Quiting smoking

[Bigtitlover]

So guys, i've planned to quit smoking starting the end of next week. Have done so before in the past but failed after 5 days and it just happened to be right after i had a good punt..... having a smoke right after a punt goes hand in hand imo.

Anyways, any good strategies or pointers from you guys would be wonderful!!!

[troubledsoul]

For me, there were signs that I should quit, I had stopped enjoying the cigarette. Sometimes after a couple of puffs I would ask myself "what are you doing?"

If you're still enjoying the smoke, then it's going to be tough giving up, especially after a punt or a big meal. Patches might help.

You can try IQOS which is supposed to taste like real cigarette but less the tar and some chemicals.

Good luck!

[hereandthere]

Hi BTL, i gave up the smoking almost 12 months ago to the day. Cold turkey.

Tbh the last 2-3 years i wasn't enjoying it like i used too, it was very much out of habit.

The best advice I can give is try and change your habits and be mindful of the triggers that make you feel like having a cig. For me it was that first morning coffee, so instead of getting a coffee and sitting outside at the cafe, i would force myself to stay indoors, read the paper, check emails...keep my mind distracted.

The first 2-3 weeks were pretty tough but as time went buy, it became progressively easier, to the point that second-hand smoke now actually really bothers me and I can't handle it.....crap I've become a bloody reformed smoker snob!!

As for that smoke right after a punt, the thought of seeing $1.50 literally go up in smoke every time you finish a cigarette is for me reason enough to give up.

[Raybo]

Yeah i am with you BTL....havent set a date yet. Have managed to give them away a few times but always found no matter what i do to substitute i always felt like something was missing.

I have put together a list of reasons as to why i want to quit, carry it with me and read it when the urges are strong. I don't think i will try to substitute it however i have done next to no fitness activity in the last 5 years since retiring from my chosen sport. I am as unfit and unhealthy as i have ever been. I will definitely get more active.

[Rayaya]

Think about how much money you can save per month from giving up the habit and use it as an incentive and at the end of the month, reward yourself with whatever amount of money you saved quiting smoking. Hopefully this helps

[Raybo]

Yes, money is obviously a factor but not the primary reason.

Tobacco in Australia is actually twice more expensive than silver......crazy.

[Rayaya]

and plus on the flip side, money saved = more money for a root

[hereandthere]

I remember saying to myself 'once they get to $10 a pack i'm quitting'.....they got to $27.50 before i actually gave up. Damn they are addictive, but then again so is punting :cool2:

[Philip]

You could try vapes with nicotine liquid. Some friends have switched to it successfully.

[Rayaya]

So guys, i've planned to quit smoking starting the end of next week. Have done so before in the past but failed after 5 days and it just happened to be right after i had a good punt..... having a smoke right after a punt goes hand in hand imo.

Anyways, any good strategies or pointers from you guys would be wonderful!!!

Just a quick question, are you addicted to the actual smell of tobacco or just the bad habit of putting something in your mouth

[krnboy]

My dad went cold turkey. Though it was tough, he had to get his hands onto something else. He kept eating pistachios to keep himself occupied. Been 8 years and still going.

I say, think of the money you would've saved. If it costs around $25 per pack and you buy 3 a week, thats $75 x 4 weeks = what you could've saved ($300) then you multiply that by 12 months = $3600. If $3600 a year doesn't give you the motivation, dunno what would. Each to their own

[ellison]

Give up smoking and its the best thing you can do

[Rayaya]

ALL HABITS TAKE 6-8 WEEKS TO MAKE.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS TO TRAIN YOUR BRAIN A NEW BEHAVIOUR. THAT OF NOT SMOKING.

IF YOU CAN COLD TURKEY FOR 6 WEEKS MINIMUM, YOU WILL NOTICE YOU HAVE REWIRED YOUR BRAIN. AT THE SAME TIME FIX YOUR DIET; SMOKING IS PART OF A WIDER HABIT OF PUTTING YOUR HEALTH LAST

DURING THE 6-8 WEEKS YOU MAY HAVE A RELAPSE, BUT THATS NORMAL

GIVING UP SMOKING IS THE BEST THING YOU CAN EVER DO

AFTER THE 8 WEEKS, ADD UP HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE SAVED, AND ENJOY A FREE PUNT OR TWO WITH THE PROCEEDS

1 pack avg $25, 7X25=175 week x 2 months =$1400 ......... lol
Thats a lot of punts bro

[ellison]

Its tough for the first few weeks.

[ellison]

$25 a packet. ??

Why didnt you stop 10 years ago??

How much is that in $ over 10 years?

[Brothelcreeper]

I quit smoking 30 years ago. I won't quit punting.

Both highly addictive.

[harrycd]

Quitting smoking is easy, I've quit loads of times.

[Rayaya]

I quit smoking 30 years ago. I won't quit punting.

Both highly addictive.

Spot on! will never quit punting

[Rayaya]

Quitting smoking is easy, I've quit loads of times.

hahaha i went from smoking normal cigarettes to iqos same shit different taste lol

[tan30]

Go to your local GP. Theres a drug called champix which is great.

[Hu6e]

Go to your local GP. Theres a drug called champix which is great.

I would not reccomend champix.
Alot of my mates had some mental issues when on champix. Its toxic shit.

Mate, I reccomend vaping. Get a solid rig that can produce lots of clouds. Go to The Steamery, either in parramatta or beaconsfield. Really good at helping people to start stopping. I'm currently vaping a blend called Macchu Picchu. Lime candy flavored.
Give it a crack mate, highly recommended.

[Raybo]

I would not reccomend champix.
Alot of my mates had some mental issues when on champix. Its toxic shit.

Yeah spot on...missus tried this and was so depressed. The drug comany pushes GPs to sell it too with juicy commissions and kickbacks so they won't tell you the severe side effects.

[jimiuk]

Champix can and does work (it worked for me) - however it does come with warnings and can have side effects that are unpleasant. If you choose to try it, make sure you are keeping a check on your mental health on a DAILY basis and make sure loved ones are checking in on you. This might sound severe, it should, as it is. I tried EVERYTHING before Champix and after a few false starts, make it through the 3 months and am 5 years on from that now - There are various side effects and depend entirely on the individual.

Try and remember that you are not STOPPING something. You are STARTING a healthier life and by starting this life you are respecting your self more.

Other things worth trying are hypnotherapy, acupuncture...

The most important thing to remember in my view, coming from a fairly heavy smoker and now enjoying not being so, is focussing on the will to stop, not giving up trying to give up...keep trying...you can do it.

[dingoman]

I've wanted to quit smoking for a while now but I find it's too easy to light up. The money factor doesn't stop me but for the past month I tried vaping and I've probably only smoked about 6 cigs in the first few days. Since then I haven't felt the need to smoke ciggies anymore. Even though there's still nicotine in vaping I think it's still one step closer to quitting. Hope it helps

[dingoman]

Also, no more cigarette smell anymore which is a massive bonus!

[Bigtitlover]

Thanks for all the comment guys! aint no better way than going straight cold turkey imo. First day today, going well so far!!! keep yous updated

[hereandthere]

Good luck BTL, i genuinely hope you can get off them and re-discover the taste of food and anything else you may occasionally consume :slobber:

[Raybo]

All the best BTL. I have set my date and like you just going cold turkey. 20th August for me.

[Prashvj]

I agree with going straight cold turkey. I contemplated vaping to help quitting smoking but glad never went that way. I wasn't a really heavy smoker, more like 5-6 ciggies a day for almost 8 years with rare breaks.

I stopped this February. Now never have the urge anymore. What I had to do was, about 2-3 weeks into my quitting, to quell the urge I would go to a Pub/RSL and buy a smoke from someone for $2 and smoke. That reinforced my will to quit as I would hate the smell/feeling and be pissed with myself. So another couple of weeks would go by before I had to do it again. And then I didn't have to do it at all!

Buying one ciggie than a pack is better otherwise I would have wanted to finish off that pack and back to square one trying to quit.

[krnboy]

Thanks for all the comment guys! aint no better way than going straight cold turkey imo. First day today, going well so far!!! keep yous updated

How about coming back on this thread and updating us on how you're going? Hopefully looking back at your posts could keep you motivated and maybe help other punters become motivated as well.

[Bigtitlover]

How about coming back on this thread and updating us on how you're going? Hopefully looking back at your posts could keep you motivated and maybe help other punters become motivated as well.

Hey! Great idea! First day down and dusted. many cravings along the day but shut them down promptly with some snacks and gum!!

[Bigtitlover]

All the best BTL. I have set my date and like you just going cold turkey. 20th August for me.

Yup, in the lead up just enjoy it as you normally would until the day. So today being Day #1 of quiting. I have put away the 30 bucks I'd normally spend on ciggies, have to money under my table lamp so I see if everyday (motivation+incentive)

[krnboy]

Yup, in the lead up just enjoy it as you normally would until the day. So today being Day #1 of quiting. I have put away the 30 bucks I'd normally spend on ciggies, have to money under my table lamp so I see if everyday (motivation+incentive)

Fukn awesome man. Maybe a punt would motivate you too haha

[Bigtitlover]

Fukn awesome man. Maybe a punt would motivate you too haha

haha after i've saved up enough money quitting the ciggies then yeah most likely haha

[hereandthere]

BTL hows it going buddy???.....we're rootin for you mate (so to speak)

[Bigtitlover]

BTL hows it going buddy???.....we're rootin for you mate (so to speak)

Hahaha! My third day! A lot of cravings and dramatically increased appetite! Proud to say still haven't given in! Getting easier as the hours go by!!

[krnboy]

Hahaha! My third day! A lot of cravings and dramatically increased appetite! Proud to say still haven't given in! Getting easier as the hours go by!!

Haha awesome! How are you feeling though?

[ColourWolf12]

Moved onto vaping since cig prices became $20, too expensive a habit to continue and money literally going up in smoke.
4 years minus 8 months while i was overseas and didn't have access to nicotine vape

[FoxIsMe]

quit now mate....

[krnboy]

Moved onto vaping since cig prices became $20, too expensive a habit to continue and money literally going up in smoke.
4 years minus 8 months while i was overseas and didn't have access to nicotine vape

Smoke cannabis instead. Much better for the lungs 😁

[Apha1401]

Just 2-3 months ago, health professionals were advised to discuss tobacco alternatives with patients; vaping in particular. If i'm not mistaken new research has been published noting that vaping induces inflamed lungs. Regardless, it's a safer bet. I never got into smoking but i did and still do, chew nicotine gum religiously. 6-8 a day. Started off to compliment my ritalin addiction and now I can't function without having a nico gum. O well. Goodluck OP.

[ColourWolf12]

Smoke cannabis instead. Much better for the lungs ��

Better yet, if i want to smoke weed, why dont i concoct my own THC vape? much better delivery efficiency!

[kase]

Drugs can be dangerous

[Bigtitlover]

Haha awesome! How are you feeling though?

feels good, much more energy overall but it seems to get harder as the days go by.......

[Bigtitlover]

Just a quick update for everyone. Today would be my 8th day of quiting, though unfortunately i had a ciggarette on my 6th day..... fuck regret it bad but that was the only one until now. Currently feeling as if relapse is imminent..... getting massive cravings left right centre fuck......

[Bigtitlover]

Also having trouble sleeping as of yesterday.... the sleep just seems very light almost as if i didnt sleep but i know i did? fkn hell lol....

[Hu6e]

Why dont you?
Its because cannabis can cause schizophrenia and psychosis, as well as frontal lobe disorders.
In other words, brain damage
And your life is then over

Not for everyone.
I smoked an ounce of weed a week for quite a few years.
Volcano vape for 2 years.... it's the growth chems that fuck you. PGRs.
I became a connoisseur, a master of the decarboxylation, I can cook, vape, smoke, infuse, make dabs that look like honey..... it's one thing I am very very good at. At my best, I had a beautiful 4 chamber glass setup. I could honk a full gram of unspun green in one hit.
I miss those days....

P.S congrats Bigtitlover! You are doing great bro!! Keep on keeping on brother, before you know it, ciggies will be an afterthought.

[God Member]

Just a quick update for everyone. Today would be my 8th day of quiting, though unfortunately i had a ciggarette on my 6th day..... fuck regret it bad but that was the only one until now. Currently feeling as if relapse is imminent..... getting massive cravings left right centre fuck......

It's a curse that wants to suck you back in. But you know it offers you nothing but poisonous crap. And makes you pay big money as well! Remember Those cravings are temporary, but the benefits of not smoking will be permanent.

Can you at least not have any fags in the house? You can't smoke if there are none there. And don't buy any for Christ's sake. It isn't a question of will power then, if there aren't any to hand, smoking becomes a physical impossibility.

[Bigtitlover]

It's a curse that wants to suck you back in. But you know it offers you nothing but poisonous crap. And makes you pay big money as well! Remember Those cravings are temporary, but the benefits of not smoking will be permanent.

Can you at least not have any fags in the house? You can't smoke if there are none there. And don't buy any for Christ's sake. It isn't a question of will power then, if there aren't any to hand, smoking becomes a physical impossibility.

yeah i dont have them at home, though i do go out a fair bit and many of my mates smoke....that being said i need to isolate myself lol

[Clozapine]

It makes your arteries necrotic and buccal cavity serrated . So do not smoke.

[JT0417]

Quit 3yrs ago and still chewing the gum

[extragold123]

hagffavavagayaggaga

[krnboy]

Bigtits bro, you had a ciggie on your 6th day. Still pretty good effort mate. Just keep it up and make it longer

[hereandthere]

BTL, how's it going brother?

Keep going buddy, don't let having the odd one here or there be the cause of a full relapse.

[Babycat]

Quit 3yrs ago and still chewing the gum
made me laugh so hard. actually, chewing gum is good for your jaw. makes it stronger . good for daty skill then.

[Assandlegs]

made me laugh so hard. actually, chewing gum is good for your jaw. makes it stronger . good for daty skill then.I am always chewing gum...... just saying... :)

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[Bigtitlover]

Relapsed..........

[God Member]

You didn't have to tell us. Whenever these public delcarations of quitting smoking go quiet it only means one thing..

Well, you only have two choices now. Smoke for the rest of your life. Or stop.

[Bigtitlover]

currently in full blown relapse, will attempt again next monday

[Hu6e]

Kia kaha brother.
Really, try vaping.
Its worked for 1000s of people.

Good luck for the next try.

[devo69]

All non-smokers die too.

Bill Hicks

[exstar]

I used to be a heavy smoker myself, and I could have easily done a packet on a Saturday night out. Over time I had come to realise that what I was addicted to was the sensation of inhaling something - not the nicotine. Doctor told to try hardcore mints like fisherman’s friend to help me turn away from the smokes.Try one of those and have a ciggie after - it’s the most disgusting feeling. Nowadays I hardly smoke and may only one every two months or so socially.

[Wlcc]

I hear they are hell to quit

[hereandthere]

currently in full blown relapse, will attempt again next monday

BTL what was the trigger?...assuming there was one can you identify and try to avoid? (don't tell me it was straight after a sensational punt cause then to put it bluntly....your shit our of luck and just accept that you will be smoking for as long as 'little' BTL has breath and blood flow) :cool2:

[Bigtitlover]

BTL what was the trigger?...assuming there was one can you identify and try to avoid? (don't tell me it was straight after a sensational punt cause then to put it bluntly....your shit our of luck and just accept that you will be smoking for as long as 'little' BTL has breath and blood flow) :cool2:

just gave in to the temptations lol

[storry_teller]

If you try but fail many times, maybe should seek for help with hypnotherapy. My friend was struggling with quitting (he quit drinking and eating bad himself but not with smoking) then he decided to come for hypnotherapy. It really worked.

[17012430]

Punting makes it hard to quit. I associate the two with each other. Back when I started I would book a few hours at a time at 1 Nirvana. Nothing better than having BBBJ from a Turkish girl while smoking a ciggy.

After my time punting in Thailand I definitely overdid it and I'm sick of it now. But there is something special about having a cigarette after a rnt that I can't stop.

[schloong]

I smoked for many years & tried a few times to quit but failed miserably. Tried many different techniques including various medicines - nup, nothing worked.

A mate of mine who smoked as much as me got some hypnotherapy years ago and it worked a treat for him.

Managed to quit early last year by going cold turkey as I really wasn't enjoying it any more. Not bragging, but I haven't looked back and don't really miss it (well, maybe a bit hehe)...

[lebronjamespro]

try vaping :cool2:

[Double_Adapter]

If you try but fail many times, maybe should seek for help with hypnotherapy. My friend was struggling with quitting (he quit drinking and eating bad himself but not with smoking) then he decided to come for hypnotherapy. It really worked.


I smoked for many years & tried a few times to quit but failed miserably. Tried many different techniques including various medicines - nup, nothing worked.

A mate of mine who smoked as much as me got some hypnotherapy years ago and it worked a treat for him.

Managed to quit early last year by going cold turkey as I really wasn't enjoying it any more. Not bragging, but I haven't looked back and don't really miss it (well, maybe a bit hehe)...


+1
hypnotherapy does appear to work for weight loss as well.

two overweight scrubbers from work attended one of these hypnotherapy sessions and in the space of 3-4 months they lost 45-55 pounds.

I’m trying to find the magic word to break the spell.

[JJBlows]

Just bumping this thread and seeing how all the bro's are doing with their attempts at quitting and how they are doing now.

Just decided to stop today and have no idea what I am in for and what to expect but I know it will be tough

[danaussieguy]

let's tackle this with a touch of humor:

1. Smoke Signals: Replace cigarettes with a more modern form of communication. Start sending "smoke signals" through text messages or social media instead!

2. Chew on Wisdom: Consider becoming a philosopher. Whenever you crave a cigarette, ponder life's deepest questions. By the time you find answers, you'll forget about smoking!

3. Inflate Your Ego: Carry around a balloon and inflate it every time you want to light up. It's healthier, and you'll eventually float away from temptation!

4. Become a Detective: Pretend you're a detective hunting for the elusive "Nicotine Bandit." Every craving is just a clue to his whereabouts!

5. Candy Crush: Replace cigarettes with candy. Challenge yourself to break your candy-crushing high score instead of lighting up.

6. Nap Attack: Whenever you get a craving, take a power nap. By the time you wake up, you'll have forgotten about smoking.

quitting smoking can be challenging, but humor can be a helpful coping mechanism. In reality, it often takes a combination of strategies, support, and determination to quit successfully.

[17012430]

Punting makes it hard to quit. I associate the two with each other. Back when I started I would book a few hours at a time at 1 Nirvana. Nothing better than having BBBJ from a Turkish girl while smoking a ciggy.

After my time punting in Thailand I definitely overdid it and I'm sick of it now. But there is something special about having a cigarette after a rnt that I can't stop.

Update: I've quit

[JJBlows]

Update: I've quit

How was it? Any tips?

[17012430]

How was it? Any tips?

Not sure if it counts that I now vape instead... but you can definitely feel the difference. I know it's not healthy, but vaping is much more cleaner than ciggy smoking, but a lot more addictive. No longer have smokers cough and I can actually go for a jog now. Punting wise I can go longer and harder and not get tired out as easily. Erections are much stronger as well. It's been over a year now and just the smell of ciggies is disgusting to me now.

[earl9122]

Quitting smoking can lead to improved health, increased energy, significant cost savings, better breath, and an overall improved quality of life.

[carmen farquis]

Get the executive stress tablets and have some sort of relaxation/meditation clip on YouTube or whatever ready to go and if you need to take the arvo of work or whatever fuck it will be worth it in the long run.

Go cold turkey remember one cigarette is to many and one cigarette is not enough.

I think to quit you have to really hate it.

[schloong]

My experience was that it's 99.9% mental. As I wasn't enjoying it any more (only having a few puffs on a ciggy & putting it out) I said to myself "when I finish this packet I'm gonna quit" and I did. Never looked back 'tho the cravings nearly got to me quite a few times...

Certainly gets better over time & I'm feling much better overall as a result...

[JJBlows]

My experience was that it's 99.9% mental. As I wasn't enjoying it any more (only having a few puffs on a ciggy & putting it out) I said to myself "when I finish this packet I'm gonna quit" and I did. Never looked back 'tho the cravings nearly got to me quite a few times...

Certainly gets better over time & I'm feling much better overall as a result...

Yea I heard that as well, as you are so used to the physical/mental habit of the routine of doing it rather than the actual smoking part. I think my problem is it's the habit part and is done to reduce boredom in those "down times" at work/home or having to wait for something or some one. I'm trying ATM to find other things to distract myself or substitute for something else rather than revert to the usual routine in those moments.

[danaussieguy]

A Smoker can OUTLIVED a Non-Smoker if he exercise.

[earl9122]

A Smoker can OUTLIVED a Non-Smoker if he exercise.

Well, mate, that's a bit of a twist, isn't it? The idea of a smoker outliving a non-smoker through exercise is like saying a kangaroo can out-dance a kookaburra.

Exercise is a ripper way to improve your health, no doubt about it. But when it comes to smoking, let's face it, it's like playing with fire. So, if you're a smoker looking to live long and prosper, consider stubbing out that ciggie and hitting the gym. And remember, in the game of life, health is the ace up your sleeve!

[steelfreddy2]

So guys, i've planned to quit smoking starting the end of next week. Have done so before in the past but failed after 5 days and it just happened to be right after i had a good punt..... having a smoke right after a punt goes hand in hand imo.

Anyways, any good strategies or pointers from you guys would be wonderful!!!

G'day, mate! Quitting smoking, that's a ripper of a decision, I must say. Now, I get it; having a ciggie after a punt might feel like part of the ritual, but breaking that habit is fair dinkum important.

Swap It Out: Instead of sparkin' up, keep somethin' else handy to keep your hands and mind occupied. Could be a bit of gum or maybe a nibble – whatever floats your boat. It'll help break that connection.

Keep Busy: They reckon idle hands are trouble, so stay busy with stuff that doesn't involve smokin'. Whether it's a bit of a sweat with some exercise, a hobby, or catchin' up with mates who've got your back, it'll keep your mind off the ciggies.

Lean on Mates: Don't be shy to have a yarn with your cobbers. Let 'em know you're gunning