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11 Days...
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11/01/2012 09:10
11/01/2012 09:10
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shinyshoes
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...without a cigarette. But this morning I gave in to temptation ![frown frown](/forum/images/graemlins/default/frown.gif) Still, not too shabby as for the last 13 years I have smoked at least 10 a day! Oh well, back to square one... ![smokin smokin](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smokin.gif)
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Re: 11 Days...
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11/01/2012 11:57
11/01/2012 11:57
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Still, not too shabby as for the last 13 years I have smoked at least 10 a day!
Still a learner then? ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) For 15 years, I have smoked at least 20 - 40 fags a day, plus a further 10 years at about 60 a day ![shocked shocked](/forum/images/graemlins/default/shocked.gif) I have however, which will now come as a shock to readers of the forum, given up! ![shocked shocked](/forum/images/graemlins/default/shocked.gif) Only been 9 days and 8 hours without a fag so far, but I intend to keep going ![cool cool](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cool.gif) I do, however, have enough nicotine substitues to help me through it, that would kill a normal smoker ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Keep going shiny, you'll get through it ![cool cool](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cool.gif)
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Re: 11 Days...
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#1305061
11/01/2012 12:28
11/01/2012 12:28
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roly
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Good luck both of you - my latest attempt started a week ago ![rolleyes rolleyes](/forum/images/graemlins/default/grin.gif)
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11/01/2012 12:32
11/01/2012 12:32
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DanielTheManual
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Well done Theresa, think of the extra money you'll have which you can spend on the Coupe!
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Re: 11 Days...
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11/01/2012 12:42
11/01/2012 12:42
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shinyshoes
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Still a learner then? ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif) Ha! I said at least 10 a day... when I was trucking that was easily over 20, combine that with a trip to the pub and its over 40! I have to be honest, I wasnt even finding it that hard to quit - I didnt want one that bad this morning, just got offered one, and more out of habit than anything else popped it in my gob and lit it. Weirdly in the first few days I was getting terrible sweats, nicotine sweats maybe?! ![crazy crazy](/forum/images/graemlins/default/crazy.gif)
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11/01/2012 13:46
11/01/2012 13:46
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I have packed up several times. It is nearly worth packing up to get that hit on your first one for ages ![drunk drunk](/forum/images/graemlins/default/drunk.gif) Well done and keep trying. Might even join you soon
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#1305118
11/01/2012 13:47
11/01/2012 13:47
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Good luck mate. View it differently that "you've had one". View it that instead of 110 fags in 11 days, you've had one fag in 11 days. Ross
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11/01/2012 13:49
11/01/2012 13:49
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View it that instead of 110 fags in 11 days, you've had one fag in 11 days. Like your logic Ross! ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif) I've actually had two now... ah well sod it, today's a write off anyway, might as well enjoy it until tomorrow!! ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif)
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Re: 11 Days...
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11/01/2012 14:03
11/01/2012 14:03
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It doesn't work like that Matt, you have to be 100% non smoking.
I used to smoke but stopped nearly 30 years ago.
The nature of nicotine addiction is that were I to smoke a single cigarette now, I would almost certainly then go on to a second tnen a third....
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Re: 11 Days...
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#1305129
11/01/2012 14:07
11/01/2012 14:07
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Very true Pete.
I think though (although no doubt nicotine related) in my case, its more habit rather than desire.
Like I posted above, I really hadnt found it too difficult to not smoke, the only cigarette that is hard not to have is the first one of the day, which is normally rank anyway.
For me, again its the habits that die hardest - after my dinner is probably when I want a smoke the most.
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11/01/2012 14:23
11/01/2012 14:23
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I had stoped for about 26 years. I started again in a blink of an eye. Within a couple of days after restarting i just could not get enough Roll up's or Malborough. Absolute madness. It lasted for about 18 months. I had started to get a Wheeze in the morning so that was enough for me to stop. I couldnt say if i will ever start again or not.
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11/01/2012 15:37
11/01/2012 15:37
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How much roughly are 20 fags in France Joe? I was in Hamburg recently, shocked to see 20 Red Marlboro for under 5 Euros ![shocked shocked](/forum/images/graemlins/default/shocked.gif) Might have even been under 4, dunno though in between U-boats and Deutche beer my memory got a bit foggy... ![drink drink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/drink.gif)
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11/01/2012 16:23
11/01/2012 16:23
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I've just quit after 15 years, partly enforced by breaking my arm just before Christmas, when I was told that smoking is the single worst thing you can do to prevent bones healing quickly. That's helped slightly, but I bought an electronic cigarette, which has been a godsend. Will I never have another cigarette, doubt it, but it will be interesting to see if I can get past the month mark, which is the longest I have ever managed before. Good luck to everyone ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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11/01/2012 16:29
11/01/2012 16:29
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DanielTheManual
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For me, again its the habits that die hardest - after my dinner is probably when I want a smoke the most. My sister-in-law said the same. She got the free stop smoking kit from the NHS, and is now using patches and the occasional E-lite.
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#1305220
11/01/2012 16:52
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Nobby
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Good luck guys. I've never been a smoker but I can imagine it ain't easy giving up.
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#1305221
11/01/2012 16:55
11/01/2012 16:55
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...without a cigarette. But this morning I gave in to temptation ![frown frown](/forum/images/graemlins/default/frown.gif) Still, not too shabby as for the last 13 years I have smoked at least 10 a day! Oh well, back to square one... very poor - where is your will power man ?
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Re: 11 Days...
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11/01/2012 17:29
11/01/2012 17:29
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Not sure about prices here in France. E 5.50 maybe, some are in packs of 25 also.
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Re: 11 Days...
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#1305312
11/01/2012 19:55
11/01/2012 19:55
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but I bought an electronic cigarette, which has been a godsend.
![yes yes](/forum/images/graemlins/default/yes.gif) I first bought one ages ago, when Brewster first mentioned them, but my local stockist is useless and didn't know what strengths they were selling, etc. I've since looked into them further via online shops, bought the correct strength, etc and yes, definately a godsend ![cool cool](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cool.gif) I've given up previously and failed, but this feels and I'd like to think, that this is my time to give them up for good. Most people on here know I hammer the fags and I do miss the fags, but I already feel better for stopping ![smile smile](/forum/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif)
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Re: 11 Days...
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#1305323
11/01/2012 20:04
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Keep going lads, me and jbt have stopped smoking and have got a bet on which is a lot of money and the misses have the keys to the money pot!!! so got alot to lose realy. am just waiting for my e lite so can't wait!! keep going lads its for the best. ![yipee yipee](/forum/images/graemlins/default/yippee.gif)
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Re: 11 Days...
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17/01/2012 01:54
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Almost 15 days now without a fag for me, so far ![cool cool](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cool.gif) How's everyone else doing? Shiny, you manage to go back to not smoking?
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Re: 11 Days...
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17/01/2012 04:49
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Focus on all the negatives:
The cost - blimey, they really are expensive!! More than £7 for 20!! I can't believe it. How do people afford that?
The health issues. Just about every affliction known to man is encouraged by smoking.
Think of all that black tarry gunge in your chest.
Fitness - wheezing and coughing wherever you go.
Yuck!
Good luck yous all with giving up. If you do break down on an occasion, don't just abandon the entire day and smoke like a chimney. It's just one cigarette, and you have done well apart from that, so get immediately back on track and keep going.
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17/01/2012 10:23
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By this time sunday i'll be 56 years without a fag - although i'm sure my parents contaminated me enough through passive smoking ![shocked shocked](/forum/images/graemlins/default/shocked.gif)
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17/01/2012 11:06
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By this time sunday i'll be 56 years without a fag Really???? (Marco, Mario, JBT, etc. must be feeling long forgotten) ![biglaugh biglaugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/biglaugh.gif)
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Re: 11 Days...
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17/01/2012 11:27
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Shiny, you manage to go back to not smoking? Yes and no. I had one last thursday when I popped over to AutoLusso to see Marco, mainly as the stress of sitting next to my old man for two hours had taken its toll. Other than that, (and I think another 1 that day) no more. Finding it tougher than before now though! ![grr grr](/forum/images/graemlins/default/mad.gif)
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17/01/2012 14:24
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Into day 17 for me... no cravings, nothing... using a vapour E-fag... brilliant bit of kit. Running 3 times a week and football twice takes your mind off it to !! Keep going everyone !!!! ![thumb thumb](/forum/images/graemlins/default/icon_thumbs.gif)
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