Stavertongirl 1,719 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Will try the spray, don’t want to end up with a vaping habit instead of a cigarette habit. Thanks for all your support, will battle on. I have noticed the house smells better now, but have noticed some of my coats smell, can’t believe I smelt like that. Sorted out with PIV unit, it will be fitted in 2 weeks, got a money back guarantee if it doesn’t work. No smoking for 4 months will cover the cost with some left over to treat myself. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Atta girl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 I never smoked very much (despite there being a picture on here showing me smoking) but what I found to be a great help in stopping was to collect the contents of ashtrays in a large (shop-type) sweet jar and keep it in a prominent position at home so that any time I was tempted, I could look at the jar and remind myself of the disgusting nature of the habit. If that didn't work (when having a particularly strong craving) I would take the lid of the jar and have a deep sniff. I don't know if it was that which actually worked in stopping my smoking, but something did and I have no desire whatever to have a fag now. I stopped in 1983. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 I stopped smoking in 1993 and stopped drinking in 2005. Chris reckons I've just got to master cream cakes and swearing now!!! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,010 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 O s*** I have just dropped my cream cake. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Well your norr avin mine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 SG the best way to stop smoking is by using those patches, if you put one on each eye you won't be able to find your cigs. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 I used to work with a chap who wore the patches, chewed the gum AND smoked the cigarettes, all at the same time! That's what I call addiction! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 That was me Jill,, honestly......lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 When he retired, he went to live in Spain! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Wish that was me.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 SG. I can't exlain this easily, and I don't want to sound smug, but once I really made my mind up to stop smoking that was it and I got very few cravings, especially after a couple of days. That was ten years ago, after smoking cigs, roll ups cigars, a pipe and the odd spliff for 40+ years. And before I made my mind up, I'd had numerous failed attempts using nicotine substitutes, gum, etc. I once went for five years and then started again. Stupid of me. I walked past a 'doorway smoker' yesterday on my way into a Liverpool pub. I'll admit the smell was still pleasant to me, but I had no desire to join him. Forgot about it till I read this thread. Most of the people I know who 'just gave up' seem to have been the same. Most of it is in your head. If you can find that state of mind, willpower isn't needed. I would recommend the Allen Carr books. They really do help you to see the whole thing for what it is. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=stop+smoking+books+amazon&t=ffnt&ia=products Good luck! Col 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Funny you just said that Col,,I'm in city hospital waiting for treatment,, and at the door as i entered were two older ladies,,both having a good "chuff" cant speak proper but stood between them taking in the aroma,,still managed a laugh with em,,with my Beeper,, think they were from Bulwell,, expecially when one told me to,,,,,,, off, with a smile,, lol 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 I gave up when I had a bad cold one Christmas and had a week off work. I thought as I hadn’t had a fag for a week why should I start again? Never had another one despite getting 50 free ones a month (worked at Players) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Back from Wales...... Bleddy brilliant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 I meant being back in Blighty is bleddy brilliant, not wet, windy Wales and sickly, incoherent demanding relatives ! 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 We had 3 weeks in Wales this past summer. Knowing the country's reputation for wet and windy, we took raingear, umbrella and warm clothing. Never used any of it.We had the most wonderful weather imaginable. What a fluke. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Main memory of Wales dates back to the fitfties. Near where we stayed was a large field with a horse in it. Thinking we were going to feed him he wandered over to the gate. I don't know what he'd been eating but he had the worst case of the wind I've ever seen. Talk about musical. It was hilarious to a ten year old boy. Hope he survived it. Lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 South Wales around Swansea and Cardiff often seems to get the warmest dryest weather in Summer. I suspect it may be because there are no mountains to the south west to lift clouds and cause rain, and the mountains to the north and west will form a 'rain shadow', much like the one which Nottm enjoys from being east of the Pennines.... or summat... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 26 minutes ago, loppylugs said: Near where we stayed was a large field with a horse in it. That narrows it down a bit Loppy... Sorry.. couldn't resist.. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Somewhere near Cader Idris (spelling?) Snowdonia. I also remember that little mountain railway up Snowdon. That was enough to cause flatulence in the riders never mind a hoss! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 We stayed just outside Knighton. It was only just over the border from Shropshire. A beautiful part of the country. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Relief..been sat at home last 2 hours worrying,, Wife took my lovely old Cat Lilly'' to the Vets,,,she is 15 and beautiful,,but last year or so has gone all skinny,,thought it was her end.........but she's had an injection and a trim and Vet reckons she's ok for a bit longer.........wife said she bit the Vet and was ''swearing'' all thru her trim,,thats one of the things i love about her,,she's always been Nasty. You may be wondering why i didn't go with them ? truth is i'm a Pussy mesen and couldn't put myself thru it,,thought they would put her down,,and just couldn't face it,, I'm hard really ya know...........lol 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 I'm so pleased Lily is sorted. Good for her, biting the vet! Got to get your money's worth, haven't you? Especially when they've stuck the thermometer where the sun don't shine. I love character cats. We have a ginger one, Molly Whack It...if it moves, she whacks it! She hates me, even though I've saved her life twice. She lives with my partner and even he's wary of her but, as she's aged, she's become more approachable...like many of us. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 New car being delivered today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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