I need serious help from everyone.

[Road of Bones]

Good luck Ralph - I found gum made the task easier (but then ended up chewing Nicorette for 5 years). I finally quit the gum last year! I figured that gum was healthier than smoking. I definitely did not go down the Chav Pipe route - you're not quitting smoking with those things, merely changing what you're smoking. Everyone I know who's vaped never lets them stray more than 2 feet away from their lips too - ridiculous things.

Alistair

[Guest]

Hi Ralph if you can it will be the best thing you've ever do.
I gave up 7 years ago in hospital but I had to no choice if I had I would have left, most people on here know my condition they might not know what I've been through but I wouldn't wish that on anybody, the only advice I would give, treat yourself with the money you save, spend as you go on yourself a reward for what you've achieved, you're still at young strapping lad so make the most of it.
Pete.

[BattleshipBob]

Excellent Ralph, great idea!!!

Having never smoked but addicted to a certain gun thingy, can only wish you the best. Put the money you use to waste on fags and you will no doubt be shocked, then treat yourself you will have earned it!!!
Bob

[Guest]

A great big thank you to each and everyone of you.
There has been a change of plan.
Today will be my last day of smoking and hell will be here tomorrow but screw hell I want a new expensive fishing rod and reel.

[Guest]

I quit about 10 years a go. Just will power and gritted teeth.
The only advice I can offer is to change your routines. You’ll find that you associate certain activities or points in the day with smoking, such as after dinner. Try to identify those times and come up with an alternative.
You’ll break the habits eventually.

[Mickc1440]

I've never been a smoker but have friends who have quit and seen them battle to get through. You can do this Ralph, good luck

[Gern]

Hardest thing I ever did! There are as many ways to give up as there are people trying to give up. Even with all the medical/chemical help available, the most important ingredient is willpower.

Just a thought though. B&H cigs (my favourite when I did smoke) are about £12.50 for 20. A twenty-a-day habit will set you back nearly £100 per week. Put £50 per week into a savings account and spend the rest in John's shop! You'll probably end up with Stashitis like me, but at least that's not harmful to your health, and the savings will help you upsize when you need the extra storage!

Go for it - you can do it!

[Peter Gillson]

When my dad gave up he swapped to extra strong mints - ate loads and loads of them But it help him.

peter

[Bortig the Viking]

Hi, good luck you can do it, gave up twenty odd years ago, as others have said it can be done, it's hard but you can do it.
:thumb2:

[scottie3158]

Ralph, PM Sent

[stillp]

A twenty-a-day habit will set you back nearly £100 per week.

After tax! Giving up smoking was equivalent to an over £6k pay rise for me.

One more hint Ralph - during one of my earlier attempts to give up (on willpower alone), I was chatting to an NHS advisor, and I told her I was getting really severe headaches. She asked me how much coffee I drank, which was something like 12 cups per day in the office, plus a few more at home. She told me the headaches were due to caffeine poisoning. Apparently nicotine decreases the body's absorption of caffeine, and vice versa, so it's a good idea to limit the amount of coffee you drink, or switch to decaf.

Pete

[yak face]

A great big thank you to each and everyone of you.
There has been a change of plan.
Today will be my last day of smoking and hell will be here tomorrow but screw hell I want a new expensive fishing rod and reel.

Thats the spirit mate ! just think of that shiny new rod and reel and how many fish its going to be catching

[boatman]

HI Ralph well done if you can a very wise decion I gave up in 1980 when fags hit a pound a pack for 20 no.6 as I was on up to 40 fags a day but how I managed to give them up gragually say a few less each day until I dint notice them at all yes it was hard im not sayin It wernt but I found my food tasted better an my wife said its not like kissin an ashtray any more an that gave me more encouragement an like the guys say just think of that new fishin rod an reel an all those biggun you will land an you will notice how much more money you will have in your pocket but I will also pm you evey day if I can all best to you now sendin you a pm
chris

[Guest]

This may give encouragement Ralph.

With smoking cells in the lung are an object of fighting & deteriorate.

From encouraging work it has been found, for some reason, that there are some cells which ward off all the fighting & are unaffected.

Once smoking has stopped these magical cells then multiply & return numerous obstreperous cells back to normal.

So optimism Ralph.

Laurie

[Ian M]

I hope that you get through this Ralph. I so want/need to stop (again).
My bank manager says that he cant afford my habit!
I did try with gum last year, but to be honest it was like chewing a dead rats rear-end.
My Wife just stopped one day to the next so I know it can be done.
Interesting to read the effect caffeine and Nicotine. My two main vices feeding each other. Looks like I will need to get a grip on them both!
If someone says that chocolate and bacon are also a factor I'm screwed!