Finally Quit (Hopefully)

[GB72]

Well, last Sunday I had a 'moment of clarity' and hopefully smoked my last cigarette. With finances as they are, if I want to get out and do more things or go on more golf away days then I need to save some money somewhere. Everything else has been cut back then it dawned on me (yes I know it is blatently obvious) but there was easily £30-£40 a week I can save if I quit smoking. So, for that most practical of reasons, I stabbed out the last ciggie in my packet and have not had one since. Spending a fortune on sugar free gum at the moment but so far so good. I am booked into the stop smoking clinic at the local doctors next week and they will prescribe me pills if I want or Nicorette and such like.

Anyway, for the first time I am quitting on my terms and not because somebody else (normally my wife) has nagged me into it. Hopefully this will be the end of this particular vice.

 

[Lawrence22]

Good Luck. I ditched them 16 years ago, was the best thing I ever did.

 

[JT77]

never smoked, so never had to experience giving up, but my mother gave up about 10 years ago, and hasnt looked back.

good luck

 

[beggsy]

i used to smoke 20-30 a day up until 5 year ago promised our lass when we got a mortgage i would quit and did and not once have i thought i could do with a cig good luck with it you will start to feel the differance also your sense of smell an taste will improve

 

[fundy]

good luck was only when I did it for myself not everyone else I finally quit, that was 18 mths or so ago and Im £5k or so better off, I put £8 a day ion a pot and then when we need a treat the not smoking pot pays for it

 

[CallawayKid]

Giving up smoking is easy, I've done it loads of times...

Good luck sir!

CK

 

[sweatysock41]

Good Luck mate - take all the help you can get. The main thing is you're doing it because you want to. Just think of all the shiney new play things £30-£40 a week can get you

 

[RGDave]

Good news, stay on the wagon.

I wish you luck and a strong will....

 

[teegirl]

Well done for nearly your first week, gave up 2 yrs and 4 months ago, feel so much better. Everything smells so lovely, (well most things)

Give yourself a treat, that's a serious amount of dosh your saving.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Well done. Never smoked but both my mum and dad were heavy smokers and both managed to quit. Get yourself some new gear with the cash you save

 

[viscount17]

good for you (and it will be!).

you have to be selfish and give up for your reasons and no-one else's.

I quit, cold turkey, in Jan 87 and never wanted one since, just as well, I'd have been in the poor house paying civvie prices for the amount I smoked.

 

[stevelev]

good luck was only when I did it for myself not everyone else I finally quit, that was 18 mths or so ago and Im £5k or so better off, I put £8 a day ion a pot and then when we need a treat the not smoking pot pays for it

Not smoking pot also helps with your energy levels. lol

 

[G1BB0]

well done as its a git of a habit and even harder to break. You can do iiiiiiiit

tried a little while back and failed, no excuses just wasn't ready mentally, thought I was. I will do it this year tho!!!

 

[timgolfy]

Well done GB - a good decision.

 

[drawboy]

Good for you pal I remember my Mum used to say as she puffed on another "I don't drink or go anywhere, it's the only pleasure I get"
Not much fun when we lost her to lung cancer
Keep it up and get rid, there will be light at the end of the tunnel sooner than you think.

 

[stevelev]

I remember reading 'The easy way to stop smoking' written by Alan Carr (Not the goofy camp one)

Very good, passed it to 2 other people both have managed not to smoke for 3 years and the other for 3 and a half.

Worth a try if you can get hold of it, the older book, 2nd edition is the better, not so sure bout the one with the CD.

 

[GB72]

Yes, good book. Started reading it on Monday.

 

[stevelev]

Yes, good book. Started reading it on Monday.

See it right through, and pass it on, the best thing I ever did was stop, started young @ 13, smoked for 18 years, read the book, stopped and never wanted another since that day over 4 years ago.

 

[SwingSlow]

Good luck with the resolution - don't forget there is support out there.

 

[GB72]

Big hurdle cleared tonight. Been to the pub, a fair few beers and no smoking. This has always caused my downfall. Other issue will be on the course but playing a match with the social team tomorrow who have instructions to keep me on the straight and narrow.