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podgeandrodge wrote: »Beware. You cannot even take a drag. You will perish on that rock.
Didn't bother me at all the next day or even now, it was the drink wanted it not me
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I went on a hike with a few friends and thought mountain rescue would have to be rang for me....
I finished the pack that I had and haven't bought a pack since. That was 13 days ago. I did give in and had 2 drags of one when I was having a few drinks on Saturday night but after that I didn't want more because I thought I would get sick from it.
I'm doing with no help except remembering how I was beside the ocean and could not catch a breath for most of that 8Km hike and thought my lungs would burst.
I am just worried about cravings and I haven't had any yet and really hoping it stays this way
They'll come your way, but if you fall, the "yeuch" taste in your mouth will help you keep up the fight0 -
podgeandrodge wrote: »Yes
But with that attitude you will be taking a couple of drags next time you're drinking because it didn't bother you. Then it's just one cigarette the following time. Just warning you!;)aloyisious wrote: »They'll come your way, but if you fall, the "yeuch" taste in your mouth will help you keep up the fight
The taste is right!! It was rank the next day, felt like I had gone through 20 in the night. I have a complete different outlook on quitting this time. I have already gone shopping for clothes and have my rent together in 3 weeks, instead of completely scraping it a few days late. I have stepped up cardio training and have improved in the last 2 weeks and don't want to go back to how I was!0 -
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I quit 36 days ago, using the patches. I haven't worn a patch for 3 days now and I haven't had any cravings, I always have a patch in my pocket though, just in case
Any advice on how to cure the boredom?? I was playing soccer until I injured my knee but now I am bored all the time. In work, at home, with mates, when I am out. I can't shake the feeling. All suggestions welcome.0 -
I gave up using patches about 20 months ago. I wore the patches for 4 mths allowing myself about 8 weeks step one and then 4 and 4. By the time I'd finished the patches I felt I could handle most stressful and social situations without cigs. I've given up plenty of times before but this is the first time that I haven't had a sneaky one or two on a night out. In fact, I haven't even had a drag since I put on the first patch. I'm happy to say I'm o non smoker. To be successful I think you have to want to give up wholeheartedly. Giving up for any other reason used to equal a return to smoking as soon as my situation changed!
In the early days, the thing that kept me off them was the smell off other people after they had one. I can't believe I used to smell that bad! Or kissing my DH after he has had a sneaky one; it is like kissing an ashtray. When I think I used to wear a jumper two days in a row- the smell must have been awful!! Putting on perfume only to ruin it by lighting up as soon as I left the house! Ugh.
I don't miss them. The only time it irks me is when DH has a social one; mainly the kissing ashtray thing, or insisting we sit outside so he can have a few. The smell from my hair and clothes afterwards is horrible and I feel wheezy the next morn.
I haven't had a chest infection or cold since giving up (no sick leave from work-boo).
Give up; its the best thing you can do for your health, pocket and confidence but give yourself a fighting chance and use the patches or other support for a few months. You're only one cigarette away from being back on 20 a day.
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I quit 36 days ago, using the patches. I haven't worn a patch for 3 days now and I haven't had any cravings, I always have a patch in my pocket though, just in case
Any advice on how to cure the boredom?? I was playing soccer until I injured my knee but now I am bored all the time. In work, at home, with mates, when I am out. I can't shake the feeling. All suggestions welcome.
Do you like things like sudoku or other puzzles? Something that keeps your brain and hand busy, and won't put pressure on your injured knee. You have done so well, well done, keep up the good work, you know it's worth it.0 -
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Do you like things like sudoku or other puzzles? Something that keeps your brain and hand busy, and won't put pressure on your injured knee. You have done so well, well done, keep up the good work, you know it's worth it.
Yeah, definitely worth it. The biggest thing for me is when I am near someone who has just smoked, all I think is "did I used to smell like that". Probably a stupid thing to think but it helps.
Never thought of the Sudoku puzzles, I will definitely buy a little book of those, cheers. I have my poor girlfriends head wrecked with Fifa and GTA 0 -
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Hey guys!
New to this thread. Hope ya'll don't mind me dropping in.
I'm planning of giving up the demon cigs Monday and was just wondering if I can ask ya'll a question? Sorry if this has already being posted I've read a good few pages and haven't seen it mentioned yet.
Many posters have mentioned that staying away from people/place that smoke, but I live at home and both my parents smoke. There is no chance of them joining me in quitting unfortunately, so I was just wondering if anybody has any tips for my situation? I really, really want to give these horrible things up
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HistoryMania wrote: »Hey guys!
New to this thread. Hope ya'll don't mind me dropping in.
I'm planning of giving up the demon cigs Monday and was just wondering if I can ask ya'll a question? Sorry if this has already being posted I've read a good few pages and haven't seen it mentioned yet.
Many posters have mentioned that staying away from people/place that smoke, but I live at home and both my parents smoke. There is no chance of them joining me in quitting unfortunately, so I was just wondering if anybody has any tips for my situation? I really, really want to give these horrible things up
My Parents also smoke. The first few days I tried to avoid them when smoking. They also tried not to smoke in front of me. I would go to my room or go for a walk with the dog if they were smoking.
You can't avoid it forever though. If you get through the first few days you should be good. The smell will actually start to put you off.
Your sense of smell with start to return to normal and you will think to yourself "God did I actually smell that bad when I smoked"
Best of luck with it and post here on your progress!0 -
CowboyDreams wrote: »My Parents also smoke. The first few days I tried to avoid them when smoking. They also tried not to smoke in front of me. I would go to my room or go for a walk with the dog if they were smoking.
You can't avoid it forever though. If you get through the first few days you should be good. The smell will actually start to put you off.
Your sense of smell with start to return to normal and you will think to yourself "God did I actually smell that bad when I smoked"
Best of luck with it and post here on your progress!
Thanks alot for your reply, guess I'm just gunna have to avoid them for the first few days. There both in their late 50s and set in their ways, so hopefully they take me into consideration lol.
Drop by here tomorrow and let you guys know how its going.0 -
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HistoryMania wrote: »Hey guys!
New to this thread. Hope ya'll don't mind me dropping in.
I'm planning of giving up the demon cigs Monday and was just wondering if I can ask ya'll a question? Sorry if this has already being posted I've read a good few pages and haven't seen it mentioned yet.
Many posters have mentioned that staying away from people/place that smoke, but I live at home and both my parents smoke. There is no chance of them joining me in quitting unfortunately, so I was just wondering if anybody has any tips for my situation? I really, really want to give these horrible things up
Hey HistoryMania,
I plan on quitting tomorrow too!! Its my 2nd attempt at it. Same as first time, this will be cold turkey & i lasted 8 months - before stupidally going back on them:(
I didnt distance myself from smokers at all..i was kind of in the mindset of not changing my routine etc just because i quit. It worked (for the 8 mts anyway). I'll be doing the same again this time but maybe not quite as much like for instance when im on night out i wont go to the smoking area etc like last time! No need to put temptation in my way! Just try to fill the time at home with hobbies etc if you can.
Anyway best of luck to you tomorrow..keep us posted on how you get on!0 -
Well guys I'm afraid I couldn't start. Had a very stressful day at college, especially with the assignment we got handed, but didn't buy any.
Had to ask the mother for one just a few mins ago I'm so disappointed and sick with myself I had it all planned out in my head and now I fee like , ugh I don't even know what to say.
Why does this smelly ugly thing have over me 0 -
Hey HistoryMania,
I plan on quitting tomorrow too!! Its my 2nd attempt at it. Same as first time, this will be cold turkey & i lasted 8 months - before stupidally going back on them:(
I didnt distance myself from smokers at all..i was kind of in the mindset of not changing my routine etc just because i quit. It worked (for the 8 mts anyway). I'll be doing the same again this time but maybe not quite as much like for instance when im on night out i wont go to the smoking area etc like last time! No need to put temptation in my way! Just try to fill the time at home with hobbies etc if you can.
Anyway best of luck to you tomorrow..keep us posted on how you get on!
WELL DONE for going 8 months without them that is a HUGE thing, you should be proud. At least now when you start quitting you know you've done it before and could go 8 months, that should be your first goal.
I'm wishing you all the best. I just couldn't do it today Heres to tomorrow! 0 -
HistoryMania wrote: »Well guys I'm afraid I couldn't start. Had a very stressful day at college, especially with the assignment we got handed, but didn't buy any.
Had to ask the mother for one just a few mins ago I'm so disappointed and sick with myself I had it all planned out in my head and now I fee like , ugh I don't even know what to say.
Why does this smelly ugly thing have over me
Don't worry. You only fail when you stop trying!
Have you thought about using some sort of aid for the first while. Patches or inhaler maybe.0 -
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