Poll: Quitting smoking
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I find it hard to believe that people are expected to switch straight from their daily smokes to gum/patches. Honestly, I'm just going on what the TV ads suggest, but I suggest you see your local GP to find a way to kickstart dropping the smokes for good.dantheman931 said:I'm sure there's something similar in the US, so I'll look into it. Unfortunately, the instructions on the box my patches came in said explicitly NOT to smoke and use the patch at the same time, since that can sort of kill you.MercurySteam said:
A large part of the addiction is the routine, you get over the chemicals in the short term, but stressors send you back into the routine. So try to find what makes you want to smoke and avoid/modify it. If you try gums or anything try to build a replacement routine. My housemate used to go outside and smoke when stuff in our house got hectic, when he quit he'd still go outside and chew gum at certain times.
my dad quit after twenty years and numerous failed attempts with this drug you get on the NHS, don't know its name but I could find out
Get double-sided pneunomia. I tried to quite a couple of times, but having pneunomia forced me to. It was like smoking razor-blades.
Or, if you have tried everything else, start using Snus [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snus]. Problem is that you'll get addicted to that instead. But it's safer for your health.
Or, if you have tried everything else, start using Snus [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snus]. Problem is that you'll get addicted to that instead. But it's safer for your health.
I know my grandfather stuck a pin into his finger every time he smoked to stop himself, but you might not want to try that.
If you really want to quit, you will. Why give your money to someone else when you can save it and be better off for it? All these Nicorette/ Nicotene Gum companies charge nearly as much as a packet of cigarettes.
All you need is willpower. Only the weak willed say 'noooo, you need extra help'. OK, how did everyone stop smoking before all these gums ect came on the market? Willpower.
I've stoppped smoking 26 times now and I used only willpower.
Just kidding. I've only stopped twice but the last time was 8 years ago and I nearly 40 now
All you need is willpower. Only the weak willed say 'noooo, you need extra help'. OK, how did everyone stop smoking before all these gums ect came on the market? Willpower.
I've stoppped smoking 26 times now and I used only willpower.
Just kidding. I've only stopped twice but the last time was 8 years ago and I nearly 40 now
I have quit, I call it quitting cause I don't buy my own, although I still have like one a month. Is a simple process. Originally I was on about 15-20 a day.
First port of call, every time you crave do some sit-ups or push ups, you can do this at work without being too much of a pillock, I did 20 for each craving, it needs to take at least 20 seconds. Exercise will take your mind off of it. If your not the sporty type I wrote some notes for my novel for 5 mins or drew some concept work for my comic these will also work.
Secondly have a scenario where you are allowed to have one, but make it strict so that it only happens once a week or so; my scenario was if I had had two pints and I was out with a friend who was also smoking I could have as many as I wanted. Do not break the deal, the best way to find a good deal is think about when smoking feels its best and only do it then, you'll appreciate each cigarette more and you'll smoke ALOT less without craving as hard.
I now don't smoke during the day or when I'm on my own, I still struggle if people around me are smoking, but I have broken the daily habit. The first 2 weeks off is hell, craving can be as bad to cause you physical pain, I used to get stomach cramps. Keep at it.Personally patches and gum don't help with the craving and just make you more aware that your not smoking. After a while you will get an awfully bad cough and your lungs will start to get rid of the crap that has been lining them (6 years of crap in my case). If you are under 25 and you quit the effects (non-carcinogenic ones any way) are completely reversable.
Finally take up a fitness regime. It helps having something that you can notice will get worse when you smoke. I took up boxing after I quit. You never crave after a hours hard exercise.
Mst importantly remember: you only CRAVE when you are BORED - occupy your mind.
First port of call, every time you crave do some sit-ups or push ups, you can do this at work without being too much of a pillock, I did 20 for each craving, it needs to take at least 20 seconds. Exercise will take your mind off of it. If your not the sporty type I wrote some notes for my novel for 5 mins or drew some concept work for my comic these will also work.
Secondly have a scenario where you are allowed to have one, but make it strict so that it only happens once a week or so; my scenario was if I had had two pints and I was out with a friend who was also smoking I could have as many as I wanted. Do not break the deal, the best way to find a good deal is think about when smoking feels its best and only do it then, you'll appreciate each cigarette more and you'll smoke ALOT less without craving as hard.
I now don't smoke during the day or when I'm on my own, I still struggle if people around me are smoking, but I have broken the daily habit. The first 2 weeks off is hell, craving can be as bad to cause you physical pain, I used to get stomach cramps. Keep at it.Personally patches and gum don't help with the craving and just make you more aware that your not smoking. After a while you will get an awfully bad cough and your lungs will start to get rid of the crap that has been lining them (6 years of crap in my case). If you are under 25 and you quit the effects (non-carcinogenic ones any way) are completely reversable.
Finally take up a fitness regime. It helps having something that you can notice will get worse when you smoke. I took up boxing after I quit. You never crave after a hours hard exercise.
Mst importantly remember: you only CRAVE when you are BORED - occupy your mind.