Stopping smoking support. - Page 2

Tech_Boy · 26-09-2009, 22:55

I used Champix, and have been smoke free for 19 months

26-09-2009, 23:00

I've not had a smoke for the last 18 months or so. Do I miss it? Yes. Would I start again some point in the future? Probably. For now I just keep plodding along, acknowledging the fact that I'm an ex-smoker saving some money, not smelling as bad and quite possibly (who really knows?) extending my expected life just a little longer. My post might seem a little negative but once you realize that you have a nicotine habit and it will nag you every now and again, even months down the line, you'll still be able to resist it. I did and so will you.

Will21st · 26-09-2009, 23:01

well done,mate!! Give's me hope!

superbiatch · 26-09-2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Will21st

I'm on Champix and my stop-day is Monday.Looking forward to it,it's a real bi..,but not impossible!

The date is a guesstimate, if you feel like stopping sooner - then do so. You'll probably be putting each fag out and wondering why you're even smoking now, thats the effect it has on the receptors in the brain.

The thing you have to remember with Champix is to complete the course - I can't stress how many people I see who stopped using it early as they thought they could cope, and couldn't.

Good luck to you also, think of all that lovely mullah you'll be saving, not to mention the benefits to your health

**Maggy J** · 26-09-2009, 23:22

Good luck to everyone giving up tobacco in it's varying forms.

In fact I salute and support all those fighting an addiction whatever form it takes.

And I think this is a brilliant idea for a help thread.

Will21st · 26-09-2009, 23:28

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Originally Posted by superbiatch

The date is a guesstimate, if you feel like stopping sooner - then do so. You'll probably be putting each fag out and wondering why you're even smoking now, thats the effect it has on the receptors in the brain.

The thing you have to remember with Champix is to complete the course - I can't stress how many people I see who stopped using it early as they thought they could cope, and couldn't.

Good luck to you also, think of all that lovely mullah you'll be saving, not to mention the benefits to your health

I think you are psychic.

I have 8 fags left,have decided to bring my stop a day forward to tomorrow.Also,last time I tried to quit I stopped the champix early,and have been on the puff for a year again after having stopped for a 8 months

this time I'll go the whole nine yards and finish my champix therapy! Did you also get those crazy dreams?

superbiatch · 26-09-2009, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Will21st

I think you are psychic.

I have 8 fags left,have decided to bring my stop a day forward to tomorrow.Also,last time I tried to quit I stopped the champix early,and have been on the puff for a year again after having stopped for a 8 months

this time I'll go the whole nine yards and finish my champix therapy! Did you also get those crazy dreams?

Haha, I'm psychic

Its my job, so i hear it every day

I suffered vivid dreams with patches, quite frightening at times.

But do keep to the plan and allow enough time to get your prescription in advance of running out. Are you using a local stop smoking service?

Will21st · 26-09-2009, 23:47

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Originally Posted by superbiatch

Haha, I'm psychic

Its my job, so i hear it every day

I suffered vivid dreams with patches, quite frightening at times.

But do keep to the plan and allow enough time to get your prescription in advance of running out. Are you using a local stop smoking service?

silly me,you mentioned earlier it's your profession LOL

yeah,I'm using my local surgery.The nurse is quite good,and I already have my next appointment on the day I run out of crack,uhm champix

Tech_Boy · 27-09-2009, 00:05

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Originally Posted by superbiatch

The thing you have to remember with Champix is to complete the course - I can't stress how many people I see who stopped using it early as they thought they could cope, and couldn't.

I stopped early, as my doctors were being a complete Pain in the Bottom about filling the repeat prescription, I was told that I'd have to see a doctor every time, which was impossible due to working.
I mentioned this to the lady from the stop smoking clinic, and she said that there had been lots of complaints about my doctors doing this

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I still have the occasional smoking dream, where I wake up in the morning with a tight chest, wondering if I did smoke the day before, and when out with mates who still smoke I do get tempted, but I just keep saying to myself "you have made it this far, don't go and do something stupid now"

superbiatch · 27-09-2009, 00:11

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Originally Posted by Tech_Boy

I stopped early, as my doctors were being a complete Pain in the Bottom about filling the repeat prescription, I was told that I'd have to see a doctor every time, which was impossible due to working.
I mentioned this to the lady from the stop smoking clinic, and she said that there had been lots of complaints about my doctors doing this

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I still have the occasional smoking dream, where I wake up in the morning with a tight chest, wondering if I did smoke the day before, and when out with mates who still smoke I do get tempted, but I just keep saying to myself "you have made it this far, don't go and do something stupid now"

GP's can be obnoxious so and so's and I do wonder sometimes if they actually want their patients to quit! But thats another story. We have one or two who simply won't supply it, they don't have to. They always use the excuse of safety but tbh NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) would pull it straight away if there were any worrying issues and its very closely monitored. I think its more about money. A course generally costs £160, if you put this into context of less heathcare required in future by that person should they succesfully quit - its a no brainer!

Back to you though, you are doing great. Be sure to speak to them in the stop smoking service if you feel as though you're slipping. Their job is as much about relapse prevention as it is about helping someone to quit

Mr Angry · 27-09-2009, 00:22

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Originally Posted by Will21st

silly me,you mentioned earlier it's your profession LOL

yeah,I'm using my local surgery.The nurse is quite good,and I already have my next appointment on the day I run out of crack,uhm champix

Doods,

Thanks to all for the input - I'll reply to you all individually.

Will21st - here's the deal. If I can do it you can do it, no s**t.

Since 1993 I've used the stress and supposed allure of my job as a reason to continue to smoke.

I used this as a p*ss poor excuse for me to smoke and do you know what..? At about 2:32am last Saturday I realised that neither my job nor my clients give a flying one about Mr A.

I "hang with" and represent a lot of "A list" musicians and I broker deals that transform kids into what they think they want to be. In the middle of all of this I had forgotten who I actually am and to whom I mean so much.

Trappings of what I do aside I have a wife and three kids who want for nothing - except for their old man to be around when they make the big decisions in their lives.

I have a ten year old (Angry most junior) who congratulates me every day on how well I'm doing whilst none of my clients would think to pick up the phone.

I owe my wife and kids my giving it a shot.

If I can help / support you in any way then drop me a line.

**Paul M** · 27-09-2009, 00:41

I gave up in 1986. Always used to feel bad when I had a cold, so didnt smoke much, and in Feb '86, I got a cold, so I chucked the packet in the corner, not to be touched, and havent smoked since. I still have the half used packet.

Mr Angry · 27-09-2009, 00:46

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Originally Posted by Paul M

I gave up in 1986. Always used to feel bad when I had a cold, so didnt smoke much, and in Feb '86, I got a cold, so I chucked the packet in the corner, not to be touched, and havent smoked since. I still have the half used packet.

Paul,

My mum (Angry most Snr) gave up in 1979 in similar circumstances.

To this day she still carries the pack of 4 remaining Silk Cut around her handbag "just in case".

Tinky · 27-09-2009, 09:09

I take my hat off to anyone who decides to give up smoking, as I know just how difficult it is.

Although I didn't know it at the time, I smoked my last cigarette in the hospital car park on 8th January 1998. I was there to have doppler tests done on my neck. Previous results showed that I had suffered several minor strokes. But this time, both carotid arteries were so badly blocked the surgeon said he couldn't risk sending me home, I was heading for a major stroke! I was placed first on the operating list. Mr Tink was so shocked that he confiscated my cigarettes and lighter there and then on the spot. I was forced to go cold turkey, and I didn't want to give up the 20+ a day habit I'd 'enjoyed' for 38years. However, I'm happy to say that I'm still smoke free, but I know that if I was to have just one little puff, I'd be hooked again and doomed!

Good luck to all who are trying to break the habit, one day at a time eh?

Mr Angry · 27-09-2009, 09:32

Well done Tinky.

As you say, it's the fear that just one puff can set you back so far.