Leicester_Mad Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Well basically as many of you that know me know, i smoke and when im drinking i smoke a fair bit - i usually smoke 60-80 a week which in my opinion is a lot of Cigarettes. So i decide to go to the Doctors to get some patches/help etc. and they tell me "you dont smoke enough to be given anything..." What the fock? I want to stop, i smoke 10 a day on average yet thats not enough. So now i need more tips on how to stop seeing as only my will power will help me (and thats not worked so far.) Basically when im in a pub and having a pint i get the craving for a ciggy and feel like i need to do something with my other hand....so can anyone give me some sensible tips etc plz!!! And dont say dont go pub because Tom will then get because he will have no-one to drink with
Leicester_Mad Posted 18 July 2005 Author Posted 18 July 2005 2 pints.....yay 139934[/snapback] when i went to see the asthma nurse actually she told me to do this, she said your liver isnt my problem so drink more smoke less
Mark Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Chop your arms off Or go on some sites what show you what smoking does and how it effects people
Nationwider Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 2 pints.....yay 139934[/snapback] when i went to see the asthma nurse actually she told me to do this, she said your liver isnt my problem so drink more smoke less 139935[/snapback] I can't believe a health care professional actually said this to you! Not that helpful. To be honest, I can see her point, though.
Tomassi Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 all i say craig is u wana keep ur teeth, ur fingernails and ur lungs?
Leicester_Mad Posted 18 July 2005 Author Posted 18 July 2005 all i say craig is u wana keep ur teeth, ur fingernails and ur lungs? 139944[/snapback] do you need them to drink?
Katy Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Its a tricky one as I have never had the desire to smoke but I think your doctor could've been a bit more supportive! Stick 'help quitting smoking' into google and see what turns up. Good luck
CasinoGee Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 You can't compromise on things like this. If the pub is where you smoke most, stop going. If Tom is any kind of mate he'll know how important it is for you to stop. Making excuses like that is part of the addiction.
Katy Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Go in a Wetherspoons, smoking is banned, lots of added alcohol - Robert is indeed your mothers brother
Guest Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 The way I see it, if you really, really want to stop, you will find a way. I've had friends try to give up smoking and fail miserably, only to find out they didn't really want to stop in the first place! If you see what I mean!
Leicester_Mad Posted 18 July 2005 Author Posted 18 July 2005 The way I see it, if you really, really want to stop, you will find a way.I've had friends try to give up smoking and fail miserably, only to find out they didn't really want to stop in the first place! If you see what I mean! 139952[/snapback] yer ive seen people like that too. I want to stop smoking because i am getting chest pains, getting a cough and always stinking of smoke....also had an aunt who died of lung cancer last year. More than enough reasons i think so lets see how i go Thanks for that Kat searched on google and reading some stuff now
Ricey Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Try not hanging around with people who smoke as much as possible and avoid any situations where you smoke more.
Leicester_Mad Posted 18 July 2005 Author Posted 18 July 2005 Why not just tell the doctor you're on 30 a day? 139956[/snapback] well i thought smoking 10 a day was enough to get the lowest form of patches but obviously not! I dont want patches that are too strong because i tried one of my mates and it made me feel ill (dizzy etc.) so i dont want to be saying i smoke 30 a day and then end up passing out
kerryh Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Put a piece of tissue over the filter of your cigarette and smoke through the tissue - You'll see all the nicotine stains on it. That might put you off. Failing that put one days worth of cigarettes in a small jar and and a touch of water - put a lid on it - everytime you have an urge - have a sniff of the pot! This is all easy for me to say though as I've never smoked!
Tomassi Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 You can't compromise on things like this. If the pub is where you smoke most, stop going. If Tom is any kind of mate he'll know how important it is for you to stop. Making excuses like that is part of the addiction. 139949[/snapback] he isnt going to stop his social life is he? Course i know its important for him to stop but im not gonna crush every cigarette there is.. hes gotta do it himself. Of course if he wants the help he knows where i am, what ''any kind of mate'' is for. I don't smoke, don't intend to either, and i know a few of craigs mates dont smoke around him so that might help aswel.
CasinoGee Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Ohhh, so you're Tom. I never said he should stop his social life. Just avoid places where he can't help but smoke.
Tomassi Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 The problem is for smokers is that they go to places where they go and see people they know. if this smoking ban across the country in all public houses and restuarants go ahead then obviously problem solved but its not as easy as it sounds. Kane Phillips done for robbery
Leicester_Mad Posted 18 July 2005 Author Posted 18 July 2005 i reckon none of us should talk to you until you stop 140050[/snapback] your meant to be persuading me to stop
Benji Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 dammit, i thought you were asking for a reason to get addicted
Hitesh Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Might seem a bit strange but my mate had them candy sticks that look like Cigs whenever he wanted a fag. it didnt help the craving but instead of smoking he just pulled out a candy stick! Worth a try!
stez Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 Might seem a bit strange but my mate had them candy sticks that look like Cigs whenever he wanted a fag. it didnt help the craving but instead of smoking he just pulled out a candy stick! Worth a try! 140088[/snapback] i suppose the only draw back, is he now has no teeth?!
Random Burglar Posted 18 July 2005 Posted 18 July 2005 i say u buy 1....u get 1 free......this guy is a legend
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