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Title: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on July 26, 2011, 05:20:59 pm
Hi Folks, tomorrow I pack in the fags after 43 years smoking roll ups. I am on a course of pills to help, has anyone got any tips on how to make it easier, or is anyone else giving up at the moment? a bit of mutual encouragement may be good. O0 :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: madrob on July 26, 2011, 05:29:55 pm
i used the inhaler to help me stop.i was smoking 50 grams of tobacco a day.been stopped over 18mths now
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: john s 2 on July 26, 2011, 05:30:27 pm
The use of Nicorette is another way to help give up. It comes as Gum, and patches. Use possibly instead of Pills
John.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on July 26, 2011, 05:37:46 pm
Tried patches, only way they would work would be sticking one over my mouth so I couldn't get a fag in. %% {-) {-) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Mi Amigo on July 26, 2011, 05:55:07 pm
Don't take it lightly, you're in for a tough time, be prepared for a fight.

Remember Fags are your enemy, don't let them beat you and continue to rule your life.

Get in a frame of mind where you truly believe it's time to break free from the chains which have slowly been dragging you down financially and physically.

I'd wish you luck if luck had anything to do with it but it doesn't, take it minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, just don't have a Fag though, not even one drag.

Keep in your mind that the addiction and urges get less and less every hour and every day you are Nicotine free.

The bad cravings come in waves and usually only last about 3-5 minutes, learn to handle them and get through them, every craving is a little less than the last one.

Go and do it!
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: DickyD on July 26, 2011, 06:05:20 pm
Come with me Monday on one of my many visits to the respiratory centre at Southampton General Hospital.

This would convince you that you are doing the right thing giving up smoking. :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: richtea on July 26, 2011, 06:06:49 pm
Good luck,
I packed in smoking fags in summer of 81.
Following Christmas someone gave me a cigar, and this idiot smoked it.  :embarrassed:
That started me off again, cigars only but I did inhale.
In 94 I packed in completely after no longer being able to
convince myself that my cough and sore throat had nothing to do with smoking.
After about 2 months the cough and sore throat had dissapeared.
Its not easy, but its worth it in the long run.
Take every day without a smoke as a victory of willpower over addiction.
hope you succeed.
Regards
Richard  :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Circlip on July 26, 2011, 06:13:18 pm
Guaranteed to create a flurry in the chicken run, --- again. Pills patches and shock tactics won't stop you, you have to want to stop. Not cut down, stop, cold turkey.

  Regards  Ian
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Netleyned on July 26, 2011, 06:18:09 pm
Tried every type of patch , going to meetings, didn't smoke at all while on the course.
Finished the course and went straight back to the baccy three times.
Then found all my arteries are furred up
Went in for investigations and put on a ward with three guys who had had amputations
They were still wheeling themselves down for a smoke
I ended up with a aorta to both femoral artery bypass
I stopped before the op and now have had six smoke free years and I still have two legs.
I could so easily be in a wheelchair and it would have been my own fault
Go for it PO Nick it's hard but its worth it

Ned

Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: gregk9 on July 26, 2011, 06:20:33 pm
You need a reason to give up. Giving up is easy, I've done it loads of times. Whenever I bought a new motorbike I gave up until what I saved paid for the bike. Wife can't argue.
I recently had a throat cancer scare. While waiting for the results I decided that if they came back positive I would spit at the devil and carry on smoking. Surprisingly they were negative but symptoms were caused by smoking or being a bad opera singer. I told the consultant I would give up smoking.
I am one of those people that mean what they say. I went cold turkey after 50years on rollies. I experienced no physical withdrawal symptoms. I did however make a mental note of all the times  I wanted a fag. I soon realized they were just the times I would normally have one. I kept busy . I now have two of the worlds tidiest sheds and a workshop. If you leave anything lying around the garden it's down the tip before you can blink. My wife kept dropping hints about anger management. A smack in th gob soon stopped that nonsense!!
After 3 months I have not noticed any benefits if you don't count the dosh saved. On the contrary, nothing seems to taste or smell right but that could be a result of the surgery. I wish you well in your endeavor and look forward to doing cartwheels when any lifelong non smoker is treated like we smokers were whenever the obese ones have a chippy dinner or chocolate. Cos I have a feeling they're next.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 26, 2011, 06:38:37 pm
Good luck Nick,    :-))

All of us are with you.... except those smelly, selfish, nicotine heads!  ok2

 Please give us daily reports as we are keen to support you morally however we can.  

 Martin - Admin.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Rottweiler on July 26, 2011, 06:40:54 pm
I smoked up to 80 tailor mades a day,and gave up at least 15 years ago,because the vat, and duty were increased at the same time.My lungs were beginning to play up then,with shortness of breath etc. The damage was done, and I am still reaping the rewards,of having to use 3 inhalers many times per day,and stopping every few yards if I am walking uphill.Only this morning I had to go to my Doc, who has put me on a course of steroids,to help my breathing.I still say giving up was the best thing I did,If I hadn't I don't think I would be here now, or at the very least on permanant oxygen. I could not afford to smoke now,with the price a packet of fags are.Worst thing is, my missus still smokes ( I have cut down says she,crap!) and she is the one who has had a heart attack!.
Good Luck my friend,but please persevere.Suck a fishermans friend instead,they are much cheaper, and help with the breathing!
Mick
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Nordsee on July 26, 2011, 08:29:53 pm
I packed it in in 1982, noticed the TV screen was mucky and gave it a wipe, the cloth was a gungy yellow brown, as I was the only smoker (Cigars) it must have been me! Stopped there and then. Still had 3 cigars left, but did not theow them away, just put the packet in the sideboard drawer. It was Hell on wheels for the next 3 weeks or so, drunk loads of Orange juice ( I gave up drinking at the same time) and eat packets of crisps. I found I could taste food again, and I put on some weight the crisps did that! I got a wek moment about 5 weeks in, and took one of the cigars from the drawer, I tasted like S--t!! My head swum and I was dizzy sick, but that stopped any longing for a smoke!! Now I am Rabid Anti Smoking, my pet hates being teenage girls with a fag in their mouths and Mothers smoking with their babies in their arms,!!
 I wish you all the very best, keep at it, it is well worth the effort and only you can make it happen! With the cash saved you can buy lots of lovely Models!
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: roycv on July 26, 2011, 08:38:34 pm
Hi petty..... Good luck with giving up the weed.  I gave up 40 years ago, can't stand the smell of them now.
It's worth it you will feel better and the mysterious cough will go and eventually you won't announce that you smoke when you enter a room.
good luck Roy
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: john44 on July 26, 2011, 09:14:28 pm
Hi Nick,giving up smoking will probably be the best decision you have made in your life. It does not matter what advice you get
it is down to you mate. You are in for a rough time, you will be thinking of fags all the time, you will even go to sleep thinking of fags,
I packed in 12 years ago because I was well and truly fed up with smoking. I went on the 24hr Nicotinell patch, to be honest I
don,t know if they helped or not because I had bad withdrawal symtoms, bad throat, sore tongue, insomnia, etc.
but I did not smoke.

Good luck

john   
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: stoney on July 26, 2011, 10:19:27 pm

Good luck Nick I stopped 9 months ago having smoked for 27 years still find it difficult its not easy but stick at it . My breathing and fitness is so
much better all ready even started riding a pushbike

 Paul
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: malcolmfrary on July 26, 2011, 10:36:08 pm
What everybody has been saying - its down to you wanting to give up.  I had a few tries, some more successful than others, but the one that did it was 20 years ago.  My alternative to lighting up (because the tobacco demon likes a bit of ceremony) was to reach for an apple or a pear or some other fresh fruit.  You can only eat so much fruit, then you no longer dare to have a naked light near you.  I slept better, didn't wake up coughing, food and drink tasted better.  I looked 30 years younger, as well.  The acne came back.  However, it went  away again fairly soon.
I just wish my late wife had been able to give it up.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 27, 2011, 04:03:46 am
A huge incentive for me was to put the €5 euros a day it cost for a pack of smokes in a tin and count it every time you crave a smoke, Then think to yourself "If I dont smoke for X more days I can Afford that new boat/sub/tx that I didn't think I could"

I've quit now for just over a year and there has been over €2000 go through the "toys" pot
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: wibplus on July 27, 2011, 09:13:07 am
Good luck Nick,    :-))

All of us are with you.... except those smelly, selfish, nicotine heads!  ok2

 Please give us daily reports as we are keen to support you morally however we can.  

 Martin - Admin.


Those "smelly, selfish, nicotine heads" are actually addicts who are caught in a purpose made addiction. There are chemicals deliberately added to tobacco products that will ensure that it is extremely difficult to get free. Other addiction, such as alcohol,drugs etc etc will get loads of help to "give up" their addiction. Nicotine heads will just be barred from social areas and made to stand outside in all weathers and told to "just quit doing it".   <*< >>:-( <*< >>:-( <*< >>:-(

Now for some real help  :-)) .....................................I found a set of CDs about 4 years ago that will help people stop smoking. The guy on the CDs will literally talk you out of the addiction. (Please dont refer to it as a "habit" it really is a deliberately caused addiction).

This is not a magic "cure" but it will give you a great understanding of the addiction and how to defeat it with much less effort than you might think you need.

I have not smoked in four years since listening to these CDs and, importantly, understanding completely what the guy is saying and meaning. Incidentally, I was not psyched up to "go for it" and, in fact, I was in a foul mood and suffering a gout attack at the time and they still worked their spell.   :-)) :-)) ok2

If you think these will help, I will send them (on loan) to anyone who needs them.  :-))  :-)
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: petermun on July 27, 2011, 03:25:07 pm
I was a smoker for 53 years.  At the age of 68, I decided enough was enough and I went to an acupuncturist.   At the same time I promised myself I would cease smoking.   I saw the chappie four times and have not smoked since.   I am now almost 80.   Give it a try!   Good luck,  Pete.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Abuelo3 on July 27, 2011, 03:52:12 pm
Good for You, You will get out of smoking I know, some advice, every time that You want to smoke, make a short rum and feel the need of air in your chest, day per day You will need more less air and the run will be more long and easy, best wishes You are a real Macho
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on July 27, 2011, 10:33:52 pm

Dear All,

Right, let's get this out of the way! Ok, I smoke, I hate it, but have been doing it since I was 14 - now 45! I know only too well that it has been doing me no good for a great many years. I gave up for 1.5 years, but, one day, 'something happened', and I asked for 'one'... no prises for the result of this.

There is absolutely and totally no excuse for giving up. No one can give excuses for you, and we who smoke can give no excuse for not doing so. It all boils down to determination.... and want to do so.

My Father used to smoke 50 a day... until they told him he had emphysema - and has never since this last 15 years done again. I knew 2 people now deceased who had throat cancer due to smoking. Yet, and guess what, I still do so... what a silly ...................

You see, we all get hooked on something. None of us are exempt in this... absolutely none of us.

Alcohol is one thing, but, you know, smoking is a damn site more difficult to give up. The two run together with some. I must say this, never ever ever replace smoking with alcohol, it would be the worst thing that someone could ever ever do. Never ever replace one serious addiction with another possible one.

I think this is a very good Topic, and one that could be enlarged upon maybe.

Regards, Bernard

Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on July 27, 2011, 11:22:04 pm
Encouraging words folks, thanks. Well, day one over with, awoke at 06:45, (my usual time), normally, a smoke before my feet hit the floor. Not today!  got up and had a few brews, wanting a fag to go with them, must keep busy, sez I, so it was off out with faithfull hound for an amble along the beach, that kept me occupied for a couple of hours. Then It was off to help with relocating my local model shop for the rest of the day. So far, so good, the trick seems to be to keep busy, anyway, home for dinner and the worst part of the day, favorite smoke of the day is the after dinner smoke, and boy did I want one, so it was out with the dog again till things died down. Am now going to do a couple of hours on the masterpiece, ( keeping busy again) and then to bed, day 1 over, wasn't that bad really, as long as I was occupied. :} :} :} :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on July 27, 2011, 11:36:30 pm

Dear PO,

Who am I to say who should do what or not... not I....

You will do as you please, and will do well by whatever... eh?

All I can say is that I hate the blasted habit, and do not for one second think that you are the only Mayhem member who smokes because you are not! Why do we do it, well, in the simplest terms we are hooked... ain't we... it's the strongest who can get out of the habit, and who is going to prove to us all that we can do it...?

If a PO can't do it who can.

Regards, Bernard
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: JB on July 28, 2011, 08:08:22 am
PO

You have discovered one of the tricks to pack in the smokes, keep busy I've tried several times but always crack after 1-2 weeks, yes you must want to stop and its really tough if you're a 'addict'!

make up a plan and try to stick to it, we are all different so you have to find the method which suits you, don't try to stop cold, I found that just didn't work at all...but that's just me, others can do it that way somehow.

I used to smoke fags but gave them up about 20 years ago...tried the pipe but too much maintainence needed!...I'm a cigar man at present!

I always find stress (v. poorly wife here) messes it all up...again... {:-{

Best of luck.

J.

Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on July 28, 2011, 09:36:48 pm
Day 2 nearly over, could kill for a fag but hanging on. Chest feels better allready, so its now time for some model boat therapy before bed. :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on July 28, 2011, 10:00:23 pm
 Do not expect any sympathy from this direction or any other. You have already let the Cat out of the bag eh...

As an alleged PO now prove yourself to us all. If you can prove absolute then I Will get very serious. Please set the example.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on July 28, 2011, 10:06:26 pm
 ... my prevous time gave me the opinion that PO's don't whinge.... I think that you are made out of better metal......................
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: john44 on July 28, 2011, 10:27:48 pm
Well done PO,you should be proud of yourself. You have just done without fags for 2 days, just tell yourself if you had one
now it would taste horrible, make you feel dizzy and you would probably puke. It just aint worth going back, you are getting
there 1 day at a time.

You can do it :-))

john
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on July 28, 2011, 11:50:24 pm

Dear John,

There is no quarter to hold. There are no excuses. I am the last one who should pontificate on the matter! since I would be the most crass of individuals!!!

As to a PO, well , they are supposed to be the best to set by example. We shall see eh... Hard maybe, but ain't a PO brought to be so? Hard, very tough, and very forthright... whow betide a rating who crosses same... eh!

Regards, Bernard
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on July 29, 2011, 12:13:23 am

Dear Nick,

Well, you sent me a PM, I responded briefly in return: so it's up to you really isn't it. Who dares wins and all that gen. crap maybe eh???

Regards, Bernard
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on July 29, 2011, 12:15:50 am

oh, I notice a 4 letter word beginning with cr was replaced with rubbish... no matter all means the same!!!
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on July 29, 2011, 12:20:17 am

... for TTT's sake please prove me right Nick :-)) Over to you..............
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: wibplus on July 29, 2011, 12:25:49 am
Did anyone notice that I offered to loan these CDs that very much helped me to stop completely...................... ???? or do you just not believe they work ????????????????????????? %) %) %)
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: dave301bounty on July 29, 2011, 08:26:35 pm
 P O .  Dont think about it ,just carry on ,your doing good ,one day at a time ,yes and keep ahead on whats next ,if you walk the beach ,walk then dig holes ,use up your excess ,so when you turn in ,you sleep the sleep ,good on yer mate ,stay smoke free .
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on July 29, 2011, 09:42:24 pm
£ days now, getting the hang of it. The Champix helps a lot,by taking the edge off the cravings I have a 3 month course and go and see my local practice nurse once a fortnight and have CO levels checked started off at 40ppm, went this afternoon and levels are allready down to 27ppm, so its working. :} :} :} :} :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: essex2visuvesi on July 29, 2011, 10:07:52 pm
£ days now, getting the hang of it. The Champix helps a lot,by taking the edge off the cravings I have a 3 month course and go and see my local practice nurse once a fortnight and have CO levels checked started off at 40ppm, went this afternoon and levels are allready down to 27ppm, so its working. :} :} :} :} :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))


Good on you mate :) ites been just over a year now for me and It's still a battle but when I crave a smoke I go and look at the nice things I have bought with the money I saved by not smoking.
Latest not smoking treat is a Sig Manufacturing Pitts special RC plane kit :)


one word of advice.... Dont weld or solder prior to visiting the nurse as these will both put your CO levels back up and can cause some awkward questions to be asked
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: MikeA on July 29, 2011, 10:27:07 pm
my misus decided one day to stop smoking because she WANTED to. after 10 years of smoking she went cold turkey and not started again in two years. shes only had like 2 fags since she quit but it hasnt made her restart. I smoke and i have to smoke in the garden now. i wish i had the WANT to stop. Ive tried many times to quit for health reasons but i allways fail. Im rooting for ya POnick good luck m8.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: john44 on July 30, 2011, 04:14:42 pm
Well done PO, it will soon be 1 week. again well done mate.

john
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Nordsee on July 30, 2011, 04:24:25 pm
Don't falter, keep at it!! We are all rooting for you!!
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: RichyB on August 01, 2011, 02:22:13 pm
Hi PettyOfficer Nick.
    I packed in smoking 17 Years ago, and I to used to smoke roll ups, being ex Navy and having smoked Duty Free tickler for 14 years and then commercial brand tobacco after I left the RN.  Had tried on several occassions to stop, and It was'nt until my wife took a heart attack and required bye-pass surgery, that I realised I did'nt want to go down that route.  I started by rationing myself to 20 a day and then made myself light up the first one ten minutes later each day and an extra 10 minutes each day between fags. 2 weeks later I had given up, although the cravings were strong.  I visited the wife each evening in Hospital and I called it running the guantlet, as you leave the hospital entrance, the twenty or so people puffing away outside.
     A number of things helped.  1.The thought of major surgery.  2. I had to stop before the wife came out of Hospital, as she also smoked up until the heart attack.  3. Posters in the cardiology unit showing then, over a period of 10 years smokeing just 20 Cigs a day, you burnt £12,000. 4.  Clean out and removed all my ashtrays in the house.  5. Everytime I felt like a cigarette, drink a glass of water.  6. When the wife came out of Hospital, we put aside the money we would have spent on Cigs and Tobacco and used to go for a run in the car and treat ourselves, like going for a meal in a posh restaraunt or buying a new CD for our music collection. Think of any modelling tools or equipment you would like, and the money saved by not smoking will soon mount up.
     A far as the cravings were concerned, I found the first week was the worse, but as each day went by the cravings became less, and I started to taste and enjoy my food again.  I was in my 40's when I stopped, and in my 60's now, I feel fitter and more active than when I smoked.  It is a struggle, but just convince yourself you can do it and you will.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: polaris on August 01, 2011, 03:34:56 pm

Dear Ricky,

Sound Post. Time I gave up for good. The last time was for 1.5 yrs., and indeed I felt considerably better for it... and I know smoking's not doing me any good these days. Horrible habit!... and I actually hate and resent it.

Regards, Bernard
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 02, 2011, 11:14:02 am
Well folks, thats the first week over with, still choking for a smoke, but its getting easier. Chest feels a whole lot better too. :} :} :} :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: richtea on August 02, 2011, 04:32:13 pm
WELL DONE Nick,
keep up the good work, it will get easier, but that first week is the hardest.
Regards
Richard  :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: omra85 on August 03, 2011, 10:57:19 pm
Well done so far, Nick.  I stopped quite a few years ago, but unfortunately I returned to the drug after three and a half years - so you can't let your guard down for ever!! Having said that, you are now over the most difficult part - the first week.   If it helps, I did two charts which I looked at every time I wanted a smoke.
The first shows the pain you are going through.  You will see that the first few days are the worst, then things start to get better.  Over time, the pain reduces to almost nothing.
You will see from the second chart that, over the same period, the money you now have "spare" keeps growing.
The money is based on the conservative estimate of your having smoked one 50 gram packet of tobacco per week (Sainsbury's = £14 !!)
Print them off and carry them with you to gaze at whenever you feel the need :-)

Hope this helps

Danny
(I WILL give up one day ....  I really hate myself for being a sucker and smoking!)

 
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: john44 on August 04, 2011, 02:26:14 pm
Dear Ricky,

 Horrible habit!... and I actually hate and resent it.

Regards, Bernard
Well Bernard, you go for it mate. You will get endless support from fellow X smokers.

john
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 04, 2011, 04:36:10 pm
Greetings all, baccy money saved over the last week or so has provided me with a propane torch, a bottle of propane and Tubal Cains book ' Soldering and Brazing ', yes folks, I am going to build a boiler. Still rattling but beginning to see the benefits.
Cheers all. :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)) :-)) :-)) :} :} :} :} :} :-)
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: MikeA on August 04, 2011, 04:52:11 pm
congratulations. its easier to quit if you keep busy. a boiler should keep ya going for a while. now since youve quit, have you had a fag on the sly? be honest !! :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 04, 2011, 06:24:05 pm
not as yet, but I have come close a couple of times, my mate, thinking he was being amusing, wafted one under my nose to 'test' me, didn't work.  >>:-( >>:-( :} :}
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: john44 on August 04, 2011, 10:37:34 pm
Well done nick you have got over the worst bit. :-))

john
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: MikeA on August 05, 2011, 12:42:12 am
nothing as supportive as your mates when ya trying to quit lol
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 05, 2011, 10:31:34 am
My mate has a vested interest, there is 50 quid riding on my success or failure! :} :} :} :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: derekwarner on August 05, 2011, 11:15:48 am
  :D .....hullo Nick........for me....... must be some 14 years now free of tobacco  :-)) & after 40 years of of part taking >>:-(

I used Nicobate patches....the full three month method  O0 .....

Good luck with your plan & I sincerely hope you achieve your goal........... :} ................Derek
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Circlip on August 05, 2011, 11:58:18 am
Wife stopped at same time as me, 9 years ago, inducement was that whoever fell off the wagon first, gave the other £250. Now as a Yorkshireman - - - -  {-) Neither of us have weakened, although, there are still times I could kill a cig but I know darned well, one would lead to two etc.

   Stick with it Nick, you know it makes sense.

  Regards   Ian.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: derekwarner on August 05, 2011, 12:22:07 pm
Circlip..........I have the same but different issue  %% .....my dear wife   :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: ......still smokes & I can light a cigarette for her [occassionally] & not feel the need to parttake any further....... :P ....Derek
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: grasshopper on August 05, 2011, 12:25:49 pm
I stopped 'cold turkey' some years ago - got fat, not from substituting, just from not walking around smoking outside the house in the evening - I've lost that extra 2 stone now - but the best bits about giving up?

I'm a little fitter, stuff does taste better, I've noticed I don't larrup my food in spicy sauces or use loads of salt anyomre, I don't smell like an ashtray and my kids will sit next to me when they visit. My car doesn't smell either - and I haven't got burn marks in the leather upholstery. I seem to have more time to finish little jobs and the most noticable thing? My wallet is never empty.

There's absolutely no negatives to giving up - deal with any issues you think you may have and continue the good work you've done so far.

Don't,  however, become one of those over zealous anti-smoking nutters that preach from on high - you know how difficult it can be, encourage don't bully!
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Circlip on August 05, 2011, 01:05:39 pm
Oh yes Glasshopper, SWTSMBO is like that, totally intolerant with the emphasis on the rant. I flatly refuse to "preach" to anyone else because I know how much enjoyment I got out of smoking and no matter what is said or shown, it always happens to someone else.

  Regards  Ian, fellow cold turkey.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Nordsee on August 06, 2011, 07:04:18 pm
not as yet, but I have come close a couple of times, my mate, thinking he was being amusing, wafted one under my nose to 'test' me, didn't work.  >>:-( >>:-( :} :}
People like that are not "Mates", really they are jealous because you are doing what they secrectly would like to do, but they haven't got the Willpower! Keep at it...
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 07, 2011, 08:01:57 pm
Another weekend gone and still not had a fag. Getting easier, banned the missus from my presence as she lights up in front of me and refuses any support, kipped on the sofa bed in my workroom the last 3 nights, its great, a may move in there permanently, peace and quiet and handy for the bench and the computer. >>:-( >>:-( :} :} :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 08, 2011, 10:26:00 am
Morning folks, just been to see the Grand Inquisitor ( no smoking nurse) at the doctors, CO level down to 9ppm, so its working! :} :} :} :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: MikeA on August 08, 2011, 02:24:00 pm
youl be able to run again soon !!
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 10, 2011, 08:18:14 pm
still not smoked, its getting easier, spent this morning taking the starter motor out of a Viking SMB, in the rain, Got soaked, cold, and miserable, really wanted a fag to go with the warming up process, lucky there was nothing smokable to hand or I may have cracked, over it now, phew. :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: malcolmfrary on August 10, 2011, 10:44:37 pm
still not smoked, its getting easier, spent this morning taking the starter motor out of a Viking SMB, in the rain, Got soaked, cold, and miserable, really wanted a fag to go with the warming up process, lucky there was nothing smokable to hand or I may have cracked, over it now, phew. :-)) :-)) :-))
Well done that man!  Have an "A"!
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Builder1 on August 11, 2011, 09:08:19 am
Get the patches. I used them 20 odd years ago and haven't smoked since.

Good Luck!!
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: wullie/mk2 on August 16, 2011, 02:41:36 pm
I recently stopped smoking,...but I,ve still got a few months supply of Nicorette,inhaler,..i.e. small plastic tube with 4mg capsules,suck as required,I llgive them to anyone who thinks they may use them, for the price of postage,
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: essex2visuvesi on August 17, 2011, 08:29:00 am
I recently stopped smoking,...but I,ve still got a few months supply of Nicorette,inhaler,..i.e. small plastic tube with 4mg capsules,suck as required,I llgive them to anyone who thinks they may use them, for the price of postage,


Those things work very well, I used the same thing.  I still keep one handy "Just in case"
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: john44 on August 17, 2011, 10:14:56 am
Well done mate, it just shows you what can be done when you put your mind to it. Whatever method you use to help to stop
smoking, at the end of the day it is willpower that counts. Keep at it.

john
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 17, 2011, 05:27:47 pm
Managing great on the Champix, no side effects, still not smoking.Latest savings financed a gas tank and 1 1/2 inch ceramic burner from Forrest Classics, so, apart from the health benefits, more dosh to spend on model boat stuff, a win win situation if ever there was one :} :} :} :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: wullie/mk2 on August 18, 2011, 11:47:56 am
The financial benefits for me are great,..I,m off today to pick up a recently purchased Fleetscale Scharnhorst,,that I was able to buy with my saved ciggie money,and my other half is,nt moaning,
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: essex2visuvesi on August 18, 2011, 01:39:00 pm
The financial benefits for me are great,..I,m off today to pick up a recently purchased Fleetscale Scharnhorst,,that I was able to buy with my saved ciggie money,and my other half is,nt moaning,

I know!

I was amazed how quickly the not smoking jar filled up
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 28, 2011, 10:29:27 am
Good Morning all, well, sorry to say, I've let the side down and picked up the fags again, temporarily I hope. Had a traumatic experience Tuesday last, My littleYorkshire Terrier, Minnie, was attacked and killed by an out of control Rottweiller, an ex guard dog that is now owned by one of the local winos, this bloke can not even look after himself, let alone a dangerous dog such as a rottweiller. It sneaked up behind us (minnie was on her lead, as she allways is) silently, and grabbed her, I was bitten trying to rescue her, but she bled to death in my arms. The Police and the Housing Department say they can't do anything about it as a person was not attacked. so my little sidekick of 14 years is no longer with us and I am totally devastated, hence the relapse in the no smoking exercise. I will have to get back on course before its to late, but it is a bit hard at the moment. <:( <:(
(http://s2.postimage.org/gxjoy2ck/Minnie2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/gxjoy2ck/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/gxqb3gbo/Minnie_looking_cute.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/gxqb3gbo/)

(http://s2.postimage.org/gxv9pht0/Minnie_in_new_basket.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/gxv9pht0/)
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: essex2visuvesi on August 28, 2011, 12:35:29 pm
The Police and the Housing Department say they can't do anything about it as a person was not attacked.

Thats absolute rubbish!

Speak to the RSPCA if he allowed his dog out unsupervised then he is breaking the law.  Also you said the dog bit you.  I think you should seek further advice on this
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on August 28, 2011, 04:39:51 pm
RSPCA told me to speak to the police, they said the reason they could not do anything was that I was on its home ground, even though I was at the communal entrance to the building, and it was my fault for getting bitten because I intervened in a 'dog fight', I tried arguing that a rotweiler sneaking up on a tiny little dog hardly constitutes a dog fight, but it got me nowhere. so I still have to put up with it living 3 doors away from me.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: essex2visuvesi on August 28, 2011, 05:16:50 pm
Sounds to me that it's more a case of "I can't be arsed to deal with it let (Insert name here) sort it out!"
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: dave301bounty on August 28, 2011, 08:22:03 pm
re ,that dog biting you ,there is a clause that says about a dog being aggresive ,,now this can be broken down into various forms , starting with a big licking ,,if you get my drift ,the list can go on ,but in there you CAN put it to the police /ouner /whatever ,the animal did ,whatever ,and that was the agressive part being carried out ,to make a case ,more in your favour it was unsupervised ,,want it ..
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: rickles23 on September 08, 2011, 01:38:07 pm
Hi,
To give up cigarettes is a question of WON'T power, not will power.
Regards
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: wullie/mk2 on September 08, 2011, 02:15:48 pm
RSPCA told me to speak to the police, they said the reason they could not do anything was that I was on its home ground, even though I was at the communal entrance to the building, and it was my fault for getting bitten because I intervened in a 'dog fight', I tried arguing that a rotweiler sneaking up on a tiny little dog hardly constitutes a dog fight, but it got me nowhere. so I still have to put up with it living 3 doors away from me.
Recent case in Dundee Scotland, Staffie escapes from garden attacks neighbours cat,cat is seriously injured,Vets bill, in excess of £600, owner of Staffie was taken to court, and Staffie ordered to be put down,....Hue and Cry in local paper, Save the Staffie,..forget about the cat, ..its a dog thing, dogs chase cats????
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: richtea on September 08, 2011, 02:45:17 pm
If a dog is properly trained, it will not chase anything unless told to by its owner.
We have had dogs and cats for years and never had a problem.
In the 80s we had a Great Dane that was mistreated by its previous owner.
Once she had got used to us and settled down she even did nursemaid duties for the new born kittens while the mother went out to do her duties.
Neglect by the owners is the biggest problem with dogs.
Some people think its clever to have their dog chase other peoples pets.
If the owners behaved more responsibly or were made to by law
then these attacks by aggressive dogs would become less frequent.
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: pettyofficernick on September 08, 2011, 03:35:00 pm
The drunken T**t that owns the rottweiler thought the whole episode was funny, not capable of looking after himself let alone a large badly trained ex guard dog. On a more positive note, I am back on course with packing in the fags now that the initial horror is over. :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Packing in smoking
Post by: Nordsee on September 08, 2011, 03:37:37 pm
Sorry to hear about your pet, I do hope you have not started to smoke continuosly again, remember how good you felt while you had stopped, keep up with The Cure, it is well worth the effort, but you know that already!