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Title: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 03:57:59 PM
Day 2 of my cessation from the evil weed and today is harder than yesterday,

I am giving up for my health and because my boys have nagged me because of what their mum is going through.but here lies the dilemma, i don't really want to give up as i enjoyed it too much although i know it does nothing but really really really bad things for you..

cancer,heart problems bad breath,cancer smelly clothes,stains on yr teeth,stains on yr fingers,cancer breathlessness etc etc etc

Grrrrrr why did i ever start??

Have read the Alan Carr book and although it is helpful it just doesn't do it I still wanna smoke,

so anyone here got any really useful tips on how to beat it??


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: thetank on March 03, 2009, 04:02:47 PM
Tough three weeks then it's easy.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: thetank on March 03, 2009, 04:04:57 PM
Giving up?

You're not giving up anything, you're setting yourself free from a drug addiction.
Not enough to just read the book, you need to drink the kool-aid too :)


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: RED-DOG on March 03, 2009, 04:05:23 PM
You have to really accept that if you continue to smoke, it will kill you.

You have to want to live more than you want to smoke. Then you can do it.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: turny on March 03, 2009, 04:05:30 PM
no advice ian as i have never smoked but the best of luck mate  :)up


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: passdaaces on March 03, 2009, 04:09:49 PM
I have now been given up smoking for the past 5 weeks.... I am using the boots nicassist chewing gum... I have been a smoker for 31 years and I know how you feel it is very hard to break a habit of a life time, The chewing gum has got me this far as it takes the edge of the craving,

I do feel much better for it and just think if you on the the chewing gum at the poker table you can just pop one in when all around you the smokers are desperate to go out and have a smoke you can steal all their blinds.........

First few days are bad keep trying but its only you that can make your mind up, you have to give up because you want to not for anyone else.

At the end of the day its yourself your killing no one else xxxxx


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: EvilPie on March 03, 2009, 04:10:19 PM
no advice ian as i have never smoked but the best of luck mate  :)up

+1

I've smoked but never been hooked. Used to smoke at weekends when I was drunk but in the week whilst sober.

I can't understand the addiction as I never got it (thank God).

Sincerely good luck with this.

Save your life and save a fortune at the same time. Bit of a win win situation really.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Maxriddles on March 03, 2009, 04:21:33 PM
Nicotine Patches FTW.

I stopped smoking nearly three years ago by using patches. I seldom had a craving when using the patch although the actual habit was tougher to deal with than in the early stages, by that I mean what to do when I'd normally have a ciggie. An hour for lunch suddenly seemed very very long.

Once I reduced then stopped using the patches I kept a pack of nicotine gum for any surprise cravings, I think I only used about 5 pieces and that was after I had been drinking. I have never actually had a proper craving for a cigarette since although I sometimes do a fine impression of the bisto kids when walking past someone who is smoking.

One of the main things I have notice since stopping is how much smoke makes things smell and I can't believe I never noticed it when I was a smoker. The smoking ban in pubs and restaurants helped a bit too. Patches worked for me but don't work for everyone, I do believe though that the cold turkey approach is the least successful and is generally the one to upset your nearest and dearest the most.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: henrik777 on March 03, 2009, 04:44:41 PM


i don't really want to give up as i enjoyed it too much

I don't think you have much hope of abstaining from them if you don't want to.

It takes big willpower even if you want to quit unless you had a medical scare and you shat yourself which is the only easy way for an addicted smoker to quit for good.

Sandy


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Ismene on March 03, 2009, 05:28:55 PM
It's possible and surprisingly easy.

You don't have to want to give up for yourself - a willingness to do it for others is enough.

Figure out if you're a patch  / gum / or inhalator kinda guy - I'll take a punt on inhalator...

Start with the cartridges, and then forget to put them in - soon you'll just be sucking air. Few weeks later you'll be fine and dandy - although to be fair you will join the bisto club...
Gl - although to be fair, you won't need it - just don't buy into the BS



Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Girgy85 on March 03, 2009, 05:35:56 PM
Day 2 of my cessation from the evil weed and today is harder than yesterday,

I am giving up for my health and because my boys have nagged me because of what their mum is going through.but here lies the dilemma, i don't really want to give up as i enjoyed it too much although i know it does nothing but really really really bad things for you..

cancer,heart problems bad breath,cancer smelly clothes,stains on yr teeth,stains on yr fingers,cancer breathlessness etc etc etc

Grrrrrr why did i ever start??

Have read the Alan Carr book and although it is helpful it just doesn't do it I still wanna smoke,

so anyone here got any really useful tips on how to beat it??

THIS:  don't really want to give up as i enjoyed it too much
+
THIS: cancer,heart problems bad breath,cancer smelly clothes,stains on yr teeth,stains on yr fingers,cancer breathlessness etc etc etc

Should =
THIS: I am giving up for my health and because my boys have nagged me because of what their mum is going through.

And also watching your boys grow up!!


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: celtic on March 03, 2009, 06:06:10 PM
It's possible and surprisingly easy.

You don't have to want to give up for yourself - a willingness to do it for others is enough.

Figure out if you're a patch  / gum / or inhalator kinda guy - I'll take a punt on inhalator...

Start with the cartridges, and then forget to put them in - soon you'll just be sucking air. Few weeks later you'll be fine and dandy - although to be fair you will join the bisto club...
Gl - although to be fair, you won't need it - just don't buy into the BS



I agree. I gave up a few years ago and used the inhilator. Was superb & made it very easy. Within a week i was forgetting to take it out with and i was fine.

NB: I started smoking again through choice and still do but the inhilator was definitely effective & done the trick when i needed it. Also use it on aeroplanes. Helps a lot.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: RED-DOG on March 03, 2009, 06:10:49 PM
"started smoking again through choice"

Blimey!


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Dingdell on March 03, 2009, 06:11:52 PM
"started smoking again through choice"

Blimey!

So did Tikay.
Addictions are very hard to master.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: celtic on March 03, 2009, 06:16:09 PM
"started smoking again through choice"

Blimey!

Was the best way of saying 'it wasn't because the inhilator wasn't effective enough' If you see what i mean.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: RED-DOG on March 03, 2009, 06:21:07 PM
"started smoking again through choice"

Blimey!

Was the best way of saying 'it wasn't because the inhilator wasn't effective enough' If you see what i mean.

I think this post was the best way of saying it, but I know what you mean.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 06:25:08 PM
Thx for the advice so far peeps i might try the inhalator but it just looks so ghey, patches aint my kinda thang tried them before and didnt seem to do anything,

My prob is the taste in the mouth feeling, (ffs rick astley is on the news enuff to make u start smoking again) and i have got my dinner coming up so at least ill be able to eat instead of thinking about smokin


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 06:28:29 PM
LOL the mrs has given up at the same time and she just said i should go and get 1(inhalator) if i dont know what to do with my hands,I said "i'm typing at the mo so me hands are busy",theres an answer just type  FTW


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Grier78 on March 03, 2009, 06:44:39 PM
Best of luck kicking the evil weed.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: phatomch on March 03, 2009, 07:10:58 PM
Work out how much you would of spent on fags in 3 months then spend that x amount on something the boys will enjoy doing with you the thought of that should keep you determined on staying of the fags and they get something out of it. I did it over 6 months and it paid for a great holiday.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on March 03, 2009, 07:17:40 PM
I havent had a cig in 2 months. It has been quite tough but not as bad as i thought.

THey may look daft but I have been using an electronic cig you get get them from iwantoneofthose.com (The "gamucci" one)

Nicotine tips and the thing vapourises the air and turns it into a mist and it feels and looks like you are smoking. Not quite the same but enough to take the edge off the craving.

In fact I have it with me now helping me to get through my bottle of red !!

Give it a try

 


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 07:23:20 PM
Work out how much you would of spent on fags in 3 months then spend that x amount on something the boys will enjoy doing with you the thought of that should keep you determined on staying of the fags and they get something out of it. I did it over 6 months and it paid for a great holiday.

about 60 odd quid as i rolled my own and got them duty free so the money side was never an issue

 giving up will cost more initially

I havent had a cig in 2 months. It has been quite tough but not as bad as i thought.

THey may look daft but I have been using an electronic cig you get get them from iwantoneofthose.com (The "gamucci" one)

Nicotine tips and the thing vapourises the air and turns it into a mist and it feels and looks like you are smoking. Not quite the same but enough to take the edge off the craving.

In fact I have it with me now helping me to get through my bottle of red !!

Give it a try

 

will have a look at this


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 07:35:46 PM
Alex what strength did you get? they do look the bees knees compared to the inhalator style


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on March 03, 2009, 07:38:03 PM
Regular.

They do the job, normally i would be gagging for a smoke with a drink but am half way through a bottle, puffing away on this and not bothered in the slightest


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 07:41:48 PM
am off to order 1 now how many refills did you get?

how long b4 you will be able to do without It completely?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: barhell on March 03, 2009, 08:19:12 PM
I think that the opening question is a no brainer and you answer it yourself.

First failing is the "giving up" phrase you are just becoming a none smoker again, by "giving up" you are depriving yourself of something making it much more of a need.

Personally i feel like i could be a walking advert for the easyway system it just seemed to make it all so simple and never had a craving for a ciggy = 2 years + now.





Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 03, 2009, 09:41:07 PM
I think that the opening question is a no brainer and you answer it yourself.

First failing is the "giving up" phrase you are just becoming a none smoker again, by "giving up" you are depriving yourself of something making it much more of a need.

Personally i feel like i could be a walking advert for the easyway system it just seemed to make it all so simple and never had a craving for a ciggy = 2 years + now.





well done you  ;hattip;

 and yes you could be an advert for the easyway...

i just wish it was easier..



Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: celtic on March 03, 2009, 09:43:28 PM
I think that the opening question is a no brainer and you answer it yourself.

First failing is the "giving up" phrase you are just becoming a none smoker again, by "giving up" you are depriving yourself of something making it much more of a need.

Personally i feel like i could be a walking advert for the easyway system it just seemed to make it all so simple and never had a craving for a ciggy = 2 years + now.





[ ] reformed smokers are the best.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: thetank on March 03, 2009, 10:00:02 PM
Reformed smokers >>>> weekend smokers

grrrrr


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: celtic on March 03, 2009, 10:04:14 PM
Reformed smokers >>>> weekend smokers

grrrrr

Never understood weekend / social smokers.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on March 03, 2009, 11:15:23 PM
I've never had a cig in my life. Until a boozy night in Brighton 3 weeks ago where I chain smoked about 9 without really remembering. Does this mean I am now a social smoker?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on March 03, 2009, 11:19:31 PM
am off to order 1 now how many refills did you get?

how long b4 you will be able to do without It completely?

Without the electonic gizmo?

Still using it !

Only been a couple of months though and only really use it now when drinking.

The refills come in packs of 5. I bought ten pakcs but I iwoot had them on half price at the time. 1 refill = 1 day i reckon.
Google search for refills, should find cheaper than iwoot


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: barhell on March 04, 2009, 07:14:48 PM
I think that the opening question is a no brainer and you answer it yourself.

First failing is the "giving up" phrase you are just becoming a none smoker again, by "giving up" you are depriving yourself of something making it much more of a need.

Personally i feel like i could be a walking advert for the easyway system it just seemed to make it all so simple and never had a craving for a ciggy = 2 years + now.





[ ] reformed smokers are the best.

I agree,  i used to hate them as well.

I struggled for years to give up, the real turning point and kick up the arse for me was losing my dad to cancer and in all honesty i think i would still be a smoker if that hadn't of happened.

So all in all i'm a smug reformed smoker.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Nem on March 04, 2009, 11:49:41 PM
One of the fundamentals of giving up smoking is understanding that usually when you got hooked you were still a child, with childish inhibitions. And they come to the for front of your subconscious when you "try" to give up as an adult.

Some of the words I may have used were the wrong explanations but this is due to messing up at school and smoking behind the bike shed when I was suppose to be at my English lesson. ;-)


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: EvilPie on March 05, 2009, 07:46:45 AM
Reformed smokers >>>> weekend smokers

grrrrr

Never understood weekend / social smokers.

I used to be a social smoker. The only reason for doing it is because it makes you look cool.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: StuartHopkin on March 05, 2009, 09:02:15 AM
Im a strong believer of if you really want to stop its easy.

The patches and gum etc can help but I dont think you need them.

If you really want to stop you wont need them.

I had a friend who went to hypnotherapy to stop, when he went I said dont be stupid and bet him £50 i could stop and he wouldnt.

I suppose it helps that I have that arrogant sort of head. I can do anything.

He had a lifetime guarantee which meant if he ever wanted a cigarette, he could go back to for another session.

3 months later the hypnotherapist told him he was more than welcome to come back every month, but it was a waste of both their time as he didnt really want to stop.

3 years and 2 months later, I dont smoke.

Might seem like a big headed story but i think its an important point. Unless you HONESTLY want to stop it wont matter what you do.

Also I know it sounds bizarre but previously I did make the concious decision to start again. I had stopped for a year, when someone arranged a trip to Prague and I decided when I got there I was going to buy a packet of cigarettes. I planned it for a month before hand. At no point did I smoke before we got there. Weird I know.

Weekend smoking isnt about looking cool. Smoking is enjoyable. I can honestly say I miss it, its a disgusting habit, but I enjoyed it.

Weekend smokers are just walking the tightrope. One day something will happen and they will think oooh shit, thats annoying, i know, I REALLY fancy a cigarette.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Dingdell on March 05, 2009, 10:01:11 AM
Giving up smoking:

After 20 mins your blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal

After 8 hours nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half and oxygen levels return to normal

After 24 hours carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris

After 48 hours there is no nicotine in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved

After 72 hours your breathing becomes easier, bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levles increase

3 - 9 months coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function is increased by up to 10%

5 years - risk of heart attack falls to about half of that of a smoker

10 years - risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.

If that doesn't work.....

Cost of smoking:

1 day £11.00
1 week £77.00
2 weeks £154
3 weeks £231
1 month £334.58
6 months £2,007.50
1 year £4,015.00
10 years £40,150.00
20 years £80,300.00


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 10:29:55 AM
Im a strong believer of if you really want to stop its easy.

The patches and gum etc can help but I dont think you need them.

If you really want to stop you wont need them.

I had a friend who went to hypnotherapy to stop, when he went I said dont be stupid and bet him £50 i could stop and he wouldnt.

I suppose it helps that I have that arrogant sort of head. I can do anything.

He had a lifetime guarantee which meant if he ever wanted a cigarette, he could go back to for another session.

3 months later the hypnotherapist told him he was more than welcome to come back every month, but it was a waste of both their time as he didnt really want to stop.

3 years and 2 months later, I dont smoke.

Might seem like a big headed story but i think its an important point. Unless you HONESTLY want to stop it wont matter what you do.

Also I know it sounds bizarre but previously I did make the concious decision to start again. I had stopped for a year, when someone arranged a trip to Prague and I decided when I got there I was going to buy a packet of cigarettes. I planned it for a month before hand. At no point did I smoke before we got there. Weird I know.

Weekend smoking isnt about looking cool. Smoking is enjoyable. I can honestly say I miss it, its a disgusting habit, but I enjoyed it.

Weekend smokers are just walking the tightrope. One day something will happen and they will think oooh shit, thats annoying, i know, I REALLY fancy a cigarette.

I can see where your coming from with this as I am like wise strong willed and a stubborn fecker,but after 4 days nows i still am thinking i could kill for a fag although I know 1 will lead to another and then back full time on the weed,I am struggling with sleep issues at the mo I just cant get off to sleep,last night i didnt get off until 3.30am and was then up at 6 for work that was even with a nytol,,the crtaving is still high but am determined to see it through just must avoid teh 1 moment of weekness which will start me off again..........


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Graham C on March 05, 2009, 10:44:12 AM
Cost of smoking for 1 day is £11.00?   That's some habit!


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 05, 2009, 10:55:50 AM
Is there a more disgusting habit?    Surely that should be enough for anyone to stop...


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 11:10:30 AM
Is there a more disgusting habit?    Surely that should be enough for anyone to stop...

injecting heroin?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 05, 2009, 11:12:23 AM
Is there a more disgusting habit?    Surely that should be enough for anyone to stop...

injecting heroin?

Picking your nose and eating it ?



Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 11:16:28 AM
Is there a more disgusting habit?    Surely that should be enough for anyone to stop...

injecting heroin?

Picking your nose and eating it ?



bum cleaning?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Colchester Kev on March 05, 2009, 11:34:37 AM
Is there a more disgusting habit?    Surely that should be enough for anyone to stop...

injecting heroin?

Picking your nose and eating it ?



bum cleaning?

Thats a skill i believe ;)


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: thetank on March 05, 2009, 01:08:23 PM

1 day £11.00
1 week £77.00
2 weeks £154
3 weeks £231
1 month £334.58
6 months £2,007.50
1 year £4,015.00
10 years £40,150.00
20 years £80,300.00


You either need to cut down from 40/day or get some duty free shopping.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 01:15:40 PM
I've never had a cig in my life. Until a boozy night in Brighton 3 weeks ago where I chain smoked about 9 without really remembering. Does this mean I am now a social smoker?

No but it is not big and it is not clever dont do it again!!!


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Dingdell on March 05, 2009, 01:28:33 PM

1 day £11.00
1 week £77.00
2 weeks £154
3 weeks £231
1 month £334.58
6 months £2,007.50
1 year £4,015.00
10 years £40,150.00
20 years £80,300.00


You either need to cut down from 40/day or get some duty free shopping.

According to nhs handout coming up to no smoking day - I picked it up at the chemist yesterday and was going to give it to Tikay but I knew he wouldn't take any notice so I saved it so you could all take the mick out of me. I am your foil....


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: StuartHopkin on March 05, 2009, 01:39:38 PM
I can see where your coming from with this as I am like wise strong willed and a stubborn fecker,but after 4 days nows i still am thinking i could kill for a fag although I know 1 will lead to another and then back full time on the weed,I am struggling with sleep issues at the mo I just cant get off to sleep,last night i didnt get off until 3.30am and was then up at 6 for work that was even with a nytol,,the crtaving is still high but am determined to see it through just must avoid teh 1 moment of weekness which will start me off again..........

To be fair though I never had those problems. Obviously the cravings were there but i wasnt irritable and had no problem sleeping. May have been a different story if i did


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 05, 2009, 02:29:08 PM
I can see where your coming from with this as I am like wise strong willed and a stubborn fecker,but after 4 days nows i still am thinking i could kill for a fag although I know 1 will lead to another and then back full time on the weed,I am struggling with sleep issues at the mo I just cant get off to sleep,last night i didnt get off until 3.30am and was then up at 6 for work that was even with a nytol,,the crtaving is still high but am determined to see it through just must avoid teh 1 moment of weekness which will start me off again..........

To be fair though I never had those problems. Obviously the cravings were there but i wasnt irritable and had no problem sleeping. May have been a different story if i did

Did i say i was irritable no i didnt FFS so dont go putting words into my mouth ok !!!!!


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: TheChipPrince on March 05, 2009, 03:40:00 PM
Is there a more disgusting habit?    Surely that should be enough for anyone to stop...

injecting heroin?

A more disgusting socially accepted habit then...


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on March 05, 2009, 08:52:06 PM
I can see where your coming from with this as I am like wise strong willed and a stubborn fecker,but after 4 days nows i still am thinking i could kill for a fag although I know 1 will lead to another and then back full time on the weed,I am struggling with sleep issues at the mo I just cant get off to sleep,last night i didnt get off until 3.30am and was then up at 6 for work that was even with a nytol,,the crtaving is still high but am determined to see it through just must avoid teh 1 moment of weekness which will start me off again..........

To be fair though I never had those problems. Obviously the cravings were there but i wasnt irritable and had no problem sleeping. May have been a different story if i did

Did i say i was irritable no i didnt FFS so dont go putting words into my mouth ok !!!!!

Seriously, order one of these electronic gizmos. Will crack the craving issue. Not exactly the same but i find it enuff, esp when you get used to them.

FFS i just got laid off today, spent the afternoon in tyhe pub and still didnt spark up becuase of these.

www,gamucci.com


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: Nem on March 05, 2009, 10:07:38 PM

1 day £11.00
1 week £77.00
2 weeks £154
3 weeks £231
1 month £334.58
6 months £2,007.50
1 year £4,015.00
10 years £40,150.00
20 years £80,300.00


You either need to cut down from 40/day or get some duty free shopping.

According to nhs handout coming up to no smoking day - I picked it up at the chemist yesterday and was going to give it to Tikay but I knew he wouldn't take any notice so I saved it so you could all take the mick out of me. I am your foil....

:D



Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 06, 2009, 08:29:19 AM
I can see where your coming from with this as I am like wise strong willed and a stubborn fecker,but after 4 days nows i still am thinking i could kill for a fag although I know 1 will lead to another and then back full time on the weed,I am struggling with sleep issues at the mo I just cant get off to sleep,last night i didnt get off until 3.30am and was then up at 6 for work that was even with a nytol,,the crtaving is still high but am determined to see it through just must avoid teh 1 moment of weekness which will start me off again..........

To be fair though I never had those problems. Obviously the cravings were there but i wasnt irritable and had no problem sleeping. May have been a different story if i did

Did i say i was irritable no i didnt FFS so dont go putting words into my mouth ok !!!!!

Seriously, order one of these electronic gizmos. Will crack the craving issue. Not exactly the same but i find it enuff, esp when you get used to them.

FFS i just got laid off today, spent the afternoon in tyhe pub and still didnt spark up becuase of these.

www,gamucci.com


ouch on being laid off m8 nothing worse than that at the mo but wekll done for still not lighting up..

craving not too bad at mo....

my biggest prob at the mo is lack of sleep,no matter what i do i just cant get off last night i must have had about an hour MAX on and off am seriuosly knackered and have got physio this afternoon then long drive to get boys so hopefyully ill be able to sleep 2nite,

anyone got any tips for getting off to sleep easily??


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: EvilPie on March 06, 2009, 09:49:27 AM
I can see where your coming from with this as I am like wise strong willed and a stubborn fecker,but after 4 days nows i still am thinking i could kill for a fag although I know 1 will lead to another and then back full time on the weed,I am struggling with sleep issues at the mo I just cant get off to sleep,last night i didnt get off until 3.30am and was then up at 6 for work that was even with a nytol,,the crtaving is still high but am determined to see it through just must avoid teh 1 moment of weekness which will start me off again..........

To be fair though I never had those problems. Obviously the cravings were there but i wasnt irritable and had no problem sleeping. May have been a different story if i did

Not irritable? Don't you mean no more irritable than usual?

No problem sleeping? Could that be anything to do with 10 pints of guinness and a joint every night?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: StuartHopkin on March 06, 2009, 10:14:07 AM
I can see where your coming from with this as I am like wise strong willed and a stubborn fecker,but after 4 days nows i still am thinking i could kill for a fag although I know 1 will lead to another and then back full time on the weed,I am struggling with sleep issues at the mo I just cant get off to sleep,last night i didnt get off until 3.30am and was then up at 6 for work that was even with a nytol,,the crtaving is still high but am determined to see it through just must avoid teh 1 moment of weekness which will start me off again..........

To be fair though I never had those problems. Obviously the cravings were there but i wasnt irritable and had no problem sleeping. May have been a different story if i did

Not irritable? Don't you mean no more irritable than usual?

No problem sleeping? Could that be anything to do with 10 pints of guinness and a joint every night?

You can fck off to ya great big tit. Irritable. Your mums irritable.
So far this week 3 pints of Guinness and 2 bottles of Peroni and no drugs.
In your eye Mr Pie


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: EvilPie on March 06, 2009, 10:26:58 AM
I can see where your coming from with this as I am like wise strong willed and a stubborn fecker,but after 4 days nows i still am thinking i could kill for a fag although I know 1 will lead to another and then back full time on the weed,I am struggling with sleep issues at the mo I just cant get off to sleep,last night i didnt get off until 3.30am and was then up at 6 for work that was even with a nytol,,the crtaving is still high but am determined to see it through just must avoid teh 1 moment of weekness which will start me off again..........

To be fair though I never had those problems. Obviously the cravings were there but i wasnt irritable and had no problem sleeping. May have been a different story if i did

Not irritable? Don't you mean no more irritable than usual?

No problem sleeping? Could that be anything to do with 10 pints of guinness and a joint every night?

You can fck off to ya great big tit. Irritable. Your mums irritable.
So far this week 3 pints of Guinness and 2 bottles of Peroni and no drugs.
In your eye Mr Pie

See what I mean.......


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 09, 2009, 09:44:19 AM
well that's the 1st week over and done with,wasn't that easy tbh but am now only getting occasional pangs for a smoke,I have decided against getting an inhalator or similar as upon reflection i think it would make it easier to replace it with a ciggy obv it does work for some and good luck to those who do use it..i believe Wednesday is national no smoking day might be wrong though will check in a min.

Do any of the smokers on here actually give up on this day I know i didn't couldn't really see the point.

If i get to week 3 without going back to the weed then i will be more than happy as i honestly didn't think i would have lasted this long,just a little note....
















SMOKING KILLS


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: barhell on March 09, 2009, 04:53:14 PM
well that's the 1st week over and done with,wasn't that easy tbh but am now only getting occasional pangs for a smoke,I have decided against getting an inhalator or similar as upon reflection i think it would make it easier to replace it with a ciggy obv it does work for some and good luck to those who do use it..i believe Wednesday is national no smoking day might be wrong though will check in a min.

Do any of the smokers on here actually give up on this day I know i didn't couldn't really see the point.

If i get to week 3 without going back to the weed then i will be more than happy as i honestly didn't think i would have lasted this long,just a little note....

If you can do 3 weeks without any nicotine apparently all the receptors for nicotine in your brain become inactive so you shouldn't get any cravings after that.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: thetank on March 09, 2009, 08:04:30 PM
Although the works not over after 3 weeks.

I quit over 2 years ago, I still occasionaly want a fag when I see people smoking on telly and that. I type this while chewing a biro.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 09, 2009, 08:09:10 PM
Although the works not over after 3 weeks.

I quit over 2 years ago, I still occasionaly want a fag when I see people smoking on telly and that. I type this while chewing a biro.

red black or blue?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: thetank on March 09, 2009, 08:23:56 PM
Black

A bit like a fag because it keeps getting shorter.


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 10, 2009, 10:17:26 AM
betting shop pens ftw?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: thetank on March 10, 2009, 10:21:21 AM
At the moment, I bulk buy biros from makro. Haven't tried betting shop pens tbh, would i not get my hands covered in ink?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 10, 2009, 02:27:57 PM
At the moment, I bulk buy biros from makro. Haven't tried betting shop pens tbh, would i not get my hands covered in ink?

dunno tbh am not a connoisseur of Biro's

but surely more preferable than nicotine?


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: thetank on March 10, 2009, 04:11:44 PM
Yeah, plus looks less wierd than sucking your thumb.

plus no-one ever asks to borrow a pen.

= result imo


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 10, 2009, 08:13:36 PM
The urge to smoke is well high 2night

am just imagining the taste and after a week off it will be disgusting but the 2ND 1 wouldn't grrrrr why the fuck cant someone make it harmless......................


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: cia260895 on March 11, 2009, 01:10:23 PM
The urge to smoke is well high 2night

even higher atm


be strong Ian resist the temptation .............................


Title: Re: To smoke or not to smoke
Post by: ItsMrAlex2u on March 11, 2009, 05:21:55 PM
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