I smoked my last cigarette

**Maha** · 13th November 2007, 21:28

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** · 13th November 2007, 21:29

Woohoo!

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

Go on, prove me wrong!

**Skyryder** · 13th November 2007, 21:34

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** · 13th November 2007, 21:52

Originally Posted by Mom

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

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

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.

Skyryder

**McJim** · 13th November 2007, 21:54

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.

**Grahameeboy** · 13th November 2007, 22:01

Originally Posted by 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.

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

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

**The Stranger:Me** · 13th November 2007, 22:02

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

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** · 13th November 2007, 22:03

Originally Posted by Skyryder

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.

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** · 13th November 2007, 22:05

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

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** · 13th November 2007, 22:07

Originally Posted by jrandom

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** · 13th November 2007, 22:19

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**rainman** · 13th November 2007, 22:31

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.

Originally Posted by Stickchick

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).

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** · 13th November 2007, 22:32

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** · 13th November 2007, 22:35

Originally Posted by Laava

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 ?