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| Thread ID: 111380 | 2010-07-24 13:06:00 | Quitting smoking | ubergeek85 (131) | PC World Chat |
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| 1122033 | 2010-07-25 08:24:00 | Well done! My wife and I quit 3 months ago, using patches and logenzes from quitline. With the patches you need scissors or a knife to open the packet - use them, they do make a difference. I ditched the gum as I was getting sick and migraines with it. You are supposed to take a few chews to release the (acrid) flavour, then 'park' in in your cheek between your gum and cheek, till you feel you need some more chews, but I found I was chewing it like regular gum - which perhaps you are doing? The lozenges seem to work better, they taste like a minty quick-eze but have the same shape and look as a flattened mentos, and you just suck - and - park it till it goes - about 20 mins. They do give you wind if you use too many a day and you will hiccup if you accidentally bite some off and swallow it!! A drink of water helps to stop the hiccups :) I couldn't believe the confidence I gained to be up close to people and how I was more relaxed when out somewhere - I didn't feel I needed to sneak out for a quick puff (which I always regretted doing and felt like I smelt awful when I slinked back in the room - which I actually did I guess). Keep it up mate! |
Jester (13) | ||
| 1122034 | 2010-07-25 08:45:00 | From a young age I tried to convince my mum to give up smoking saying it will kill her (well you know that's what the medical profession said must be true?) About 6 years ago she collapsed in a dairy. The doctor at the hospital that gave her the bad news of "Lung cancer" was not apologetic and fairly cold to my surprise . I later realised..... Imagine giving that news to 2 or three people a day, and watching them being all upset and seemingly surprised it could happen to them. Must be a VERY frustrating job. We were very lucky, 9 days later my mum died she had obviously been hiding her symptoms. I am still upset but at least she didnt suffer months like so many do. Congrats if you have given up this disgusting killer. |
Battleneter2 (9361) | ||
| 1122035 | 2010-07-25 11:38:00 | Several members of a group of drug addicts (Yes all smokers are drug addicts) I am aquainted with, claim to have had some sucess with hypnosis treatments. :) |
angry (15305) | ||
| 1122036 | 2010-07-25 12:49:00 | Think I'll pass the hypnosis. Not too keen on giving some fella root access to my brain. Had a minor setback tonight, caved and had one about an hour ago. I'm not sure if I'm in the right mindset TBH, only giving up 'cos I have to, not because I want to... |
ubergeek85 (131) | ||
| 1122037 | 2010-07-25 13:16:00 | Think I'll pass the hypnosis. Not too keen on giving some fella root access to my brain. Had a minor setback tonight, caved and had one about an hour ago. I'm not sure if I'm in the right mindset TBH, only giving up 'cos I have to, not because I want to... have to, can work. its about self disipline also. |
angry (15305) | ||
| 1122038 | 2010-07-25 19:30:00 | Had a minor setback tonight, caved and had one about an hour ago. I'm not sure if I'm in the right mindset TBH, only giving up 'cos I have to, not because I want to... When are you going to give up then? “Do or do not... there is no try.” (Yoda) Ken |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1122039 | 2010-07-25 20:32:00 | Think I'll pass the hypnosis. Not too keen on giving some fella root access to my brain. Had a minor setback tonight, caved and had one about an hour ago. I'm not sure if I'm in the right mindset TBH, only giving up 'cos I have to, not because I want to... You are just wasting time, can tell you are not ready to quit. Start smoking again maybe stop when you cough up a bit of lung and some blood when lung has cancer |
prefect (6291) | ||
| 1122040 | 2010-07-25 21:25:00 | Think I'll pass the hypnosis. Not too keen on giving some fella root access to my brain. It doesn't work. I tried it. You are feeling relaxed - no. You are etc etc - no. Went outside desperate for a smoke. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1122041 | 2010-07-25 21:44:00 | Several members of a group of drug addicts (Yes all smokers are drug addicts) I am aquainted with, claim to have had some sucess with hypnosis treatments. :) This forum had a similar thread a year or so ago, and I admitted then to having had a habit of 90 a day (yes, 90)! In 1984 I visited a clinical psychologist in Christchurch who used hypnotherapy to alter my perceptions and trigger various responses that enabled me to cope with the stopping process. I was able to stop cold turkey, and haven't had a cigarette since. Two things. 1) I'm sure I must have wanted to quit, and 2) I'm not sure that a hypnotherapist alone may have had the same success. As a clinical psychologist, his treatment involved altering some core beliefs of mine - really deep down stuff. Whatever, that was the best 45 minutes and $70 I ever spent - a one off session that has been of benefit to me ever since. :2cents: |
WalOne (4202) | ||
| 1122042 | 2010-07-25 22:05:00 | When I was doing my PPL training years ago I flew with a smoker on navexes around the North Island. He couldnt smoke on the plane, as PIC after 2 hours of flying and landing he would taxi really quickly and rush his shutdown checks. Then leap from the plane and sprint to a place he could smoke. I havent seen him for years but no way could he have ever given up smoking. |
prefect (6291) | ||
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