ProtectorOfDunwyn
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So, I've been a smoker for longer than half my life. I tried to quite once when my firstborn came along and lasted a week but that was 6 years ago. Over the last 2 years I started exercising, got fit and trim. Stopped biting my nails. Watched what I ate and didn't overindulge. It seems like this is the one bad habit that I can't shake. Part of the problem is that mentally I've always looked at it as a "we all have to die of something" approach and whilst very aware of the damage it does the willpower is just not there. Any thoughts appreciated.
Captain Australia Tax
since we have no government, the country is in THIS man's hands
Darkivan64
Hit yourself every time your lips touch a cig, ask someone to do it , that should do
ezdzr
Time for a douche flute aka vape. You can PM me if you want some help finding something appropriate.
tomhark
champix. works like magic.
ProtectorOfDunwyn
the tablets, so far seems to be the winner in terms of what I think I need. Cheers!
joeyjoejoejrshabadooyabadabadoo
Speaking from experience.... Do you want to go to your kid's wedding or do you want them to think about all of the things you missed out on?
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ProtectorOfDunwyn
I have read that it's very helpful, somebody told me to brew a tea with a cigarette also and the taste will put me right off...still to try
sjukfan
Don't do that. I have a slight memory of that a cigarette contains a really unhealthy amount of nicotine if you eat it or similar.
yourewastingyourlife
heard the pills work.. also vapes work but you have to sell your soul
ProtectorOfDunwyn
*snigger* not only my soul, I'd have to renounce my sexuality, monetary value and the ire of my children
yourewastingyourlife
.. but it works tho
AWildTreeHasAppeared
Bit the bullet and bought a vape on Saturday, I've only had 5 cigarettes since then, and I normally go through a pack in 2-3 days. It helps
ProtectorOfDunwyn
but, but....it's vape!
AWildTreeHasAppeared
Breathing better is worth it. And also you don't use it to blow the biggest clouds you can in this manner, I probably put off less "smoke"
AWildTreeHasAppeared
Than a ciggy
sjukfan
I'd go with vaping. You can cut down on the nicotine while still doing the smoking stuff. I would have more problem with quitting that 1/
sjukfan
than cutting nicotine. Also seen cigarette shaped nicotine inhalers that might work. Can still take a break with a coffee and a "smoke". 2/2
ProtectorOfDunwyn
the "starting the day" cigarette with a coffee, how am I gonna top that?
sjukfan
Heroine? :-) My plans are to just cut down a lot. I'd like to be able to have a coffee or a beer and 1-2 cigarettes on the weekends.
Zimpok
I quit by knowing I wanted to quit and accepting the misery when it came. Quitting is agreeing to accept the shitty until it passes. It will
ProtectorOfDunwyn
Thank you
PuppyCat36
Smoked for 5 years. Quit after reading a good book. Didn't have to rely on willpower, vapes, nic gum or drugs to stop. Turns out (1/)
PuppyCat36
the main reason why I smoked was thinking that I needed it to be social, get creative, take breaks, or have time to myself (2/)
PuppyCat36
realized that I could still do all those things with out the smoking 3/3
drunkbs
I see your Captain Australia, and raise you Vermin Supreme.
ProtectorOfDunwyn
VS would be worshiped as a god over here....
rabaal
I quit about five years ago. I used the pills, and it works, but it still takes some willpower.
ProtectorOfDunwyn
Cold Turkey when I tried, part of the issue is that If I'm going to be replacing one expense for the other I'd stick with the Ciggies :)
rabaal
You only take the pill for 30 days, after that it's all you. The first two weeks are the hardest. It gets pretty easy after that
rabaal
You'll still think about it, frequently, but it won't be a murderous urge always in the front of your mind.
rabaal
5 years later, i still think about it every week or two