Im Stopping Smoking Tommorow Anyone got some advice?
By camo26
@camo26 (1418)
November 29, 2006 10:57am CST
tommorow i STOP as i have finally perswaded the wife to try with me we have just got back from the chemist with our weekly supply of nicotine patches:p so tonight before bed its all lighters cigarettes and ashtrays in the bin and then a patch on first thing tommorow morning:)
Has anyone else managed to stop smoking that could give me some pointers and help? thanks for taking the time to reply:)
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15 responses
@lifeis2good (1183)
• United States
21 Dec 06
Great Decision - and definitely one that I need to do too!!! I just got some samples of the Nicorette Gum - but have to say that I don't like the feeling they give me in my mouth so I need to find another way to quit since the gum is not for me. How are the patches working for you & your wifey??
Let me know how it's going as I need to stop too!!!
@lifeis2good (1183)
• United States
22 Dec 06
Well guess I feel like your wife right now - things are so stressful that it's really hard to stop right now. I will probably wait til the holidays are over and then give those patches a try!!! Sounds like you have already slowed down so that's a Great Thing to hear!!!! The docs always told me that if u can't completely quit at least cut it way down!!! Hope you have a Fantastic Friday!!!
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@euniceeleanor (5967)
• Singapore
29 Nov 06
all the best to you, my friend! i've tried to quit for so many times, but i just dont have the willpower to do so..my deadline will be on my wedding day..cos my bf dont smoke :0)
@euniceeleanor (5967)
• Singapore
22 Dec 06
my friend, just checking in to see how's your progress? have you manage to quit smoking? :D
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@icequeen (2840)
• Canada
29 Nov 06
Good for you two. I quit several years ago..but I did it cold turkey. I found the first week the worst..and my boyfriend smokes and still does, so that made it worse. However...chewing gum and keeping your mouth working is good. Lots of water...and just don't think about smoking. Get out and exercise...that helps too...after a while it will get better. I used to have cravings ...for a long time..but I never started smoking again....
@camo26 (1418)
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29 Nov 06
well thank you very much for the advise its very appreciated :) i will definatly be keeping my mouth ocupide and my brain if i can lol mabey i will try the exercise also i really hope i manage i am determined this time to do it and not smoke again its just a habit i could do without really so heres hoping :)
Thanks for the post hope your having a really nice day :p
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@starr4all (2863)
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11 Jan 07
I quit cold turkey when I got pregnant with my first son. I hope it works out for you and isn't too painful.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
18 Dec 06
Hi camo. Good for you in deciding to stop smoking. I quit about 2 1/2 months ago. I used to do 1 1/2 pak per day . cut down to a pak a week I live with my son and he got married anf his new wife got really nasty about my smoking. I was smoking out side all the time. She claimed it came in the windows where ever I smoked. so I stared walking when I smoke. I had been trying to quite for some time any way. One day I just decided enough was enough and quit. so when ever I felt the urge for one I would go for a walk. My suggestion for you is to get really invovled with some project to take your mind off it. I would suggest going for a walk but since you have 3 youngin and it is rainy there that might be impossiable. Good luck and let me know how you are doing.
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
16 May 07
Hi camo I just came across this discussion of yours from way back when. How are you doing with the smoking. I have pretty much stoped. I do get a pack now and then but it last for about 2 weeks. I bought a pack yesterday smoked a part of one then threw the pak in the garbage at the store.
@camo26 (1418)
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22 Dec 06
Well done i am proud it is not easy well i havent compleatly stopped i have one now and then :) but its a good step as i used to smoke 30 a day down to 1-2 every 2 days or so :). I did find keeping myself active but using the kids for that was my way of doing it when i really got the urge i would just pull out all their toys and play with them for ages that usually took my mind off of it :). I dont know if anyone has noticed but i havent really been on here much either as i found that sitting on my PC all day was the hardest thing to stop as i would just puff away like crazy while i sat on it so therfore i just stay off it as much as poss untill i get used to not smoking at it again..
Thanks very much for the encouragement it is very appreciated hope you have a great day and well donr once again on you stopping the nasty habbit :)
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@kiiizu (1901)
• Estonia
29 Nov 06
Great! I wish you luck, I hope, I'll manage it myself also one day. Until now I couldn't. Perhaps the patches will help you. It's good you can support each other. My friend doesn't smoke and if I'm with him it's easy not to smoke. It also helps me when I'm occupied with pleasant things... or just so busy I haven't time to think on it...
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@camo26 (1418)
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29 Nov 06
yeh i find that if im occupide with something interesting i forget about smoking all together lol sometimes ive wandered why i actually still do :) this time should be different as we have each other for support so heres hoping it works .
Thanks for your support and the posy it is all very appreciated hope your having a great day :)
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@nandlaljee (222)
• India
29 Nov 06
really this is a good decision.. but what you are going to start instead of that i mean any mouth freshner as chewing gum or else.. or else try to quit is slowly othere wise again after few days you will start to smoke.... i am having experience of this... that's why i am saying..
@blanksolid (1631)
• Spain
21 Dec 06
Smoking is very dangerous for us so you are going for the good way, have a nice day on mylot!
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@mambolinx (54)
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12 Jan 07
stop smoking WHATTTT!! I couldnt do that evan if i wanted to especially at work..ahhh these discussions ahhhh..probably see you on gears at some point pal-io.
