Dirk=Gem
Dirk
Keep busy and go for a run or walk does the trick don't use food as a craving tool won't help in the long run took me few goes but found exercise the best cure
Best of luck
Best of luck
The issues of quitting smoking
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Hi there. I quit in December 1999. I was not only sick of the stuff but was getting ready for my 2nd marriage and didn't want to die too early. She (Carolyn) still is 15yrs younger than me and smoked as well.
About 5 yrs later after smokin' out the back on the deck and outside at restaurants she gave it up cold turkey.
I used patches for 3 mths, played a lot of golf and found the patches slipping off in the Qld. sun. Therefore i stopped putting them on till i returned from the 19 th hole. I ended up forgetting to even put them on then and gave up totally.
I have also given up drinking ----i hope.
Cheers
About 5 yrs later after smokin' out the back on the deck and outside at restaurants she gave it up cold turkey.
I used patches for 3 mths, played a lot of golf and found the patches slipping off in the Qld. sun. Therefore i stopped putting them on till i returned from the 19 th hole. I ended up forgetting to even put them on then and gave up totally.
I have also given up drinking ----i hope.
Cheers
Hey Smithy Congratulations, Well Done!!!
I gave up smoking 3rd March 1999 at 10.15am after seeing an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist. I had the hairs on my tongue (yep plenty of lines there I know) harden and he said did I smoke? he brought out a photo book of cancers of the tongue and mouth, I almost crapped myself on the spot. He told me that he spends every Tuesday in hospitals cutting peoples tongues out and taking a muscle from the shoulder to fill the cavity.
That was enough for me, down to the chemist for some patches. Used them for three weeks never touched one since.
I didn't realise how bad my breath, clothes, hair etc,etc must have smelt because I can smell a smoker a mile away these days.
I also put on weight but after a while you just stop stuffin your face and buy chewy.
That's mine how it helps someone to give up and start livin.
Mackka
I gave up smoking 3rd March 1999 at 10.15am after seeing an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist. I had the hairs on my tongue (yep plenty of lines there I know) harden and he said did I smoke? he brought out a photo book of cancers of the tongue and mouth, I almost crapped myself on the spot. He told me that he spends every Tuesday in hospitals cutting peoples tongues out and taking a muscle from the shoulder to fill the cavity.
That was enough for me, down to the chemist for some patches. Used them for three weeks never touched one since.
I didn't realise how bad my breath, clothes, hair etc,etc must have smelt because I can smell a smoker a mile away these days.
I also put on weight but after a while you just stop stuffin your face and buy chewy.
That's mine how it helps someone to give up and start livin.
Mackka
Colmaca
Colin
I quit maybe 6-7 or 8 years ago (it may be 6 +2 or so )
I have forgot now .
40+) see I forget I was 50 +
I started when I was under 10 years old, after 35 years or so smoking never tried to give up (40+ smokes @ day ) I made a plan I'll get me some patches, puffers, and last night I smoked my 40th or more for that day, stuck a patch on and sat with smokers every day since (now no smokers in my area)
My summery off what I did felt .
1) many years after I still feel like I should light up ( gone in 2 sec and less often but it still comes.
2)I think you need to be shore its time to quit ( I was waking up every am sucking for breath) now no colds/flu linger for less time
3)Get a puffer there good for that peek time when you light up (don't worry about the patch+puffer I used it and I was shore it run out and I as puffing air last thing I used for 6 weeks)
4)I did the patch 3 months in 6 weeks skipped the weekends and just left them on
5) this worked 1st few weeks went camping alone a week and no shop within 200km , lost my puffer and all was good .
All this smoke talk I feel like one
Edit seems I forget I was over 50 :8
I have forgot now .
40+) see I forget I was 50 +
I started when I was under 10 years old, after 35 years or so smoking never tried to give up (40+ smokes @ day ) I made a plan I'll get me some patches, puffers, and last night I smoked my 40th or more for that day, stuck a patch on and sat with smokers every day since (now no smokers in my area)
My summery off what I did felt .
1) many years after I still feel like I should light up ( gone in 2 sec
and less often but it still comes.2)I think you need to be shore its time to quit ( I was waking up every am sucking for breath) now no colds/flu linger for less time
3)Get a puffer there good for that peek time when you light up (don't worry about the patch+puffer I used it and I was shore it run out and I as puffing air last thing I used for 6 weeks)
4)I did the patch 3 months in 6 weeks skipped the weekends and just left them on
5) this worked 1st few weeks went camping alone a week and no shop within 200km , lost my puffer and all was good .
All this smoke talk I feel like one
Edit seems I forget I was over 50 :8
Smithy,
That's heavy shit mate.
I'm glad your mate was man enough to say something and that you got the treatment and attention you required.
Also good to here you're of the coffin nails also.
Chin up mate I'm sure it will sort it's self out given time.
Cheers
Mick
That's heavy shit mate.
I'm glad your mate was man enough to say something and that you got the treatment and attention you required.
Also good to here you're of the coffin nails also.
Chin up mate I'm sure it will sort it's self out given time.
Cheers
Mick
Hey Smithy
Just read through the post....wow you've been delt a tough hand mate but Im glad you stepped up to the plate and smashing sixers.
For those of you that haven't met The Smithy he's a mountain of a man,tough as nails,loyal and a gentleman.
We can only offer you heartfelt words of support through the forum mate but we're proud of your determination.
Next time the Black Dog comes barking......kick him in the nuts !!!!
Cheers
ChrisM
Just read through the post....wow you've been delt a tough hand mate but Im glad you stepped up to the plate and smashing sixers.
For those of you that haven't met The Smithy he's a mountain of a man,tough as nails,loyal and a gentleman.
We can only offer you heartfelt words of support through the forum mate but we're proud of your determination.
Next time the Black Dog comes barking......kick him in the nuts !!!!
Cheers
ChrisM
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I used Champix and havent had a smoke or the urge for 18 months
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I've been on a ecig for the past 5 months, I will admit though I have imported a bottle of nicotine so as I can mix my own liquids for vaping. A cigarette now tastes bloody awful and I'm saving a heap of money from being a pack a day smoker. Sinus feels a lot clearer food tastes a lot better..probably to good actually.. yeah and Mr Hockey can take his tax and shove it.. lol
Gippy
Dave
Sorry to here of your illness Smithy, never ignore your closets friends they are great help.
ecigs are good, I just find it easier to light up. My mate gave the esigs ago and has been clean for 2 years. I have too and they do work, I just have to get my priorities right at the moment im spending elsewhere.
I should stock up on e-juice before Tony starts controlling it...
ecigs are good, I just find it easier to light up. My mate gave the esigs ago and has been clean for 2 years. I have too and they do work, I just have to get my priorities right at the moment im spending elsewhere.
I should stock up on e-juice before Tony starts controlling it...
headbut
Paul
That is some good news mate , full recovery for you my friend is around the corner
gavfromoz said:Good on ya John, I once tried Tampax, hasn't worked at all, must be something in the pronunciation
Smithy, you beat the hardest part mate, hang in there, you'll do it!
yeah my missus sent me up to the shops to get a box of those things she uses
I found some in the store eventually .
bloody embaressing though when the checkout chick used the loudspeaker " price check thumb tacks aisle 4 please "
that bitchh had no respect for a mans sensitivities
anyone could see they obviously were not for my use
