Gave up for six years, found that running a few miles each day (real struggle at first) helped no end. Did the London marathon twice and numerous shorter running events inbetween, never felt better. Then inexplicably picked up a cigarette and stared smoking again. Unfortunatly with a fucked up knee have been unable to run off the cravings this time although managed six weeks without a smoke last summer, once the semi finals out of the way I really need to make a proper effort and give up for good.
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Good luck mate, I managed to get rid after last Christmas (the sixth or seventh go). First big test is not going back when there's stress on at work I reckon, massive test of willpower. I found that airwaves chewing gum (?) and getting more into some sport did the trick. Hope it goes well fella
Barton's Humility
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I had my last one today too, been smoking 16 years and I'm asthmatic.
From past experience I'd have to say stay out of the pub for a month at least. Guinness and willpower do not go hand in hand regrettably.
From past experience I'd have to say stay out of the pub for a month at least. Guinness and willpower do not go hand in hand regrettably.
Bill
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good luck to all of you, well done for going for it.
Didsbury Dave
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I've done it last year.
Day 3 is the worst. If all you have is a little irritability you've nothing to worry about. I was a raging bull consumed with craving by then.
The craving will slowly start to reduce in frequency now and, depending on how much you smoked (doesn't sound like much) they'll be gone between 6 and 12 weeks.
If I could give you one piece of advice it would be this. Once you have stopped and the cravings gone, don't let your brain trick you into "trying "one when you're pissed or whatever.
Once you've slipped once, you're back on them. I did it millions of times.
Day 3 is the worst. If all you have is a little irritability you've nothing to worry about. I was a raging bull consumed with craving by then.
The craving will slowly start to reduce in frequency now and, depending on how much you smoked (doesn't sound like much) they'll be gone between 6 and 12 weeks.
If I could give you one piece of advice it would be this. Once you have stopped and the cravings gone, don't let your brain trick you into "trying "one when you're pissed or whatever.
Once you've slipped once, you're back on them. I did it millions of times.
Dave Ewing's Back 'eader
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Gave up thirty five years ago. I think it was the cost which proved the ultimate reason. Always needed money in my pocket and when I gave up twenty Embassy cost 23½p. I estimated I had smoked 75000 fags, the equivalent of a new original Mini.
Had to do it in the school holidays though, cos back in the staffroom at playtime you were inevitably encased in the vilest of smogs that would have left a Manchester fifties fog something quite innocuous. Don't know what the non-smokers thought about it but I wouldn't be surprised for a couple to have developed a cancer or two through the passive element of the smoke.
It was pure will-power that did it for me, but my Mum joined me so we had mutual support. Took about three days, surprisingly for the craving to subside. Never looked back.
But once you stop, and you can taste the real flavour of food you have to be careful of the diet. The pounds can just be bumped on.
Had to do it in the school holidays though, cos back in the staffroom at playtime you were inevitably encased in the vilest of smogs that would have left a Manchester fifties fog something quite innocuous. Don't know what the non-smokers thought about it but I wouldn't be surprised for a couple to have developed a cancer or two through the passive element of the smoke.
It was pure will-power that did it for me, but my Mum joined me so we had mutual support. Took about three days, surprisingly for the craving to subside. Never looked back.
But once you stop, and you can taste the real flavour of food you have to be careful of the diet. The pounds can just be bumped on.
irlamblue70 said:Well done & keep it going.
There isn't an easy answer unfortunately otherwise more weaker willed smokers like myself would have cracked it by now.
Will power and support from those close to you (by support I mean putting up with your mood swings) are the things that will get you through it.
I had pencilled in this Wednesday to quit but my head isn't in the right place at the moment to give me the best chance of succeeding.
I wish you well mate and hope you get through it.
As at 11am Tuesday 20th July I bit the bullet and had my last one. So have now been off the tabs for just over 57 hours and have felt every single one of them.
Finding it very hard to keep going. Mood swings are frightening. Already had one almighty barney with the missus which saw me storm out of the house last night to go for a drive and time to chill out.
Work was tough to get through today, partly because in the rush to get out of the house at 6am this morning so I didn't have to talk to anyone I forgot to put on the nicotine patch. Finally got it on when I got home after work and it's taken the edge off a bit but still feel like popping my head out of the back door now for one.
Any advice very welcome at this low ebb.
charliebigspuds
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BlueinCumbria said:Evening lads - decided to pack in the cigs 3 days ago and all going well so far apart from a nightmare headache and a little irritable at home!!! Anyone any good tips on how to ensure i keep off the frigging cancer sticks?
I told my mate i'd packed in and was expecting a big well done - instead he called me a shithouse and says he wants full use of his NHS contributions.......
mints, fishermans friends the stronger the better and fizzy drinks NO ALCOHOL. I feel like a hypocrite writing this as I gave up 4 years ago but started again last october because for some stupid reason I thought I could control it, I'm starting giving up again on Monday and when I do I;ll never start again
BlueinCumbria
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well i did it mate - here i am 6 months or so on and not had a single one! Those early weeks were hell! Arguments, a little bit of depression i think, sore calfs (fuck knows why) amd dreaming about fags!!! You'll get over it pal - all was hunky dory after a month or so x
charliebigspuds
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Didsbury Dave said:I've done it last year.
Day 3 is the worst. If all you have is a little irritability you've nothing to worry about. I was a raging bull consumed with craving by then.
The craving will slowly start to reduce in frequency now and, depending on how much you smoked (doesn't sound like much) they'll be gone between 6 and 12 weeks.
If I could give you one piece of advice it would be this. Once you have stopped and the cravings gone, don't let your brain trick you into "trying "one when you're pissed or whatever.
Once you've slipped once, you're back on them. I did it millions of times.
In my experience what Dave is saying is 100% correct, days 3 and 4 are the worst, and don't ever have another like I did four years later :(