sparkysmum Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi and good luck. As an ex smoker I still struggle . Who is Alan Carr and what is the title of his book Sounds like I should read it. Have you tried hypnotherapy? It worked for me f(or a while ) but like you I tried and failed SO many times. Stick with it. Best wishes Allison & co x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 It is Allen Carr. If you google Alan Carr you get **This chump**. Half an hour with him and you'd have to start chain smoking. **Allen Carr's book** A copy of this is doing the rounds at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Cluck Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 HI Am another Alan Carr convert, so is the OH. I admit it was a difficult read and I kept wondering when is it going to tell me how to stop. More and more you connect with what the book is telling you and find yourself saying yes I did that or that makes sense (some chapters I had to read a couple of times before it sank in). I quit just before the end, just didnt want one. A friend of mine quit on the patches and lozengers - now she's addicted to lozengers still on about 6 a day after a year. She cant believe I have no cravings or totally dont want one. She says she will read the book but hasnt yet. good luck and think positive - take it slow and change some habits but keep others just find ways round yr excuses (I used to smoke at work it was an excuse to get away from the desk now i still go for a walk but without the fags) Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well tomorrow is my stop tabbing day! I have to say I can tell the difference the Champix is making now I have reached the full dose level. The urge to smoke is now virtually non existant. When I do have a smoke it doesn't do anything and I tend to not finish it. No point in lighting one really, weird. As far as side effects go, I have had a few rather strange really vivid dreams. One in particular was quite frightening but no nausea and I don't think I have turned into a psycho just yet. Cathy has hidden all the sharp things just in case So things are looking good. Kev (non- smoker in waiting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Good luck for tomorrow Kev I gave up nearly 20 years ago when there was no choice but cold turkey Its never easy but the benefits are so worth while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Good luck and keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 I just smoked my last ciggy I always thought I would enjoy the last one but I didn't. I did however enjoy stubbing it out. The ashtray is in the wheely bin along with my lighter and I am feeling quite liberated and pleased with myself. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well done that man! This a great day Kev, I'm so pleased for you. I know you'll look back and be glad that you took this decision. Ok, it's early days, but I know you'll make this happen. Keep posting here, we'll keep you going. Here's to a healthier, happy Couperman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 well done! Focus on the benefits, and keep looking forward - and let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Put the money you'll save in a pot and watch it mount up. That will be a great motivator. You'll have the money for another cube in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I gave up nearly 20 years ago when there was no choice but cold turkey Me too. I found I had to change certain routines as they would trigger off the need for a ciggy. Good luck Kev, it will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Well done Kev, if you find yourself fancying a ciggie just take a deep breath and think how great the freedom of not smoking is. Your heart and lungs will certainly appreciate it and are probably feeling good about it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Think how nice you'll smell, oh and how nice other things smell too Oh and taste Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Looney Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Excellent, well done Kev! I still remember my last cigarette. I finished it and couldn't quite believe that that was that, I'd really just stopped smoking. But that really was the last one. Well done again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 You'll have the money for another cube in no time. Can you stack them like porta cabins? I have my eye on a massive plasma telly. I might have to lie to myself about how many I used to smoke so I can have it quickly, 120 a day is about right. I can have it in five weeks then Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 You'll have the money for another cube in no time. Can you stack them like porta cabins? I have my eye on a massive plasma telly. I might have to lie to myself about how many I used to smoke so I can have it quickly, 120 a day is about right. I can have it in five weeks then Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Good luck Kev. I Pm'd Kev a while back about the Allen Carr book as Myself and my lovely hubby are both smoke free because of the book. I'm really pleased to see that this thread has woken a few people up to the book. We really honestly don't EVER crave. He wrote another book about controlling Alcohol, but that is a different story................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hope your first day of being a non smoker has gone well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm quitting too.... for the millionth time. The last time I gave up and restarted, it snuck up one me through ciggies at times when I'd finished one thing and was about to start the next, or I was waiting for a few mins (e.g. cooking dinner). Hopefully knowing this will help. I've not smoked in the house for years, so I guess I'm going to try to replace some of the fags with 10 minute gardening tasks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm into day 3 and still going strong, I even went out for a drink last night and resisted the temptation to smoke, which I previously found extremely difficult. I am still having weird vivid dreams though Last night I dreamt that I coughed up part of my spine.....it was made of wood. I think there is a cryptic message in there somewhere, I'm not sure I want to know what it is! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 weird dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Weird but makes waking up in the morning interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 How are you getting on Kev? Fingers crossed you are still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
