[rich1068]

I'd love to do one or two a day and really enjoy it. But I know I couldn't. I'd be back on a pack a day within 24 hours.

[sheps]

Originally Posted by rich1068

I'd love to do one or two a day and really enjoy it. But I know I couldn't. I'd be back on a pack a day within 24 hours.

Likewise.

My Life's philosophies are "all-in" and "shit or bust"

I simply cannot do moderation.

[mowflow]

When I gave up years ago I used to smoke when I was on holiday. So I would go abroad for 2 weeks. buy a pack of 200 at duty free. Smoke the whole time I was away and just stop without batting an eyelid when I got on the plane to come home.

Like I said. I just don't have an addictive personality. Pretty lucky that way but still think it's better in every way to just not smoke no matter what.

Rich, never realised you were so early into chucking it. Keep it up. The torrent of abuse you will receive for starting this thread if you start again should be motivation enough.

[Uk 330d]

I gave up last April with a bit of assistance, I went on a course of champix, I was a bit sceptical about them, but found them really good. I had given up a few times before through will power, but my mrs smoked alot and she wanted to give up so I gave it a go with her, we both used champix, I've still not smoked, but the mrs is back on them.

[rich1068]

Originally Posted by mowflow

Rich, never realised you were so early into chucking it. Keep it up.

It may be early but as you admit, you don't have an addictive personality. This is a major milestone for me. My wife is the same as you, she can stop or start whenever she likes. I just can't do that and it's one of the reasons I've never gone any further than weed. I've smoked a lot of weed and I know for a fact that if I'd tried Class As more than I did I'd be in trouble.

Anyway, we'll see what tomorrow brings. I just wish this bloody sore throat from the fake **** would fuck off. It's ruining my Italian red

[rich1068]

Originally Posted by Uk 330d

I went on a course of champix, I was a bit sceptical about them

My doctor prescribed them or something similar last time I wanted to stop but I read about side effects and it put me off.

[kiwi29]

I've tried quitting countless times. I've had reasons to quit but they ultimately weren't strong enough to sway me in other directions. CONGRATS on being able to break your cycle!

[Uk 330d]

Originally Posted by rich1068

My doctor prescribed them or something similar last time I wanted to stop but I read about side effects and it put me off.

The only side effects I had were really random dreams, quite enjoyed them actually , my mrs had a bit of trouble sleeping when she started taking champix, but after a couple of weeks everything is back to normal.

[rich1068]

It was the dreams that worried me...

[Uk 330d]

Originally Posted by rich1068

It was the dreams that worried me...

The dreams I had were good, I used to wake up expecting my mrs to start asking all sorts of questions about what I'd been saying/doing in my sleep

[prt71]

Well done mate. Packed in 40 ish a day 1st Jan 2007 and best thing I ever did. Experienced weight gain, bit of quite noticeable depression, and had to re-programme my brain! Got into habit of all those trigger cigs, the pint, the phone call, the after meal.

Going to Canada winter 2006 did it for me, their smoking ban kicked in before ours and standing outside in -20 or so made me realise it was ridiculous. Like many have said previous can't trust myself with odd one, haven't had a drag since giving up. My wife is great, every couple of months buys 10 for a night out, then doesn't touch them until the next one, I envy that sort of control!

[Brian mc21]

This is a drag. Get it. I'll let myself out.
Well done Rich.

[mob17]

This is depressing as i'll never quit. Going for one now

But i will try that audio book that sheps recommended.

[Reggie-g75]

Keep going, best thing you can ever do.

I gave up 6 years ago by going on an Allen Carr easyway seminar. 6 hours and £200 and not had a ciggie since.

Totally recommend it, but I have become an evangelical sanctimonious prick

[1sh@Crystalwhite]

Congratulations!

[Hotcoupe]

Originally Posted by sheps

And I've done this whist avoiding being a sanctimonious prick- the trap that many ex-smokers fall into.

Don't you just hate them!

It's normally along the lines "I did it,so hard can it be",C*nts,the lot of them.

Well done Rich

I'm trying,and after what was supposed to be a 24hr stop over after key hole surgery in Dec,turned into a 6 day stay when my lungs collapsed (smoking) it's become a MUST do.
SCARY f*cking stuff!

Whilst on your health bent Rich,it might be a good idea to have your Prostate checked out.

Sanctimonious prick hat on


Whilst P/cancer is not hereditary,it is familial (can run in families).
You recently reminded me of a contribution I made to your thread about your Grandfather,so PCa is in your family.

A blood test (PSA) takes no time,and can/could save you endless grief,and of course ultimately your life.

Contrary to popular belief,Pca is NOT confined to the older (as me ) Guy, and with most Cancer/s is on the increase (allegedly).

Keep up the no smoking Rich,but do yourself a favour,and get a blood test (if you've not already).
I'd say the same to anybody.

I make no apology for this health announcement on behalf of the Hotcoupe health service,it's not meant to frighten,just spur you Guys into action

[rich1068]

It was my father and unfortunately he starts radiotherapy in a few days because the surgery didn't catch it all. I am going to get a blood test Mr Hotcoupe. I said I would last time you mentioned it but it was a bit of a 'whenever' response I have to admit. You've spurred me on.

Your near death experience and six day stop in hospital reminded me of a conversation I had with my mum a few days ago. She stopped smoking quite a few years ago but has craved cigarettes ever since. She says a G&T just isn't the same without one. Anyway, I told her about me stopping and this prompted another bit of cigarette nostalgia. Then she just said 'To hell with it. I'm 74. I might start again. It's not going to kill me now is it?'

Anyhoo, I'm still off them.

[Hotcoupe]

Originally Posted by rich1068

It was my father and unfortunately he starts radiotherapy in a few days because the surgery didn't catch it all. I am going to get a blood test Mr Hotcoupe. I said I would last time you mentioned it but it was a bit of a 'whenever' response I have to admit. You've spurred me on.

Very sorry to hear that Rich.
Surgery was not an option for me,apparently I had a menagerie of hooded bad boy cancerous cells dancing on top of my prostate,so whipping out the walnut was never going to work.
Cooking the little feckers was the only way!

Anyway,I hope it goes OK for your Dad,if he wants some advice/help/guidance or whatever really,I'd be happy to help,even if it's a friendly chat on the dog/bone

Good for you on the blood test,get it done.

[mowflow]

Excuse my ignorance. So is prostate cancer detected/tested for with a blood test? I always thought it was via "probe" and I've always feared hearing the phrase "we'll just check your prostate while you're here Mr Mowat" while at the docs.

Everyone on my dads side dies of heart disease and everyone on my mums side dies of being miserable so hopefully I've got nothing to worry about

[rich1068]

Still no nicotine.

Feel like shit.

Is this what all you non-smokers feel like all the time? I felt like fucking Superman when I was on the ****. This is bollocks.

[Sportplus]

Originally Posted by rich1068

Still no nicotine.

Feel like shit.

Is this what all you non-smokers feel like all the time? I felt like fucking Superman when I was on the ****. This is bollocks.

I felt shit for about a week. Smelling other smokers helped alot as i didn't want my nephews having to put up with my stench.

The smell is the main thing thats kept me of the ****. I could very easily have one right now lol

[mowflow]

I like reading this thread and every time I see **** substitute it with different words.

Try it Rich, it'll take your mind off **** for 5 minutes. Keep up the good work.