The next step - giving up smoking. - Page 5

Stan_Lite · 11-05-2009, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Takhisis

I noticed that too - a lot of the results I got when searching were similar to the other timeline I posted, all positive "you have less chance of dying of something here" style but I was hunting for something a bit more in-depth including the nasties as I thought that would be more useful knowledge to aid supporting you

It certainly is more useful - that's a pint I owe you

Piggymon · 11-05-2009, 20:50

Go Stanley !

The most difficult thing I found was breaking the little habits.. first ciggy of the morning, after food etc.

I went cold turkey and survived on chewing gum. I gave up Jan 05 and I can honestly say I've not even had a puff since.

The cravings do only last a few minutes, although it seems like longer. Just ride them out, find something else to do and they will pass. You'll soon find you're not a slave to the cancer stick, you're not sitting somewhere wondering when you're going to have your next ciggy and it's a lovely, lovely feeling.

I'm behind you buddy... you can do it !

Stan_Lite · 12-05-2009, 07:18

Well. Day two is here. Been up for about half an hour now and I'm pretty much where I was last night. Still feeling like something's missing but no serious cravings yet. Got a few things planned for throughout the day to keep me occupied so let's see what day two brings.

lostkat · 12-05-2009, 07:40

Do 20 jump jacks every time you catch yourself thinking about having a fag. That'll put you off

TinkerBell · 12-05-2009, 07:45

Well Done Stan

You are doing really well

Kate is right, that should do the trick

Smoking is a dirty habit, you will smell lovely without the smell of fags on your clothes

(I have this problem and I don't even smoke!)

Stan_Lite · 12-05-2009, 18:15

Piece of cake this quitting lark

I thought I would be worse today than yesterday but I'm actually feeling much more comfortable with myself today. I'm still getting the feeling that I would like a ciggy quite often but it's not a terribly strong feeling and is over quite quickly.

Been keeping myself busy with housework and washing, polishing and sealing the car. Been out for a walk this afternoon and replaced the PSU in the media PC in the sitting room this morning. Also did some ironing this afternoon and made a big casserole which has been divided and frozen.

I've left myself a few things to do tomorrow. I'll do the dusting and hoovering, I'll wax the car and do the interior (hoover and polish), shift some stuff about, do some more walking and anything else I can think of. Just trying to keep myself busy until the worst bit is over with.

Doing fine so far. let's see what tomorrow brings.

Knipples · 12-05-2009, 18:21

Good on ya Stan, keep at it.

Haly · 12-05-2009, 21:24

Excellent

Stan_Lite · 13-05-2009, 07:02

Day three has dawned and no real drama yet. Not really feeling any more desperate today.
To be honest, I'm slightly disappointed it hasn't been tougher. I had steeled myself for a hard, painful slog and the worst I've had is a slight discomfort so far - maybe the worst is yet to come

I wonder if this is doing anything to my weight loss? I've felt some slight urge to nibble but have forced myself to keep it to a minimum. I'm not sure how the shift in chemical balance affects weight loss/gain - I suppose I'll find out on Saturday.

Desmo · 13-05-2009, 07:03

Good going Stan

Your nuts are safe

11-05-2009, 20:50	#42
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	Go Stanley ! The most difficult thing I found was breaking the little habits.. first ciggy of the morning, after food etc. I went cold turkey and survived on chewing gum. I gave up Jan 05 and I can honestly say I've not even had a puff since. The cravings do only last a few minutes, although it seems like longer. Just ride them out, find something else to do and they will pass. You'll soon find you're not a slave to the cancer stick, you're not sitting somewhere wondering when you're going to have your next ciggy and it's a lovely, lovely feeling. I'm behind you buddy... you can do it ! __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

12-05-2009, 07:18	#43
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Well. Day two is here. Been up for about half an hour now and I'm pretty much where I was last night. Still feeling like something's missing but no serious cravings yet. Got a few things planned for throughout the day to keep me occupied so let's see what day two brings. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

12-05-2009, 07:40	#44
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Do 20 jump jacks every time you catch yourself thinking about having a fag. That'll put you off __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

12-05-2009, 18:15	#46
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Piece of cake this quitting lark I thought I would be worse today than yesterday but I'm actually feeling much more comfortable with myself today. I'm still getting the feeling that I would like a ciggy quite often but it's not a terribly strong feeling and is over quite quickly. Been keeping myself busy with housework and washing, polishing and sealing the car. Been out for a walk this afternoon and replaced the PSU in the media PC in the sitting room this morning. Also did some ironing this afternoon and made a big casserole which has been divided and frozen. I've left myself a few things to do tomorrow. I'll do the dusting and hoovering, I'll wax the car and do the interior (hoover and polish), shift some stuff about, do some more walking and anything else I can think of. Just trying to keep myself busy until the worst bit is over with. Doing fine so far. let's see what tomorrow brings. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

12-05-2009, 21:24	#48
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Excellent __________________ Halycopter

12-05-2009, 07:45	#45
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Well Done Stan You are doing really well Kate is right, that should do the trick Smoking is a dirty habit, you will smell lovely without the smell of fags on your clothes (I have this problem and I don't even smoke!)

13-05-2009, 07:02	#49
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Day three has dawned and no real drama yet. Not really feeling any more desperate today. To be honest, I'm slightly disappointed it hasn't been tougher. I had steeled myself for a hard, painful slog and the worst I've had is a slight discomfort so far - maybe the worst is yet to come I wonder if this is doing anything to my weight loss? I've felt some slight urge to nibble but have forced myself to keep it to a minimum. I'm not sure how the shift in chemical balance affects weight loss/gain - I suppose I'll find out on Saturday. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

13-05-2009, 07:03	#50
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Good going Stan Your nuts are safe __________________