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Acrylic-bob

Acrylic-bob

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Ok the time has come for me to bite the bullet, as it were, and give up the weed. For two reasons really, the main reason is the cost, at nearly five pounds a packet this is getting ridiculous. The second reason has to do with work, it would be easier if I didn't smoke.

So, does anyone have any favoured methods of giving up or easing the agony? Please bear in mind that I have done gum and patches and medication all to little or no effect.

If I can get over the first three days without giving in it will be plain sailing, it is just getting over that first three days. The incompetant and idle GP has ruled out the possibility of general anaesthetic on the grounds of cost. Any suggestions?
 
I was thinking of a recommended product but there's no saying it will be any more effective than any of the others you've tried. Have you considered hypnosis?

I wish you luck. At least we can offer you moral support. I don't know about that 3 day thing. I've known someone get past the three days and still give in. I'd probably be hopeless if I had the problem.
 
my son is using (under doctor supervision) the tablets zyban, which is at the minuet very effective for him , keeping fingers crossed.
 
Thanks Mez, but I think I will steer clear of Zyban after what it did to me the last time I tried it.

I have considered Hypnosis but I honestly cannot see it working.
 
I can't afford it either, the doc told me l can't stop because of the drugs l'm on. For the first time l really want too try'[ l never have.]
My Dad tried everything, literally but only managed it when he retired @ 50, & only with will power, he was miserable for ten months, then he cracked it & was himself again, and happy. Two months after that he died of lung cancer. This isn't a put you off story, l saw what smoking can do to you, but @ the back of my mind l thought stopping smoking killed him, stupid l know, & l still smoke.
But what worked for him was going cold turkey, & he had literally tried every cure from hypnosis to pins in his ears.
Best of luck, write a journal? Can l have your ashtrays?
 
Hey a-b, if you do find a method and it works, please pass it on, I agree its time to give it up.

On the work thing, yes I found it very difficult, its ok in summer standing outside, but no good in winter
 
Hi I know someone who had acupuncture and they managed to stay off the fags for about 3 years, but started again. I gave over with sheer will power, which at the end of the day, you need no matter what help you use......personally I sailed through the first three week, then it hit me real bad...but apart from the odd drag, at that time, I stuck it out ...now some 8 or so years on I seldom think about them.
 
Ignore the cost and concentrate on your well being. Easy to say I know. But I say it because that`s what I did years ago. I was determined not to pay good money to kill myself.
 
Thanks for the advice Chaps, Looks like it's going to have to be Cold Turkey.

I am intrigued about the journal idea, maybe I could use my Accyweb Blog? Be prepared for strong language and violent moodswings. You can expect the first entry tomorrow (tuesday).
 
Acrylic-bob said:
Thanks for the advice Chaps, Looks like it's going to have to be Cold Turkey.

I am intrigued about the journal idea, maybe I could use my Accyweb Blog? Be prepared for strong language and violent moodswings. You can expect the first entry tomorrow (tuesday).
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Good Luck a-b, hope you manage it!!
 
Every time you fancy a fag go out and take a challenging photo for us to guess the whereabouts of.

That will have two benefits. It will give you something else to think about and it will give the rest of us something to think about when you've posted it.:D
 
Just give me time to have a fag while I try to think of ways to help you A-B.
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Now that the weather is starting to brighten up a bit and the days are actually getting longer, taking reasonable pics is once again a possibility. So thanks for that suggestion Willow. At the last look I had about 15 million Ackers in the bank to give away, so you can expect some exacting puzzle pics with BIG PRIZES!
 
You want to be careful bouncing with that in your mouth Less, you might set fire to something.
 

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All the best A-B, never easy to do and it’s that that make it all the more rewarding when you succeed. I wish you peace and every success in your endevour. Willow I have seen your suggestion and have taken note, my apologies for repeating the very same suggestion elsewhere. :)
 
There A Stop Smoking Clinlic At New Era Complex Wednesday Night 5 45 - 7 Its Very Good And Free Ive Just Done 8 Months Without A Fag After 40 Years Of Smoking
 
Acrylic-bob said:
Thanks Mez, but I think I will steer clear of Zyban after what it did to me the last time I tried it.

I have considered Hypnosis but I honestly cannot see it working.
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Different people have different opinions BOB but if it helps my friend has recently tried a hypnosis course, and she can't believe the effect it has had. She smoked 60 a day and says she has no cravings at the moment (3 weeks now) she also says she hasn't slept this well since she was a teenager, suffered badly with sleep problems. So that's her opinion if this helps BOB
 
My girlfriend used to smoke 20 a day, we were driving along in the car and the budget announcement came over the radio that fags were going to go up, she said "Right thats it, no more smoking", and she just stopped, that was in 1984, she hasn't smoked from that day to this, without the use of pills potions or patches, just good old will power! Good luck Bob!
 
I had it easy - after 10 years smoking I gave up due to pregnancy. Every time I even smelt a ciggie after I was two months pregnant I threw up, so I couldn't smoke even if I wanted to. I haven't smoked for two years now - except in my dreams!
I remember an advert with John Cleese in it (I think) who said to mix some cig ends with water in a jar and every time you feel like a fag open the jar and smell it. It really does knock you sick and might help you give up up.
Other than that - best of luck A-B!
 
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