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08-15-2015, 08:12 PM | #1 | |||
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You're not telling me things I don't already know. I am just at a loss this time. I can't get it through my thick head that I need to quit.
Those hot line are useless. To request patches is a nightmare. They want you to fill out this form and that form and blah blah blah just to get the patches. It took me 3 months to get the patches last time and by then I didn't care. They stall you into not smoking. I think what I might need is some of that instant gratification everyone keeps talking about. But I can't figure out what it is. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DejaVu (08-21-2015) |
08-15-2015, 08:22 PM | #2 | ||
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Oh, okay.
You can't buy patches OTC there? The only instant gratification I would imagine regarding quitting smoking is nicotine. I imagine the rest is change of habits. Replacing the nicotine for something else like exercize. But then I'm just guessing here but all the best to you if you want to quit. |
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08-15-2015, 08:30 PM | #3 | |||
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Wiix, I can relate - it took me a long time (many attempts) to quit.
Two things helped me: (1) Nicotine patches (prescribed by my GP) - I started on a fairly high dose and tapered off over a few months under medical supervision. (2) A spread-sheet which I used to keep track of the money that I saved by not smoking. Every so often I would use some of that money for a treat (a nice restaurant meal, a book that I always wanted, etc). I still use that spread-sheet - it helps me to stay motivated.
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08-15-2015, 09:29 PM | #4 | |||
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08-15-2015, 09:34 PM | #5 | |||
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Yes, I can buy patches but I didn't have the money then plus I thought they offered some kind of counsel, which they didn't. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DejaVu (08-21-2015) |
08-20-2015, 07:35 AM | #6 | |||
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What about one of those nifty "vape" e-cig things? They take care of the oral fixation and you get the nicotine too. They are pretty affordable, I bought 10 starter kits for some of my clients and they seem to prefer them to actual cigarettes.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DejaVu (08-22-2015) |
08-21-2015, 08:33 PM | #7 | |||
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Just one of many: http://www.medicaldiscoverynews.com/...264-ecigs.html There are also warnings against the use of the many "flavors." A quick google search will show so many warnings against e-cigs. Some people argue e-cigs are better than tobacco cigs. It's very a very controversial topic at this time. DejaVu Last edited by DejaVu; 08-22-2015 at 05:26 AM. Reason: typos |
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08-21-2015, 08:38 PM | #8 | |||
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Wiix,
Have you had any luck with the nicotine gum? My brother quit using nicotine gum and then started using ginger candy, the very hot kind that bites back. The ginger might also settle your stomach? Many people use mints or gum to help in quitting. DejaVu |
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08-24-2015, 09:45 PM | #9 | |||
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I still remember my journey to quitting, I was a young woman and for my age a very heavy smoker. I had the hacking cough of an old gentleman and would without hesitation reach for a cigarette after a coughing fit!
There were 3 things only that helped me to give them up, and I made the choice at 21 on Xmas eve. 1) I had the misfortune of smelling my own breath after I had exhaled from a quick drag. I was talking to a lady whom I had a great deal of respect for, she was close enough for me to see the look on her face as she smelled it the same time as did I! That was my motivator, it was terrible! 2) I found holding and rolling a soft pen shaped object between my index and middle finger just where I usually held a cigarette provided a soothing comfort. 3) chewing and having something in my mouth, at the time I had long hair, after realising I was constantly chewing my hair ends I cut my hair short and swiftly moved to replace it by popping my long necklace in my mouth. All done subconsciously and once acknowledged I replaced again with my pen or pencil, while still unattractive it was much better than my hair or jewellery. In later years I observed others giving up and I see it is easier not to tell other smokers you are giving up, without meaning to they often sabotage your efforts because they themselves don't want to be a lone smoker. I gave up overnight, I went from 30 plus a day to nil. Never underestimate the power of your mind, if you can find the motivator, you will achieve it.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DejaVu (08-24-2015), Diandra (09-01-2015), EnglishDave (08-25-2015), Lara (08-24-2015), Wiix (08-25-2015) |
09-06-2018, 05:28 AM | #10 | ||
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My friend recommended me to try vaping. Was a little skeptical about that. Then I looked through all possible articles and researches. Was choosing my vaping pen **There are good reviews. What can I say now? I definitely vape not so often as I smoked cigarettes. And it's a great achievement. Soon I hope to give up vaping too as I feel much better. Last edited by Chemar; 09-06-2018 at 06:23 AM. Reason: ** NT guidelines |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | PamelaJune (09-07-2018) |
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