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Aude Posted Wed 06 Feb, 2008 7:58 PM |
| I'm currently TRYING to stop smocking and I'm not managing it. Do you guys have tips to share?? |
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Moray Posted Wed 06 Feb, 2008 8:38 PM |
| I can't say I've ever worn a smock. I'm more partial to an apron myself. |
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heysupernova Posted Wed 06 Feb, 2008 8:57 PM |
sorry, nothing has beeng helpful for me so far :( i hadn't smoke since january 4th, made a deal with my boyfriend haha, but then he started smoking again (yesterday actually), and i thought ok, just one... well, i'm now a smoker once again :( but only 4-5 a day, won't spend all my money on cigarettes :S
good luck though, right decision ;) |
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goosey_84 Posted Wed 06 Feb, 2008 9:07 PM |
MoraySwan wrote: I can't say I've ever worn a smock. I'm more partial to an apron myself.
lol thought something along those lines when i read this as well! hahaha |
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Hanne Posted Wed 06 Feb, 2008 9:21 PM |
| I've never smoked, but my brother managed to stop. He says he's taking one day at a time. It's now been almost 2 years :o) |
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weirdmom Posted Wed 06 Feb, 2008 9:38 PM |
I've never smoked but I remember reading a method where they help you determine what your triggers and habits are (stressed, always have one right after dinner) and help you reprogram yourself.
So say you have one right after you eat. Instead have one right before or lengthen the time before you have it. And if you have one when you're stressed replace it with something more positive.
The theory on the habit thing is by breaking it it'll be easier over time to just not have one at all.
I can't attest to how well it works though. And obviously there comes a point where you just have to stop smoking and not just be doing it at a different time! |
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Aude Posted Wed 06 Feb, 2008 11:12 PM |
weirdmominaustin wrote: I've never smoked but I remember reading a method where they help you determine what your triggers and habits are (stressed, always have one right after dinner) and help you reprogram yourself.
So say you have one right after you eat. Instead have one right before or lengthen the time before you have it. And if you have one when you're stressed replace it with something more positive.
The theory on the habit thing is by breaking it it'll be easier over time to just not have one at all.
I can't attest to how well it works though. And obviously there comes a point where you just have to stop smoking and not just be doing it at a different time!
It looks interesting. It makes sense and I suppose it can work but I don(t feel I have any particular habits. My problem is that I smoke A LOT in parties or when having a drink or when I don't know the people around me. I guess it's something to do with self confidence or stuff like that... But i'm not going to begin a therapy here :D!!
Thxs anyway |
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carlottarocks Posted Wed 06 Feb, 2008 11:42 PM |
Aude wrote: I'm currently TRYING to stop smocking and I'm not managing it. Do you guys have tips to share??
I took Chantix and so far haven't smoked in 2+ weeks |
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bowieesque Posted Thu 07 Feb, 2008 4:00 AM |
| I've been a smoker for a long time and haven't been able to quit myself. Perhaps, you could make incentives for yourself, like buying yourself something really cool with the money you would normally spend on cigarettes. |
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weirdmom Posted Thu 07 Feb, 2008 4:16 AM |
carlottarocks wrote: Aude wrote: I'm currently TRYING to stop smocking and I'm not managing it. Do you guys have tips to share??
I took Chantix and so far haven't smoked in 2+ weeks
Good for you! I have another friend who had success with that. |
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Joe Posted Thu 07 Feb, 2008 11:48 AM |
| They say the habit, the action itself, is just as addictive as the nicotine. You need something to do. So, how about finding a substitute for smoking? I don't...crack cocaine? |
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Joe Posted Thu 07 Feb, 2008 11:55 AM |
I've actually got a friend (already surprised, huh?) who's trying to quit smoking. So, when we went out for a pint or five the other night, I asked him if he fancied a fag. He said "no" (wise choice, as I would't have given him one anyway).
I'm a social smoker, in that I'll only smoking once every two/three weeks when out partying. So, I went out for a fag and he came with me. Being a complete and utter bastard, I took pleasure out of exhaling smoke right under his nose, to see if he'd crack (he still wouldn't get a ciggy, mind you). He didn't crack.
We went back inside, and I asked him how it had been. He answered "I feel really chuffed with myself... but you're lucky I didn't punch you one."
Moral of the story: Testing your friend's will power in a controlled environment will make him feel good about not smoking, but might land you with a broken jaw. It's a fine line. |
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Hanne Posted Thu 07 Feb, 2008 12:00 PM |
weirdmominaustin wrote: I've never smoked but I remember reading a method where they help you determine what your triggers and habits are (stressed, always have one right after dinner) and help you reprogram yourself.
So say you have one right after you eat. Instead have one right before or lengthen the time before you have it. And if you have one when you're stressed replace it with something more positive.
The theory on the habit thing is by breaking it it'll be easier over time to just not have one at all.
I can't attest to how well it works though. And obviously there comes a point where you just have to stop smoking and not just be doing it at a different time!
In other words: it's like losing weight. Many people make many attempts and fail, but they do succeed once they worked out a way to break their eating habits and replace them with healthier habits. |
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strongbow1 Posted Thu 07 Feb, 2008 11:12 PM |
| If you really want to quit you will. The question is: Do you want to and can you see yourself going the rest of your life without a ciggie? Its not a matter of stopping smoking its a matter of giving up an addiction. Its hard and if you really want to stop you will. You werent born a smoker. |
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erikausagi Posted Fri 08 Feb, 2008 1:00 AM |
| i'm trying as well and i cant!! we should ask Fran how he did it... 2 years non smoking!! he's completely my hero!! hahaha |
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