FabSwingers.com forum: Kicking the habit...

By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I stopped smoking today.

Day one and I've been awake for approximately two hours and I'd say at least every three minutes the thought of the actual physical act of having a cigarette has popped into my head. I'm sure I am addicted to the nicotine as well but I really feel like I'm addicted to the habit of actually smoking.

I don't really want to go down the route of a vaper although I do have one, but it makes me cough. I just figure that will replace one bad habit with another. (I don't even know where it is which probably isn't a bad thing!)

Is anyone else giving up or do any of you ex smokers have any helpful tips for the cold turkey method or did you use some sort of stop smoking aid to help give it up?

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

Hi DG,I gave up almost 11 years ago,tried many times before this.

Google Alan Carr and stopping smoking,his book was recommended to me and really helped me quit.

I didnt use any props at all and havent looked back.

Good luck

Miss xx

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

Good luck DG!!

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

Good luck with it!

Neither of us have ever been smokers so not much advice, although my mum was a heavy smoker for years and i remember her saying it was the habit of having a cigarette in hand that she found she missed. She replaced them with lollies which she said helped. She stopped first time of trying.

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

Hats off too you..i do not have any experience in quitting smoking however i did go 'cold turkey' on drinking full sugar and that was a hard time.

Think you need something to distract the mind and may i suggest colouring in.. It helped me a lot through stress, despression anxiety and i was so consumed with colours and keeping in the lines that id just get lost in the hobby..

Other things like sewing/cross stitch might be great alternatives too. Its just something to keep the mind focused and hands busy :d

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

Best of luck...i have smoked off and on in my life. Stopped mid Oct at my birthday...and winning so far. I have put some weight on...due to biscuits and chocs...but feel so much better...so keep trying...x

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By *olden RatioWoman
over a year ago

Buckinghamshire

It's already been said, but Alan Carr's "Easy Way To Stop Smoking" is amazing!!! I spent years trying to stop using gym, patches etc., only to lapse back into it again.

I read this book and stopped 7 years ago... not only did I stop but I actually enjoyed stopping too, and have never, ever wanted to start again.

Good luck!!!

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I got some new sweary colouring in books for Christmas so I'm planning to use those in the evenings and I've set up my treadmill (which the cat seems to have taken a shine to!) and I'm off to do a healthy shop in a bit.

I feel like I've made excuses for too long in that I can't do everything at once and I decided that actually I totally can. Mind over matter... I just need to keep telling myself to pull my finger out.

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

"I stopped smoking today.

Is anyone else giving up or do any of you ex smokers have any helpful tips for the cold turkey method or did you use some sort of stop smoking aid to help give it up?

Wow that's fantastic DG, As you know I don't smoke but congrats giving up is hard from what I have seen. So good on ya

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

Nicotine Patches,i only needed two.I put one over each eye and i couldnt find my cigs lol.

On a serious note Best of luck,i packed them in over five years ago and it wasnt easy but keep with it.The health benifits are brilliant and take up walking or some sort of keeping fit and it will really help.

Best of Luck xx

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Right! I've bought the book... arrives tomorrow. Just need to keep myself busy today.

One day at a time.

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

Good luck!

I quit about 15 years ago, and can't stand them now!

Stopping dead is the best way - and you'll be surprised how soon the craving passes as you change you habits. The habit craving only lasts minutes, and in a couple of weeks you will really notice the difference.

Just keep saying out loud - "I'm am ex-smoker" (never just say that you're stopping) and you will believe it and stick with it.

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

Get a jar and each day put what you would have spent on cigs in it think of all the shoes and purpley sparkly things you can get with it

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

Good luck, all the best

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Quit 7 months ago but DO vape as a replacement currently - that said all previous attempts to quit failed miserably, with vaping I can honestly say the cravings for the real thing have been kept at bay.

Whilst vaping can be seen as replacing one bad habit with another, the levels of nicotine in vape liquid are much much much lower than in cigarettes (not to mention the absence of other harmful chemicals) - why not use your vaper as a crutch for when the cravings get too strong?

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Oopps meant to say good luck and well dine for taking the first step DG

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

We both stopped smoking over 5 years ago.

Mr went down the route of patches and I just stopped.

Day 1 for me was bad, day 2 not so bad and on day 3 I was climbing the walls. After that though it was fine. As you've said. The biggest thing is breaking the habit of what to do with your hands. But your colouring book will help, and if you have to reach for food the first few days too then thats ok as well.

I put on 2lbs the week I stopped, then was back to losing weight after that.

Its different for everyone but it really is just about breaking habits.

Good luck x

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

good luck...

I have great admiration for people who give up smoking.

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

i thought about it last night but am smoking right now. just can't get into the mindset of seriously giving up. hope you manage it. it's a very expensive and smelly waste of money.

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By *olden RatioWoman
over a year ago

Buckinghamshire

"Right! I've bought the book... arrives tomorrow. Just need to keep myself busy today.

One day at a time.

Great stuff - well done!!! Please keep us updated on your progress

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

I get your ultimate goal is to be smoking free.. but by setting yourself realistic goals be better for you?

Try a totally cold turkey day.. write how you felt, how you combatted each craving, times of day down etc..

could one way be to reduce the amount you smoke be a wiser option in the short term and then from that progress to cold turkey?

As i stated before ive never smoked but can kinda use some of the mindfulness stuff i learnt from trying to loose weight to it..

when i was hungry id have a drink to reduce that hunger feeling. Some days id be ridgid and feel pleased as punch but then id have a day where id fail and think 'oh fuck it whats the point' then id waste everything.

IF there was a bunch of 21 roses (3 meals for 7 days) would i have thrown the bunch away because i had one bad/dead rose?..

honestly the answer was no. Id get rid of the bad rose and keep the other 21.

Cold turkey from the off might be super hard but just worried you could potentially fall quicker if the short term goal doesnt quite work out for you.

Perhaps know how many you smoke in a day/ week and have short term targets to reduce by 2 or 3 a day and see how you feel xxxxx

Your amazing for wanting to give up 3

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

Well done Op. Good luck

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

Knitting.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Firstly well done and take it one day at a time. I gave up 11 years ago by going cold turkey. The hardest bit was finding something to do with my hands. After a week it was like I never smoked at all

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

When I actually gave up a few years ago I used a little nicotine replacement thingy from the doctors (like an e-cig but not battery powered), but once that ran out I pretty much went cold turkey. You have to wait out the cravings as they don't last for ever. Just do something else every time one kicks in and the feelings pass.

I did manage to kick the habit for two years and only started again because I was stupid. I've been a vaper for 3 years now which isn't giving up, but is at least better than smoking.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Get a jar and each day put what you would have spent on cigs in it think of all the shoes and purpley sparkly things you can get with it "

I did that and still do. I've afforded many, many holidays that way.

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

Well done OP

the actual decision to physically give up in the first place is one of the trickiest to take and needs lots of willpower to stick to so you are halfway there

I had a fiend who got through the first few days by just thinking 'I'll have one in a minute' every time the thought popped into her head ...that might work for you?

I gave up cold turkey almost 8 years ago and have to say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made...

good luck..you can do it

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

I stopped cold turkey after 5 days in hospital being treated for very high blood pressure. Although, after throwing every Cardiac test in the book at me for 5 days, the cause was put down to too much salt in the diet, I knew smoking wasn't helping. So I stopped from then on. It was like I flipped a switch and knew I would never smoke again. 8.5 years on I still haven't smoked again. I hope you find your switch

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"I stopped smoking today.

Is anyone else giving up or do any of you ex smokers have any helpful tips for the cold turkey method or did you use some sort of stop smoking aid to help give it up?

We gave up smoking over 30 years ago. We listened to Alan Carr tapes (not the comedian

) and just stopped.

It wasn't actually that hard. However our still crave a smoke now and again and often dream I'm sparking up.

Do it! Well don't do it...you know what I mean

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Already my resolve is being tested... came out to the car and he's got a puncture!! Grrrr!

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

"I stopped smoking today.

I salute you......

Quite simply the best decision any smoker can make.....

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

"Already my resolve is being tested... came out to the car and he's got a puncture!! Grrrr!

you've got a bit more spare money to fix this if you don't buy cigs.

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

I took to a vape pen 3 months ago but still had a cig first thing on a morning and last thing at night. At the beginning of December I just used the vape pen. I still feel it is early days but hoping I stick at it.

Good luck!!

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I started vaping. It took me a while to get used to it (I had a cough at first as well OP) but I phased the fags out and it's been probably well over a year since I smoked an actual cigarette.

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By *yldstyleWoman
over a year ago

A world of my own

Good luck lovely. Just think of the end.. smoke free, better off and having proved you can do it xx

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

The other thing I forgot OP that did help initially a few years ago when I tried quitting, most GPs offer a stop smoking service where they offer advice and prescriptions for things like Nicotine patches/gum - you have to go every couple of weeks and one of the things they do is test for nicotine levels in your breath. Just the fear of getting a lecture from the nurse was enough to keep me off them, so might be worth looking into.

Only trouble is it only lasts 10-12 weeks before they leave you to your own devices, but it's worth it to get you through that initial patch.

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

Good luck DG! Cold Turkey worked for me with both fags n booze. It's hard work but well worth it. Xxx

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I'm okay... made it through the tyre debacle and now I'm off to collect my nutribullet and then to my friends cafe for lunch.

I'm just telling myself that I can do it. I can.

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

Good luck, DG... YOU CAN DO IT (in voice of guy from Waterboy)

My friend did hypnotherapy and never smoked another cigarette again!

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

"I'm okay... made it through the tyre debacle and now I'm off to collect my nutribullet and then to my friends cafe for lunch.

I'm just telling myself that I can do it. I can."

High 5.

You can.. you will!

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"I'm just telling myself that I can do it. I can."

You can. Good luck.

It sometimes helps to find something else to put in your mouth at those times you crave a ciggy, if you need a suggestion....

Ps Does this mean we all have to be especially well-behaved on the forum?

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

"Hi DG,I gave up almost 11 years ago,tried many times before this.

Google Alan Carr and stopping smoking,his book was recommended to me and really helped me quit.

I didnt use any props at all and havent looked back.

Good luck

Miss xx"

Me too

Ruby

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

good luck x

when my mate quit years ago he always had a pen nearby, whenever he wanted a cig he picked it up then put it down when he felt he didn't need one any more..he said it was something for his hands to do....he also took up cross stitch to do some every time he had the urge

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

"Think you need something to distract the mind and may i suggest colouring in.. It helped me a lot through stress, despression anxiety and i was so consumed with colours and keeping in the lines that id just get lost in the hobby..

What CnS said

My mum isn't actively trying to give up, but I've noticed she smokes a lot less when she colours. Those other benefits work for me too

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I'm actually feeling quite pleased with myself and I'm scarily surprised at how untight

my chest is and how little I've coughed today.

I know it's only day one but go me.

Thanks for all your support... I was just going to do it very quietly in case I failed but I'm quite glad I started this thread now.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Oh. My. God.

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

I quit at the stroke of midnight on New Years Day. Feeling what you're going through, but I've taken the aid of a vapourizer. Wouldn't manage going cold turkey

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Day 3 is usually the hardest it something to do with the nicotine withdrawal.. Keep plenty of carrot celery sticks at hand hand a munch when tempted

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

Early days but keep believing you can do it .

massive respect for people that try to kick addiction.

Keep posting your progress and don't give up

Sam x

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

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

how's it going?

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

how's it going?"

Day one done without incident.

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

killed anyone?

got a new patio? lol

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

how's it going?

Day one done without incident.

thats brilliant!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

Well done, DG! Keep it up.

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

I went cold turkey 15 years ago, woke up one day & thought I don't want to be a smoker anymore.

Bought Alan Carr's Easyway book and never looked back. I wasn't a heavy smoker but I always read a certain chapter before I went out at night just to reinforce the message.

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"killed anyone?

got a new patio? lol"

No... I think because I want to stop it makes a difference. I just keep repeating 'you can do it' every time the thought pops into my head.

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By *ony HardcockMan
over a year ago

Shepperton

Awesome Dirtygirl!! Good luck.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

I went on the NHS course - great support, peer pressure, some good information - about 20 of us all giving up at once. Others felt so good on Zyban I went on it too and it was brilliant, by the time I was due to give up cigs tasted repulsive and I had virtually no cravings. Good luck!

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

Oh good for you DG

It's one of the best decisions you will every make

I gave up last November- I switched to vaping until Christmas last year and realised it was equally addictive as fags and ditched it for cold turkey and sheer pig headed will power.

I'm not going to lie it was bloody difficult!

But like everything else ( annoying cliched advice ahead sorry! )

Give it time!

I used to smoke around 20 a day for over 20 years and if I had a drink around 87 million

Disgusting!

I feel so happy now that I don't smoke not only for my health but for all the other reasons -

It stinks

It's stupidly expensive

It dictates where you can go -

How long you can stay somewhere,

Minging teeth, hands, breath, clothes, house, car and even the air space you occupy with the disgusting fag!

You get the point right lol

End of epic

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

*smokes a faaaaaag*

Ahh!

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"I stopped smoking today.

Is anyone else giving up or do any of you ex smokers have any helpful tips for the cold turkey method or did you use some sort of stop smoking aid to help give it up?

I did cold turkey over 25 years ago from a 20 a day habit and once I realised that as an educated, skint adult with children, I simply couldn't justify doing it anymore. It was my third attempt and I knew I would not fail.

Like you, I was probably missing the ritual more than the nicotine and recalled just how many times I actually enjoyed the cigarette I was smoking - rarely.

You have got this. You CAN do this. You know there is no benefit whatsoever.

I don't think anything can replace the ritual but it will go, think of it as muscle memory, nothing more. It's probably why the vaping industry is incredibly successful, caching in on the ritual.

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

Friend of mine tried vaping, patches, gum, abstinence. Only thing worked for him was hypnotherapy.

Will give it a whirl myself when I'm done with it properly. Good luck

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Day Two!

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

"Day Two!

Well done - keep it up

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Day Two!

Well done!

I gave up 19 years ago and the thing I was told was to drink lots of orange juice. Probably for the vitamin C.

I've also read that the nicotine addiction goes within about 3 days. It's the habit that needs breaking after that.

When I quit bottles of water were becoming available in shops so I was permanently glued to one of them.

Something to put in my mouth for a treat and healthy too. No dirty jokes here

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I've walked 8.57km today so I feel quite justified in eating the last of my Christmas chocs.

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

Good work, DG

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By *rank n BettyCouple
over a year ago

Not meeting

I went cold turkey in July 2000.

I joined Slimming World the same day to give me something else to focus on

JG x

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By *uncouple_12Couple
over a year ago

bristol

We have both just started taking the tablets and have 10days left till quit day and then hopefully it's should start making you fill sick to actually smoke

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Day Three

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

"Day Three

Go DG

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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"I stopped smoking today.

Is anyone else giving up or do any of you ex smokers have any helpful tips for the cold turkey method or did you use some sort of stop smoking aid to help give it up?

Determine to stop and never do it again.

Smoke your last fag on a sunday night and don't keep any 'back up emergency supplies' in car, home or work. Avoid smoking situations eg socialising with other smokers. Always remember that you will forever be a smoker but you just don't smoke anymore.

Worked for me 20 years ago. T.

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

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By *he Secret Tea PartyCouple
over a year ago

London

"Day Three

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By *erdita Von TeaseWoman
over a year ago

nottingham

"Day Three

Good on you keep going

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

"Day Three

There are so many emojis I want to include...

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

"Day Three

Great start .

Well done

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

"Day Three

Nice t shirt

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Day Three

Nice t shirt

Thanks!

Day Four!

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

home sweet home

"Day Three

Nice t shirt

Thanks!

Day Four!

Well done DG

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

"Day Three

Nice t shirt

Thanks!

Day Four!

Keep going and well done.

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Day five

(I'll stop going on about it soon!)

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Day five

(I'll stop going on about it soon!)

No don't if it's helping and well done

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

"Day five

(I'll stop going on about it soon!)

Don't worry about it - if you have to keep telling us it might help when the willpower wavers

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I actually feel a million times better for it.

It doesn't bother me at all throughout the day but at night it's the after dinner/before bed time that's tough.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Day five

(I'll stop going on about it soon!)

Well done you. Has your sense of smell started returning yet. That was the biggest eye opener for me. I walked into my mates a week or 2 in and smelt this gorgeous smell of baking. so asked what it was they was making. They looked at me strangely obviously thinking I'd lost it and told me they'd just made some toast

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

Being around other people that smoke is hardest of all. Especially if your partner smokes or the people you work with. Start focusing on good health and fitness. Become obsessed with it. Helps me.

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

"Day five

(I'll stop going on about it soon!)

Yay you are well on your way now. One day at a time and you're right to celebrate each day in the early days

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

When does one amend ones profile?

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

home sweet home

"When does one amend ones profile?

Maybe it should be an option quiting smoking

Well done again DG

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

"I actually feel a million times better for it.

It doesn't bother me at all throughout the day but at night it's the after dinner/before bed time that's tough.

Don't be surprised if you develop a cough in a week or so, it's your lungs getting rid of any remaining stuff.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

Just noticed this thread! Many congratulations on your achievement so far - and good luck keeping it up!

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I actually feel a million times better for it.

It doesn't bother me at all throughout the day but at night it's the after dinner/before bed time that's tough.

Don't be surprised if you develop a cough in a week or so, it's your lungs getting rid of any remaining stuff."

I've had a cough for a while... hence me stopping... I'll spare you the description of it now.

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Just noticed this thread! Many congratulations on your achievement so far - and good luck keeping it up!

Thanks... I sort of just feel like I'm missing something. It's a long time to have a habit and then go cold turkey. I need something to fill the gap of physically having something to smoke.

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

It also sounds minging but keep an eye on your gums. As the blood flow starts to return to normal when you give up smoking it can trigger gingivitis and gum disease. Interdental brushes are your friend.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

"Just noticed this thread! Many congratulations on your achievement so far - and good luck keeping it up!

Thanks... I sort of just feel like I'm missing something. It's a long time to have a habit and then go cold turkey. I need something to fill the gap of physically having something to smoke. "

Well let's ponder!

You're on a website called fab!

There are ten times (see Peachy's previous forum surveys

) as many women as men!

What could there possibly be in abundance on here that you could put in your mouth instead of a cigarette?

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Just noticed this thread! Many congratulations on your achievement so far - and good luck keeping it up!

Thanks... I sort of just feel like I'm missing something. It's a long time to have a habit and then go cold turkey. I need something to fill the gap of physically having something to smoke.

Well let's ponder!

You're on a website called fab!

There are ten times (see Peachy's previous forum surveys

) as many women as men!

What could there possibly be in abundance on here that you could put in your mouth instead of a cigarette?

I didn't think of that!

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Day Seven

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

"Day Seven

Well done! That's a week. Soon you can start counting in weeks instead of days.

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over a year ago

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

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over a year ago

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

Only need to worry if it starts talking back

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

Only need to worry if it starts talking back"

They do that?!

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over a year ago

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

Only need to worry if it starts talking back

They do that?! "

Yes - if it says 'feed me' just run!

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over a year ago

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple
over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

Has your plant answered you yet

xxxx Suzi

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

What are you laughing at?! There was no mention of 'plants' that talk back!

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple
over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

Oh bugger..... too slow

xxxxx Suzi

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

You could learn to read in the shower. It's easy.

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

You could learn to read in the shower. It's easy."

Why?!

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Just noticed this thread! Many congratulations on your achievement so far - and good luck keeping it up!

Thanks... I sort of just feel like I'm missing something. It's a long time to have a habit and then go cold turkey. I need something to fill the gap of physically having something to smoke. "

Water bottle, the smaller ones with the sucky type lids

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

Well done - especially going cold turkey.

I'm back quitting again too after slipping off the wagon for a month at the end of last year.

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

You could learn to read in the shower. It's easy.

Why?!

Because you can't smoke in there? And I thought everyone read in the bathroom and now I think I might be a weirdo so someone else needs to do it too.

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

What are you laughing at?! There was no mention of 'plants' that talk back!

I know - I thought it would be fun for you to find that out for yourself

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

"Well done - especially going cold turkey.

I'm back quitting again too after slipping off the wagon for a month at the end of last year."

Be careful with your flavours if you're vaping. There was a report last week that vaping can lead to male infertility.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

You could learn to read in the shower. It's easy.

Why?!

Because you can't smoke in there? And I thought everyone read in the bathroom and now I think I might be a weirdo so someone else needs to do it too.

Don't the pages get wet?

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over a year ago

"Well done - especially going cold turkey.

I'm back quitting again too after slipping off the wagon for a month at the end of last year.

Be careful with your flavours if you're vaping. There was a report last week that vaping can lead to male infertility.

I'm not vaping but I might start now you've told me that.

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

You could learn to read in the shower. It's easy.

Why?!

Because you can't smoke in there? And I thought everyone read in the bathroom and now I think I might be a weirdo so someone else needs to do it too.

Don't the pages get wet?

Clever nozzling. Not unless I drop my book. And that could just as easily happen in a bath.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

You could learn to read in the shower. It's easy.

Why?!

Because you can't smoke in there? And I thought everyone read in the bathroom and now I think I might be a weirdo so someone else needs to do it too.

Don't the pages get wet?

Clever nozzling. Not unless I drop my book. And that could just as easily happen in a bath."

Clever nozzling sounds like a 'thing'.

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Day Seven

Excellent - Have you found a new hobby yet?

Talking to my plant.

You could learn to read in the shower. It's easy.

Why?!

Because you can't smoke in there? And I thought everyone read in the bathroom and now I think I might be a weirdo so someone else needs to do it too.

I think if I had a shit hot shower I'd spend way more time in there. As it is, I live in an old tenement and the water pressure is rubbish so I'm in and out quick style... there's no time for book club in the mornings.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

"Well done - especially going cold turkey.

I'm back quitting again too after slipping off the wagon for a month at the end of last year.

Be careful with your flavours if you're vaping. There was a report last week that vaping can lead to male infertility.

I'm not vaping but I might start now you've told me that."

As soon as I pressed post I thought you might think it's a good thing.

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

"Day Seven

Well done.

How you feeling? X

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Three massive glasses of wine!

Went to the shop on the way home for provisions.

DID NOT BUY FAGS!!

Day 12!

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over a year ago

"Three massive glasses of wine!

Went to the shop on the way home for provisions.

DID NOT BUY FAGS!!

Day 12!

you are freaking amazing!!

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over a year ago

"Three massive glasses of wine!

Went to the shop on the way home for provisions.

DID NOT BUY FAGS!!

Day 12!

Woohoo!

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"Three massive glasses of wine!

Went to the shop on the way home for provisions.

DID NOT BUY FAGS!!

Day 12!

Well done x x

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By *atford69Man
over a year ago

Westbourne park

"I stopped smoking today.

Is anyone else giving up or do any of you ex smokers have any helpful tips for the cold turkey method or did you use some sort of stop smoking aid to help give it up?

"
I was smoking 30-40 a day, tries everything and then I did research, found a good vape kit and never looked back. Haven't had a smoke for 2 1/2 years. Try it, you will feel better x

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Cold turkey baby! Mind over matter!

This girl fucking can!!

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By *atford69Man
over a year ago

Westbourne park

"Cold turkey baby! Mind over matter!

This girl fucking can!!

"
go for it, you can do it x

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

"Cold turkey baby! Mind over matter!

This girl fucking can!!

Is that a week now? Congrats!!

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

"Hi DG,I gave up almost 11 years ago,tried many times before this.

Google Alan Carr and stopping smoking,his book was recommended to me and really helped me quit.

I didnt use any props at all and havent looked back.

Good luck

Miss xx"

Me too. 12 years and I don't miss it, couldn't care less if people smoke near me and love not being controlled anymore.

Well done op, and if you're struggling give the book a go, nothing to lose

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Cold turkey baby! Mind over matter!

This girl fucking can!!

Is that a week now? Congrats!!

12 days!

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over a year ago

"Cold turkey baby! Mind over matter!

This girl fucking can!!

Is that a week now? Congrats!!

12 days!

Very well done

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By *rank n BettyCouple
over a year ago

Not meeting

"Cold turkey baby! Mind over matter!

This girl fucking can!!

Is that a week now? Congrats!!

12 days!

Well done you xxxx

JG x

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

Had my last fag Tuesday morning. Been on my vape since but using it like a cigarette, having a pull in the morning, after eating and right this moment whilst I'm waiting for my programme to start. Still sitting on my doorstep to have it so I'm treating the vape like a fag. Can't believe this is my 3rd full day without having one.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

"Cold turkey baby! Mind over matter!

This girl fucking can!!

Is that a week now? Congrats!!

12 days!

Brilliant...and cold turkey too...very impressive...keep going!!

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Cold turkey baby! Mind over matter!

This girl fucking can!!

Is that a week now? Congrats!!

12 days!

Woo!!

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By *sh6866Man
over a year ago

halifax

Keep strong, you will have difficult days but the worst is almost over...

As you said- its more the habit that needs kicking.

I walked round with a rolled up bit of paper for a while to suck on as i figured what i would miss was the feeling of the smoke hitting the back of my throat. Looked a twat for a fortnight but what the hell...it worked- that was over 25 years ago from 30 a day to none.

You're doing great DG..best decision you will ever make! (probably

)

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Three massive glasses of wine!

Went to the shop on the way home for provisions.

DID NOT BUY FAGS!!

Day 12!

Fantastic

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Had my last fag Tuesday morning. Been on my vape since but using it like a cigarette, having a pull in the morning, after eating and right this moment whilst I'm waiting for my programme to start. Still sitting on my doorstep to have it so I'm treating the vape like a fag. Can't believe this is my 3rd full day without having one. "

Keep going

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple
over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

Well done DG. .... I've been vain for 5 months now. Dropped down to 11 mg strength from 18 mg. You will now notice a massive difference in your skin, food tastes better, more energy and no smell xxxxx Suzi

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple
over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

Lol..... "" vain"" ..... meant vaping

xxxxx Suzi

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Keep strong, you will have difficult days but the worst is almost over...

As you said- its more the habit that needs kicking.

You're doing great DG..best decision you will ever make! (probably

)

I chewed straws. As you say, it looks idiotic, but it worked.

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over a year ago

"Keep strong, you will have difficult days but the worst is almost over...

As you said- its more the habit that needs kicking.

You're doing great DG..best decision you will ever make! (probably

)

I chewed straws. As you say, it looks idiotic, but it worked."

*Note to self. Exercise extreme caution when receiving BJs from women quitting smoking*

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Keep strong, you will have difficult days but the worst is almost over...

As you said- its more the habit that needs kicking.

You're doing great DG..best decision you will ever make! (probably

)

I chewed straws. As you say, it looks idiotic, but it worked.

*Note to self. Exercise extreme caution when receiving BJs from women quitting smoking*"

Good plan.

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By *sh6866Man
over a year ago

halifax

paper did have some tape on to stop it going soggy too quickly

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over a year ago

"Keep strong, you will have difficult days but the worst is almost over...

As you said- its more the habit that needs kicking.

You're doing great DG..best decision you will ever make! (probably

)

I chewed straws. As you say, it looks idiotic, but it worked.

*Note to self. Exercise extreme caution when receiving BJs from women quitting smoking*

Good plan.

Cheers. Go to look after the old chap as you only get one!

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Day 18!

I've started drinking decaf in the evening. I think aliens may have kidnapped me!

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over a year ago

"Day 18!

I've started drinking decaf in the evening. I think aliens may have kidnapped me!

Who are you and what have you done with DirtyGirl?

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Day 18!

I've started drinking decaf in the evening. I think aliens may have kidnapped me!

Who are you and what have you done with DirtyGirl?

Fuck knows!

Maybe my mojo will come back and I'll actually have sex!!

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over a year ago

"Day 18!

I've started drinking decaf in the evening. I think aliens may have kidnapped me!

Who are you and what have you done with DirtyGirl?

Fuck knows!

Maybe my mojo will come back and I'll actually have sex!!

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over a year ago

"Day 18!

I've started drinking decaf in the evening. I think aliens may have kidnapped me!

There not aliens really: some blokes will say anything to try and get away with a bit of anal probing.

Well done on giving up tho

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

"I stopped smoking today.

Is anyone else giving up or do any of you ex smokers have any helpful tips for the cold turkey method or did you use some sort of stop smoking aid to help give it up?

Well done DG.

I am currently taking Champix tablets, my give up day is next Tuesday, been taking the tables 3 days today, tomorrow is the first day of 2 tablets... supposed to help withdrawal symptoms.

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I've lost count of the days now. That I've stopped counting is good though I think.

*pats self on back*

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

"I've lost count of the days now. That I've stopped counting is good though I think.

*pats self on back*

The OP says five weeks. Well done.

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over a year ago

"I've lost count of the days now. That I've stopped counting is good though I think.

*pats self on back*

Well done DG. Great work

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over a year ago

"I've lost count of the days now. That I've stopped counting is good though I think.

*pats self on back*

Brilliant DG

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

Well done!

I may have started smoking again.

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By *irtyGirl OP Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Well done!

I may have started smoking again.

Loser!

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over a year ago

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

"Well done!

I may have started smoking again.

Same here

The tabs I was taking wasn't helping.. onto the vape now.

Well done DG for sticking with it

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

sweets, cant beat a good suck lol

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

just put off for a few minutes and then you will find that 5 has stretched into a half hour - make a list of things to do round the house - no matter how small - sort out cutlery drawer - empty wardrobe and put back only what you need and sell the rest or get weighed in - tick them off as you go and you end up with a positive list as well as not having a fag -

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

How are you doing DG?

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

Wow, 8 weeks and 4 days now for me!

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

keep it up all of you - i lost someone to lung cancer and it wasnt pretty

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