Quitting smoking

[Bob]

I thought that I would start this thread to assist those members trying to give up the Habit.

I have not had a smoke in over 18 Months. I was diagnosed with type2 diabetes three years ago and the Doctor was always on my back to give it up. The Nurse giving me my 6 monthly examination told me about a friend of hers that gave it up after a course of tablets prescribed by her Doctor. I asked my Doctor for a prescription for the Tablets which he gave me. Gave up smoking within a week of starting on Tablets.
I still would love a Smoke every now and then but is not a craving anymore.



Hard but well worth the effort.

I know Roofy has given up for two years and Kat is trying right now.

Any others or your Stories about giving up smoking

[Bigrig]

Yep - want to give up also ... no story as such, just know that it is time ... quit once before and didn't touch a smoke for 4 years - don't know why I started again (about 3 years ago), but rue that decision every time I light one ...

[rkinsey]

I havnt had a smoke in just on 18 years...

I set myself a goal and stuck to it. "When a pack of smokes readhes $2.00 I'll give up." I had been talking myself out of the habit for around 12 months after waking up each morning and smelling the stench of smoke on everything. So I started to smoke less each day and when they reached $2.00 a pack I simply threw them away and didnt buy anymore.

I did take up martial arts (Hap Ki Do) to give myself somthing else to concentrate on and it worked. Been getting healthier, and richer, ever since. (Well, family of four, house, mortgage and 4W drivin... not so rich...!!)

All you have to do is set yourself a goal and achieve it. Work towards it with smaller goals. You will be much happier that you did.

Cheers,

Rob

[timbar]

I gave up smoking on the 26 feb 2011 and i am still not smoking i still have the cravings but they are not as strong as they used to be now its only mainly first thing in the mornings after tea and before i go to bed other than that im pretty good i enjoy standing around smokers (probably not good but i do ) i just woke up on the saturday morning didnt get time to stop at the shop on the way to the boys Tball game so i decided i would go after the game it was only 4 hours i was sure i could live without a ciggi that long and i would go after well i got home after the game and bugger me i forgot to go to the shop so i thought i would see how long i could last with out a smoke and here i am 3 weeks later still not smoking and after all that i found i ended up finding a full packet of smokkes i hadnt even opened and i still havent....

[Bob]

i gave up smoking on the 26 feb 2011 and i am still not smoking i still have the cravings but they are not as strong as they used to be now its only mainly first thing in the mornings after tea and before i go to bed other than that im pretty good i enjoy standing around smokers (probably not good but i do ) i just woke up on the saturday morning didnt get time to stop at the shop on the way to the boys tball game so i decided i would go after the game it was only 4 hours i was sure i could live without a ciggi that long and i would go after well i got home after the game and bugger me i forgot to go to the shop so i thought i would see how long i could last with out a smoke and here i am 3 weeks later still not smoking and after all that i found i ended up finding a full packet of smokkes i hadnt even opened and i still havent....

keep it up and good for you

[AB]

I gave up smoking on the 26 feb 2011 and i am still not smoking i still have the cravings but they are not as strong as they used to be now its only mainly first thing in the mornings after tea and before i go to bed other than that im pretty good i enjoy standing around smokers (probably not good but i do ) i just woke up on the saturday morning didnt get time to stop at the shop on the way to the boys Tball game so i decided i would go after the game it was only 4 hours i was sure i could live without a ciggi that long and i would go after well i got home after the game and bugger me i forgot to go to the shop so i thought i would see how long i could last with out a smoke and here i am 3 weeks later still not smoking and after all that i found i ended up finding a full packet of smokkes i hadnt even opened and i still havent....

Thats a good effort mate...

I start to get shakey if I'm getting low on ciggys and not near a shop...lol....I need to stop one day, I can feel my lungs burn if I chop a shipload of wood or run a mile, etc...No good!!!

[timbar]

thanx bob and i think i will this time ............fingers crossed

[rkinsey]

Keep at it boys. Youre on the right track talking about it and realising that it is a bad thing.

Well done.

Rob

[Bigrig]

I havnt had a smoke in just on 18 years...

I set myself a goal and stuck to it. "When a pack of smokes readhes $2.00 I'll give up." I had been talking myself out of the habit for around 12 months after waking up each morning and smelling the stench of smoke on everything. So I started to smoke less each day and when they reached $2.00 a pack I simply threw them away and didnt buy anymore.

I did take up martial arts (Hap Ki Do) to give myself somthing else to concentrate on and it worked. Been getting healthier, and richer, ever since. (Well, family of four, house, mortgage and 4W drivin... not so rich...!!)

All you have to do is set yourself a goal and achieve it. Work towards it with smaller goals. You will be much happier that you did.

Cheers,

Rob

Right - you've inspired me, when they reach $37 a pack, that's it!! LOL. Appreciate what you mean mate - my intent is to cold turkey also, but the missus has to do it at the same time (she wants to also) so we aren't feeling the need around each other.

That said, I know a bit of martial arts also - it's called "Plugger Do Kai" ... But I have to be wearing my thongs (feet) when I do it and its usually only when a bee is hanging around me!!!! LMFAO!!!

[timbar]

Right - you've inspired me, when they reach $37 a pack, that's it!! LOL.

i remember saying when smokes go up to $2.50 im quitting yeah well didnt work that was back in 88'

[Spock]

Well done to all those who have kicked the habit... "The Sequel" and I both gave up nearly 6 months ago, It's been our third attempt over many years. We both gave up cold turkey, I could never come to grips with cutting back.

What has helped this time is that we both gave up at the same time and neither of us wants to be the first to give up, giving up.

As an old and sage person once said: ONE CIGARETTE IS TOO MANY, A THOUSAND IS NEVER ENOUGH

[Sir Roofy]

I gave up smoking on the 26 feb 2011 and i am still not smoking i still have the cravings but they are not as strong as they used to be now its only mainly first thing in the mornings after tea and before i go to bed other than that im pretty good i enjoy standing around smokers (probably not good but i do ) i just woke up on the saturday morning didnt get time to stop at the shop on the way to the boys Tball game so i decided i would go after the game it was only 4 hours i was sure i could live without a ciggi that long and i would go after well i got home after the game and bugger me i forgot to go to the shop so i thought i would see how long i could last with out a smoke and here i am 3 weeks later still not smoking and after all that i found i ended up finding a full packet of smokkes i hadnt even opened and i still havent....

hang in there mate yes you to can be smoke free,at the end of the week theres your play money

[Bigrig]

hang in there mate yes you to can be smoke free,at the end of the week theres your play money

That's just as big an influence for us - the dollars (the health factor is a given though). As we both smoke, we'd probably be burning through the better part of $200 per week!!! No sh!t ... If we can pull the pin soon, that's all the dosh (and more) for the trip next year sorted!!

[Sir Roofy]

thats a lot of play money BIGRIG if you managed to stop shortly
you and the cook could go on your trip twice

[AB]

Yep I go through $140 a week with both me and my misses....Thats ridiculous when you think about it....

[Bob]

yep i go through $140 a week with both me and my misses....thats ridiculous when you think about it....

do you realise that is $7,280 per year or 2/3rds the cost of bluey

[nowoolies]

i gave up 16 years ago

and old man customer of mine helped me stop, i was 100+ a day smoker

he told me he started during the 2nd world war he was a bommer pilot he started when his mate and copilot blew up along side of him by flack.
he wanted to give up at the end of the war and said he could`nt
he was told by a old man from the 1st world war

tell yourself you dont like the taste or the smell 10 times a day min.......... out loud,
and in 3 months you will stop

so far 32 people i know have listened to this , and 32 people have stopped (i have all the names and numbers)

how many here will stop ???????????

oh by the way apparently im the worst reformie ever ..............AND I DONT CARE!!!!!!!!! roflmfnsao...work that one Kat hahahahahaah

[AB]

do you realise that is $7,280 per year or 2/3rds the cost of bluey

Lets not bring Bluey into this Bob, leave him alone...lol....

I know I know I know...$7280 a year...lol...I could have Bluey modded up to a machine by Easter 2012.

[growler2058]

Rito heres somethin I've done this Anzac day will be 5 years i rekon or maybe 6. I was a hard core smoker, smoked flat out for 17 years minimum 40 a day + upto 20 captain black sweet filtered cigars! I tried cold turkey.....wasnt very pleasant to be around apparently. Tried patches 2x 24 hr patches at a time and still chaffed a pack in a sitting at the pub. Finally had enough and booked hypnosis. Havent looked back no cravings no withdrawals nothing. (Woke up with a sore arse hahahahahahhahaha) but no smokes. You dont actually go to sleep are totally aware of your surroundings. Maybe twice a year i have a dream that i light up a smoke and wawake up pissd of with myself then realise it was just a dream, and alls good. Just a friendly reminder i spose. Anyway wifey also did it and a couple of mates all still non smokers.

[Bigrig]

Rito heres somethin I've done this Anzac day will be 5 years i rekon or maybe 6. I was a hard core smoker, smoked flat out for 17 years minimum 40 a day + upto 20 captain black sweet filtered cigars! I tried cold turkey.....wasnt very pleasant to be around apparently. Tried patches 2x 24 hr patches at a time and still chaffed a pack in a sitting at the pub. Finally had enough and booked hypnosis. Havent looked back no cravings no withdrawals nothing. (Woke up with a sore arse hahahahahahhahaha) but no smokes. You dont actually go to sleep are totally aware of your surroundings. Maybe twice a year i have a dream that i light up a smoke and wawake up pissd of with myself then realise it was just a dream, and alls good. Just a friendly reminder i spose. Anyway wifey also did it and a couple of mates all still non smokers.

The old boy did the same and hasn't smoked for about 19 years - it was pretty radical in it's day (going to hypnosis) but it worked ...

[growler2058]

The old boy did the same and hasn't smoked for about 19 years - it was pretty radical in it's day (going to hypnosis) but it worked ...

Mate I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to give up, i rekon you have to want to for it to work but the brain is a powerful thing .........well in some of us hahahahaha. Its an addiction that is said to be stronger than a skanky heroin addict. Good luck to all of you who wanna kick it. I too am a chronic reformed addict, i got a mate at work who i follow out for a smoke and watch him and say thigs like are you havin a nutha 1 didnt you just have 1 are you still smokin why dont give em up! hahahahahaha wont tell you what he says to me

[katwoman]

Jeez, the pressure is on now ! I have smoked for over 20 years now, never given up. I dont smoke AT all while at work for 2 weeks. So, it's easy, you say ! As all smokers would know it's probaly more out of habit than anything. As soon as I hit that dry land the smoke is in my mouth.. Hubby smokes too, so thats pretty much one tyre a week for Katrol that goes up in smoke . Anyway armed with Champix ( the wonder drug) and Nowoolies wise words, we'll see how it goes. Maybe Loveday will be a smoke frre event.

[Maxhead]

I'm a strange kind of smoker where I don't need one unless I have a beer or rum in my hand. Once I start drinking...that's it I chain smoke(pretty much).
If I go without a drink for a few days I don't even get a craving for one....strange I know!!!

[growler2058]

I'm a strange kind of smoker where I don't need one unless I have a beer or rum in my hand. Once I start drinking...that's it I chain smoke(pretty much).
If I go without a drink for a few days I don't even get a craving for one....strange I know!!!

Mate if I go without a drink for a coupla days i need treatment and a smoke hahahahahahahhahaha

[Sir Roofy]

Mate I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to give up, i rekon you have to want to for it to work but the brain is a powerful thing .........well in some of us hahahahaha. Its an addiction that is said to be stronger than a skanky heroin addict. Good luck to all of you who wanna kick it. I too am a chronic reformed addict, i got a mate at work who i follow out for a smoke and watch him and say thigs like are you havin a nutha 1 didnt you just have 1 are you still smokin why dont give em up! hahahahahaha wont tell you what he says to me

x2 yep it worked on me glad i took the plunge

[Maxhead]

Mate if I go without a drink for a coupla days i need treatment and a smoke hahahahahahahhahaha

Mate, I know what you mean. I used to be a box a day man till I got settled and had kids. Now I try and keep the missus happy and only drink a box 6 days a week...lol
Gotta stay in the good books....hahah

[Bigrig]

Mate, I know what you mean. I used to be a box a day man till I got settled and had kids. Now I try and keep the missus happy and only drink a box 6 days a week...lol
Gotta stay in the good books....hahah

Crikey ... I'm in trouble no matter where I turn ... LOL

[katwoman]

This is giving up smoking thread, not drinking ! Although the two seem to go hand in hand alot.
My justification for not givng up is my weight, do men care about their weight these days ??
I struggle with my weight every day, and took me 3 years to loose 100 pounds, I dont want them back... I swap ciggarettes for food at work, I dont want to do that at home..

[growler2058]

Crikey ... I'm in trouble no matter where I turn ... LOL

The more i read thro th forum the more i'd agree hahahahahhahahaaha...........bumma outa beer crackn a vino, but NO SMOKES SMOKIN IS BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD thats how the hypno said it

[Maxhead]

Crikey ... I'm in trouble no matter where I turn ... LOL

Nahh mate, I couldn't do that these days. Exaggerated comments are just wishful thinking. I'm lucky to put away a bottle or just under a box twice or so a week only...then I suffer the next day. I still love it tho

[Bigrig]

The more i read thro th forum the more i'd agree hahahahahhahahaaha...........bumma outa beer crackn a vino, but NO SMOKES SMOKIN IS BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD thats how the hypno said it

Oh no ... Already on the vino - beer is out so cracked a bottle earlier ... oh well, I don't swear and have no other bad habits, so I have to have a vice somewhere I suppose!!! *lmfao*

[AB]

My brother has tried and failed many times from quitting smoking...

true story....He went to Hypnosis, half way through the session the guy was asking Mark questions and asked about colours and he mentioned the colour red....mark's eyes starting flickering real fast and he started to shake and then all of a sudden he yelled out "Red Rooster"..LMAO....No joke!

Apparently the guy just freaked out and thought my brother was an absolute nut job.

When Mark went to the car after the session he had 12 missed calls from the installers, he rung one of them back and next minute he knew he was half way through a ciggy without even realising that he just light up...lol

Nut job...lol

[nowoolies]

This is giving up smoking thread, not drinking ! Although the two seem to go hand in hand alot.
My justification for not givng up is my weight, do men care about their weight these days ??
I struggle with my weight every day, and took me 3 years to loose 100 pounds, I dont want them back... I swap ciggarettes for food at work, I dont want to do that at home..

dont believe that ma`am you wont replace one with the other
i still put my ciggie monie in the safe every day after all this time
that has bought me two boats 16.6 foot, and a 23 footer, the new Patrol, more rifles, heap more fishing gear, a few trips overseas just for fishing and the list go`s on
and all because i stopped smoking................ SO ITS WORTH THE EFFORT ...................TRUST ME you know im right hay!!!!!!

[katwoman]

As most (?) of you know, I dont smoke at work, so no cigarettes for two weeks, then make up for it when I get home.
So, last time home, I started taking the so called wonder drug 'Champix'. That was about 18 days ago. As I am at work and not smoking anyway, I dont really know if they are having affect. The nausea and weird dreams started about 3 days ago. Easter Monday will be THE day to find out. I will say, a wise man once told me that if I tell myself I dont like taste and smell for three months it'll work. So having done that for 2 weeks before I went home and during, The taste of smokes was actually more disgusting than usual. That's about it so far. Stay tuned............

[growler2058]

Onya kat onya kat u can beat the cigarat!!!!

[Bob]

I have not had a Cigarette for over 18 months now but the urge to smoke has come back in the last month. I am not going to weaken but it is funny that the urge has returned.
No pressures or anything to cause it. Strange but so am I

[katwoman]

Dont you dare start again..

[Sir Roofy]

i have not had a cigarette for over 18 months now but the urge to smoke has come back in the last month. I am not going to weaken but it is funny that the urge has returned.
No pressures or anything to cause it. Strange but so am i

bob mate dont stress they come and go all the time
i sometimes reach for my pocket for one but it passes
dont know why just happens

[growler2058]

bob mate dont stress they come and go all the time
i sometimes reach for my pocket for one but it passes
dont know why just happens

5years this weekend since i smoked i did the hypno thing and once or twice a year i get a bad dream where i light 1 up and feel like a real ar53hole for doin so its one of those "real" dreams

[Sir Roofy]

i personally cant stand the smell of them now how or why i ever smoked is beyond me YUK

[growler2058]

I was trekking in north Thailand a couple of years ago, hangin with the locals and one night after a heap of warm beer the guides rice farmers mates rocked up smokin this funky lookin thing. It was banana leaf wrapped around home grown tobacco (they said not waky tabaky) so in my drunken state i asked for a drag you know when in Rome.....anyways i took a big puff and stuff me instantly got pins and needles in my face felt like all the blood just feel from my head to my toes, then came the head spin. Thought i might do a massive magrunda but held it together........from now on wen in Rome tellum fuc%um hahahahahahaha I also ate squirrel soup with the head but will save that story for another day

[fakawi]

One of the reasons I convinced the boss we could afford a Patrol was because I gave up smoking 7 months ago, bought the Patrol 2 months ago and paying it off now. Every morning when I have my cup of coffee and feel like a cigarette, I go outside, have a look at my Patrol and there is no contest. I stayed on the patches until I felt I could survive without them. I still have a patch in my wallet just in case the urge gets too strong, but I have not caved in yet and don't plan on caving in.
Kat, yes some men do worry about their weight (in my case I have a height problem - I should be about 8 foot for my weight). When I gave up smoking, I started to go for an hours walk every day (and still do). Now I find that if I don't go for my walk I become cranky. Stick to it and plan on what you can use the extra money for.

[kingy]

I am upto 7 months now off the smokes was a pack a day man for 26 yrs....one of the hardest things I have done but very happy to have finally kicked the habit.

Never to late

[growler2058]

One of the reasons I convinced the boss we could afford a Patrol was because I gave up smoking 7 months ago, bought the Patrol 2 months ago and paying it off now. Every morning when I have my cup of coffee and feel like a cigarette, I go outside, have a look at my Patrol and there is no contest. I stayed on the patches until I felt I could survive without them. I still have a patch in my wallet just in case the urge gets too strong, but I have not caved in yet and don't plan on caving in.
Kat, yes some men do worry about their weight (in my case I have a height problem - I should be about 8 foot for my weight). When I gave up smoking, I started to go for an hours walk every day (and still do). Now I find that if I don't go for my walk I become cranky. Stick to it and plan on what you can use the extra money for.


I am upto 7 months now off the smokes was a pack a day man for 26 yrs....one of the hardest things I have done but very happy to have finally kicked the habit.

Never to late

Onya fellas you can only be the better for it!!

[Sir Roofy]

Onya fellas you can only be the better for it!!

its the best feeling ever mate

[Burden]

I gave up when i read a book by Alan Car (easy way to quit smoking) worked for me. Id smoked for 10 years and tried to stop many times. I'm quite active and at the time of reading i was at the end of a solo bicycle ride in Africa from Cape town to Nairobi. Over 6 months of riding i was smoking and couldn't seem to kick the smokes. I was camping and riding everyday and smoking was my comfort. I heard of this book through a bloke i met along the way. When i got to Nairobi found it and it took me two days to read it and haven't looked back since. I'm quite happy being the only smoker with a group of smokers and not smoking or feeling like id like one. Its GREAT. I'm free of that thing that controlled so much of how i ran my life at the time. I realized most things i did i organised them around smoke breaks. ha - anyway thats my 2 cents on the subject. Highly recommend the book.

[Pete's GU3]

I to gave up 16 years ago , i smoked from the ages 15 to 30, a pack a day sometimes into a second pack , i used smoke a lot as i was a sales rep and i would light up between my calls , i changed to rollies as they are harder to have when your driving and this helped cut back consumption ,i then sat a date july 1st 1996 as we were expecting our first kid , when the time came i through out all the lighters all the ashtrays and didn't allow anyone to smoke in the house , started jogging and getting fit ...that was the last time i had a smoke , many have been offered to me at the pub or just hanging around , "just say no "

.if your serious about giving up you can DO IT ...

[DX grunt]

When I was a young lad, about 30 years ago, I was in the navy. It was then that I took up and gave up smokes.
Only ever smoked about 2 or 3 cigs - when I was out drinking.

My self cure was to do the drawback with 2 cigs at the same time. Boy did that sort me out. lol
I was sick as, and never touched once since. I do not recommend or suggest you try this 'option'
as a cure. Seek professional help.

The adds on TV atm are yukkie. I'm not in the target audience but they make me feel sick.

[Bob]

Hope you havnt given in KAT

[katwoman]

I'm trying Bob. Really really trying.. Down to about 10 a day. Stress levels are not helping this week !

[TROL007]

Was a smoker for 33 years,said to myself when i turn 50 i would stop smoking....went to my doctor and i went on the champax tretment....made me feel like crap..held on thru the program.
have not had a smoke for a year now and feel great....
I did love a big fat havana cigar at times with a glass of red or two.but i know one thing leads to etc etc.
Funny thing the smell of a burning smoke is ok but the smell from a smoker is sh1t.

[Sir Roofy]

congrats mate on the 12month stint myself has been over 2yrs now

[Finly Owner]

I'm trying Bob. Really really trying.. Down to about 10 a day. Stress levels are not helping this week !
Talk to us we will help you through it Kat. If you have gone through lapband and made it work you can find the strength to keep off the fags. We all have faith in you!

Tim

[katwoman]

HELP !! Not had a cigarette in 12 hours, but they are calling me. Hands are shaking

[growler2058]

HELP !! Not had a cigarette in 12 hours, but they are calling me. Hands are shaking

DONT DO IT KAT you hate the smell and taste of FU@#$NG cigarettes

[growler2058]

ONYA Kat ONYA Kat you can beat the cigarat

[katwoman]

DONT DO IT KAT you hate the smell and taste of FU@#$NG cigarettes

Ok,, get back in the car. Leave them on kitchen bench. Go get stereo fitted ( again)

[growler2058]

Ok,, get back in the car. Leave them on kitchen bench. Go get stereo fitted ( again)

Chuck em in the BIN go on I DARE you

[katwoman]

Chuck em in the BIN go on I DARE you

Too late. I'm in the car.

[growler2058]

Too late. I'm in the car.

Ahhh multi tasking again tappin an drivin hahhahhahaha

[katwoman]

Ahhh multi tasking again tappin an drivin hahhahhahaha

Not me. Is it a good idea to swap civvies for choccies ? I don't think so, but, mmmmm it's nice !!

[growler2058]

Not me. Is it a good idea to swap civvies for choccies ? I don't think so, but, mmmmm it's nice !!

One of the many times i tried givin em away before the hypno i thought cigars would slow me down but i got these captain black sweet filtered cigars mmmmmmmmm tasted and smelt like smokin chocolate

[katwoman]

One of the many times i tried givin em away before the hypno i thought cigars would slow me down but i got these captain black sweet filtered cigars mmmmmmmmm tasted and smelt like smokin chocolate

Haha. Cigars don't sound like a good swap. Went and got more champix the other day and doc says 'you shouldn't smoke AND take pills, it's bad for your health'. Huh ? No sh!t. Guess I'll just become fatter again, them work on that later !

[Clunk]

Not me. Is it a good idea to swap civvies for choccies ? I don't think so, but, mmmmm it's nice !!

Try sucking on some mints instead lol

[Rosscoe]

Smoked for the vast majority of 40 years, took CHAMPIX for one month last August and havent had a smoke since, and I found it EASY surprised the hell out of me, still get a craving now and then but they dont last long, BUT i reckon if I had one i would be back on them full time, I actually enjoyed smoking but knew that it was time, have a new Grand Daughter and want to see her grow up, and want to live long enough to be a burden on society lol

[katwoman]

Smoked for the vast majority of 40 years, took CHAMPIX for one month last August and havent had a smoke since, and I found it EASY surprised the hell out of me, still get a craving now and then but they dont last long, BUT i reckon if I had one i would be back on them full time, I actually enjoyed smoking but knew that it was time, have a new Grand Daughter and want to see her grow up, and want to live long enough to be a burden on society lol

Great !! I wish it was that easy for me. I've been on pills like 6 weeks now, and so far today is the only smoke free day I've had ( not saying I'm going to last all day) just keep counting the hours.
Yes Clunk, I've put the choccies back and got the Extra.

[Bob]

great !! I wish it was that easy for me. I've been on pills like 6 weeks now, and so far today is the only smoke free day i've had ( not saying i'm going to last all day) just keep counting the hours.
Yes clunk, i've put the choccies back and got the extra.

you dont smoke when you are at work do you ??.

If you dont you should be able to cope when on dry land. It is not easy but it is worth it. Keep at it

[katwoman]

you dont smoke when you are at work do you ??.

If you dont you should be able to cope when on dry land. It is not easy but it is worth it. Keep at it

Thanks Bob. I reckon if I can last till Monday, I'll be right. Then no smokes for 2 weeks at work. But drivin to Melbourne tomorrow will be a challenge !!

[Clunk]

Thanks Bob. I reckon if I can last till Monday, I'll be right. Then no smokes for 2 weeks at work. But drivin to Melbourne tomorrow will be a challenge !!

so leave your smokes at home, take a packet of mints with you, so you can suck on the to your hearts content, usually helps me on a longer journey

[katwoman]

so leave your smokes at home, take a packet of mints with you, so you can suck on the to your hearts content, usually helps me on a longer journey

That's what I've been doing today. Has worked so far. So, maybe if I keep Roofy's boss away from the pies tomorrow, she can keep me from the smokes !

[Bob]

Thanks Bob. I reckon if I can last till Monday, I'll be right. Then no smokes for 2 weeks at work. But drivin to Melbourne tomorrow will be a challenge !!

Get Jane to thump you if reach for a Fag (I would love to see that) LOL LOL

[katwoman]

Get Jane to thump you if reach for a Fag (I would love to see that) LOL LOL

Haha. I bet you would. NO piccies !!
Ok, won't take any.

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I'm gonna look into it. Been 20 hours since my last cigarette.

[growler2058]

Good onya Kat keep it up mate your doin good

[Sir Roofy]

I'm gonna look into it. Been 20 hours since my last cigarette.

your doing just fine mate set your goal and stick to it

[Finly Owner]

I'm gonna look into it. Been 20 hours since my last cigarette.proud of you Kat. Keep it up, I know it's not easy, using mints etc on drive also keeps you alert as small sugar spikes increase your energy as well. So all good.

Tim

[chester]

Peppermint tic tac's.I keep them in the same pocket as my smokes,instead of a smoke i have a tic tac.Has helped me go from 30 a day to 5.Next step is none at all.

[Finly Owner]

Peppermint tic tac's.I keep them in the same pocket as my smokes,instead of a smoke i have a tic tac.Has helped me go from 30 a day to 5.Next step is none at all.

Good on ya' Chester, definately worth the hard yards mate.

Tim

[katwoman]

Peppermint tic tac's.I keep them in the same pocket as my smokes,instead of a smoke i have a tic tac.Has helped me go from 30 a day to 5.Next step is none at all.

Good stuff.
It's been 32 hours since my last ciggie

[Sir Roofy]

good stuff.
It's been 32 hours since my last ciggie

your well on the way mate keep it up.it will make your day more enjoyable

[katwoman]

your well on the way mate keep it up.it will make your day more enjoyable

Thx Roofy. Ive been awake since 3.

[growler2058]

Good stuff.
It's been 32 hours since my last ciggie


Well done KAT:hpfredgeorge1::groupwave:

[Sir Roofy]

thx roofy. Ive been awake since 3.

its going to be a long day, enjoyable day. Go tiges
lol did that for you and jane

[nowoolies]

Good stuff.
It's been 32 hours since my last ciggie

keep going you will win

[nowoolies]

i put this up not as a brag but as a what you can look forward to once you have won, something to look forward to .
i hope it helps.
i put my smoke money in the safe every day since i gave up, and still do.
i think 16 years now .
you find you`ll get quite a sum stored after a while, not kidding.
its paid for trips over sea`s trips up north fishing
and two days ago i bought another boat, ..........all with what i call my fag money.

and have done all this without touching any other money apart from whats in the safe.

much better to spend the money on me than a fag company
and apart from that i feed good in the lungs and in the head

have a think about it it might help thats why i have put this up here
keep going guys you`ll WIN

[Bigrig]

i put this up not as a brag but as a what you can look forward to once you have won, something to look forward to .
i hope it helps.
i put my smoke money in the safe every day since i gave up, and still do.
i think 16 years now .
you find you`ll get quite a sum stored after a while, not kidding.
its paid for trips over sea`s trips up north fishing
and two days ago i bought another boat, ..........all with what i call my fag money.

and have done all this without touching any other money apart from whats in the safe.

much better to spend the money on me than a fag company
and apart from that i feed good in the lungs and in the head

have a think about it it might help thats why i have put this up here
keep going guys you`ll WIN

Top job mate - I'm working on it, but focussing on the weight loss first ... you'd be spot on for the money saved, me and the missus both smoke and estimate we go through about $150 per week - that's $7800 per year!!!!! Gotta get off them for health I know, but that money is a bloody good incentive as you say!!

[Bob]

Go Kat and the Tigers winning will more than offset the craving for a Fag. Keep it up

[katwoman]

Thx pauli and Bob. Alot of it just getting out of habits. You know, lighting up when I get in car, or with coffee.

[nowoolies]

Thx pauli and Bob. Alot of it just getting out of habits. You know, lighting up when I get in car, or with coffee.

keep at it girl .....you`ll WIN
now if you take Katrol and play in the MUD and get your hand`s covered as well in MUD no wot i mean , hahahahaha

[Bigrig]

Thx pauli and Bob. Alot of it just getting out of habits. You know, lighting up when I get in car, or with coffee.

The coffee is the killer for me as well - I know they say the first is the worst (meaning the first one of the day is the worst one as you don't stop after that), but I genuinely love getting up early when the kids are all asleep etc and having a coffee and a smoke ... again, habit that needs to change ...

[katwoman]

The coffee is the killer for me as well - I know they say the first is the worst (meaning the first one of the day is the worst one as you don't stop after that), but I genuinely love getting up early when the kids are all asleep etc and having a coffee and a smoke ... again, habit that needs to change ...

That's the one. I almost broke yesterday, cos we got in the habit of having half each. But I know if I have one, that'll be it !

[katwoman]

forgive me father, for I have sinned.....




but, I have an appointment with the hypno-dude next week..

[snicko]

forgive me father, for I have sinned.....




but, I have an appointment with the hypno-dude next week..


Yes you have!!.................hahahahaha stomp! stomp!

[growler2058]

forgive me father, for I have sinned.....




but, I have an appointment with the hypno-dude next week..

Um mum mum mum Ma bring on the hypno worked fir me
Woke up with a sore ar5e but never smoked again hahahahahahaaha

[snicko]

Um mum mum mum Ma bring on the hypno worked fir me
Woke up with a sore ar5e but never smoked again hahahahahahaaha

What the!!!! What did they do to your ar5e??? No wonder you never smoked again!! hahahhahahahaha

[nowoolies]

forgive me father, for I have sinned.....




but, I have an appointment with the hypno-dude next week..

what have you done ......after all this time .......tut tut tut

keep at it Kat you ........WILL WIN

now 500 line`s hahahahaha

[Bob]

forgive me father, for I have sinned.....




but, I have an appointment with the hypno-dude next week..

Sorry to hear that Kat but treat it as a setback not failure.

You can do it.

[growler2058]

What the!!!! What did they do to your ar5e??? No wonder you never smoked again!! hahahhahahahaha


HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHa dunno but i dont like smokin hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dhuck]

So how much is the hypnocrap. I have tried many times. Hate the fff things. Mind you I had just about given up using Champix late last year then Ed Qld sent me to the corporate world and well totally f@#$%^ the giving up idea.

[growler2058]

As long as u wanna give up its all in the mind ya know it cost me $150 5yrs ago an i never touched em again!!!!!!! Got a dude who specialised in smokin

[katwoman]

So how much is the hypnocrap. I have tried many times. Hate the fff things. Mind you I had just about given up using Champix late last year then Ed Qld sent me to the corporate world and well totally f@#$%^ the giving up idea.

I'll let you know.
I think $95 a visit.

[GUtsy ute]

What the!!!! What did they do to your ar5e??? No wonder you never smoked again!! hahahhahahahaha

Not from THERE anyway!!!

[Dhuck]

I'll let you know.
I think $95 a visit.

Might have to get my stepdaughter to do some investigating. She has all the contacts int hat area me thinks.

[Woof]

I give it up for about 18 months 13 years ago and then went back on them due to not being able to cope with stuff happening in my personal life....still on them.
Just treat it as a slight set back Kat, it is not easy but if you have your gotten your mind around it that you want to give up.... you are nearly there..

[katwoman]

I give it up for about 18 months 13 years ago and then went back on them due to not being able to cope with stuff happening in my personal life....still on them.
Just treat it as a slight set back Kat, it is not easy but if you have your gotten your mind around it that you want to give up.... you are nearly there..

I'm blaming the stress too.!!!

[Woof]

Yes stress can get you back on them very easy but just take a step back and think about the stress, ask yourself is the stress worth going back on those things...the answer you will find is NO

[tracemul7]

Hey all,

Before I start, this is for encouragement only - I'm not trying to scare anyone . . . . .

Some of you may know that I recently had to travel back to England. Long story short, my step-mum has very advanced small-cell lung cancer. This type is very aggressive, and therefore the survival rate is very low. A high percentage of cases are caused by smoking, and she has smoked from being young.
She turned 51 in April, just a month after she was diagnosed, and told that she had just 2 months without chemotherapy or 9 months with chemo. She agreed to the chemo and it started straight away, however after 4 sessions the tests showed that it was not successful, so they stopped it, and began the palliative care to make her comfortable.
She is now at home, she has good days and bad days, but still trying to fight it (she's Scottish so won't go down without a fight). She spends 20-22 hours a day on oxygen. She's on ever increasing doses of numerous drugs including morphine. She is unable to walk far, so sleeps in the lounge and walking to the front door is exhausting for her. She is only awake for an hour or two before needing to sleep again. She may not see the birth of her next grandchild, due in a few weeks.

Please take this as encouragement to quit smoking - don't risk going through this. It's a horrible disease and watching my family go through this is very hard.

And my step-mums biggest regret was never quitting smoking, before it got too late . . . . .

Good luck all - you have lots of support x

[Bigrig]

Hey all,

Before I start, this is for encouragement only - I'm not trying to scare anyone . . . . .

Some of you may know that I recently had to travel back to England. Long story short, my step-mum has very advanced small-cell lung cancer. This type is very aggressive, and therefore the survival rate is very low. A high percentage of cases are caused by smoking, and she has smoked from being young.
She turned 51 in April, just a month after she was diagnosed, and told that she had just 2 months without chemotherapy or 9 months with chemo. She agreed to the chemo and it started straight away, however after 4 sessions the tests showed that it was not successful, so they stopped it, and began the palliative care to make her comfortable.
She is now at home, she has good days and bad days, but still trying to fight it (she's Scottish so won't go down without a fight). She spends 20-22 hours a day on oxygen. She's on ever increasing doses of numerous drugs including morphine. She is unable to walk far, so sleeps in the lounge and walking to the front door is exhausting for her. She is only awake for an hour or two before needing to sleep again. She may not see the birth of her next grandchild, due in a few weeks.

Please take this as encouragement to quit smoking - don't risk going through this. It's a horrible disease and watching my family go through this is very hard.

And my step-mums biggest regret was never quitting smoking, before it got too late . . . . .

Good luck all - you have lots of support x

So sorry to hear it mate - thanks for taking the opportunity to share it with us though, as a timely reminder.

All the very best to you an your family.

[Bob]

Hey all,

Before I start, this is for encouragement only - I'm not trying to scare anyone . . . . .

Some of you may know that I recently had to travel back to England. Long story short, my step-mum has very advanced small-cell lung cancer. This type is very aggressive, and therefore the survival rate is very low. A high percentage of cases are caused by smoking, and she has smoked from being young.
She turned 51 in April, just a month after she was diagnosed, and told that she had just 2 months without chemotherapy or 9 months with chemo. She agreed to the chemo and it started straight away, however after 4 sessions the tests showed that it was not successful, so they stopped it, and began the palliative care to make her comfortable.
She is now at home, she has good days and bad days, but still trying to fight it (she's Scottish so won't go down without a fight). She spends 20-22 hours a day on oxygen. She's on ever increasing doses of numerous drugs including morphine. She is unable to walk far, so sleeps in the lounge and walking to the front door is exhausting for her. She is only awake for an hour or two before needing to sleep again. She may not see the birth of her next grandchild, due in a few weeks.

Please take this as encouragement to quit smoking - don't risk going through this. It's a horrible disease and watching my family go through this is very hard.

And my step-mums biggest regret was never quitting smoking, before it got too late . . . . .

Good luck all - you have lots of support x

You and your family are in my thoughts.

[Sir Roofy]

sorry to hear mate our thoughs are with you

[tracemul7]

Thanks all - but I wasn't writing this for sympathy - more to try and prove that some of those nasty rumours about smoking (and it's dangers) are quite really, and affect normal people like us.

For any of you approaching 50, and have kids . . . . . . . . try to imagine saying goodbye to them.
My step-mum has 3 kids, 3 step-kids and 8 grandkids under the age of 10 . . . . . . .

stick with it all you folks who have quit . . . and for those considering/trying to quit - go for it! You have nothing to lose, but alot to gain!

[ibs]

Thank you for sharing,
Really deep, I'm sorry for what your family is going through.
Good luck to your family, the very best for your step-mum

[Bob]

2 Years done and dusted.
one downfall I am a Type 2 Diabetic and controlling my weight since stopping smoking has become hard.
Now on Tablets for my Diabeties and have a new goal to control my Weight to get off the Tablets.
Still giving up smoking has been the best decision I have made. (Other than buying Patrols)

[adrian]

haven't had one in about 2 years. Woke up one day and just didn't want one, the thought made me sick, and not been tempted since.

[katwoman]

haven't had one in about 2 years. Woke up one day and just didn't want one, the thought made me sick, and not been tempted since.

I hate hearing stories like that.. but, good on you.
I went to hypno today.. Had a great sleep that cost me 100 bucks !!
HAHA, It's been almost 10 hours, smoke free.. But, man, I really really want one..

[Sir Roofy]

i hate hearing stories like that.. But, good on you.
I went to hypno today.. Had a great sleep that cost me 100 bucks !!
Haha, it's been almost 10 hours, smoke free.. But, man, i really really want one..

you only think youdo it will pass ,tomorrow will be easyer and everyday after that

[Ben-e-boy]

I'm at the end of my 24th day without a cigerette

[growler2058]

I hate hearing stories like that.. but, good on you.
I went to hypno today.. Had a great sleep that cost me 100 bucks !!
HAHA, It's been almost 10 hours, smoke free.. But, man, I really really want one..

No you dont thats just the voice of addiction YOU dont need or want one!!! Hang in there mate

[growler2058]

I'm at the end of my 24th day without a cigerette

Good onya Mate well done

[Sir Roofy]

i'm at the end of my 24th day without a cigerette

excellent hang in there mate it will get easyer as the days go by

[katwoman]

I'm at the end of my 24th day without a cigerette

Good job...

[Ben-e-boy]

I did the champix thing. After 2 weeks without a smoke, my 3rd week on the pills I was forgetting to take the night ones then I forgot a few day ones so I just stopped taking the pill now I have no nausea of spaced out dreams....really spaced out and no craving for a smoke :)

[Sir Roofy]

i did the champix thing. After 2 weeks without a smoke, my 3rd week on the pills i was forgetting to take the night ones then i forgot a few day ones so i just stopped taking the pill now i have no nausea of spaced out dreams....really spaced out and no craving for a smoke :)

doing really well mate keep it up and you,ll live longer

[katwoman]

I did the champix thing. After 2 weeks without a smoke, my 3rd week on the pills I was forgetting to take the night ones then I forgot a few day ones so I just stopped taking the pill now I have no nausea of spaced out dreams....really spaced out and no craving for a smoke :)

Fingers crossed for ya.. Altho, the weird dreams were a bonus, for me....

[growler2058]

I did the champix thing. After 2 weeks without a smoke, my 3rd week on the pills I was forgetting to take the night ones then I forgot a few day ones so I just stopped taking the pill now I have no nausea of spaced out dreams....really spaced out and no craving for a smoke :)

The spaced out dreams thing was the best bit about givin up I thought, i just wanted to keep the dreams going hahahahhahahahahahahahahaha damn weirdo hahahahhahahaha

[Ben-e-boy]

hahahaha you guys can have the weird dreams I tend to think about them too much and get no sleep which is no good for some who works big hours

[katwoman]

hahahaha you guys can have the weird dreams I tend to think about too much and get no sleep which is no good for some who works big hours

Ah, see Growlers, the guy WORKS !! Maybe we should try that !

[Ben-e-boy]

Ah, see Growlers, the guy WORKS !! Maybe we should try that !

hahahahahahahahahahaha

[growler2058]

Ah, see Growlers, the guy WORKS !! Maybe we should try that !

NAhhhhhh prefer to dream hahahahahaha except for dreaming about work then that'd be a freekin nightmare.......which sadly DOES happen

[Guido]

Tried the chamix - last 4 weeks - thought I was cured however I'm back.
The problem is I like to dirty filthy habit
Just thinking about it now typing ... sorry off for a smoke

[Bob]

Tried the chamix - last 4 weeks - thought I was cured however I'm back.
The problem is I like to dirty filthy habit
Just thinking about it now typing ... sorry off for a smoke

I have not smoked for two years and I still want a smoke every now and then. Keep at it as it is worth it.

[Maxhead]

Well, it has now been two weeks with out a cigarette . It wasn't a new years resolution but it happened around that time, I have been thinking about it for a while and finally took the plunge.
I love a cigarette but looks like I don't need them after all ...LOLOLO

Let me tell ya, cold turkey is the best way to go but you need to be tough .....Far our I want one now.....hahhahahha not really

[growler2058]

Fkn good onya best move ya can make, now youll have plenty of coin for cans at Loveday hahhahahahahaha

[Ian2011]

They say its done in threes, 3 days, 3 weeks, months years etc. Not sure about that but keep up the good work, gave up myself in 04 havn't looked back. Unfortunately for me now saying goodbye to beer, been 10 days (getting to fat) not sure how much longer I can last.

[Maxhead]

Fkn good onya best move ya can make, now youll have plenty of coin for cans at Loveday hahhahahahahaha

Yeah, the problem is now I wake up after a big night on the pi55 and feel good and want to drink more...LOLOLOL

[Maxhead]

They say its done in threes, 3 days, 3 weeks, months years etc. Not sure about that but keep up the good work, gave up myself in 04 havn't looked back. Unfortunately for me now saying goodbye to beer, been 10 days (getting to fat) not sure how much longer I can last.

Well done for keeping up the good work since 2004, but there is no way I could give up drinking beer or drinking all together.
Mate. get on the Rum...lots less calories...LOLOLOO

[Ian2011]

I have been giving the old scotch bottle a bit of a touch up so I should survive

[matto9018]

My missus use to smoke all day, 2 packs a day usually, I was getting sick of it (I'm not a smoker never was) anyways, I had long hair 2 years ago nearly down to my arse, missus hated my hair that long lol so I said if you stop smoking ill cut all my hair into size 4, she stopped few days after and I didn't do it straight it just in case. After 2-3 weeks later, I said to missus, still want me to cut my hair, she said naa its ok Im glad I gave up. that was back in december 2009, cutted my hair 18 months later LOL last year august just after my daughter was born. She realise that she saved $120 a week easily now or more.
She gets tummy aches when she goes near them now
I heard cold turkey are good or toothpicks hanging out of your mouth quits smoking but who knows lol

[Sir Roofy]

Well, it has now been two weeks with out a cigarette . It wasn't a new years resolution but it happened around that time, I have been thinking about it for a while and finally took the plunge.
I love a cigarette but looks like I don't need them after all ...LOLOLO

Let me tell ya, cold turkey is the best way to go but you need to be tough .....Far our I want one now.....hahhahahha not really

good for you mate keep it up sunshine unfortunetly you still have cravings its been 3yrs for me now
and every now and then id like one but that only lasts a few seconds now
mate of mine hasnt smoked for 20yrs but still has the feeling every now and then

keep up the good work

[AB]

My missus use to smoke all day, 2 packs a day usually, I was getting sick of it (I'm not a smoker never was) anyways, I had long hair 2 years ago nearly down to my arse, missus hated my hair that long lol so I said if you stop smoking ill cut all my hair into size 4, she stopped few days after and I didn't do it straight it just in case. After 2-3 weeks later, I said to missus, still want me to cut my hair, she said naa its ok Im glad I gave up. that was back in december 2009, cutted my hair 18 months later LOL last year august just after my daughter was born. She realise that she saved $120 a week easily now or more.
She gets tummy aches when she goes near them now
I heard cold turkey are good or toothpicks hanging out of your mouth quits smoking but who knows lol

That's a good effort mate and good on you for cutting the hair too.

I need to stop smoking one of these days...It's just madness how much it costs!!!!!

[growler2058]

That's a good effort mate and good on you for cutting the hair too.

I need to stop smoking one of these days...It's just madness how much it costs!!!!!

Hypno mate i was a smoker and loved it, totally pi553s me off now that i ever smoked hahahahahahahha, been 5 or 6 years this Anzac day

[HippoNZ]

I sorta had a new years resolution to cut back/give up. It started off fine for the first few days off work where I cut back by half say 18 odd durrys a day to about 7-8, now back at work and the stress that follows with the planning of major changes ahead it's the only thing that lets me take 5 and relax. Probably doesn't help all my flat mates smoke but lets not make excuses! lmao
Smokes took a 15% hike in price this year in NZ so that's why I wanted to cut back because affording them is becoming harder, however I find I just still enjoy smoking too much. A smoke and a coffee is something I look forward to in the mornings and that's what gets me out of bed lol

It's a mental battle and I admire the folks who have given it up, keep it up.

[Maxhead]

It's a mental battle and I admire the folks who have given it up, keep it up.,

You are correct, it is a mental battle for sure . You have a fight with your brain and that is it! The bloody brain is very clever and acts like a devil when it comes to smokes....

Anyone, trying to give up don't give up the fight

[wildgu6]

3 guys from work gave up 8 to 12 months ago, and havent touched one since, they all used tablets (champex) prescription from doc's and has worked a treat.
I know i keep saying it but not getting any younger and not gettin any cheaper....lol but this year is the one for me to give the habit the kick.
Just dont know when yet, but it will happen

[growler2058]

3 guys from work gave up 8 to 12 months ago, and havent touched one since, they all used tablets (champex) prescription from doc's and has worked a treat.
I know i keep saying it but not getting any younger and not gettin any cheaper....lol but this year is the one for me to give the habit the kick.
Just dont know when yet, but it will happen

Mate i did the hypno, no worries, yell out if ya want a phone no. and good luck with it mate, its definately worth kickin the filthy litl buggers

[wildgu6]

Mate i did the hypno, no worries, yell out if ya want a phone no. and good luck with it mate, its definately worth kickin the filthy litl buggers

Yer mate they are filth but unfortunately they are the wrong filth..., come to think of it they are both not good for ya....hahahahaha

[Sir Roofy]

3 guys from work gave up 8 to 12 months ago, and havent touched one since, they all used tablets (champex) prescription from doc's and has worked a treat.
I know i keep saying it but not getting any younger and not gettin any cheaper....lol but this year is the one for me to give the habit the kick.
Just dont know when yet, but it will happen

come on pete man up once you start youll never want to go back
sticking little buggers they are i gave hypno a go 3yrs ago and havnt had one since
best time to do it is NOW get the number of growlers tonite and ring in the morning

[TimE]

I gave up 14 years, 6 months, 29 days 4 hours and 30 mins ago and I'd still like a drag. I used the patches and built model cars, to have something for my hands to do, kept away from the pub and club for about 6 months and changed my coffee drinking habit, always had a smoke with my coffee. Had the smoking dreams for around 6 months and put on a fair bit of weight, but I'm sure I'm a lot healthier than I would have been otherwise.

Looking back on it I reckon I have saved around $15 a day (in today's money), that's around $80,000. Now I know how I can afford to have and run my truck :smile:

[Bigrig]

I gave up 14 years, 6 months, 29 days 4 hours and 30 mins ago and I'd still like a drag. I used the patches and built model cars, to have something for my hands to do, kept away from the pub and club for about 6 months and changed my coffee drinking habit, always had a smoke with my coffee. Had the smoking dreams for around 6 months and put on a fair bit of weight, but I'm sure I'm a lot healthier than I would have been otherwise.

Looking back on it I reckon I have saved around $15 a day (in today's money), that's around $80,000. Now I know how I can afford to have and run my truck :smile:

It's an horrendous amount of money when you think of it that way hey??? Bloody Nora!!

Trying to quit myself currently, and battling - think I've gotten over the whole nicotine thing as I'm not smoking any more often, but over the last few months have gone from 12's to 8's to 4's and as of yesterday, to 2's!! No such thing as a healthy smoke I know, but to me I think mine is habitual and I have an "addictive" personality - I like em so I Hoover em ...

That said, they ARE going and sooner rather than later for me ...

[97_gq_lwb]

I want to quit i have a box of nicotine patches that has been sitting here for 4 months.
I find patches and chewing gum kill the cravings but then when i stop wearing patches it all comes back.
My mate just bought a carton of 250 winfields duty free for $30 i pay the same for 50.
Might go see the doctor and try that stuff tablets have to be easier then patches

[Bob]

It is strange how the mind (mine anyway) works as yesterday I was going to the Pub after Work and as I was going out the Door I patted my Pockets to check that I had my Cigarettes.
This is after 2 1/2 Years of not Smoking
Strange

[AB]

Hard to break old habits hey!

[growler2058]

I want to quit i have a box of nicotine patches that has been sitting here for 4 months.
I find patches and chewing gum kill the cravings but then when i stop wearing patches it all comes back.
My mate just bought a carton of 250 winfields duty free for $30 i pay the same for 50.
Might go see the doctor and try that stuff tablets have to be easier then patches

Hypnosis
Worked for me where everything else failed! It's like I never smoked the smell pi55es me greatly now and I am the worlds worst reformed smoker

[Sir Roofy]

Hypnosis
Worked for me where everything else failed! It's like I never smoked the smell pi55es me greatly now and I am the worlds worst reformed smoker

i did the same thing and the smell is revolting YOUR NOT THE WORST I AM HATE IT WITH A PASSION NEVER KNEW HOW BAD IT WAS AYE
3 1/2 YEARS NOW

[Sir Roofy]

it is strange how the mind (mine anyway) works as yesterday i was going to the pub after work and as i was going out the door i patted my pockets to check that i had my cigarettes.
This is after 2 1/2 years of not smoking
strange

i do it sometimes as well

[Sir Roofy]

i want to quit i have a box of nicotine patches that has been sitting here for 4 months.
I find patches and chewing gum kill the cravings but then when i stop wearing patches it all comes back.
My mate just bought a carton of 250 winfields duty free for $30 i pay the same for 50.
Might go see the doctor and try that stuff tablets have to be easier then patches

hypno mate thats the way to go,my daughter tryed all that as well
till i said id done the hypno 3 1/2 yrs nows for me you still get the urge every now and then but thats passing as time goes by
good luck mate you can do it

[97_gq_lwb]

sounds like it is worth a shot i went on the patches again no luck i did cut down from 12 mg to 1 mg though wich i thought might make it easier.

[Sir Roofy]

sounds like it is worth a shot i went on the patches again no luck i did cut down from 12 mg to 1 mg though wich i thought might make it easier.

your nearly there mate keep at it search out a top hypno not a gruop session 1on1
is better go in with an open mind tell the truth and betrue to your self

[growler2058]

sounds like it is worth a shot i went on the patches again no luck i did cut down from 12 mg to 1 mg though wich i thought might make it easier.

Not sure but 6 or 7 years since i went to the hypno never looked back. Sent a work mate there 6months ago and hes going strong no cravings nuthin!! Hes stoked. My wife did the same other mates have also been and still dont smoke.

Roofy I rekon I hate it more. Im working in the big smoke at the moment (thats a funny) and walking down to get lunch i spend more time holding my breath than breathing.

[MC97GQ]

Can I add a thought as a bloke who stupidly still smokes,

Hypno, Patches or cold turkey the underlying thing is, consciously or subconsciously, for it to work, you must really want to give up the dreaded drug.

And this comes from a bloke who has smoked for 35 years(started at 11, and a packet a day of 25's at 15) and have given up heaps of times, but have always gone back.

Call me weak willed, but the underlying thing is, stupidly I still enjoy my smokes. 46 now and smoke about 15 a day.

But I don't smoke in the house, car or any where near my kids.

Mark

[growler2058]

Can I add a thought as a bloke who stupidly still smokes,

Hypno, Patches or cold turkey the underlying thing is, consciously or subconsciously, for it to work, you must really want to give up the dreaded drug.

And this comes from a bloke who has smoked for 35 years(started at 11, and a packet a day of 25's at 15) and have given up heaps of times, but have always gone back.

Call me weak willed, but the underlying thing is, stupidly I still enjoy my smokes. 46 now and smoke about 15 a day.

But I don't smoke in the house, car or any where near my kids.

Mark

100% agree with you! Ya have to wanna give em away. I was still enjoying/loving my smokes when I gave up (with the hypno help) I chaffed 50 cigs+20 captain black sweet filtered cigars on Anzac day (had the hypno booked the next day) and enjoyed every last drag. But I wanted to give up. As it turned out I wasn't enjoying them that's just the bloody voice of addiction telling me I was! Hahahahhaha the bugger. Shut him up for good with the brain doc tho;-)

[Sir Roofy]

not sure but 6 or 7 years since i went to the hypno never looked back. Sent a work mate there 6months ago and hes going strong no cravings nuthin!! Hes stoked. My wife did the same other mates have also been and still dont smoke.

Roofy i rekon i hate it more. Im working in the big smoke at the moment (thats a funny) and walking down to get lunch i spend more time holding my breath than breathing.

ok ill give you that one but when i do go out yep its bad

[chester]

Ok it's been 19 days since ive had a smoke,i got sick with a bad flu and did'nt feel like having one,so i just kept going from there,the cravings are getting less but once i have a beer i feel like one but instead of a smoke i just have another beer,works at the moment.
I never meant to give up so if i go back i won't be pissed at myself,but so far i can't see that happening.

[MudRunnerTD]

Good on ya mate,

I was smoking 40 to 60 a day for years and went on the patches nearlly 10 years ago now. Worked well but was not a Joy Ride by any means. very very occasionally i get a wiff that i enjoy but 99 times out of 100 it smells like Sh1t.

I made a deal with myself when i gave them away. I'd never buy White Jim Beams again! Never have. Jimmy Blacks is the only thing i buy now or higher up the shelf. I earned it! I can afford it because i dont spend it on smokes any more. Spoil yourself mate.

Good luck.

[growler2058]

Onya Chester way to go fella! Been 6 years maybe 7 I've stopped counting. I got hypnotized to give it away.....it worked woke up with a sore bum but don't smoke hahahahahahahahaha


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

[Maxhead]

Onya Chester way to go fella! Been 6 years maybe 7 I've stopped counting. I got hypnotized to give it away.....it worked woke up with a sore bum but don't smoke hahahahahahahahaha


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

So you still wake up with a sore bum? If so get it checked out mate or tell the bloke behind you to take it a bit easier. Geez!

And Chester, well done mate!

..........on the move

[threedogs]

I too have just given up, smoked like a chimney most of my life, used to be fit as a fiddle, told my doctor I'll try the tablets again.
Haven't had a fag for about 5 weeks now and thats a big thing for me. I too would shake if low on smokes and no shop nearby.
NOW I've got it in my head that I don't need or want them. feel a hell of a lot better. I dont preach to my mates who smoke.
They'll know when its time for them

[Bloodyaussie]

I smoked for 23years and it has been more than 3 years since stopping ,I have no exact date and think this is the right attitude to have.

I also think saying you are not a smoker is good for the mind rather than saying I am quiting or I am trying to quit .

Of all the things I have done in my life the best decisions besides my kids and sticking it out with my wife was to stop smoking, I could never go back.

[Bob]

OK Chester and Threedogs are you two still off the Cigs.??

It has been three years for me now and I still would like a Smoke every now and then (Not often), No Cravings but if I had one I would say that I would be back on them full time.
I smoked from the age of 15 until three years ago and I am 70 years of age. A long time and up to 40 a Day.

[kevin07]

14 years ago i was taking my son to soccer training i told i have to stop at the shop to get some smokes and as usual he spat it he was 6 at the time and used to get up me hard about smokin. anyway as i got out of the car he yelled out to me really excited dad,dad,dad .i said what son equally excited, he told me dad i know how you can stop smoking. isaid back to him thinking this should be good, and he said dad just dont BUY any. i turned and walked away absolutely flabergasted,thats how simple it is and that statement ate at me until 5 years ago my wife and i stopped smoking.we stopped smoking the day we put a deposit on our house

[Cuppa]

I started smoking at the age of 12. Stopped for a couple of years in my early 20’s & then stupidly started again. For years I told myself that I'd given up once & could do so again ....... But didn't 'cos I enjoyed smoking.

Added complexity was that I also enjoyed smoking weed, rarely in large quantities, but 2 or 3 small joints in an evening. I always saw this as a reasonable alternative to having a few beers, not being much of a drinker.

Leading up to the age of 50 I thought a lot about giving up smoking, knowing I should for health reasons mostly, but my 50th rolled around & I didn't give up. For several months my failure gnawed away at me & then one day I just stopped, telling as many people as I could, in an attempt to make myself look foolish if I failed. Every day that I went ciggie free became an achievement I would lose if I started again. This kept me going & it is now a bit over 5 years since my last ciggie.

However I did continue to smoke the weed, still sticking to just 2 or 3 spliffs in an evening, although at times it was tempting to smoke more to compensate for lack of ciggies.
There is no doubt that doing this made my 'not smoking' more difficult, because although I wasn't touching tobacco I was still maintaining a smoking habit, albeit much reduced. I knew if I were true to myself I could not live up to the title of 'non smoker'.

Last January I stopped smoking weed too, following 35 years of use. There have been no slip ups, no smoke of any kind has passed my lips since. I don't crave tobacco nor weed, but do still 'fancy a smoke' from time to time. I believe this to be a more behavioral than physical thing..... these days easily ignored, but like Bob, reckon if I had a smoke, I could easily be back to a pack a day within a week. Sometimes I wish I could be an 'occasional weekend smoker', but it just ain't gonna happen.

My method for stopping was simply reaching a decision that I would do so. Many folk find the various aids (patches, gum, hypno etc ) very helpful, but I knew that for myself the overriding factor would be willpower. Every day of achievement reinforced my not smoking & the idea of 'wasting' that achievement kept me going.

A mate who gave up successfully, about 8 years ago, did so using patches, but he put himself on reducing dosages of the patches, cutting them up to give himself smaller & smaller doses of nicotine over quite a long period. Worked for him....... It's all about mindset I reckon, & what works for one is different to what works for another.

Think about it, let it gnaw at you & eventually you'll give up. Just don't leave it too late.

Set yourself a date. :)

Cuppa

Ps. I can even enjoy a coffee without missing a smoke these days, something I once thought impossible.

[krbrooking]

I am about to attempt to stop smoking once again the longest I stopped for was 8mnths I like cuppa started around 12/13. My wife quit nearly a year ago and has a dig at me every time she smells it. I said to myself after this weekend away I will be trying to stop again so will keep you all posted.

[Cuppa]

My wife quit nearly a year ago and has a dig at me every time she smells it. I said to myself after this weekend away I will be trying to stop again so will keep you all posted.

Best of luck mate. I don't know how my wife, a lifetime non smoker, put up with the smell of stale smoke for all those years.

Cuppa

[Lonicus]

Great work guys!

Wife and I are scheduled to chuck in the smokes after this weekend. For some reason she needs to start on a Monday?

Both been smoking for over 30 years and although we've had the odd period of success, longest was about 4 months, we always manage to slip back into the bloody things. As we will be retiring next year we figure the $200 per week can be much better spent on doing a ton of other more enjoyable things. Apart from the health issues this is one of the main motivating factors, that and the fact that you feel like a social pariah these days.

Stress is a real trigger for the boss, so I better get all my goodies for the Patrol ordered this week so she can be stress free next week :)

[jack]

Best of luck guys, it can be done.

I gave up years ago cold turkey and it was hard at first, especially when you had mates that smoked. Never had a puff after the I decided to stop as I knew that would be the end of it.
It's worth it money wise and health wise, never felt better than I do now.

Cheers
Apollofish

[threedogs]

Don't tell anyone but just decided its time I'm 58 smoked everyday as long as I can remember, got those tablets as I smoked 50 plus a day every day and we dont count when we go away.. Well been smoke free now for 5 months now, feel better, I think ,know I dont feel like a smoke not even a puff as then I'll have to start again. Not saving any money as I don't make much anyway, but my kids are happy and thats all that matters, oh and the doctor, My heart rate before and after hasn't changed it 45-47 bpm,

[growler2058]

Used to love smokin then I had enough so tried everything was a right $&@! To be around sooooooo paid a visit to the hypno been 6 or 7 years now without one. No withdrawals nuthin. Woke up a non smoker, had a sore arse but didn't smoke hahahahaha

[threedogs]

If you need to lose your watertight seal so be it. small price to pay I reckon. lol

[ozzyboy]

hey growler. can you expand a tad more on the hypno? some peeps say it works, some say a scam. I can't handle the tablets, they can't be good for you

ozz

[growler2058]

OK to start
Ya gotta actually want to give up, i loved smoking really did and was a fairly hard core smoker, if ya could smoke it i did (no, not the crack hore stuff either) cigs cigars (mmm captain black sweet filtered cigars like smoking chocolate hahahaha) pipe baccy you name it. BUT i wanted to give up, be a non smoker. Didnt read much about it (hypno) but was over wearing 2x 24 hr patches nd still chaffing 50+ a day let alone a session at the pub!! Nicco chewys smokeless cigs was costing me a mootsa. So heard about a 50yr hard core smoker (mates uncle) who went to a bloke here in Adelaide and BAM never touched em again no withdrawals, nothin. So i think WTF not give it a crack $200 wasnt gunna bust the bank.

So anyway typical how youd imagine a physcologists practice to be, nice big leather recliner, bit of incence ya get it. Anyway it started with watching the watch concentrating only on the watch.......................closing your eyes.....................................
At all times you are totally aware of whats going on around you, if someone was to walk into the room youd open your eyes straight away so its not some full on deep hypnosis, just a state of pure relaxation. He makes suggestions, like you will not like the smell of cigs the smell may even make you feel crook. When you see someone smoking you will think how stupid they look and why would you do that to yourself etc etc. Then He turns off a light switch which is "symbolic" of the addiction. Warns you if you even take one drag on a smoke after that you will be turning the addiction back on. Takes about half hr 45 mins, and BAM for me no more smoking :)
He encourages you to have a smoke on you way to see him but know thats gunna be ya last. Dont have ashtrays at home or other smoke paraphenalia (sorry no spell check). My missus did it also but only lasted 6 months no cravings at all but went overseas backpacking through china and started up before i caught up with her, went back 1 year later and hasnt hed one for 5+ yeasrs now.
So when we got home we knew we werent smokers but didnt know (sounds weird i know) just felt like we were missing out on something but couldnt pin point what. That feeling lasted the night and by the morning i new id never smoke again. Went to site the next day and the smell was frokn shocking hated the smell of cigs. First couple of yeasrs had like bad dreams (not nightmares) that id started smoking again and was bulk pissed off with myself, but happy as when i woke up in the morning and realised it was a dream :)
Ive reccomended 3 mates to this bloke and theyve all been successful.
I was telling myself for the week leading up that on such n such a date id be a non smoker and smoked flat out until i walked through his door. Good luck with it man its the best thing to get rid of guaranteed
Oh gotta say his voice was weired as when hes talking to you while yer "under" very syllabolistic still makes me chuckle when i think about it. heres a link to the bloke i saw and the method he uses, go for it!!
http://www.helpingothers.biz/
PS if it didnt work i woulda tried accupuncture next, but it did

[ozzyboy]

thanks for that mate. as soon as i read this, i googled hypnotherapists in rocky .... none lol
There is a laser acupuncture thing, but at 600 bucks, i want a guarantee

ozz

[Cuppa]

thanks for that mate. as soon as i read this, i googled hypnotherapists in rocky .... none lol
There is a laser acupuncture thing, but at 600 bucks, i want a guarantee

ozz

No idea what they are like but here's a listing in Rocky .......... http://www.national-hypnotherapists-register-australia.com/qld_rockhampton.htm

Cuppa

[DX grunt]

To help the cause, why don't you start up a thread of how many smokes you have and how much it costs you a week? In the second thread, you could have a chat thread to encourage each other -

just like the Weight Loss thread - which has slowed right down! lol

[ozzyboy]

No idea what they are like but here's a listing in Rocky .......... http://www.national-hypnotherapists-register-australia.com/qld_rockhampton.htm

Cuppa

cheers mate.
i saw that 1, but if you click on the link, and then go to clinics, it shows one ..... at cleveland in brisbane !!

ozz

[MudDonk]

cheers mate.
i saw that 1, but if you click on the link, and then go to clinics, it shows one ..... at cleveland in brisbane !!

ozz

ROAD TRIP Ozz....hit the cas while ya down here lol

[Clunk]

Gave up for a while and stopped cold turkey but foolishly started up again, due to work stress n stuff, feeble excuse I know but...... somehow manage to only smoke at work so 6 - 7 a day. Don't smoke at home, nights or weekends (unless I'm at a club meet or out wheeling). And never ever smoke in front of the kids. Just need to get that feeling and notion in me head again and go cold turkey.

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

[Bloodyaussie]

I have already posted in here but you have to really want to and be a non smoker not a "I am trying to quit" person.

Do not be fixed on when you quit, pay little mind to it and only look forward.

It is the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with but after 23 years of smoking I could have bought 2 houses and lived a much healthier life.

You have to take responsibility for your self and not blame the stresses and the world around you.

[oxmann]

They reckon there is nothing worse than a reformed smoker,bleating bleating, bleating well i'm a reformed smoker and I reckon there is nothing worse than smoking and I reckon if I bleated enough and only one person gave up I'm on a win. I gave up when i was 20 just stopped...all good for 25 yrs till i hooked up with a women who smoked like a train i started again, smoked for 2yrs then I just flagged it stopped in a heart beat,best thing I ever did 2yrs later had a blockage just bout killed me...if I had continued smoking I'd be smelling the daisies.While I was recovering a good mate had a heart attack BANG dead on the spot he was a small light weight fella (50yr), but smoked cigars like there was no tomorrow. Since then I have had 5 mates die from heart attacks all blocked arteries from smoking and all in there very early to mid fifties. Don't just think of yourselves you fellas when you enjoying that fag thinking how good it makes you feel....think of your missus, think of your kids, think of your mates,think of every one that means something to you and tell yourself you rather be around for a few more years and enjoy them all, than enjoy that killer that you sucking into your lungs for that brief two minutes....I know what I'd rather do, who knows ya missus might want to give you a big smoocher cause ya smell good.....this is bleating I know, but I reckon if one person stopped smoking after reading this I'd be the happiest camper around.... anyway how the hell are you going to enjoy driving ya big Nissan around if you lying on ya back.

[threedogs]

Nah Never harped on about being a NON SMOKER. Mates ask if I'm still off and I say yes and thats that. It was my decision to stop, they will know when its their turn to stop. But how long till you stop coughing up that crap been months now, doc has no idea, but best thing I have done like Aussie could have been driving Dodge Vipers now. too scared to add it up, but its gunna be heaps. still got heart beat of 46bpm if it dont stop

[davo94]

All I can say as an ex smoker is "alan cars easy way to stop smoking." Read it and forget the smokes.


After 3 failed attempts I'm now free if cigarets thanks to reading a book. Oh and I never read books. Any smoker that wants to stop this is the answer...

[ozzyboy]

All I can say as an ex smoker is "alan cars easy way to stop smoking." Read it and forget the smokes.


After 3 failed attempts I'm now free if cigarets thanks to reading a book. Oh and I never read books. Any smoker that wants to stop this is the answer...

ok lets test it :)





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will have the book by the 3rd / 12 :)

ozz

[Woof]

Well done to everyone that makes the effort to give up those things, it may take a few times but don't give up trying as you will succeed, I have been a smoker for 42 years and still smoke..........will I give up?......probably not, but do not let my comment stop anyone for doing it....PLEASE

[Bob]

Nah Never harped on about being a NON SMOKER. Mates ask if I'm still off and I say yes and thats that. It was my decision to stop, they will know when its their turn to stop. But how long till you stop coughing up that crap been months now, doc has no idea, but best thing I have done like Aussie could have been driving Dodge Vipers now. too scared to add it up, but its gunna be heaps. still got heart beat of 46bpm if it dont stop

Yeah I am like you John and never hassle anyone that smokes just because I gave it up.
Always willing to inform anyone of how I gave them up and help in any way I can.
Some reformed smokers give me the S..ts the way they carry on.
Having smoked for over 50 years I know how hard it is to give it up.
Glad I managed it in the end
Good luck to those people trying to give it up

[growler2058]

GIVE EM UP SQUEEZERS hahahahahhahahahahhahaha

[davo94]

ok lets test it :)





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will have the book by the 3rd / 12 :)

ozz

It's the best thing you will ever do.
The book doesn't even carry on about how bad smoking is for you rather how to beat the nicotine trap.
Google the book And read the reviews.

Good luck!

Here is the link i read it from.

http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=90379&highlight=quiting+smoking

[The BigFella]

well, I have never been a smoker. My parents both smoked and as kids we were "smokers" whether we liked it or not.
Who remembers those drives where both parents would light up just out of town and not stop puffing till they hit the destination!
Well, from the kids perspective I can tell you parents who do this, its bloody criminal!
I can remember sitting in the back of our HT wagon in transit on family holidays to the 'Big Smoke" (Sydney) with tears running down my face due to the insesant cigarette smoke.
No windows down, oh no that would waste the smoke,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, go figure!
Sorry, this wasnt meant to be a rant,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, anyway, the sooner you give up or at least reduce the sooner your loved ones will thank you for it!
And remember, its not only your health it affects.
Regardless of how "minimal" you think your smoking is on your children and or loved ones, it's never completely out of their breath,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, food for thought!

[threedogs]

My folks never smoked or had a drink I think it was my job, Anyway always been a very fast sprinter ,trained for the stawell gift at 21 and again at 30.. Who knows you all might be thinking I know the guy from the Olympics, but smokes killed that dream now you know the pad whore known as threedogs lol Still want to run so we'll see over this summer if backs ok. Want to show my boys I can get one more trophy, for running

[ova50]

Both of us are smokers.
I have taken it up more times than I have given up.
I know its not good for your health, as well as others, but I do question what would happen if cigs were band completely.
The govt would suffer a huge loss in taxes.
They would most likely raise or introduce new taxes to compensate for the loss.

[Lonicus]

Off the smokes, starting today. We were supposed to stop on Monday but the pack just never seemed to run out by the end of the day so there were always some left to start the next day. Yeah could have chucked them but you know how it goes.

Anyway, the boss isn't quite ready to stop yet, and nothing worse than trying to stop when you're not ready.

So, I put the patch on this morning and have decided that for every $ she spends on smokes I'll spend the same amount on bits for the Patrol. It may, or may not, motivate her to stop asap but the longer it takes her the more bits I can get :)

[davo94]

Off the smokes, starting today. We were supposed to stop on Monday but the pack just never seemed to run out by the end of the day so there were always some left to start the next day. Yeah could have chucked them but you know how it goes.

Anyway, the boss isn't quite ready to stop yet, and nothing worse than trying to stop when you're not ready.

So, I put the patch on this morning and have decided that for every $ she spends on smokes I'll spend the same amount on bits for the Patrol. It may, or may not, motivate her to stop asap but the longer it takes her the more bits I can get :)


Great start. congrats on having a go.
I truly recommend the book i mentioned above. Even download the audio book and listen to it while driving your truck..

GOOD LUCK.

[DX grunt]

All the best to everybody that's 'having a go'

Smoking's not the only hard habit to break.

Hang in there people.

Rossco