Who Here Has Quit Smoking And how???` - Page 3

irlewy86 · 09-02-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by T3ts50

I am currently using Zyban. Im in my fourth week, with another six weeks to go. Even though I havent fully quit, I have cut down from a pack a day to 2 packs a week.

Even though it works well, It is not the best option.

How is it, I've heard some horror stories about Zyban.

T3ts50 · 09-02-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by irlewy86

How is it, I've heard some horror stories about Zyban.

It affects people differently. I have pretty dramatic mood swings, Im either feeling depressed or really happy. I can talk a lot of crap to people and not know what im talking about, loss of concentration at work, and some people have said Ive become a little paranoid.

RepSpec · 09-02-2009, 06:08 PM

i gave up a week and 2 days ago lol

i wasnt what you would call a full time smoker, but id go through atleast 1-2 packs a week, but if i was on holidays, fishing or playing golf or with mates, id do a pack in a few hours.
i have bad sinus problems so that helped in stopping.

had my first real test with a nite on the p1ss with mates who smoke. i brought some beef jerky and had a piece everytime i wanted one.

still clean

JetBlack351 · 11-02-2009, 07:49 PM

im quiting smoking again tomorrow for the 3rd time. the first time i went patches and quit for 5 months. the 2nd time i quit i went cold turkey and quit for 18months and this time i am hoping to give the filthy habbit up for ever. :-)

vanman_75 · 11-02-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WAForce8

gnarlyau, I have been trying for ages as well. Tried hypno, patches, inhaler all useless, gum has been the most effective in cutting down. I am 40 in September and getting married (again) in October. I made a vow to myself I wouldn't hit 40 and still be a smoker. I reckon I can make today my last day and prepared to put the challenge out there to those like me who want to quit to join me.

Any takers?

made the same sorta deal with myself ,i get six days off every ten from work and that started this morning .day1 for me today in giving up ,starting to lose my breath more the older i get ,see how i go and good luck .

IDT · 12-02-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vanman_75

made the same sorta deal with myself ,i get six days off every ten from work and that started this morning .day1 for me today in giving up ,starting to lose my breath more the older i get ,see how i go and good luck .

Its Wednesday, day three now and man I'd kill for a smoke. I know what you mean about losing your breath. I swear I feel 20 years older than I am. But they (everyone I know who has quit for good) tell me the 1st 10 days are hardest and gets easier from there. Best of luck with quiting the coffin nails

xbcool · 12-02-2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WAForce8

Its Wednesday, day three now and man I'd kill for a smoke. I know what you mean about losing your breath. I swear I feel 20 years older than I am. But they (everyone I know who has quit for good) tell me the 1st 10 days are hardest and gets easier from there. Best of luck with quiting the coffin nails

hang in there mate ,it's all about will power

steve

Thornie · 12-02-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam

I used champix, was awesome, now have had about 8 other friends give up this way.

Go see the dr and ask for more details ;)

did the same thing, ive missed a month of tablets and have to start again when my daughter got rushed to brisbane when she got leukemia they were the last things on my mind to grab.

Cookie-XR8 · 16-02-2009, 08:33 PM

booked in on the 18th feb for hypno cant wait and i hope it works, cause i put a deposit on a new car lol

Cookie-XR8 · 17-02-2009, 09:56 PM

cant wait till 12.30 tomorrow

Neoxr6 · 17-02-2009, 10:14 PM

I quit about 6 years ago now, i wanted to quit but never really had an excuse. then my girl friend now my wife gave me a choice. if i continue to smoke i get no special time. or i can quit and have all the fun i want. well you can only guess what i chose

Krytox · 17-02-2009, 10:32 PM

Cold turkey.
2.5yrs ago.
add on radio about emphasimer (take a breath, and now take a little more) it got to me.
Threw them out, haven't gone back since.
3 months ago the Mrs gave up cold turkey too, it was 2 years of hell for her as I turned into a smoke nazi as my senses could smell everything. so she was told she stank everyday, and when she covered up with perfume, I whinged more!

Both agree, its bloody easy. its just the motions and the traffic lights that make it hard.

However I did have a head start, I made a promise to myself I wouldn't smoke at work. only on the way in and out and only in the garage at home.

then i figured hey, 8hours at work, 8 hours sleep... wtf am I smoking for?

Cookie-XR8 · 17-02-2009, 10:34 PM

i had a awesome idea everytime i wanted a smoke id get SOMETHING SPECIAL she turned around and said 40 times a day, dont think so lol

**Charliewool** · 17-02-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Neoxr6

I quit about 6 years ago now, i wanted to quit but never really had an excuse. then my girl friend now my wife gave me a choice. if i continue to smoke i get no special time. or i can quit and have all the fun i want. well you can only guess what i chose

Can you fill us in more on this "special time"?...

Neoxr6 · 17-02-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by charliewool

Can you fill us in more on this "special time"?...

hahahahah not likely

FGXR270 · 17-02-2009, 10:49 PM

If only i could do it

Cookie-XR8 · 20-02-2009, 08:54 PM

went in on wed, havent had a smoke since

i could go for one but not going to, I CAN DO IT

xbcool · 28-02-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gnarlyau

went in on wed, havent had a smoke since

i could go for one but not going to, I CAN DO IT

well how goes it mate ?
are you still smoke free or have you weakened?

steve

JC · 28-02-2009, 09:26 AM

I got Champix last week, and am on the 7th day of tablets. Still smoking, but friday is my "stop smoking" day - the tablets seem to be working, as most of my cravings are gone, so it's just habit smoking most of the day; I'm confident I can give up with this help (after 23 years of smoking). Will keep an eye on this thread and let you know how it goes.

BENT_8 · 28-02-2009, 11:12 AM

I gave up 10yrs ago, only smoked for 7-8yrs but fairly heavily.
Woke up one morning with a really sore throat and decided that was enough.
Still had 10 or so left in the packet, considered putting them away just in case but decided it would just be too convenient.
Screwed em up, in the bin.

Haven't smoked since, but have no probs being around smokers or even lighting one for someone, no more than one puff though and i dont inhale.

I also believe you must be ready mentally to quit, that the mere thought to continue smoking is unpleasant.

Once you've had your intended last one, keep track of the time and tell yourself if you have another you'll have wasted all that clean time.
It worked for me, i got to about my 5th day before i wanted to 'punch a hole a the bank safe' but i thought bugger that, i've been clean for this long i'm not starting again.
That was it.

waggaclint · 04-03-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

I got Champix last week, and am on the 7th day of tablets. Still smoking, but friday is my "stop smoking" day - the tablets seem to be working, as most of my cravings are gone, so it's just habit smoking most of the day; I'm confident I can give up with this help (after 23 years of smoking). Will keep an eye on this thread and let you know how it goes.

Im on champix as well hey they work ive been on them for 5weeks now it took my 9 days to fully quit....
Ive smoked for 20 odd years and have tryed everything hey Champix are the best thing ive ever had ....
So far so good i still feel like one every now and then but it easy to hold off..
Have you had any side effects??.. I had abit of trouble sleeping at first and a few strange dreams every now and then im still finding if i take my arvo pill late ill have a bad night sleep but its all worth it...
Im feeling heaps better for it and i can smell so much more hey....

Cookie-XR8 · 04-03-2009, 08:20 PM

its been two weeks today,

cant really smell much more yet, eat more though when i get bored etc

waggaclint · 04-03-2009, 09:43 PM

yeah im eating a bit more always snacking

Cookie-XR8 · 05-03-2009, 12:46 AM

yea. so i brought some sugar free lollies and allways got a packet of extra on hand

snappy · 05-03-2009, 01:44 AM

good work fella's

GT0132 · 05-03-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gnarlyau

went in on wed, havent had a smoke since

i could go for one but not going to, I CAN DO IT

I've booked in for hypno on 16 March....so I'm very interested on how you go

Tribal · 05-03-2009, 11:07 AM

Anyone know of a reputable hypnotist in Melbourne?

MAD · 05-03-2009, 11:38 AM

What side of Melbourne?
I went to Whole Mind Strategies in Dandenong, couldn't be happier.
There are heaps around, some even with guarantees.

Tribal · 05-03-2009, 11:41 AM

I'm over the west - Altona Meadows...

Meg's GT's · 28-03-2009, 06:25 AM

Hows everyone going with this?

Smoked for many years, gave up using the patches then 18months later I stupidly took it up again. Tried the patches, gum, cold turkey and champix...nothing worked until I had hypnotherapy. I was the biggest skeptic of it, thinking it was all a load of BS.

Well it's Day 4 for me and the biggest problem I have is distracting myself when I go to reach for a smoke but it's getting easier and less every day. Compared to every other time I have tried to quit this has been so different.