not to have the next one that's all.

[toycollector10]

I haven't read all 11 pages but do you know about the Mozilla program that will help you quit. Quitmozilla configuration.

Program it and at the hover of a mouse it will give you:

Number of ciggies not smoked
Savings
Time in days/years/hours not smoked
Last milestone.

Which in my case is 2 years four days and one hour off the damn things and 11,025 ciggs not smoked and a saving of $5,512.95...as I type.

As Obama said: "Can you quit"? YES YOU CAN!

And that advice from Virago is relevant. Determination. In my case I gave my half full packet of Pocket Edition and all my papers, lighter and stuff to my adult son and told him to put it in his top drawer in his room. I new I could get to it but opening that drawer would have been a violation of his privacy, so it would be a double-downer to retrieve the tobacco. I also quit on my birthday's eve so I would have an easily remembered quit point.

Think about telling the people you love that you have been to the Dr today with a nasty cough and that you have blood in your phlegm. Totally avoidable. Cancer, death and heartbreak to everyone involved in your life. YOU CAN DO IT!

[Colapop]

The best thing about not smoking? The taste of things. Not just really tasty things but everyday things like coffee and butter (yes, it's bad for you) and well... everything! I found the best thing when I quit was to continue the same routines - I still went out for a smoke break but didn't smoke. I still got up and had a coffee first thing in the morning but didn't light up. You'll get there chickie...

[mrchips]

I will have stopped smoking 4 years on 1 Jan 2009 (i smoked for 25 yrs = $35,000 in smokes).

I look at it this way.....

I can save myself $20,000 over the next 20 years by not lighting up another cigarette & just buy myself a brand new bike instead.


mmmmm :eek:

[Colapop]

Well, it's been Xmas and New Years, how have you been doing Sticky? Hope it's going well for you - still non-smoking? Found out yesterday that my work pay for staff to quit. They pay for all the patches and gum etc, not actually pay by the hour.

I heard a suggestion that I thought was pretty good - Quit smoking, one smoke at a time. Count the number of smokes you have in a day and the next day have one less. Apparently you gradually change the habit of having a smoke and also gradually cut down the amount you smoke. Not everyone can go cold turkey.

[Blossom]

Sounds like you are one determined lady sticky...
I gave up the day we buried my brother in law. Nearly 4yrs ago. I had like you been getting reflux and being sick a lot then that week I smoked my way through the funeral to 'cope', made it to the funeral day then ended up back at drs the following day with tonsilitus.
It was my 5th? attempt to give up and my only sucessfull one. All previous attempts ended after a few months. The difference for me the last time was 3 fold.
First difference was I decided that if I never actually put a lit smoke in my mouth I could not smoke it. dumb but true. I have held them, fondled them, fantasized about them and even pretended to smoke them and invade the space surrounding other smokers just to get a whiff. But I have never put a lit smoke in my mouth since.
I gave up at an extremly stressful time in my life. I figured if I can give up whilst stressed then I can stay gived up when stressed(yeah I know bad engrish.)
and finally and proberly most importantly for me, I no longer enjoyed smoking. If I ever forget how much I disliked it? I have a mate who smokes inside. I go round to her place in the morning (before the windows are opened) and it takes me about 2 seconds after walking into her place to remember why I disliked it.

Goodluck sticky. Its a blardy hard hill to climb but if I could do it I am sure anyone can. Every attempt to quit is an attempt closer to success.

[Ryder]

Dunno if this has been mentioned because i skipped from the start 2 the end of this thread, but me and my missus and 90% of our friends gave up (after many years and failed attemts) after reading Allan Carr's Easy Way to Give Up Smoking book. Its amazing you don't even miss cigs or have cravings, and it actually works. If you are serious about quitting for life then go on Tardme and buy it, it will pay for itself in a week!

Preach over and good luck

Allan Carr's book is fantastic! :niceone: it really worked for me and my partner. the only issue i had with it was that you have to continue smoking until you finish the book and the more you read the harder it is to smoke! i felt sick and disgusted at every cigarette after reading about half of this book! :sick:

we have both been cigarette free for months now...between 4 and 6 months i think, and we both have no desire to ever smoke a cigarette again! :clap:

[Colapop]

That's awesome Ryder!

Keep it up Sticky! Hope it's going well for you... :niceone: