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OK, some of you may know I'm currently trying to quit smoking. It has been OK up to now, but I have just finished my tea and am gasping for a fag. Any ideas on how to distract myself (not including buy a pack or going out).

Avoid surfing for gay porn, or watching "queer eye" that should stop you thinking about fags

ohhhhh... smoking...

I kinda thought something different from the title.

In the words of John Belushi: "My advice to you is to start drinking heavily."

Get your self to a heavy duty press, insert your junk into said press, turn on.

Smoking will be the least of your problems then.

Avoid surfing for gay porn, or watching "queer eye" that should stop you thinking about fags
Thank you for that.

How I didn't realise that fag can also mean something else amazes me. Probably because I am thinking about cigarettes

Now seriously(despite the fact that i smoke like a chimney)

Be aware of each craving as you get it, recognise that you are not actually permanently desiring a cigarette, that these cravings are in fact transitory in nature. Then recognise as time goes on the cravings will lessen in intensity .
You wont dies because of your cravings, you may die because you give in to them, and if you give in to them you will definately be a lot poorer.

In all seriousness have a wank.(endorphins are always nice)
I would post more but I am off for a cig, back in 5

OK, some of you may know I'm currently trying to quit smoking. It has been OK up to now, but I have just finished my tea and am gasping for a fag. Any ideas on how to distract myself (not including buy a pack or going out).

Um...do something else? Play video games maybe, they take lots of attention.

When I first read the title, I took it as an American homophobe being unusually honest about their obsession with homosexuality...

LUNG CANCER

Drink more tea.

Chew gum.

Switch to dip.

Find a new obsessive-compulsive thing to do.

Oh, yea. Stop watching that blocky little fruiter Sponge Bob.

LUNG CANCER
I've known about that for around 12 years and have been smoking for 8.

Never bothered me before

Drink more tea.

Blech, hate tea. But coffee makes me want to smoke. :(

Chew gum.

Been doing that compulsively (even did when I smoked). Bought 4 packs this morning, currently on my last one.

Switch to dip.

:confused:

Find a new obsessive-compulsive thing to do.

I have many obsessive compulsions. But I used to be able to do them all smoking,.

Oh, yea. Stop watching that blocky little fruiter Sponge Bob.

:D

I've known about that for around 12 years and have been smoking for 8.

Never bothered me before
Then lets turn it around

dude make a big long list of your reasons for quiting smoking and post them in this thread.

Being an American, I clicked on the link expecting something totally different. Thankfully, this didn't meet that expectation.

What my father does (or did) is to wrap a rubber band around his wrist. When he gets a craving, he pulls on it and snaps it. The pain usually prevents him from satisfying that craving. Also, he's slipped a couple of times but he didn't let that deter him from his ultimate goal.

He uses nicotine gum now instead of cigarettes.

HEART DISEASE

Lock yourself in the closet and smoke the whole damn carton. That'll teach ya.

Then lets turn it around

dude make a big long list of your reasons for quiting smoking and post them in this thread.

1. Made a bet with a friend that I wasn't addicted and could quit before Lectures started again (next Monday). Kindly let me smoke through exams.

2. Realised I could buy more CDs and films.

3. Er....

4. That's it.

ohhhhh... smoking...

I kinda thought something different from the title.

In the words of John Belushi: "My advice to you is to start drinking heavily."
Listen to him Flounder. He's pre-med.

HEART DISEASE
See here (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8001071&postcount=10)

I thought he was pre-law.

1. Made a bet with a friend that I wasn't addicted and could quit before Lectures started again (next Monday). Kindly let me smoke through exams.

2. Realised I could buy more CDs and films.

3. Er....

4. That's it.

5. You are chemically addicted to nicotine and are fucked beyond belief until you recognise that and try and deal with it.

Being an American, I clicked on the link expecting something totally different. Thankfully, this didn't meet that expectation.

Yes, I've tried to change it but it only seems to change words above the post rather then the actual title.

He uses nicotine gum now instead of cigarettes.

Must try that. Unfortunatly I don't have any rubber bands.

5. You are chemically addicted to nicotine and are fucked beyond belief until you recognise that and try and deal with it.
Hey, I know that know. But not when I made the bet

I thought he was pre-law.
What's the difference?

Hey, does anybody else think that the nicotine inhaler has great potential as a recreational item instead of as a "quitting aid"? I mean nicotine is bad for you, but most of the really harmful stuff (the carcinogens and tar) are sort of incidental products in the tobacco.

So if people want nicotine without the other crap, why shouldn't nicorette supply it in the least harmful, least adulterated form possible? I guess it's relatively easy to OD on nicotine, given the tiny quantities in a smoke and the difficulty in smoking enough to kill you on the spot, but this could be dealt with by blending enough inert ingredients in the inhaler. I mean if it's safe enough for use in quitting, why not for safer continuation of the habit?

How about smoking will lead you to a very slow and painful death?

Get someone to rig your cigeretts up with magnesium strips. Every time you want to get a smoke, you'll get flashbanged.

:sniper:

What's the difference?

Booyah.

How about smoking will lead you to a very slow and painful death?
Slow and Painful deaths are in these days I hear.

This has been a long standing joke amoung my other smoking friends. One of them claimed that in a few decades time the cancer wards would be the cool place to be.

Get someone to rig your cigeretts up with magnesium strips. Every time you want to get a smoke, you'll get flashbanged.

:sniper:

Hmm. Maybe. But I decided to finish the pack and not buy anymore rahter then have some hanging around in temptations way.

This page has some pictures that may discourage you: http://www.geocities.com/quitsmokingtobacco/

It took me many years and several tries to quit smoking.

I do feel tons better now though and am so happy I did quit. When I start to catch a cold I get over it in record time. I can take deep full breaths and it feels marvelous. I can taste food much better too. <- all great reasons to continue quittign smoking, in case you have the urge to give up quitting.

I quit by gradually smoking less and less untill I was able to smoke 2 ciggs a day without going mad, then I quit completely.

I still smoked when I drank for a couple of years (I drank about once a month when out clubbing). Still for a couple of years after quitting that I still craved ciggs daily. Now finally, I only crave them about once or twice a year since it's been about 6 years since I quit.

You should quit because people who smoke smell AWEFUL! ugh. If you don't have a woman (or man) then that is also a good reason to quit, If you have a woman or man who smokes then I don't know what to tell you other than you are going to be going thru hell for a long time.

Hmm. Maybe. But I decided to finish the pack and not buy anymore rahter then have some hanging around in temptations way.
Dude this isnt a flame or me having a laugh, you have lost the bet, you dont want to quit smoking just now- give your friend his 20 bucks and when you actually want to quit- try it.

Well, all I have to do is last 50 mins (should be easy).

Then it will be impossible for me to buy a pack anywhere I know.

This page has some pictures that may discourage you: http://www.geocities.com/quitsmokingtobacco/

You might have missed this since it was the last post on the previous page.

Dude this isnt a flame or me having a laugh, you have lost the bet, you dont want to quit smoking just now- give your friend his 20 bucks and when you actually want to quit- try it.

I actually do now. (NB: The cravings have now passed. Back to normal).

I felt better today. Any way promised my self some CDs if I haven't smoked by Monday.


Bitching and moaning is just my way of coping with things (it is an obsession, helps me pass the time ;))

wow I thought you had met some gay guy and wanted to run away i was kinda mad cause you called him a fag but never mind I was wrong.

1. Made a bet with a friend that I wasn't addicted and could quit before Lectures started again (next Monday). Kindly let me smoke through exams.

2. Realised I could buy more CDs and films.

3. Er....

4. That's it.

Hey, you read Private Eye?

And my suggestion:

Talk to the kind people at the NHS (if you're in the UK) and get them to send you something with all theiri anti-smoking films. Watch them, then just imagine yourself in their positions.

Them imagine what non-smokers like me think of you smokers when we see you. (What an idiot.)

Well, all I have to do is last 50 mins (should be easy).

Then it will be impossible for me to buy a pack anywhere I know.
Not buying cigarettes because its physically impossible isnt quitting, its... well not buying cigarettes because its physically impossible. You gotta be able to walk into a shop look at the fags behind the counter and calmly buy your paper and chewing gum and walk out the shop.

You might have missed this since it was the last post on the previous page.
Yes, I've seen it. Nothing that I didn't see in biology class.

If you want to quit you will. Smoked for over ten years, do you want to be on your deathbed regretting the fact that you did not give up the little shitty sticks earlier? Think of the future, thats what i have to do.

I actually do now. (NB: The cravings have now passed. Back to normal).

I felt better today. Any way promised my self some CDs if I haven't smoked by Monday.


Bitching and moaning is just my way of coping with things (it is an obsession, helps me pass the time ;))
Cool, let us know how you hold up.

Yes, I've seen it. Nothing that I didn't see in biology class.

Ah, well you might as well give up. You don't have the will power it takes. Just accept your future health problems and tobacco expenses, because there's nothing you can do about it.

Hey, you read Private Eye?

Is it really that obvious :D

And my suggestion:

Talk to the kind people at the NHS (if you're in the UK) and get them to send you something with all theiri anti-smoking films. Watch them, then just imagine yourself in their positions.

This is the thing. I have never been good at thinking about the future, and I have seen the film and seem to know more about the effects of smoking then many non-anti-smokers I know.

Them imagine what non-smokers like me think of you smokers when we see you. (What an idiot.)

I don't care :p

Get someone to rig your cigeretts up with magnesium strips. Every time you want to get a smoke, you'll get flashbanged.

:sniper:
Well taht would be nice if that were the actual affect of burning magnesium, though the damage to your eyes of having light that intense near them for even the split second before you drop the ciggarette in suprise would probably keep your mind of them for a while, plus you get time ciggarette free whilst your in hospital.

Alternatively, try doing lots of exercise, as i cant think of a reliable way to continue to shock you, nicotene is very similar to another neurotransmitter there could be something in it... anyway the exercise'll do you good whatever happens, try bringing a non smoking freind with you to make sure you dont slip whilst you're out.

And switch to spearmint gum... beacuse its better.

three of my grandparents died of smoking related stuff (lung cancer which spread to the brain, lung cancer which spread to the oesophagus, and heart disease), as well as two great aunts (lung cancer x2), a cousin (running and couldn't get enough air in and didn't stop running and didn't get any air in and died) and my great great grandmother, who somehow ended up in a wheelchair 'cause of it, but I forget how exactly.

There is no point going onto the gum or patches as you will still be addicted to the nicotine!! Is getting rid of the poisonous chemical not the whole point in stopping smoking?? youll still need the nicotine and eventually go back to cigarettes when your desperate. Try and cut it all out, not easy but well worth while.

Ah, well you might as well give up. You don't have the will power it takes. Just accept your future health problems and tobacco expenses, because there's nothing you can do about it.
Well, I have quit.

Just saying that health concequences didn't effect my disicion to try and quit. [money was a big reason]

Just like how I didn't start because I thpought it would be cool. I always knew it was stupid.

There is no point going onto the gum or patches as you will still be addicted to the nicotine!! Is getting rid of the poisonous chemical not the whole point in stopping smoking?? youll still need the nicotine and eventually go back to cigarettes when your desperate. Try and cut it all out, not easy but well worth while.

Your body is clear of nicotine in three days. The rest is psychological.

Well, I have quit.

Just saying that health concequences didn't effect my disicion to try and quit. [money was a big reason]

Just like how I didn't start because I thpought it would be cool. I always knew it was stupid.

I was just trying to hit you with the reverse psychology there.

I was told it took three weeks to get rid of the nicotine but i agree the rest is psychological. you have to be in the right mind and really want to stop. if not youve got no chance. there is no miracle cure

There is a miracle cure, i call it death, i will begin marketing it at once.

"have you tried to give up smoking? well here's a good easy alternative to those erksome patches and disguting gums, YES! Try new Death(tm) within seconds your nicotene cravings will be gone, and we can guarantee you'll never want to smoke again*"

*May void some life insurance policies, you amy wish to consult your doctor or gp before taking Death(tm), requires willpower.

I'm preaching. Its the only way i can stop myself from wanting a cigarette.. keep telling yourself how deadly it is and when you get bored of telling yourself try and tell other people.. As a smoker i hated reformed smokers.

I've been a non-smoker for about 2 months after smoking for about 10 years. I think the worst part (other than the cravings) was the advice I got. It wasn't bad advice, but it wasn't particularly good either. Everyone who thought to "advise" me had either never smoked, or was smoking while trying to tell me what the best way to quit was.

It took me 3 tries over the last 2 years to finally quit smoking. A combination of the nicotine patch, and lots and lots of water finally got me to the point where I can resist the urge without any type of an aid. The urge is still there, on occasion (usually when I'm drinking), but it is controllable, and doesn't make me want to kill everyone near me.

Find something that will mimmick the hand to mouth motion of smoking a cigarette, and use some kind of "stop smoking" aid. The cravings will still be there, they might always be there, but they become manageable.

Sit down...have a fag and think about it!

Sit down...have a fag and think about it!
If I was a mod every post in this thread would be changed to that :)

Everyone has a "pearl of wisdom" for the smoker trying to give up but as someone already said the best bit of advice is stop smoking or face a long painfull death while coughing up your lung and regretting ever starting

If I was a mod every post in this thread would be changed to that :)
Typical smoker... Bury your head in the sand have another and await your fate...just joshing :)

I was told it took three weeks to get rid of the nicotine but i agree the rest is psychological. you have to be in the right mind and really want to stop. if not youve got no chance. there is no miracle cure
Well this is my second serious craving I have realised the way around it is to do something else. The other time I was knackered so slept which worked a treat.

I have this one under control now.

If anyone wants to know how. The wonders of Skype (www.skype.com).

Typical smoker... Bury your head in the sand have another and await your fate...just joshing :)
:D

Probably one of the biggest blocks to me quitting was that I had a really cool Zippo. But I lost that at the end of last term.

However, I still have a disposable lighter though. Any fun ideas with what to do with it?

Probably one of the biggest blocks to me quitting was that I had a really cool Zippo. But I lost that at the end of last term.

However, I still have a disposable lighter though. Any fun ideas with what to do with it?

Make a little fire in a corner of a room put your lighter in it, invite friends round and see you gets it in the eye when it explodes..

One word: Aerosol

Make a little fire in a corner of a room put your lighter in it, invite friends round and see you gets it in the eye when it explodes..
I'll do that when my flat mate returns from his night out. He'll be pissed and so will his friends. And my other flat mates will probably be too. :D

Hey, use my idea. Then, if you are compelled to get some, come back to your senses and burn them all!

One word: Aerosol
Meh, grew out of that when I was 15.

I'll do that when my flat mate returns from his night out. He'll be pissed and so will his friends. And my other flat mates will probably be too. :D
He He, get yourself some safety goggles. This is anonymous isnt it? I dont want health and safety knocking on my door

He He, get yourself some safety goggles. This is anonymous isnt it? I dont want health and safety knocking on my door

*triangulates internet connection*

*triangulates internet connection*

Trianguwhat?? *knock knock*

Trianguwhat?? *knock knock*

To locate (or something like that.)

i smoked about 20 a day for 13 years (which is disgusting for a 25 year old) i coulsnt stop no matter whether it be patches or gum or inhalers or hypnotists then i heard of a mate who used the allan carr book called the easy way guide to quitting smoking and they stopped i thought they are not as hooked as me i wont stop just by reading a bloomin book but id tried everything else and i bought it and i read it (i smoked my head off while i read it he tells you to do that) and on may 21st i smoked my last cig and i swear i have never looked back i dont have cravings and never have done since that last one it doesnt even come into my head anymore he tottaly reprogrammes your thoughts on smoking give it a try please you wont believe you can do it at first but if i can anyone can!!!!!!

To locate (or something like that.)

News to me. Im a newbee. Not up with the lingo!

i smoked about 20 a day for 13 years (which is disgusting for a 25 year old) i coulsnt stop no matter whether it be patches or gum or inhalers or hypnotists then i heard of a mate who used the allan carr book called the easy way guide to quitting smoking and they stopped i thought they are not as hooked as me i wont stop just by reading a bloomin book but id tried everything else and i bought it and i read it (i smoked my head off while i read it he tells you to do that) and on may 21st i smoked my last cig and i swear i have never looked back i dont have cravings and never have done since that last one it doesnt even come into my head anymore he tottaly reprogrammes your thoughts on smoking give it a try please you wont believe you can do it at first but if i can anyone can!!!!!!
The problem with Allan Carrs book is anyone that actually reads the final chapter (im not going to spoil it here) realises he(the author) is certifiable.

i smoked about 20 a day for 13 years (which is disgusting for a 25 year old) i coulsnt stop no matter whether it be patches or gum or inhalers or hypnotists then i heard of a mate who used the allan carr book called the easy way guide to quitting smoking and they stopped i thought they are not as hooked as me i wont stop just by reading a bloomin book but id tried everything else and i bought it and i read it (i smoked my head off while i read it he tells you to do that) and on may 21st i smoked my last cig and i swear i have never looked back i dont have cravings and never have done since that last one it doesnt even come into my head anymore he tottaly reprogrammes your thoughts on smoking give it a try please you wont believe you can do it at first but if i can anyone can!!!!!!

I read a bit of the book, it did help but found it a bit patronising. Had some really good points tho, but the only people who buy the book want to stop so half the battle is already won.

My grandmother quit with the use of normal everyday lollypops. They distract you from the craving and taste good, if you like lollipops, that is.....

My grandmother quit with the use of normal everyday lollypops. They distract you from the craving and taste good, if you like lollipops, that is.....

Sugar free i hope.. All the money you make from not smoking will go to your friendly neighbourhood dentist!!

News to me. Im a newbee. Not up with the lingo!
Lingo lesson one: it's n00b, not newbie.
Lingo lesson two: this is the only l33t speak you may legally use. Any more, and people will attack you with cheesy breadsticks

Lingo lesson one: it's n00b, not newbie.
Lingo lesson two: this is the only l33t speak you may legally use. Any more, and people will attack you with cheesy breadsticks

Cheers for tip. I like cheesy breadsticks.. What is l33t?? :)

Erm, don't concentrate on a thread who's theme is cigarettes perhaps?

OK, some of you may know I'm currently trying to quit smoking. It has been OK up to now, but I have just finished my tea and am gasping for a fag. Any ideas on how to distract myself (not including buy a pack or going out).

I was invited to a gathering this past New Year's Eve. While eating dinner, the woman sitting next to me was also quitting smoking. She would always light up after a meal, and that was among her worst cravings of the day.

What she did was cut a length of straw about the same size as a cigarette, and "smoke" with that after dinner, while imagining the taste. She said it didn't eliminate the cravings, but it was somewhat soothing just from the familiar physical motions.

Cheers for tip. I like cheesy breadsticks.. What is l33t?? :)
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Erm, don't concentrate on a thread who's theme is cigarettes perhaps?
Good point

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Oh, thats cool. it must take a bit to learn, sorry. Back to subject at hand i thinks.. Fags are bad..

Cheers for tip. I like cheesy breadsticks.. What is l33t?? :)
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And if thats wrong, forgive me. Ive seen manyforms of |337 speak, and I knida spliced two of them in there.

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OK, some of you may know I'm currently trying to quit smoking. It has been OK up to now, but I have just finished my tea and am gasping for a fag. Any ideas on how to distract myself (not including buy a pack or going out).
Sorry if someone's already commented along these lines but I just drifted in and I have an incredibly short attention spanwhats on telly?

I quit smoking 19 months ago. My objective was not be be an "ex-smoker" but to be one of those people that doesn't become a whining fucking reactionary against all things smoke-related. No. I believe you should smoke in pubs. I believe you can have a fag between courses in a restaurant if you go to a designated area. And I certainly do believe you should smoke on public transport that has windows.

Anyway... To quit I replaced the fag cravings with food. Which is a really stupid idea and I'd avoid it with a passion. But a mate who took my lead is using a tea called "diet aid" (www.drstuarts.com) which he says is suppressing the urge to eat as much as the urge to smoke. I've tried this stuff and I would say that if I was still smoking this might work for me. Spam? No. Piss off mods, I'm trying to help. I don't work for Dr. S!

Just don't do what I did. I went from 145lbs to 205lbs in less time than it takes women to give birth. And the skin-scarring side effects are just the same. Jank. :(

1) Drink the tea. (Or owt else that won't make you fat)
2) Keep your mind busy. (Read, play demanding games)
3) Physical activity. (Sports, jogging, etc)

I doubt I've helped, but hey... I try. :)

Sorry if someone's already commented along these lines but I just drifted in and I have an incredibly short attention spanwhats on telly?

I quit smoking 19 months ago. My objective was not be be an "ex-smoker" but to be one of those people that doesn't become a whining fucking reactionary against all things smoke-related. No. I believe you should smoke in pubs. I believe you can have a fag between courses in a restaurant if you go to a designated area. And I certainly do believe you should smoke on public transport that has windows.

Anyway... To quit I replaced the fag cravings with food. Which is a really stupid idea and I'd avoid it with a passion. But a mate who took my lead is using a tea called "diet aid" (www.drstuarts.com) which he says is suppressing the urge to eat as much as the urge to smoke. I've tried this stuff and I would say that if I was still smoking this might work for me. Spam? No. Piss off mods, I'm trying to help. I don't work for Dr. S!

Just don't do what I did. I went from 145lbs to 205lbs in less time than it takes women to give birth. And the skin-scarring side effects are just the same. Jank. :(

1) Drink the tea. (Or owt else that won't make you fat)
2) Keep your mind busy. (Read, play demanding games)
3) Physical activity. (Sports, jogging, etc)

I doubt I've helped, but hey... I try. :)


Thanks a lot. Honestly. One of my biggest fears was putting on weight. Whilst I ain't thin, I'mn not fat and am happy with my weight.

I feeling quite strange at the moment but that may be my irregular sleeping patterns

I tried replying to this earlier but it 404'd me. Are these forums hosted by 49pence.com or something?

Seriously, if anyone wants my take on giving up smoking, then I'd say I'm compassionate without being stentorian or sarcastic. Which is what I've encountered in all previous attempts.

I think my MSN profile's public too... do we have in-game messaging here? :confused:

Smoking is slow suicide- but hey, who's in a hurry?

Get your self to a heavy duty press, insert your junk into said press, turn on.

Smoking will be the least of your problems then.

*shudders*

*shudders*
You seem very jittery today.

http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8002527&postcount=20

OK, some of you may know I'm currently trying to quit smoking. It has been OK up to now, but I have just finished my tea and am gasping for a fag. Any ideas on how to distract myself (not including buy a pack or going out).Get some gum. Odds are high that you're mostly just orally fixated. Make it bubblegum, so you'll still have a screen to put between yourself and the rest of the world. Find something to do with your hands, like spend hours at a time typing inane posts on NS or reading an entrancing book. Eat a lot of junkfood because part of the reason for your cravings is that your brain goes into starvation mode due to nicotine deprivation, and stuffing great masses of greasy junk into your gullet will help to calm the reflex down. Drink lots of water because it helps to relieve craving-induced stress. Alcohol is helpful, but don't drink yourself stupid. A good margarita would do the trick just fine. If you get the urge to run out and get a pack of smokes, take with you only what you need to get the smokes, leaving behind your credit cards and any other thing that you could fall back on, and use it to buy more junkfood.

Learn to cook.

Learn to cook.

:eek:

I'm insulted [/jk]

I quite a good cook..

And I am chewing gum obsessively at the moment

Take up oboe.

Ducky! Now all you need is a stash of seriously bad-for-you junkfood and a tall margarita! Then you'll be set. All you need to top it off is a boatload of movies or one of those books that can keep you hypnotized for hours at a time, one or the other.

I'm not usually one for the self-help industry, but try this site: Easyway (http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/) . It's working for me - until two weeks ago, I'd been on thirty a day for the best part of thirty years. Since two weeks ago, none; and it's surprisingly easy (so far).