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Quitting Smoking
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Was going to quit on Monday but I bought the full strength lozenges and almost vomitedCoffee's for closersComment
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Good luck. I gave up about 8 years ago. Very glad I did.Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post
My secret was whenever I had a craving, to remind myself that it will go away by itself in a bit, and to avoid the pub for the first 3-4 weeks.Last edited by doodab; 16 March 2011, 12:35.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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How many do you smoke SC?Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostToday
Was going to quit on Monday but I bought the full strength lozenges and almost vomited
I'm more of a social gal myself, and should therefore probably quit.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Not a heavy smoker, 10-15 a day but I was starting to feel the effects more and moreOriginally posted by MaryPoppins View PostHow many do you smoke SC?
I'm more of a social gal myself, and should therefore probably quit.Coffee's for closersComment
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Good luck!
I gave up six years ago by going cold turkey. It's not easy, but it is worth it. You will not be pleasant to be around for a few weeks though, so good luck to your friends and family too!Comment
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I was similar and didn't bother too much about quitting for good. Went down to a few every week, and then 5 or 6 three times a year down the pub. Didn't have any in 2010.Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostNot a heavy smoker, 10-15 a day but I was starting to feel the effects more and more
The trick I found was willpower, which is a fancy way of saying that every thime you are about to have a cigarette, choose not to. It's really very simple and easy. They are your arms so don't extend them to take a cigarette and don't buy any either.Comment
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The Allen Carr* book is worth a read. Helps with the bad tempered cravings (which don't actually exist anyway).Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostToday
Was going to quit on Monday but I bought the full strength lozenges and almost vomited
I gave up after 30 yrs of 20/day using that book. Didn't find it anything like as hard as expected.
*Not the camp comedian.When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....Comment
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