FabSwingers.com forum: Stoptober

By *om.lionheart OP Man
over a year ago

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

I'm going to bite the bullet on Monday and give up smoking. Any tips on how to stop myself from sticking a fag in my mouth (so to speak)

Is anyone else giving up? Perhaps us newly converted non smokers could offer some words of encouragement to each other

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best of luck

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By *om.lionheart OP Man
over a year ago

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

"Best of luck "

Thank you! x

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

Put the money you normally spend on fags to one side, you'll be amazed how quick it mounts up to a mega treat for yourself

Keep yourself occupied, I used to have a pen between my fingers and nibbled/ sucked the end of it (a cock will do!)

Try any of the quit smoking methods to help, patches, pills, gum, etc.

I've heard these e-cigs are pretty good, but never had them when I packed in so can't comment on them myself

Good Luck!!!

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By *he Original TTMan
over a year ago

Brackley, Northants

"Put the money you normally spend on fags to one side, you'll be amazed how quick it mounts up to a mega treat for yourself

Keep yourself occupied, I used to have a pen between my fingers and nibbled/ sucked the end of it (a cock will do!)

Try any of the quit smoking methods to help, patches, pills, gum, etc.

I've heard these e-cigs are pretty good, but never had them when I packed in so can't comment on them myself

Good Luck!!!

I can recommend the e-cigs wholeheartedly - 6 weeks and only one cig - and hated the taste! Also saves me about £6 a day!!!

Good luck!!!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

You'll be kissable. What other incentive is needed?

Good luck. If addictions were easy to beat they wouldn't be addictive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having just quit myself I would recommend the patches and also the e-cig too.

Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I gave up a fortnight ago and have been ok so far (though I have had a hairy moment or two). I've used Niquitin Minis, the little suckable lozenges, which have been realy good......Best of Luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I gave up using patches....coming up to 4 years ago now! good luck.

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

6 months for me using patches

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To All Non smokers out there...

In a display of camaradery we should volunteer to snog an ex smoker every day in October just to show them that snogging is so much better with a minty fresh tongue.

Any ex smokers out there, just ask xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as a non smoker i actually love kissing a smoker fresh after a cig... think i might be a bit odd.

oh good luck to all those quitting smoking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck folks! October was a good month for me stopping

Wolf

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"To All Non smokers out there...

In a display of camaradery we should volunteer to snog an ex smoker every day in October just to show them that snogging is so much better with a minty fresh tongue.

Any ex smokers out there, just ask xx"

Always assuming they'd want kissed by you

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By *uggers nemesisCouple
over a year ago

london

There's a briiliant book you can read called 'the nicotine trick'.Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's also a great book called alan carrs easy way

I have just given up after 20 years of being a heavy smoker and I literally just stopped

jut remember it doesn't hurt to crave

good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No amount of advice will make you stop. It has to come from you. I've had endless attempts to stop that have ended in failure. Then I managed to not have one for ten months,not a single puff. Then I started again. There's no so thing as an 'ex smoker' being a 'non smoker' The vast majority are one bad day from being back on 40 a day

Or maybe that's just me

Good Luck

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By *om.lionheart OP Man
over a year ago

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Hi guys! It's nearly 1.40 in the morning, just come in from a night on the tiles and probably a bit a bit pissed.....

But I've got to say I've been really touched by your comments in that they're non-judgemental but really positive!

I joined the site thinking it was just for shags but found it to be a real community. I've read some posts and have been really moved by the stories people have to tell.

Group hug to you all.... Going to bed now....will probably be embarrassed by what I've just said....but fuck it! We're all human!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tip for you don't drink for a while once you give up easiest way to get tempted is while pissed.

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By *om.lionheart OP Man
over a year ago

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

That's my weak point! Will stop drinking too!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm doing it too as from today and yeah drink has to follow it sadly but we can do it!!! Good luck xxxxx

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Good luck to all of you. Find something interesting to do with your hands and mouths and it should help.

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By *ethany10Couple
over a year ago

falkirk

Me too, I stopped for nearly 20 years and started again three years ago. Wife and I are trying but I'm finding it hard. Stopped cold turkey too originally.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm going to bite the bullet on Monday and give up smoking. Any tips on how to stop myself from sticking a fag in my mouth (so to speak)

Is anyone else giving up? Perhaps us newly converted non smokers could offer some words of encouragement to each other

I've started today using one of the ecigs.

Good luck

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By *plankyMan
over a year ago

Beeston

Try hypnotism. It may help you. I saw a hypnotist for just one evening, and I then went on holiday somewhere for two weeks where I couldn't get cigs.

The first week was awful because of all the tingling in your arms. It's the nerves coming back to life or something.

Once through the first week all was ok - never smoked since. That was eight years ago.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

good luck

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By *exki11enWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I'm day 3 now. Been a bit ratty today but so far so good....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most effective thing that you can do is to stop thinking of yourself as somebody struggling to stop, and think of yourself as a non-smoker. Made it so easy for me!

Remember - the craving only lasts a couple of minutes, so just hang off for that long and the habit soon breaks...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So come on then progress updates

1) Still quit

2) A few moments of weakness but still trying

3) Lasted 15 mins

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I stopped just short of six years ago when my 26 years of marriage came to an end!

Zyban turned me from a 30 a day smoker to a non-smoker in 15 days...but the cravings where unbearable, so in a bid to combat those cravings I decorated just about the whole of my house from top to bottom....It worked for me, I'm still a non-smoker, I haven't had a single cig in those 6 yrs.

But......stopping smoking so abruptly caused my Thyroid to go wonky, which initially made me very ill, resulting in my having to give up my job and completely change my lifestyle! There were moments when I thought that giving up hadn't been such a good idea...but in all honesty I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't given up, just the cost alone would have crippled me, which was my original incentive to give up, as I was determined not to ask my ex for a single penny to get by....

Best of luck to all those Fab folk who are trying to give up, I know how hard it is, and I hope you reach your goal...Jo xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm day 3 now. Been a bit ratty today but so far so good...."

well done - keep it up

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By *restatynCplCouple
over a year ago

Rhyl

Mr P is currently using one of those E-Lites electronic thingies.

He hasn't bought cigs in 2 weeks, after smoking 40 a day for years.

He swears by the E-Lites answer, and at a cost of £2 for the equivalent of 20 cigs, he still gets his nicotine hit but without the tar, carbon monoxide and all the other shit they put in tobacco.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mr P is currently using one of those E-Lites electronic thingies.

He hasn't bought cigs in 2 weeks, after smoking 40 a day for years.

He swears by the E-Lites answer, and at a cost of £2 for the equivalent of 20 cigs, he still gets his nicotine hit but without the tar, carbon monoxide and all the other shit they put in tobacco."

Congrats Mr P, well done that man

I hope he's putting the money he's saving to one side to buy you a nice pressie for all your encouragement

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By *om.lionheart OP Man
over a year ago

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

I'm on day 6, I've been using patches, a bit itchy at first but seem to be getting on with them.

I get a craving every now and then but try to do something to take my mind off it.....my house is spotless now! lol!

I also log onto the stoptober app to see how much I've saved.....£40 after 6 days!!! That's good motivation for me....will be able to go on a cheap winter sun holiday in 2 months - seems like a good treat!

Congrats to those of you who are still off the fags! We can do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've tried everything. from patches and gum to champix to watching that pile of money getting bigger. none of them burn as well as a nice fag.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I've tried everything. from patches and gum to champix to watching that pile of money getting bigger. none of them burn as well as a nice fag.

Try not burning the money - it feels better that way.

Have a look at profiles and count up how many will meet smokers and if the non-smokers is greater then use that as an incentive.

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By *etes-dragonCouple
over a year ago

Wales and the South West

I went cold turkey nearly 7 yrs ago. I was very lucky.

Pete is giving up now. The craving doesnt last long. Think about something else when you have one of 'those' moments.

Lots of luck!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've tried everything. from patches and gum to champix to watching that pile of money getting bigger. none of them burn as well as a nice fag.

Try not burning the money - it feels better that way.

Have a look at profiles and count up how many will meet smokers and if the non-smokers is greater then use that as an incentive."

The Champix was rough. 3 drags of a smoke and I was violently ill. Didn't stop the cravings tho and tripped me out more than the nic-fits. I read a medical study that claimed that if you've smoked for more than 20 years, you have a higher risk of contracting cancer by quitting than continuing (the shock to your system). Considering Islam next lol.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I've tried everything. from patches and gum to champix to watching that pile of money getting bigger. none of them burn as well as a nice fag.

Try not burning the money - it feels better that way.

Have a look at profiles and count up how many will meet smokers and if the non-smokers is greater then use that as an incentive.

Giving up Islam or using it as a way to give up smoking? I know lots of Muslims that smoke - you see them all light up at the same time as soon as Ramadan is over.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hyptonism worked for me, 3 years of not smelling vile here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've tried everything. from patches and gum to champix to watching that pile of money getting bigger. none of them burn as well as a nice fag.

Try not burning the money - it feels better that way.

Have a look at profiles and count up how many will meet smokers and if the non-smokers is greater then use that as an incentive.

Giving up Islam or using it as a way to give up smoking? I know lots of Muslims that smoke - you see them all light up at the same time as soon as Ramadan is over."

Well they must be onto something: a cigarette takes 5 minutes off your life but a slice of bacon takes 7.

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By *exki11enWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

"I'm day 3 now. Been a bit ratty today but so far so good....

well done - keep it up

Thank you Minxie

I am now 7 days, 16 hrs and 12 minutes in. Saved £29.90 and NOT smoked 76 cigs.

I'm not finding it as hard as the other times I've tried to give up and this time i'm going cold turkey. Don't see the point in patches/e cigs - you're not giving up, you're still addicted to nicotine and will have to wean yourself off that next.

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By *om.lionheart OP Man
over a year ago

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Hi guys! it's now the last day of Stoptober and I've not had a fag since the beginning of the month!

I don't feel as wheezy in the mornings as I used to and I've saved over £200!

Anyone else feeling smug, healthier and richer?

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

Fair play

I've just gone past the 6 month mark so I reckon I have cracked it now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done guys it sounds like you are both doing great x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi guys! it's now the last day of Stoptober and I've not had a fag since the beginning of the month!

I don't feel as wheezy in the mornings as I used to and I've saved over £200!

Anyone else feeling smug, healthier and richer?"

Well done you......and look at the money you have saved too....massive achievment goooo you.....does the happy dance

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Hi guys! it's now the last day of Stoptober and I've not had a fag since the beginning of the month!

I don't feel as wheezy in the mornings as I used to and I've saved over £200!

Anyone else feeling smug, healthier and richer?

Well done you......and look at the money you have saved too....massive achievment goooo you.....does the happy dance

Joins in the happy dance (though not very gracefully cos still in bed...).

Well done all you ex smokers. No stinky clothes and hair, no nasty breath (except for Ryan - all those burgers!) and a much improved health outlook.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having tried and failed many times

(With one exception where I gave up for over a year)

I gave up giving up as I found this easier

Really hope it goes well for you and anyone else who's doing it xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've tried an eCig but found it made me want a fag even more.

I've tried going cold turkey,lasted a few weeks then cracked

So for now I'm quitting quitting.

Congrats to all you lovely people that have quit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

About 3 people I know gave up this month, only me and one other stayed off....... We were both on the minis........

I quit the minis a fortnight ago and was a bit easy to wind up for a few days but thats all......

Good on us for stopping everyone who stopped and better luck next time for those who werent successfull this time

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By *om.lionheart OP Man
over a year ago

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

I started off on patches but changed to nicotine chewing gum as a) kept forgetting to put them on in the morning and b) itched like hell. Now down to 3 or 4 chewing gums a day.

Now looking at a january winter sun holiday using the money i saved on fags......result!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Well done. It's not the end of Stoptober, it's the beginning of your fag free life. Big smoochy kiss for all those of you that have given up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Comin up to 3 weeks without a cig, OH turn next

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stopped 2 moths ago Fab took my mind off it

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By *exki11enWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I smoked 4 cigs last night at a party. Still giving up though, i'm not letting a small blip make me give in.

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