Giving up smoking threads?

11 Oct 2008

Are there any links to old threads that anybody could put up here for me please?
I am not after the NHS links or any links that are condesending. All I want is what worked for individuals. The bits that I am after are:
1) What helped when you went out for a drink?
2) What helped when you went to an environment where others were smoking?
This is a strange situation that I have ended up in. I did not give up smoking, I have just not smoked for 5 weeks. I had an illness that prevented me from undertaking a lawful activity that I enjoyed doing............but since I have not smoked for this 5 weeks..........I now want to carry on not smoking. If I wish to carry on in the future I will, both my choice and nowt to do with the smoking ban or propaganda by the NHS.
So if anybody posts well done for giving up smoking I will post "Feck orf" on it lol

I am not putting this up for pats on the back............If I wanted a pat on the back I would lay face down in a field of cows and wait.
So over to you lot. Advice please. If you do not want to post in here then my PM box is over there >>>>>>
Thank you in anticipation
Dave_Notts

11 Oct 2008

I was about the same when giving up. I got really ill and felt hellish for several weeks.
When going out I simply frightened people off and told them not to offer me fags.

11 Oct 2008

Having given up myself many times -- and then relapsed -- I've always found the first week or so the most difficult from the physiological "nicotine addiction" angle and you have already cracked that one. What's left is more a psychological addiction and that's the one I've always had problems with.
My usual downfall is that I'll find myself at a party or in company with smokers and I'll suddenly realise I have a lighted fag in my mouth -- and its downhill from there onwards.
I haven't (yet) found the answer -- good luck to you

11 Oct 2008

remember your cum now tastes better, your erections will be harder and longer you smell better, look better ( no grey palour , less lines, no stained teeth, hair etc) you have more money, you can stay in the warm pub,
oh and you wont have that horrid cough every morning
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11 Oct 2008

:smoke: let me think!

Sam xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

11 Oct 2008

well, I would say that you have certainly got the bad temper and moodiness nailed. rolleyes

relish all the benefits of being a non-smoker and focus on those things to maintain the smoke free lifetsyle.
one of many tips I have seen work is carrying a bag of oranges and when the habit begins to return peel an orange. By the time it is edible the urge will have passed.

11 Oct 2008

I didn't go out for months and months following quitting, at least you've got it easier cos of the smoking ban pal wink

Joking aside, I didn't have anything that I could advise you on other than sheer will power when I was out. The first couple of times abs killed me and I stuffed my face with nuts (hence 1 1/2 stone heavier!) and lots of wine.
Everyone finds their own coping mechanism, just don't do the 'plastic' fag or I'll have to slap you!
Afterwards it was the coming home and not stinking of fags and being kissed by Jay without 'ash tray' comments that probably spurred me on more.

11 Oct 2008

For hours I've been resisting the urge to say "I've never smoked a thread, so I can't help you."
Hopefully, you have more willpower than me.
bolt

11 Oct 2008

Quote by winchwench
For hours I've been resisting the urge to say "I've never smoked a thread, so I can't help you."
Hopefully, you have more willpower than me.

:smug: lp

12 Oct 2008

You've got the winter going for you here Dave! :cool:
If you go out, then make sure it's only on really cold/wet/both days, and only wear a t-shirt!!
Might be bluddy cold when you go out and leave the pub, but you'll be cosy in there - and won't want to pop out in the freezing even for 10 mins for a cig and have to warm back up again! :cool:
And just ignore everyone laffin at you in the middle of winter in a vest while they're all in fleeces, you'll be fine lol

You'll at least have healthy lungs with your hypothermia confused

12 Oct 2008

I've tried so many times. When I was in hospital for 6 days I didn't have a single one and no cravings. My problem is I'm a habit smoker so as soon as I was home again, the old habit started rolleyes

12 Oct 2008

my mum has just given up both drinking and smoking using a prescribed drug from her dr normally i wouldnt suggest this however my mum has been smoking as long as i can remember so thats nearly 40 years and drinking the same she couldnt go to bed without a couple of whiskeys,she stopped pretty much overnight and claims she has no urges to start back with either drink or smoke,people smoking round her doesnt bother her,and i've seen no signs of broken crockery she has thrown at my dad wellno more than usual lol

16 Oct 2008

Quote by flower411
Toothpicks ....
I gave up smoking about five times before it actually worked !!
And I do still gross some people out by sitting and picking my teeth while they are all smoking !!

You have made me think of this one, or something else that I could constantly do with my hands. Cheers for that, that was a good idea
Dave_Notts

16 Oct 2008

Quote by duncanlondon
When going out I simply frightened people off and told them not to offer me fags.

I have Alex to do that for me. She scares everyone away who may offer me one lol

Dave_Notts

16 Oct 2008

Quote by splendid_
well, I would say that you have certainly got the bad temper and moodiness nailed.

I am still working at it mad

:x :x :x :x :x biggrin

one of many tips I have seen work is carrying a bag of oranges and when the habit begins to return peel an orange. By the time it is edible the urge will have passed.

That will cost me a fortune in oranges, plus I do not like to eat them. A good thought though.
Dave_Notts

16 Oct 2008

Quote by Missy
You've got the winter going for you here Dave! :cool:
If you go out, then make sure it's only on really cold/wet/both days, and only wear a t-shirt!!
Might be bluddy cold when you go out and leave the pub, but you'll be cosy in there - and won't want to pop out in the freezing even for 10 mins for a cig and have to warm back up again! :cool:
And just ignore everyone laffin at you in the middle of winter in a vest while they're all in fleeces, you'll be fine You'll at least have healthy lungs with your hypothermia

I just thnk you are trying to kill me off to stop me from posting :shock:
Dave_Notts

16 Oct 2008

Quote by jaymar
Joking aside, I didn't have anything that I could advise you on other than sheer will power when I was out. The first couple of times abs killed me and I stuffed my face with nuts (hence 1 1/2 stone heavier!) and lots of wine.

Have to admit that I am eating everything within hand distance.............even if it is not meant to be eaten redface

Dave_Notts

16 Oct 2008

Thanks to the rest who had ideas, encouragement or plain taking the piss lol

Dave_Notts

16 Oct 2008

Quote by flower411
What helped when you went out for a drink?
2) What helped when you went to an environment where others were smoking?
Dave_Notts

Toothpicks ....

Yep, definitely toothpicks. They take so long to light that you give up!! rotflmao

Mal

17 Oct 2008

I started a thread called um er er
"Cigarettes and Alcahol"
I still haven't stopped the fags but I have cut back hugely. Only 10 a day

17 Oct 2008

Quote by Dave__Notts
So if anybody posts well done for giving up smoking I will post "Feck orf" on it I am not putting this up for pats on the back............If I wanted a pat on the back I would lay face down in a field of cows and wait.
Dave_Notts

well dome mara :lol: mooooooooooooo

18 Oct 2008

Quote by keeno
I started a thread called um er er
"Cigarettes and Alcahol"
I still haven't stopped the fags but I have cut back hugely. Only 10 a day

Can you PM me the link please bud.
Dave_Notts

18 Oct 2008

Quote by northeastcoupleuk

So if anybody posts well done for giving up smoking I will post "Feck orf" on it I am not putting this up for pats on the back............If I wanted a pat on the back I would lay face down in a field of cows and wait.
Dave_Notts

well dome mara :lol: mooooooooooooo
Feck Orf you Geordie git :lol:
Dave_Notts

18 Oct 2008

Quote by Dave__Notts
I started a thread called um er er
"Cigarettes and Alcahol"
I still haven't stopped the fags but I have cut back hugely. Only 10 a day

Can you PM me the link please bud.
Dave_Notts
Dont PM it .....Post it here please :-)