Giving Up Smoking.

[herthab]

It's a piece of piss. I've done it hundreds of times and tomorrow embark on yet another attempt to kick the weed.

The longest I've managed so far is about a year and a half, but I always go back. It's just so cool and glamourous!

I've done it with patches, hypnotism, Zyban and willpower alone (Not one of my best attempts). This time I'm going with gum (They had it on special offer at my chemist).

Any tips or hints are gratefully received.

[Rustle]

It's easy if those around you don't smoke,me and the wife gave it up when the smoking ban came in.I don't even miss it now either.

As for tips i think it's just down to pure willpower and wanting to give it up,the wife used patches for a few days but i just ended up a moody cunt for a few days,only trouble is you put on the weight,although it paid dividends for the wife as it gave her a better shape and enhanced her breast's a little.(but that's not to be discussed here)

I think if you can find another person to give it up with you it helps you a lot,as you can support each other.

[yeo]

Im using the gum,the chemists will give you 6 weeks worth for the price of 1 prescription if you blow into a thingy once a week.Im finding it pretty easy but its just replacing one addiction for another isnt it.Ive quit as many times as you herthab,im alright the 1st 3 months then after that when I think ive got it nailed I always fall back into it by having a crafty one to see if I still like them.Anyway ,not had 1 for 3 weeks though if im honest I probably wouldnt have quit if it wasnt for a really bad bout of asthma.

[BANGKOK RED]

It's easy if those around you don't smoke,me and the wife gave it up when the smoking ban came in.I don't even miss it now either.

I decided that it was best that I was around those who smoked, especially when doing things such as being in the pub drinking. That way I got used to saying no when in that environment, it's not as though you can run away from cigarettes completely as there will always be somebody around who smokes.

Not had one since April. (I still feel like utter shite though)

[spacey]

I gave up last year after a lengthy habit. I started on gum, but quickly ditched that and went on to will power. I think what helped me was that I'd already cut down quite significantly and only smoked at certain times, like taking the dog for a walk or taking the bins out. Now I just don't bother taking the dog for walks or taking the bins out. The house stinks and the neighbours are constantly complaining about the smell coming from my garden, but I'm saving money and I feel healthier

[Anteater]

Me and the superior half gave up a fair few years ago now and it was plain willpower for me too but Mrs A had help with a book cornily titled 'The easy way to stop smoking' by Allen Carr (no not the comedian) which she reckons did the trick for her. Maybe worth a go ?

[BANGKOK RED]

I used champix to actually quit. It definitely works but apparently you have to be careful with it cos' it can send some people a bit nutty.

When I was on it I didn't even want a cigarette in the slightest. After you stop taking the medicine the cravings come back but you have a 3 month head start.

[Dazzza]

Everyone is raving about the Champix but a friend said that it gave them the most fucked up dreams imaginable.

I still have the crafty odd one.  Well it’s become the crafty 3-5 of an evening and I’ve basically stopped smoking completely in the house and have to stand on the doorstep for a crafty one.

The house smells so much better and cutting down on the routine of where and when you smoke seems to be half the battle. 

[Melksham Red]

I'm a year smoke free now and I won't lie it's been fucking difficult, even now at times. The only thing that will get you through it even with NRT, is willpower and nothing else.

I actually gave up when trying for a babby and now have the most beautiful 6 week old baby daughter to show for it. 

[Ralphy]

3 years in May since I packed it in.

You have to really want to stop, thats the key. Focus on a reason for giving up like ''I want to get fit and do a half marathon'' or something similar.

Cutting down doesn't work, you have to completely stop. Set a quit day.

To avoid bunging a load of weight on, drink plenty of water, eat well and exercise.

[axs]

I quit a year ago, found it easiest to stop buying any fags.

[Arriba]

willpower is key.without really wanting to quit you wont stand a chance.
i did it for my kids which made it pretty easy.

[leefer]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/02/03/exploding_cigarette/

One reason for giving up!!!!!!!!!..ive never smoked and glad really cos ive quite an addictive nature and probably would struggle big time to stop....the above link made i chuckle.

[BANGKOK RED]

I have not had a single cigarette for about ten months, yet at times I still wake up and my mouth tastes like an ashtray. I have even had bad dreams were I have lapsed because of it.

Even now, my mouth tastes as though I toked 20 back today. I can only guess that it is because all the crap is still being ejected from my lungs.

[Ginginho]

I quit over 3 years ago, I don't feel any healthier really.
I've put on over 2 stone.
I do miss it sometimes, especially when drinking.
I still love the smell of it though, I like being around smokers, my missus smokes in the car and stuff, it doesn't bother me.
I did have a puff the other week for the first time since I gave up and coughed my guts up.
Any lingering doubt about starting again was removed there and then.

I used patches, they worked well for me.
I tried cold turkey numerous times but that was too hard.

One thing that's puzzled me, is nicotine added to cigarettes to get people addicted or is it a by-product of tobacco?

If they did nicotine free cigarettes I might think about starting again.