23-02-2006, 17:26
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quit smoking
quit 3 days ago patches seem to work just eating like a horse now
anyone got any advice how to stem my appetite attacks
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23-02-2006, 17:30
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Re: quit smoking
Find something to occupy your mind, Model building
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23-02-2006, 17:37
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Re: quit smoking
I was told that when you give up smoking and are on NRT, you get sugar deficiency, which makes you feel more hungry, and was adv to eat glucose tablets, the ones athletes use. Also eat low calory stuff like carrot sticks etc. but the feeling of hunger/boredum weares off after a week or so...
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23-02-2006, 17:55
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Re: quit smoking
cheers il ltry the carrot sticks but i would prefer cream eggs lol
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23-02-2006, 18:28
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Re: quit smoking
For the 'habit thing' with the hand to mouth action I found liquorice root sticks pleasant...
Won't help with the appetite though
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23-02-2006, 19:04
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Re: quit smoking
Loads of inspiring posts in my thread from last year, about th stopping smoking and appetite: http://cableforum.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=27155
Kept me going anyway! Just didn't have the willpower to keep it up
Good Luck! And buy plenty of chewing gum!
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23-02-2006, 19:08
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Re: quit smoking
And good luck with quitting the habit, sharpygreen!
---------- Post added at 19:08 ---------- Previous post was at 19:07 ----------
Got there first, hmmm? Is this Pia pressure? ;-D
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23-02-2006, 19:19
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Re: quit smoking
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23-02-2006, 19:31
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Re: quit smoking
thanks for the support
as anyone else had bad feelings on the patches im feeling dizzy all the time
a bit like when you haven't had a ciggie for a while and the 1st one gives you a head rush
why oh why did i ever start peer pressure at school started when i was 10 so been puffing for 28 years
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23-02-2006, 19:39
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Re: quit smoking
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Originally Posted by sharpygreen
thanks for the support
as anyone else had bad feelings on the patches im feeling dizzy all the time
a bit like when you haven't had a ciggie for a while and the 1st one gives you a head rush
why oh why did i ever start peer pressure at school started when i was 10 so been puffing for 28 years
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you may be able to go to the next strength down?
I didn't ever try patches, but did have a go, once with a fake ciggy with nicotine in & got the same 'head rush', as it was difficult to regulate how hard you sucked on it, to get a hit the same as a real fag.
Went 'cold turkey' in the end, & so far after 18 months, I think I've cracked it.
- good luck, I can guarantee you will feel better
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23-02-2006, 19:43
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Re: quit smoking
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Originally Posted by sharpygreen
thanks for the support
as anyone else had bad feelings on the patches im feeling dizzy all the time
a bit like when you haven't had a ciggie for a while and the 1st one gives you a head rush
why oh why did i ever start peer pressure at school started when i was 10 so been puffing for 28 years
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Where abouts are you placing the patches? You can get different sensations according to where the patch is, ie on your arm (nearer your heart ) or on your leg. Plus, are you switching from left side to right side on alternate days?
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23-02-2006, 20:03
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Re: quit smoking
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Originally Posted by Gareth
Where abouts are you placing the patches? You can get different sensations according to where the patch is, ie on your arm (nearer your heart ) or on your leg. Plus, are you switching from left side to right side on alternate days?
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I found the inside of the upper arm the best as there is no or little hairs there... alternate the side each day.
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24-02-2006, 00:41
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Re: quit smoking
You're meant to put them on your torso somewhere aren't you?
I always thought the hip might be a good place to put them, but then they made me itch like mad when i tried them on my arms.
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24-02-2006, 08:39
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Re: quit smoking
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Originally Posted by sharpygreen
thanks for the support
as anyone else had bad feelings on the patches im feeling dizzy all the time
a bit like when you haven't had a ciggie for a while and the 1st one gives you a head rush
why oh why did i ever start peer pressure at school started when i was 10 so been puffing for 28 years
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I stopped about 5 weeks ago .. can't say I've been totally abstinent but only relapsed once or twice. The patches really help but I too experienced dizziness but this subsides as you lower the dose. My real bug was indigestion (another noted side effect) but this too has subsided with the lower doses.
I found tic tacs great (low cal too ) and sips of water (good for the digestion and general well being).
Stick with it, it does get easier. But boy do I miss that head rush !
My main problem is the habit element, missing that fag whilst walking the dog, getting in the car, my morning coffee etc. Like missing a friend !
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pia
You're meant to put them on your torso somewhere aren't you?
I always thought the hip might be a good place to put them, but then they made me itch like mad when i tried them on my arms.
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I was told if you unwrap the patch and remove the protective film for about 5 mins before applying it there is little to no itching. Seems to work too !
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24-02-2006, 09:36
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Re: quit smoking
Quote:
Originally Posted by sharpygreen
thanks for the support
as anyone else had bad feelings on the patches im feeling dizzy all the time
a bit like when you haven't had a ciggie for a while and the 1st one gives you a head rush
why oh why did i ever start peer pressure at school started when i was 10 so been puffing for 28 years
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They used to make me feel odd, I used to only use them on the top of my ****, less iching and slower release. The main problem for me with the patches was the total mental vivid dreams. They got so bad I went onto the gum, which I actually prefered to the patches.
edit:oops, I think the swear filter kicked in, it should be bum.
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