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Message 1.Â
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
I have been given medical advice that, after many years as a dedicated smoker, I must give up. Or, more positively, become a non-smoker.
I have been to a stop smoking clinic for the first time last week, and received excellent advice, and free prescriptions for patches and a nicotine tube which can be sucked.
Any encouragement would be welcome, or the company of anyone else trying to stop.
The date has been set, but I'm not sure I want to reveal it yet. -
Message 2
Posted by captainbenayoun (U13326760) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Hi Glitz, I don't log on here much these days, but your post caught my eye. If, and only if, you really want to stop, read on, .....
2 years ago, aged 59, I had the job of telling my 83year old mother that I had lung cancer. She was/is so frail. I felt so bad telling her that, because of a stupid habit I was too weak to conquer, she and my Darling DD had to face the near fact that I was a gonna. I've never felt so small and inadequate in my life. I was one (108 people a week are diagnosed with lung cancer, 95 die from it) of the very, very lucky ones.
I would do anything not to have see the fear on their faces. As it happens, I was lucky. I would urge you to think of having to say those words to the ones you love, and then think of how much you want a cig, No contest really.
Oh and chewing gum helped me.
Good luck
Cap -
Message 3
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Thank you for that, Cap. That must have been a horrible experience, and it was kind of you to share it with me. It will go on the list of damned good reasons to give up.
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Message 4
Posted by gingernut (U14737656) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Hi Glitz
I smoked 30 a day for 30 years and cannot remember why, but one day costed that up at modern prices. I worked out that I could have bought my house for cash!!! That started me thinking and I thought about how smokers and their hair and clothing smells, even when they were not smoking and all sorts of other things.
I went to my doctor in the October and bought some patches (we had to then). On New Years's Eve I smoked all the fags in the house,éxcept for an unopened packet, feeling that I would be happier if I felt I could have one whenever I wanted. As it happens, I have never opened the packet. I have fancied a cigarette, mainly after a meal, but never really craved one. I also told everyone I knew when I was giving up and didn't let anyone smoke in my house.
I stopped drinking coffee for a couple of weeks as coffee and a fag was synonymous to me, but was fine after that. The patches I used had all sorts of instructions like to save the value of what I would have paid out each day and then, at the end of a week, treat myself. This I did, starting to collect opera videos.
It is much easier now as there are so many places you are not allowed to smoke. I really can't say I feel any different, but I have survived a major heart attack not long ago and perhaps I would not have done, had I still been a smoker.
Any help or questions, just ask.
Gingernut -
Message 5
Posted by gingernut (U14737656) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Hi Cap
No, it's wrong to do yourself down by saying "a stupid habit I was too weak to conquer"
- nicotine is suppposed to be more addictive than heroin!
Do hope all continues well for you.
Gingernut -
Message 6
Posted by Morse Lives (U1863548) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
I stopped because of breast cancer after years of dedicated smoking, I tried hypnotherapy,and it worked .
I am very glad that I don't smoke any-more.
Go for it Glitz, we will be here for you! -
Message 7
Posted by kk forever in the cyber atlantis of mustardland (U4670994) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Any encouragement would be welcome, ... Â
What can I say, glitz, but ... aarrgghhh ;~)
Speaking as one who has been a non-smoker for five or six years now - I didn't give up: luckily for me, I stopped wanting to smoke and that's much, much easier - I thought of a couple of tips which might help.
The first is that, when I found I wanted a fag because I was stressed, I went and had a long shower. You can't smoke in the shower ... I expect some may disagree but I wasn't even tempted to try. That half hour or so that was spent on these ablutions, then drying myself off, sorting out my hair, moisturising, and so on, was sufficiently distracting to get me through a crisis phase.
The second is that I've recently found that one of the best appetite suppressants I've ever encountered has been, wait for it, Listerine (if this is too strong, maybe try one of the other brands). Used after you clean your teeth, slosh and schlurp it vigorously around your mouth and between your teeth, for a full half minute or more; the inside of your mouth, after you've spat it out, will feel like it's been soundly spanked. You won't want to put anything in your mouth and I reckon it will make a fag taste foul if you try - and it'll be good for your oral health too.
Welcome to the rest of your life, glitz, and go for it! -
Message 8
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Thank you all. I have decided to say that the date is next Wednesday. Tuesday is terrifying me. It will be a meagre day, smoking wise, because I am going down to Sussex to my GD's birthday tea. No smoking in the taxi to the station, no smoking on the train, and chucked out the back door if I want to smoke because there are two asmthatics in the house
Tuesday night I have to get rid of all fags, lighters, and ashtrays. And I hate waste. I may ask the smokers upstairs if they would like to have my leftovers.
I am now hugging myself in anguish at giving up. Must have a more positive view. -
Message 9
Posted by Dunlurkin NL (U2675855) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
I have met you, glitz and you are an elegant lady. You are also kind and considerate.
Last weekend a young mother I mentor and her baby daughter went to visit a friend's mother for an afternoon. Although this woman didn't smoke around them during the visit, the house was so smelly that as soon as they arrived back here we had to change the baby's clothes and give her a bath because she stank of smoke. After that she changed her own things. It was particularly annoying because they'd both put on nice clothes for the visit.
I don't think you would want to feel that you were inflicting that on anyone.
Just a thought - if you are having a meagre day on Tuesday anyway, though full of other stuff, perhaps you could get rid of all the paraphernalia on Monday night, just leaving yourself the absolute minimum for Tuesday
Dunlurkin -
Message 10
Posted by Pahnda (U14681704) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Hi glitz, 8 years for me but I'm still chewing the gum, who cares, its better than smoking, in fact anything is better than smoking. Why would anyone want to smoke? I don't know but I did it for 35 years. It's a very very hard habit to break and I wish you all the luck in the world.
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Message 11
Posted by Sixties Relic SAVE ML (U13777237) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Yes you really must.
I gave up - for the last time, I must add because I'd given up several times before - on the day they introduced the smiking ban in England.
You MUST get yourself in the frame of mind that says "I'm an ex-smoker" NOT "I'm trying to give up but its hard".
Just keep saying it to yourself. "I no longer smoke. I used to smoke, I don't any more."
All the very best.
It will be worth it. -
Message 12
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Oh gosh, thank you all for your support. I really am trying to get my head round the positive side.
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Message 13
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Sunday, 29th January 2012
Thank you Dunlurkin. I remember our meeting for the afternoon tea, and very much enjoyed your company.
I have always tried to be a considerate smoker, and wouldn't smoke in my own home or car if it offended others.
But now it's not about that, it's about not damaging my own health and hurting my loved one's through self abuse. I have COPD, and also asthma.
I really do appreciate all the help and encouragement that you kind people are offering me. -
Message 14
Posted by Sambista (U4068266) on Monday, 30th January 2012
glitz
I had my last cigarette ever just over an hour ago. I've been smoking for over 40 years (started in the Navy where we had a "ration" of 300 duty-free cigs a month), but, like you, I've decided - NO MORE! -
Message 15
Posted by SmoctusMole (U13882662) on Monday, 30th January 2012
glitz and Sambista - go for it !
I think you are really brave, particularly telling us which day you are stopping. I didn't dare tell anyone in case I slid! But in fact I didn't, and it's 4 years now after 50+ yrs of spending most of what I earned on my little friends.
I went cold turkey because psoriasis prevented my using patches and I thought my ancient teeth would fall out if I started chewing, but I would say grab any help you can!
One final tip - start decorating and washing all curtains etc. ! You won't want all your good work undone !
Good luck and welcome to the Suddenly Welcome Again Club ! -
Message 16
Posted by Portia Antrobus (U14257929) on Monday, 30th January 2012
Hi Glitz
I gave up about 8 years ago after a lifetime's fairly heavy smoking and several half hearted attempts to stop.
I heard Allen Carr on the radio one night and thought his method might work for me. To put it at its simplest, you tell yourself that you don't smoke. There's a bit more to it than that of course......
I got hold of his book - didn't go down the clinic route - followed what he said (no patches, no gum either) and it worked. In fact, it couldn't have been easier - so much so that I would never dare to start again in case I couldn't stop so painlessly again.
Also, I didn't tell a soul that I was planning to give up - not even my nearest and dearest. That's me though - I don't respond well to nagging or "encouragement" however well meant.
Best of luck. You won't regret it. -
Message 17
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Monday, 30th January 2012
glitz
I gave up completely, totally, and forever, four and a half months ago. I was what is foolishly called a "social smoker". I could go weeks without one, have a few with a drink, with friends, and not think about it. Then it slowly crept up to five a day, and not only was I thinking how expensive it was, but I started coughing.
I don't find it hard, I had an occasional pang but got on with something else. I now hate the smell, the thought of putting one in my mouth makes me want to gag. I suppose I did a bit of self brainwashing.
The Viking has given up too. He finds it much harder because he enjoys smoking. I mean, it is nice. It is enjoyable and relaxing, or no one would ever do it would they?
He did a bit of hard thinking, and says this is it. This is the big one. Never, never again. He is now three weeks a non-smoker.
Remember this bit of advice that came from a hyponotherapist who worked on Ex Mr L (he has never smoked since he had the session 35 years ago!). Never use the word "try" to give anything up. It denotes you may fail. Think hard about how you will make a pledge to yourself to never smoke again. If you do, you are letting yourself down, how easy is that to do?
Don't say "I used to smoke" or "I've given up". Say.....I don't smoke.
I DO NOT SMOKE.
I AM A NON SMOKER
Because from Tuesday onwards, you are a non smoker. You don't smoke.
Be brave glitz. Avoid rituals connected with smoking e.g. coffee breaks, sitting down at certain times. Change your routine. Drink orange juice when you fancy a fag. It does something, not sure what, but puts you off, much like the mouthwash!
Wash everything. Clean and scrub and cleanse your whole life as well as your lungs.
I wish you the very very best of luck. I know everyone will help you on these threads, so come back and wail and angst and ask for support. You won't need it. I know it.
Incidentally, I had an emergency rush to A&E yesterday, hooked up to an ECG machine. There's nothing like thinking you're having a heart attack for making you stop! Luckily there's nothing wrong with my heart, but it frightened the life out of me. Trouble was, no one asked me if I was a smoker, gah!
This is me who argued the case for smokers with fat kid in TB a while back. I feel humbled. -
Message 18
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Monday, 30th January 2012
More thoughts:
I personally don't think nicotine chewing gum, patches, or electronic ciggies are what you need. It's a mission to rid your body of nicotine, of the ritual of smoking, rid your mind of anything connected to smoking. Everytime you suck on a tube, you're just reminding yourself of smoking.
It's hard. No one is going to say it's going to be easy, but there are degrees of "hard-ness" and you won't know how hard until you give up will you? You may be like me, find it quite easy (ok I didn't smoke a lot but I have been dithering with it for years and years) and surprise yourself.
The Viking chews gum in the car. Ordinary gum. He finds he gets more pangs when he's driving, but the pangs do wear off. You realise after a few weeks you can't remember the last one.
Disagree with my views about patches and things by all means. I swear not to turn into a righteous pursed-lipper! -
Message 19
Posted by PinaGrigio (U11141735) on Monday, 30th January 2012
Coo, Lilo, sorry to hear about the emergency dash. Sounds v scary so hope things are much better now.
Glitz, I'm another ex-smoker who hasn't regretted it at all. I also for some reason didn't find it too bad to stop just because I was so fed up of the whole addiction thing - the hanging around in the freezing cold, the twitchiness of needing a cig but not being able to get one etc etc. I also read the Allan Carr book and would highly recommend it. He doesn't preach, because as he says, smokers know that what they do isn't healthy, so what he does is just knock out one by one all the reasons people use to justify to themselves why they continue.
The upsides are: my teeth look much nicer, I can breathe, I don't cough, I can smell things properly and money just stays in my purse because I'm not handing over vast wodges of it every day to set fire to it.
I'm not sure I'd build up Weds into such a Day, tbh, as it sounds as though you're almost setting yourself up to fail (oh it was so awful I needed a fag). It's just another day, after all, just one where you're not smoking. As will be the next day, and the next......and they will be fine. Honest. As was said upthread, now that you can't smoke inside anywhere public it's a lot easier to go out.
Do use the money you've saved to treat yourself, eg a manicure or a massage were things I'd do. It really is amazing how much the pounds saved build up.
And....the very best of luck to you. We'll all be cheering you on so you're not alone. -
Message 20
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Monday, 30th January 2012
I think Pina is right about setting a day. More pressure, and that's what you need to avoid right now. Just do it. Get rid of everything, start the washing, and think about using the saved money for a pulsar (I think that's the word) electric toothbrush. They're brilliant! Get rid of stains and make your teeth feel squeaky. Buy some perfume because you'll be able to smell it!
I'm ok thanks Pina. It was a rib injury with the glorious name of costochronditis which The Viking said sounds like a very expensive skin complaint. I dunno how his mind works either...
Lots of rest, sling down the painkillers and absolutely NO housework for at least three years. Possibly four...
; -) -
Message 21
Posted by Dapply (U2437462) on Monday, 30th January 2012
I quit 17 years ago.
It wasn't easy but I did it.
How? Well through will power and the fact that I didn't want to basically. Mr D bought me a pack of patches, but I found them too strong for me and went cold turkey. BUT in the pack was a bundle of stickers and a chart thing. You put a sticker on the chart, one for every day that you DON'T smoke for 90 days. It sounds childish but very satisfying to see the little stickers slowly filling up on the page.
The other two things I did was to fill a jam jar with some water and put the contents of an ashtray in there. Give it a good shake and leave somewhere warm to fester. Every time you want a ciggie open said jar and have a good sniff. It is absolutely vile and reminds you of what the smell would be like in your home, on your clothes and so on. Plus the water goes a horrible yucky yellow sickly colour. Think of what THAT is what it is doing to your lungs.
The other thing I did was keep a filled ashtray, with fag ends and ash. Still have it now. A reminder of how horrible it can be.
Good luck it is not easy but you CAN do it. -
Message 22
Posted by SmoctusMole (U13882662) on Monday, 30th January 2012
glitz - There seem to have been several of us who found it easier not to announce Day 1, as well as not making it into too big a thing.
I too had had many attempts before, and can only suppose that earlier I didn't quite want it enough.
I've been trying to remember (because you do forget) other things which helped. The taking of a big breath is certainly one - it gets you over the immediate pang. Sips of water/fruit juice. It's probably better not to go out and buy lots of sweets, but if you should happen to start putting on weight anyway tell yourself One Thing At A Time and tackle diets in a few months' time.
Do keep talking on this thread. We used to have another, similar, but sadly it's disappeared - it would be good to hear from the earlier posters about how they've got on.. -
Message 23
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Monday, 30th January 2012
Thank you all, lots of useful tips there.
I did go to the Alan Carr clinic some years ago. I got down to one fag a day, but couldn't quite let go of that. Then, of course, it started going up again. How mad is that, the need to hang onto one fag!
I am gradually being marginalised in my family. Sister and niece gave up last year, with the help of medication. This option is not available to me, as it is contra-indicated for people who have had depression.
I may spend a lot of time in here, as I have a rule not to smoke at the computer - just a way of limiting intake. Also, I am a two handed typist with a hatred of ciggies left burning in ashtrays. -
Message 24
Posted by Trillian (U14033122) on Monday, 30th January 2012
Lots of good advice on this thread. Everybody has their own magic potions and rituals that help them, and you will no doubt identify your own.
My best advice is to reduce the importance of cigarettes in your mind. Stopping smoking doesn't make you suddenly lose your faculties (as in "I can't make a phone call without a cigarette", etc). You can carry on the same way as you always did. Nothing else about you will change.
Also, I hate the use of the word "craving" to describe the times when you quite fancy a fag. It's emotive and over-dramatic and makes it sound as though you'll be lying in the dark in the foetal position - which you won't.
If you fancy a ciggie, just do something else. Have a snack, have a drink, clean your teeth, play a word game, get yourself some pocket puzzles, sing a song, anything. But don't worry about it.
And, above all, get rid of the things. If you haven't got access to cigarettes, you can't have one. Sorted!
(My credentials: 25 year, 20 - 30 a day smoker, last cigarette on New Year's Eve 1999. Have been a perfectly happy, still relatively slim and fairly well-adjusted considering non-smoker ever since)
Relax, don't worry, and good luck. -
Message 25
Posted by SmoctusMole (U13882662) on Monday, 30th January 2012
Abso-bloomin-lootly re the distractions!
And how you achieve that could well be the start of a whole new very interesting thread - if it didn't get us modded in every other post ............ -
Message 26
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Monday, 30th January 2012
Smoctus, I wish the kind of distraction you seem to have in mind was available!
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Message 27
Posted by kk forever in the cyber atlantis of mustardland (U4670994) on Monday, 30th January 2012
Oh lummee, glitz, give over ;~)
My tricksiest moments were ... afterwards. Also, I really did enjoy and intercourse fag - you know, a fag between courses during a long meal (what else?!) - and the lighting up at the end of a meal. In fact, I don't think I've ever quite released myself from the sense of disappointment I still encounter (I gave up smoking for 15 years, long before I stopped this time).
The other very real difficulty I encountered is that, with alcohol on board, my will power flies out the window at a speed that's too swift to observe. This is true where dieting is concerned as well btw, and it continues to be a challenge. But the less I drink, the more potent the effect alcohol has on me ... ergo the bigger the challenge, thrice double doh.
Still, what fun would life be if there were no challenges left to conquer? Speaking rhetorically, of course. -
Message 28
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Monday, 30th January 2012
Snork, kk!
It is, though, a strategy which has been suggested to identify the triggers for picking up a ciggie. -
Message 29
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Monday, 30th January 2012
I have smoked a lot less today, through identifying the cigs that I really need.
Tomorrow will be a meagre day smoking-wise, as explained up thread.
Wey Hey - I am in training! -
Message 30
Posted by savannahlady (U2362903) on Tuesday, 31st January 2012
Hi Glitz - another one here who gave up a long time ago - nearly 25 years ago in fact. However, it seems as if it was a bit too late for me because the medics seem determined to put down my heart failure and COPD - both diagnosed in the past 7 years - to my smoking all those years ago. I am not sure. It could have had a viral cause. BUT the important thing is that despite my diagnosis, I am still here, I am active and busy and I intend to be one of the single figure % who die WITH these problems and not of them.
I gave up cold turkey - it is the only way for me. I am one of those people who, once they make up their mind, that's it - wild horses etc, etc,, I have to say that it was not as bad as I had cracked it up to be in my head. My house had never been cleaner - because I wasn't stopping for coffee/tea and a fag every so often. We redecorated and had all new curtains and carpets and reupholstered sofas and chairs - it was wonderful. I didn't really go near pubs until the smoking ban came in here and now I am happy to go there. But the joy was not having to carry all the smoking paraphernalia - I bought small handbags! Not having to slip out to have a fag at people's homes - none of our friends smoked back then and I felt a real pariah - I was able to lose that label and not worry about being anywhere at all - I was one of the good guys, a nonsmoker.
I think, had I not given up I'd have been dead by now probably. I'm not and I don't intend to be for ages, regardless. My goal is to die climbing a mountain or snorkelling in the Pacific somewhere. You can do it - become a non-smoker and enjoy life to the full.
Good luck
Savvie -
Message 31
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Tuesday, 31st January 2012
Thank you Savvie. I mustardmitt to being vaguely terrified, but I'm not sure what about.
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Message 32
Posted by Dunlurkin NL (U2675855) on Tuesday, 31st January 2012
I hope you enjoy your day today, I mean the reason why you are making the journey.
Just think, next time you go you won't even be thinking aboutb the fact that you will be unable to smoke at this or the other stage of the trip. You will be a non-smoker.
Dunlurkin -
Message 33
Posted by Westsussexbird or Birdy aka Westie (U6316532) on Tuesday, 31st January 2012
Just popping in to say there will be lots of us cheering you on from the side lines Glitz, and also Sambista. One non smoker and another soon to be non smoker. I imagine that making the decision to be a non smoker is the hardest part.
I only have to walk past someone who smokes and I can tell ... initially the smell, but if I stay in close proximity to the person I can feel it deep in my lungs. I have to step back and put more space than is usual between us and I sometimes see the person looking at me as if to say "Yup, I know I stink" but that is only half of it ... it actually affects the quality of the air around us.
You will be glad you've stopped when you begin to taste and smell the world around you ....
Well done both of you. -
Message 34
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Nothing to be terrified about glitz. It's satisfying, a real achievement, a money saver, a time saver, a life saver...and you can do it!
Say to us
I DO NOT SMOKE
I AM A NON SMOKER -
Message 35
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
I forgot this bit...
Not everyone turns to sweets or puts on weight. You may eat more as your appetite has been supressed. It's temporary.
You may cough more now you've given up. See what I did there...you HAVE given up! it passes. Drink lots of water, and clear those lungs out. Imagine them slowly turning a healthy pink instead of sooty black. Picture it.
Blimey! I should have you on the couch (er...if you know what I mean)
Evangelistic Lilo -
Message 36
Posted by LindaLee (U2777941) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Just popping in to wish you well, Glitz.
I'd like to echo what Westie said - once the nicotine clears from your system, you'll realise how much smokers smell - hair, clothes, everything - and it will be wonderful not to be one of those pongy people!!
Be kind to yourself and have some little treats ready to celebrate the non-smoking milestones you WILL achieve! -
Message 37
Posted by Alsdouble (U524298) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Seasy, giving up smoking.
You just have to get your head in gear. (Then tie your hands to something. Your hands still want to smoke. Hold cigarettes.)
Then beware of eating like there is no tomorrow. None of my jeans now fit (You may also drink more, alcohol..) and...getting ill in other ways. Withdrawing nicotine from your system after many years can have devastating effects. Despite what the doctors say. They will not tell you of the dangers.
I smoked for 50 years, which shorted my life..allegedly.
Giving uo smoking..2 years nearly, has shortened my life drastically, I would say. I aint got long to go..thassafact.
(You gotta know the score and not hide from the reality of things.)
Either way you're gonna die one day but....
that's the gamble. (Though it really is not a gamble at all.) It's chemistry, physics, biology and other factors.
But yeh..people who smoke don't half stink. Th'wife..she stinks. Has a quick smoke between leaving tesco and getting in the car. Phew...stink! -
Message 38
Posted by Trillian (U14033122) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Agree about the treats. I really fancied salty, savoury snacks when I was giving up, so I allowed myself the indulgence. It really was only a temporary phase, though.
I forgot to mention my drinking through a straw tip. Buy some of those fat, bendy straws and try sipping water or a soft drink through one if you really fancy a cigarette. Obviously, it mimics the sensation of having a ciggie between your lips and can be quite comforting.
(And don't forget to relax and not worry) -
Message 39
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Well, unfortunately my head wasn't sufficiently in gear, and I have fallen at the first hurdle. I still /do/ want to do this though, and will go for my appointment at the Stop Smoking clinic this afternoon, and re-appraise the situation.
Then I will work my way back through this thread and jot down all the useful suggestions. I like the one about the straws, I hadn't heard that before.
I am a savoury person, not a sweet one, so nuts (tinned chestnuts, yum), carrot batons etc would be my choice. -
Message 40
Posted by Alsdouble (U524298) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Fallen down...? Oh dear.
Elsdest daughter has just fallen after 6 weeks and the youngest, who broke her ankle new years morning, she has not smoked for a month but has now gone back to a few.
Whenever you do it is the right time.
Th'wife still smokes in the house...like a chimney...In fact how much she does smoke amazes me. Smelly sod.
Just had two HUGE medium rare roast beef butties with boiled egg, wasabi sauce and water cress. Oh yum, I can feel my stretch jeans stretching like a drum head................
twang....! -
Message 41
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
I'm hungry now.
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Message 42
Posted by SmoctusMole (U13882662) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
glitz - don't worry about it! I made several attempts, and one day it just sort of worked.
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Message 43
Posted by Lilo (U12007400) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
glitz
It doesn't matter! The idea is in your head now. It will happen...just don't beat yourself up.
The Viking had a problem in that he loved smoking. Only a few a day, but he loved it. Didn't *want* to give up. One day that was it. Something clicked in his brain and now he's into his fourth week and the pangs have stopped. -
Message 44
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Went to the Stop Smoking clinic, and we agreed that I should have another week to prepare, and then stop at the clinic.
Today I have, nonetheless, cut by half the amount I would usually have smoked so far.
Thank you for your encouragement. -
Message 45
Posted by kk forever in the cyber atlantis of mustardland (U4670994) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Keep cutting down, glitz, then one day you'll want, really want, a fag but you'll remind yourself that you only want to put yourself through giving up /once/ - then you realise that it's easier to say No once that go through all that bluddy palaver again.
It's not easy all the way through this rite of passage but many people have done it ... and would now say No, Thanks! lest they encounter a slippery slope ;~)
(My first long term respite from smoking started with having a first cig, (half) an hour later each day btw. It took 17 days iirc, by which time I wasn't masochist enough to wish to repeat the process.) -
Message 46
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
More good advice, thank you kk.
Just as well I didn't stop today as DS has just phoned. He has taken Friday off and is coming up from Brizzle tomorrow evening - and he is a smoker.
Must grab a tangerine to keep hands and mouth busy while I watch Midsommer. -
Message 47
Posted by SmoctusMole (U13882662) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
glitz -
If you are watching Midsommer I think this is one of those occasions when you need to be supping whiskey through a straw ! -
Message 48
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Absolutely, Smoctus. Bought a pack of straws today!
-
Message 49
Posted by Sambista (U4068266) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Well, I didn't get through Sunday, nor Monday, but as of 5:17 PM Monday, no more fags.
Do I want one?
Hell yes.
Am I going to have one?
Hell no. -
Message 50
Posted by notsoglitzynow (U6881218) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Oh WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done, Banners, bells and a huge toast to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lost in admiration! And also inspired. Thank you.
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