Giving up tobacco....

[Dog_ger]

Can you do it...?

I was an addict.

Went cold turkey after my heart attack.

The tobacco companies have a lot to answer to...

Good Luck..

[Lightning McQueen]

I need my wife to quit aswell, I can go all day without a durry, when I get home and see some sitting there, I can't resist. Driving is my biggest hurdle.

[Lightning McQueen]

Been two days atm, I feel like Rik E Boy's avatar though.

[A Mum]

You can do it LM
Keep going!!

[Psyber]

Been two days atm, I feel like Rik E Boy's avatar though.

It takes about 14 days for the brain to totally replace the neurotransmitter acetyl choline whose production has been suppressed by the presence of nicotine which binds the same receptors. Just hold out until that happens and you are free. The pharmaceutical companies prefer you to transfer from dependence on nicotine in tobacco to dependence on nicotine in their products, but that is another story.
[Their products can aid gradual reduction of nicotine levels though.]

[Lightning McQueen]

Been two days atm, I feel like Rik E Boy's avatar though.

It takes about 14 days for the brain to totally replace the neurotransmitter acetyl choline whose production has been suppressed by the presence of nicotine which binds the same receptors. Just hold out until that happens and you are free. The pharmaceutical companies prefer you to transfer from dependence on nicotine in tobacco to dependence on nicotine in their products, but that is another story.
[Their products can aid gradual reduction of nicotine levels though.]

Thanks Sibe, I tried the patches before but they burn too quickly and made my throat sore, I'll tough it out cold turkey style.

[auto]

Have never had a cigarette myself, but about fifteen years ago i sent my old man to a hypnotist at the North Adelaide Football Club. Walked in with a packet a day habit, walked out totally free of them, and has never had a cigarette since. Only cost me $50 too. Not saying itll work for everyone but it would prob work for some. Best thing to ever happen at the NAFC. HaHa

[A Mum]

I've posted elsewhere before... same thing with my Grandmother.... went to a hypnotist, never smoked again.

[Kahuna]

I went cold turkey about 18 years ago and haven't had a smoke since.

I found quitting to be a strangely personal and private affair,hard to explain what I mean but in a way,perhaps a bit like an individual type sport where all effort and reward belongs to you alone.

I came home from work one Thursday night and vowed (to myself) not to smoke again. I told no one because I expected that others would feel kind of threatened by someone having a go at doing something they couldn't do and pressure me into failing.Was a bit concerned as Friday nights I always went to the boozer and I worried how I would cope with a few under the belt.Took a packet with me and challenged myself to get thru the night without having one but with the knowledge I had them if I needed to. Got thru ok and was so pleased with myself I chucked all my smokes and paraphernalia away the next morning. Although I still wanted a smoke at times,I felt I was in control and was surprised at how easily I found it after that.

Good luck to those who may have a go,the first few days are the worst but if you can get thru them you will be surprised at how quickly the edge goes off the craving.
I think you need to WANT to give up rather than try giving up because you think you SHOULD,be it for health or financial or whatever other reason.Attitude is all!!
Sorry for preaching

[Lightning McQueen]

I went cold turkey about 18 years ago and haven't had a smoke since.

I found quitting to be a strangely personal and private affair,hard to explain what I mean but in a way,perhaps a bit like an individual type sport where all effort and reward belongs to you alone.

I came home from work one Thursday night and vowed (to myself) not to smoke again. I told no one because I expected that others would feel kind of threatened by someone having a go at doing something they couldn't do and pressure me into failing.Was a bit concerned as Friday nights I always went to the boozer and I worried how I would cope with a few under the belt.Took a packet with me and challenged myself to get thru the night without having one but with the knowledge I had them if I needed to. Got thru ok and was so pleased with myself I chucked all my smokes and paraphernalia away the next morning. Although I still wanted a smoke at times,I felt I was in control and was surprised at how easily I found it after that.

Good luck to those who may have a go,the first few days are the worst but if you can get thru them you will be surprised at how quickly the edge goes off the craving.
I think you need to WANT to give up rather than try giving up because you think you SHOULD,be it for health or financial or whatever other reason.Attitude is all!!
Sorry for preaching

No apologies required, that is very inciteful and an excellent way to approach it.