Stopping smoking........

lyverbyrd

Good luck with stopping smoking.

Something to remember; a craving lasts no longer than three minutes, although they feel longer, and on average we have 8 cravings a day. So that's 24 minutes of real cravings, not just "ooh, I'll have a cig now" thoughts. 24 minutes in a day is doable.

Look at your watch or a clock when one comes along and time it. It really is no longer than three minutes; it's just that addiction helps skew time when we're struggling; like the saying goes, how long a minute is depends on which side of the bathroom door you happen to be

An ex smoker since November 2010, and have never looked back.

Anna_43

Well, the plan is.....

Smoke myself stupid till Monday morning and then leave the ciggies at home while I travel to my new job for the first time.

And take no cash/card with me.

I doubt I have the cheek to ask anyone for a "spare ciggy" or borrow money to get some on my first day in a new job..... LOL

And considering I will be leaving home at 7.30 and not getting back till 6.30....If I can do 11 hours (and I will have no choice) without a ciggy - that means I can stop LOL

May, just MAY take the nicorette inhaller with me.... will see...

Naybelline

I quit smoking at christmas with the spray mist!


Good luck every one! you can do it.

SmudgerSmithRhino

Hi,

I stopped on the 21st Feb and got an app on my phone called Quit Now! The app is telling me that so far I have stopped smoking for 19 days, not smoked 389 *kitten* and saved £139! I did it cold turkey, but really threw myself into exercise to take my mind of smoking and to avoid gaining weight. So far so good, I've been to the pub and didn't feel the need to smoke.

And I don't stink of smoke!

You can do it, believe in yourself. If you can get the app then do as it will also show you how quickly your body is recovering after not smoking.

It is hard work at first but does get easier.

TransTina

Ah, the smoking thing.

It always rears its ugly head when on the 'fitness drive'.

If I told you my 'smoking story' you would probably laugh your heads off and say that it I am talking jibberish, and need help. Thats a normal reaction..... And I have sought help to the tune of £100s!!!

It has taken me a lot of guts to even broach the subject on here without getting upset.

Lets just say this... with me it has nothing whatsoever to do with nicotie addiction.

If you are interested I will try to expalin.

To all of you who are trying to get out of the habit, very best of luck to you all, I know it's not easy for you.

Scarsnbumble

I stopped on 21 June 2001 and have just installed the Quit Now app on my phone just for fun (I used to have another app on my old PC). It's great to see how much money I have saved, but I'm blowed if I know where it all is!
I went cold turkey after promising my wife I would never smoke another cigarette (she still smokes like a chimney, mind you) and I stuck to it. I'm now trying to get rid of the 50 pounds I gained and I'm about half way there so far.
All I can say to all of you who are trying to give up is that it really is all in the mind. When I felt a craving coming on, I just used to say to myself "So I feel like a cigarette, so what? I ain't gonna have one, so there. It won't kill me to not have a cig, and if I have one, I'll only want another one later."
Stick to it guys and try not to eat instead. Find something else to do with your hands :-).

Naffry

Like others have said, Champix worked for me. Although I only took them for 3 days and went cold turkey. My mom and dad both did the full course though and atleast 1 of them is smoke free.