Slaine mac Roth Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Thanks Pixey, but those sort of short tactics don't work with me. One of the most efficient anti-smoking campaigns I've seen is the one running on UK TV at the moment. It shows a little girl laying flowers on her father's grave. I look at my two and that really makes me want to quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanadu66 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Good Luck Slaine We should be making a "quit smoking" thread..its been 2 days for me now, and I can honestly say it ISN'T easy, especially during "stressful" times. As the saying goes..One day at a time, or like me..One HOUR at a time. Here's to a Healthy 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigG Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 That ad campaign is fantastic / horrific isn't it, and kinda aimed straight at the heart of a Dad with lil ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Jan 11 2005, 07:10 PM) Thanks Pixey, but those sort of short tactics don't work with me. One of the most efficient anti-smoking campaigns I've seen is the one running on UK TV at the moment. It shows a little girl laying flowers on her father's grave. I look at my two and that really makes me want to quit. That would do it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodoff Baldrick Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 My uncle chewed on cinnamon sticks to quit. Just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixey Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I know from expierence that if you really want to quit smoking its very simple and easy. I am an on again off again smoker. I have quit smoking at least 6 times. Only one of them was hard. This time is easy. I have a scar on my chin from the breathing mask, a picture of myself on Life Support, knowledge that my right lung was a lil over 80% filled with pnuemonia, a scar on my arm from a pic line being put in, and many other things. Now my illness wasnt directly caused from smoking but it did help it along. Oh and all the times that I quit smoking and started back up again I lasted for more than a year before I started back up again. I wish you lots of luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Well, its been my first full day and I don't think I've done too bad. The NRT patches have helped keep the cravings to a minimum and, in some cases, totally eradicated them. Best tactic I've found to resist - when I got home from work I really wanted a cigarette so I went upstairs and played my guitar for an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanadu66 Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Jan 12 2005, 02:56 PM) Well, its been my first full day and I don't think I've done too bad. The NRT patches have helped keep the cravings to a minimum and, in some cases, totally eradicated them. Best tactic I've found to resist - when I got home from work I really wanted a cigarette so I went upstairs and played my guitar for an hour. Music is ALWAYS the best medicine for ANYTHING...I hope you were playing tunes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esmeralda Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 I hope you can keep up with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaWanna Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 congrats on ur willpower! best of luck stock up on lollipops and condoms yous remember that old movie "cold turkey" where the WHOLE town stops smoking...funny flick..ill have to get that out from the library soon and watch it gain anyhows..stay strong and b4 u know it, ull wont even like the smmell of them no less the taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 I nearly slipped off the wagon last night due to my brother ringing up and having a go at me then telling me my mother had been rushed into hospital. It was a mixture of blazing fury and incredible worry and my wife, the one who has been urging (but not nagging) me to quit even offered to run down to the garage and get me some. But I held firm. Things haven't been too bad today - only really craved one twice (first time was about 6pm while visiting mum in the hospital (thankfully she's fine now) and the second was around 7.30 after dinner). I've held firm again. The patches have got to be helping as I'm not getting as many cravings as I thought I would. The next real test is going to come on Saturday. I'm not at work so I'll have less to occupy my mind and this will be the fourth full day that I've not smoked. Apparently, it takes about three days for the nicotine to leave your body and that's when the real cravings begin for a few days. At the moment, though, I'm holding firm and feeling quite pleased with myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaWanna Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Jan 13 2005, 06:09 PM) I nearly slipped off the wagon last night due to my brother ringing up and having a go at me then telling me my mother had been rushed into hospital. It was a mixture of blazing fury and incredible worry and my wife, the one who has been urging (but not nagging) me to quit even offered to run down to the garage and get me some. But I held firm. Things haven't been too bad today - only really craved one twice (first time was about 6pm while visiting mum in the hospital (thankfully she's fine now) and the second was around 7.30 after dinner). I've held firm again. The patches have got to be helping as I'm not getting as many cravings as I thought I would. The next real test is going to come on Saturday. I'm not at work so I'll have less to occupy my mind and this will be the fourth full day that I've not smoked. Apparently, it takes about three days for the nicotine to leave your body and that's when the real cravings begin for a few days. At the moment, though, I'm holding firm and feeling quite pleased with myself. holy Crow! if u didnt slip on all that crappyness, u wont have any problems. hope All is well for MOM Stay strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 Thanks. I feel a lot better now I've been able top go and see her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 QUOTE (xanadu66 @ Jan 12 2005, 09:39 PM) QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Jan 12 2005, 02:56 PM) Well, its been my first full day and I don't think I've done too bad. The NRT patches have helped keep the cravings to a minimum and, in some cases, totally eradicated them. Best tactic I've found to resist - when I got home from work I really wanted a cigarette so I went upstairs and played my guitar for an hour. Music is ALWAYS the best medicine for ANYTHING...I hope you were playing tunes!! I must agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Good luck Slaine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigG Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 If you got though that - you're doing well. There's a bloke Alan Carr that is by a long way the biggest selling anti-smoking author. Apparently if you can get past the psycho babble it's pretty good - maybe it's worth a look at if you see in in the bookshop. Remember what they say - giving up smoking is easy, I've done it loads of times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Good luck man, I quit cigs 11 years ago... now just smoke 1 mild cigar to every beer! After a good night out I've got a mouth like an ashtray and lungs like a hoover bag Hope your Mum's OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Sending you good thoughts, Slaine...how goes it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted January 14, 2005 Author Share Posted January 14, 2005 Well iots been a pretty good day today, I had no real carvings until about 6pm (after dinner) which eased off pretty quickly. I still want a cigarette, quite often, but there's a world of difference between wanting one and craving one. I'm starting to see other benefits now. Not only have my sore throats gone and my sense of smell improved, but I've that, although I get out of breath just as quickly, it takes me less time time to regain it. I thought of a downside this morning though - when my taste buds finally come out of their nicotine induced coma, I'll be able to taste how truely foul the coffee is at work. Weekend coming up now - real test. No wrok to keep me busy so it could be a bit of a grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted January 15, 2005 Author Share Posted January 15, 2005 Just been through the worst part of the process up to date. Suddenly attacked by a real craving that nearly drove me mad. Thanks to T4VS on the chat for keeping me sane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Jan 14 2005, 08:40 PM) Just been through the worst part of the process up to date. Suddenly attacked by a real craving that nearly drove me mad. Thanks to T4VS on the chat for keeping me sane. No problem Slaine...anything for a good friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trance Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 QUOTE (Test4VitalSigns @ Jan 14 2005, 08:43 PM) QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Jan 14 2005, 08:40 PM) Just been through the worst part of the process up to date. Suddenly attacked by a real craving that nearly drove me mad. Thanks to T4VS on the chat for keeping me sane. No problem Slaine...anything for a good friend That's my man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushGuru Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Good luck man! Don't give in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Hang tough Slaine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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