Giving up the evil weed - Page 4

Spenrex · 20th February 2016, 17:04

Well done so far, the other way of looking at it is that you are not giving up anything you are giving yourself a pay rise!!! Keep it up.

Dallas · 20th February 2016, 17:40

Way to go Steve, don't give up now, you're doing so well.

Lancpudn · 20th February 2016, 18:15

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Originally Posted by scooterchick

Good luck w4nnty, it's the best single thing you can ever do for yourself. I stopped 06.11.08 after reading the easyway by Allen Carr. Fantastic book, basically he strips away all the brainwashing each and every one of us has had in regards to smoking and changes your mindset. Instead of something to be feared, stopping smoking is setting yourself free, setting yourself free from that train journey you can't smoke on, for me when I was in the house at night and my son was in bed my evening was ruled by how many cigarettes I had left. Being a bit of a snob, I absolutely detested being herded in a group with other unclean lepers outside pubs and clubs for the sake of a draw, smoking really is a humiliating experience and (sorry not sorry) I now partly look down my nose at people who smoke (especially in the company of children) and partly pity them.

You will NEVER regret sticking with this and seeing it through, freedom beckons, relish every moment!

You're absolutely right about being like a 2nd class citizen if you smoke, there was a day last year that stuck in my mind, I was taking dad for a hospital appointment & as I turned into the hospital grounds there were 4 guys, two in pyjamas smoking in the rain, there is a smoking ban on the entire hospital grounds so these guys had to walk 200 yards to have a ciggy in the pouring rain

jackatesme · 20th February 2016, 18:24

Been vaping for 3 yrs, i think it's more addictive than smoking,but i agree with Heddy,i feel a lot better.

maxxpump · 20th February 2016, 19:29

I gave up smoking three years ago and I switched to vaping, I do find that I vape more than I used to smoke, but as I make my own e juices and coils its a dam sight cheaper, and I know what's in the juices. I save about £20 a week and spend maybe £3 a week on juices and coil set up. I have cut down to 6mg nicotine and plan to give up vaping in the next few months, as when I cut down to 0% nicotine there's not much point of doing it any more. Doing it the way I've done it I haven't felt sick or had any ill effects to giving up.

Gate Keeper · 21st February 2016, 09:35

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Originally Posted by w44nty

Day 8 is here,the anxiety is getting less and easier to deal with,I keep telling myself its over a week now,I will get there,thanks again for all you comments.

Congratulations Steve on getting through the first week. I had to use nicotine gum and hypnosis. That was 10 years ago. The hypnotist told me that I was to feel ashamed of myself, every time I lit up and that I would have to smoke in secret as society would hate me for smoking and being the scum of the earth. I had one hypnosis session. What with those affirmations from the hypnotist and the gum, both helped me stop. Not everyone is like Flying Banana and can just stop, well done Bob in stopping

Keep posting Steve. Let us know how it is going. I gave up for health reasons and not to give my wife cancer from secondary smoke.

e30325itourer · 24th February 2016, 13:09

It's not easy, my incentive is money at over £8 for 19(which they never actually told anyone) it's £56 a week
£224 a month
£2688 a year
Think of what that could buy you. Not to mention your health benefits.

Ian G · 25th February 2016, 07:45

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Originally Posted by w44nty

Day 8 is here,the anxiety is getting less and easier to deal with,I keep telling myself its over a week now,I will get there,thanks again for all you comments.

Keep going Steve you have got past the hard bit mate..
I stopped overnight 22 years ago I know it's not easy but it's possible if you really want to do it.
By the way..I was a serious smoker..... 60 (sixty) Marlboro Reds a day ��.
Good luck

stevenicks · 25th February 2016, 08:17

Another day off them Steve and that's the way to do it.....One day at a time, hang in there

Avulon · 25th February 2016, 09:43

When the dry cough starts, and it almost always does. Just bear with it - it will eventually go away again: just take some time. It's a sign that your lungs and throat are starting to recover and eject some of the smoking residue.

Keep it up - you're doing great!

20th February 2016, 17:04	#31
Spenrex Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Holmfirth Posts: 236 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 30 Posts	Well done so far, the other way of looking at it is that you are not giving up anything you are giving yourself a pay rise!!! Keep it up. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th February 2016, 19:29	#35
maxxpump Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 215 Thanked 244 Times in 205 Posts	I gave up smoking three years ago and I switched to vaping, I do find that I vape more than I used to smoke, but as I make my own e juices and coils its a dam sight cheaper, and I know what's in the juices. I save about £20 a week and spend maybe £3 a week on juices and coil set up. I have cut down to 6mg nicotine and plan to give up vaping in the next few months, as when I cut down to 0% nicotine there's not much point of doing it any more. Doing it the way I've done it I haven't felt sick or had any ill effects to giving up. __________________ Mods done: 160 upgrade, EGR bypass, Viton "O" rings, Fitted 16" unions, cleaned manifold, uprated air filter, fog lights, better bulbs, upgraded ICE and full speaker set up.

24th February 2016, 13:09	#37
e30325itourer Loves to post mgztt190/bmw e30 325i tourer Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ballyclare Posts: 316 Thanks: 50 Thanked 50 Times in 41 Posts	It's not easy, my incentive is money at over £8 for 19(which they never actually told anyone) it's £56 a week £224 a month £2688 a year Think of what that could buy you. Not to mention your health benefits. __________________ My MGZTT This vehicle was the 2,432nd ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 This vehicle was the 847th ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 This vehicle was the 100th ZT-T in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 1,134 Starlight Silver ZT-Ts

25th February 2016, 08:17	#39
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Another day off them Steve and that's the way to do it.....One day at a time, hang in there __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

25th February 2016, 09:43	#40
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	When the dry cough starts, and it almost always does. Just bear with it - it will eventually go away again: just take some time. It's a sign that your lungs and throat are starting to recover and eject some of the smoking residue. Keep it up - you're doing great! __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

20th February 2016, 17:40	#32
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Way to go Steve, don't give up now, you're doing so well.

20th February 2016, 18:24	#34
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Been vaping for 3 yrs, i think it's more addictive than smoking,but i agree with Heddy,i feel a lot better.