Stopping smoking support. - Page 6

superbiatch · 29-09-2009, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Tony.

I found using a stress-ball helped with the murderous thoughts.
Keep up keeping up

I have an endless supply of these. If anyone who is quitting wants one, pm me your address

They do help in times of weakness

**Hugh** · 29-09-2009, 22:21

Powerballs are quite good for stress relief, as you have to concentrate to make them work

Gary L · 29-09-2009, 22:34

Concentration releaving stress. never heard that before.
They give you a strong wrist too.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by superbiatch

I have an endless supply of these. If anyone who is quitting wants one, pm me your address

Some of the guys will need to know if it'll be you or the postie that will be delivering

**Hugh** · 29-09-2009, 22:57

It takes your mind off the craving, as you are concentrating on doing something else.....

Gary L · 29-09-2009, 23:07

Oh, craving relief then. I'd sooner relieve my stress by playing with Superbiatch's balls

superbiatch · 29-09-2009, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary L

Oh, craving relief then. I'd sooner relieve my stress by playing with Superbiatch's balls

Believe me Gary, I've got more balls than most blokes I know know

Back on track now...... how is everyone doing? MR A - you've gone quiet

Mr Angry · 30-09-2009, 06:48

SB,

Got through yesterday - eventually!!

Horrible night sleep but back for another day today!!

Raistlin · 30-09-2009, 06:55

You appear to be punishing yourself more than the cigarettes ever did Mr A.

Seriously, think about your language - "Got through yesterday - eventually!!".

I know it sounds trite, but try not to think of yesterday in negative terms. You didn't 'survive', you won!

Yesterday was one more day where you defeated the evil weed. Yesterday was one more day where you proved that cigarettes don't have any hold on you. Yesterday was one more day where you didn't destroy your health any further. Yesterday was one more day where you didn't finish it smelling like an ashtray.

I know it's tough (I've been there, and a few years on I still find myself going through what you're going through when things get really hard), but you must try to relate to these daily victories in positive terms. Because each time you do you reinforce the positive benefits of stopping (not 'giving up', deliberate use of that word) smoking, rather than reinforcing the negative effects of doing so.

Keep it up, you really are doing well.

**Hugh** · 30-09-2009, 08:54

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Originally Posted by Mr Angry

SB,

Got through yesterday - eventually!!

Horrible night sleep but back for another day today!!

Keep it up, big man - we're all rooting for you.

Have you tried exercising just before bed, to try and physically tire yourself out - even if it is just up/down the stairs 30 times, then 3x10 push-ups, and 3x10 sit-ups.

You're doing great.

superbiatch · 30-09-2009, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Rob M

You appear to be punishing yourself more than the cigarettes ever did Mr A.

Seriously, think about your language - "Got through yesterday - eventually!!".

I know it sounds trite, but try not to think of yesterday in negative terms. You didn't 'survive', you won!

Yesterday was one more day where you defeated the evil weed. Yesterday was one more day where you proved that cigarettes don't have any hold on you. Yesterday was one more day where you didn't destroy your health any further. Yesterday was one more day where you didn't finish it smelling like an ashtray.

I know it's tough (I've been there, and a few years on I still find myself going through what you're going through when things get really hard), but you must try to relate to these daily victories in positive terms. Because each time you do you reinforce the positive benefits of stopping (not 'giving up', deliberate use of that word) smoking, rather than reinforcing the negative effects of doing so.

Keep it up, you really are doing well.

Eh!!! Thats my job

Fantastic advice though

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Angry

SB,

Got through yesterday - eventually!!

Horrible night sleep but back for another day today!!

Are you using a nicotine replacement therapy or champix Mr A?

Jules · 30-09-2009, 11:58

Keep going Mr A you are doing so well

glam_racket · 30-09-2009, 15:26

Another success story here.

Packed in earlier this year with help from the chemist (patches and gum).

If I'd known how easy it was to go from 20/30 Lambert & Butler a day to zero, I'd have quit years ago, it was the fear of the craving and letting people down by failing that put me off stopping (if that makes sense).

I'm not counting the months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds any more.

If your heart's in kicking the habit and it's 100% your decision to do so, you've every chance in succeeding. However, if you're doing it through family/peer pressure and/or don't feel fully ready, you'll have trouble.

It gets easier, there'll still be times when you're tempted and really fancy one, but they get fewer and further between as time goes on.

Good luck.

Russ · 30-09-2009, 15:36

In 35 years I've never smoked and never will so I don't know what it's like. I'm usually anti-smoking but in the essence of this thread I'll share a story.

Up until 5 years ago my mother was on 60 a day for more than 40 years. She'd tried to give up here and there but it never worked. Then one day in work she felt unwell and came home. I popped around there and she told me of the symptoms, chest pains...and pain running down her left arm. I got on to the hospital for her who advised bringing her in. To cut a long story short she'd suffered (but survived) a heart attack. She stayed in for 10 days but afterwards the doctor told her she should either quit or expect another attack that she'd more than likely not recover from.

She never had another cigarette. She very much went cold turkey. Returning to her house after her stay in hospital the first thing she noticed was the smell of nicotine as she walked through the door. It wasn't easy but she managed to quit. I never thought she'd ever manage it but she has quit for good. I won't insult anyone by pretending I know how hard it is but if she can give up then anyone can, I firmly believe that.

**Hugh** · 30-09-2009, 16:02

Russ, very pleased to hear your mum gave up - good on her.

Unfortunately, my mum's story was the opposite - ever since I can remember, she smoked 60 a day (Senior Service full strength untipped), and I used to wake up every morning to hear hear coughing and hacking, then the sound of the first fag of the day.

This led to bronchitis and emphysema, requiring inhalers and frequent stays in hospitals (leading to the extremely dangerous situation of her trying to light up whilst attached to an oxygen mask!).

Unfortunately, in early 2003, she suffered from a twisted bowel, and they couldn't operate because it was unlikely she could take/recover from the anaesthetic - she died the next day, whilst I was travelling up to Glasgow to see her.

If by giving up smoking, anyone can prevent something like this happening to them or their family, I have the greatest admiration for them.

Mr Angry · 30-09-2009, 17:16

Thank you to you all - each and every one of you - and congratulations to those who have managed to kick the habit and survive.

To those who have shared details of losses / near losses I sympathise with you all.

Rob - your advice rings particularly true. Today was a "sail through" compared to yesterday.

glam-racket, I know where you're coming from mate. Today I have mostly now been stopped smoking for longer than any other previous (half hearted) attempt.