Dontlookbehindyou Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I'm trying to give up the ciggies and it's been over 24 hours now. Has anyone else decided to quit smoking? I know it will be better for my health and save me money but it's not easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I've never smoked so can't comment on how hard it is to do....good luck though! I'm giving up chocolate and being too soft with people who then walk all over me. I'm also giving up chips and cheese after a drunken night out because they made me sick on Friday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2orangey4crows Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 You are doing better than me, my partner and me were both suppose to stop but we have had a few, I have bought some of that Nicotinell gum but I don't think it works. It costs a bit and the taste is bad, I lack the will power ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontlookbehindyou Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 They are all going to be difficult to give up. It's not just denying yourself something it's the actual life style changes. I hear that Paul McKenna book is good, for losing weight, stop smoking, self esteem just about anything I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hypnotherapy for the win apparently. Thinking about giving that a go myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontlookbehindyou Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 You are doing better than me, my partner and me were both suppose to stop but we have had a few, I have bought some of that Nicotinell gum but I don't think it works. It costs a bit and the taste is bad, I lack the will power ! I really didn't want to replace the fags with anything else so I'm going completely cold turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontlookbehindyou Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hypnotherapy for the win apparently. Thinking about giving that a go myself. Yep I thought I would give the Paul McKenna book and cd ago first before paying out for a course of treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 The gum is shite, all that will do is put you off taking it. Never tried the patches myself but I know people that have and still carried on smoking because they weren't getting enough of a hit. The cold turkey method can work if you have the willpower but I wouldn't recommend it. Best to do it gradually, reduce the amount you smoke over time rather than just give your body a great big shock all in one go. That's just my two penneth worth anyway. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hypnotherapy for the win apparently. Thinking about giving that a go myself. Yep I thought I would give the Paul McKenna book and cd ago first before paying out for a course of treatment. I think the direct method would work better for you. I have a friend who's sister tried it and she's never smoked since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontlookbehindyou Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 I know people who have tried the patches and say they work but they are all back on the fags since then. I also have a friend who tried the patches and had a reaction to them and they left horrible red marks on her skin. How much does the hypnotherapy cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I've no idea but hey, it'll be cheaper than smoking and a damn sight better for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontlookbehindyou Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 That's true I will have a look in the yellow pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannin Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hypnotherapy is, in my experience, just boll*cks. I tried it years ago cost me £350 for the course and had no effect at all. I think that hypnotherapy only works for a 'type' and that I'm not that type. I have managed to quit smoking (cold turkey) about 7 months ago, first week was tough but after that it was fine. Good luck to those who are going to quit, no matter what method you are using! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontlookbehindyou Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 Hypnotherapy is, in my experience, just boll*cks. I tried it years ago cost me £350 for the course and had no effect at all. I think that hypnotherapy only works for a 'type' and that I'm not that type. I have managed to quit smoking (cold turkey) about 7 months ago, first week was tough but after that it was fine. Good luck to those who are going to quit, no matter what method you are using! Well done, 7 months is a long time. It's a pity they don't offer you a money back guarantee if it doesn't work. Acupuncture is another method but I'm petrified of needles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Imagine yourself horizontal in a hospital bed surrounded by your family,friends,children,etc, gasping your last breath as you die from lung cancer. The final thought to go through your head is what a selfish twat you've been for leaving all these people who you love and who love you behind. That should do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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