Off the rails

[Mike d]

But not impossible

Never said it wasn't I'm proof of that

 

[ladybird64]

The last thing anyone needs who is trying to break an addiction of any sort is to be made to feel inferior that they are not immediately going down the path of abstinence, and Ally certainly won't benefit from it - shame there seems to be a fair bit of it happening on her thread. It can take time, and a few failed attempts, but of course it can be done when the resilience is there. I'd say it's pretty straightforward, facing there is a problem, approaching it however works for the individual concerned, with the end aim of becoming a non smoker. Each cig less is a step forward, keep moving forward and you will get there Ally. We're rooting for you x

 

[June_C]

I personally don't care how someone breaks free from the dreadful addiction to nicotine. The fact that they want to has to be applauded. There are plenty of options, cold turkey, patches, gum, e.cigs, cutting down, sheer will power etc.

We're all different, but our aim is the same, non smoker status.

I'm sure Ally will get there in her own time and in her own way. I'll be delighted to welcome her to the "ex smokers" club however she does it.

 

[Oldvatr]

Hi Ally,

In my opinion the important thing is to stop smoking and this is something you have suggested you want to do. It will do wonders for your health even if it might set back your diabetes in the short term.

I was a really heavy smoker from the age of 11 until I packed in last year after 40 years of smoking. I was smoking 40+ cigarettes a day. My breathing is much improved and I do not cough as much as I used to. I used patches to help me stop. Also, I read the book by Alan Carr "Easy way to stop smoking" I found this book really helpful.

I did gain some weight but as my diagnosis with diabetes was 3 months after I stopped smoking, it is difficult to know the cause of the weight gain. I like to blame it on the meds!!

I can honestly say that the best thing you can do for your health is to quit the fags for good. Please get in touch if you feel I could support you with this.

Jacqui

I was in same place, 40+ a day, more than 25 years in the saddle, etc. Unfortunately I got T2D first, but was a 9 stone weakling and thin as a rake. Then i had 2 heart attacks in the same month, so decided that was a good time to stop. I did it by (a) Alan Carr book (b) NRT patches, but they had to be the right one, One popular brand burnt my skin and itched like crazy, and did not give me the right hit. But there was a Boots brand that was just right, and I found it easy ro give up then (3) Cold Turkey. I stopped as per Alan Carr, and have not smoked a single fag since (5 years ago). My wife still smokes like a trooper, but I find it easy to ignore it.

 

[June_C]

Amazing how we're all different. I've not smoked for just 6 months, but I can't stand the smell anymore. To live with a partner still puffing away would drive me nuts..............

 

[Oldvatr]

Amazing how we're all different. I've not smoked for just 6 months, but I can't stand the smell anymore. To live with a partner still puffing away would drive me nuts..............

I did try giving up by reducing it gradually, by leaving my smoking kit behind or in another room, by forcing myself to only smoke outside, never in the house. i tried most NRT products. The gum and tabs gave me hiccups. All fell by the wayside.

As i said, I got a major incentive to quit. However it was the Alan Carr book that was the breakthrough. That and the mantra 'its a mugs game' which i repeated whenever I got the craving. Once I made the decision to go cold turkey I got another mantra 'Well you've got so far, why throw it all away?' then 'I don't need it'. These work for me.

 

[Pinkorchid]

I think all of us who have given up smoking had a wake up call that made us do it. Mine was when I had my pneumonia inoculation the nurse took my blood pressure which hadn't been done for years and found it was a bit high after monitoring it for a couple of weeks she advised I saw the doctor who put me on tablets. I had always been in good health never went to the doctors so it was a shock. What the nurse said was my wake up call I was 66 and had smoked since I was 16 she said the best thing I could do for my health was to give up smoking I vowed then never to smoke again. Like EdMac's grandmother I went cold turkey it wasn't that hard and I never looked back or smoked another ciggie that was over 10 ten years ago and the best thing I ever did

 

[Rosie1953]

I have bought a vype epen and used that for 4 days and am cutting down from 40 aday ro around 7 aday

Congratulations Ally1 I have never smoked but from experience of family and friends it's very hard to give up smoking, you will have good days and bad, but don't feel guilty. Just try again the following day.

 

[TooManyCrisps]

How are you @ally1? I hope you're having a good weekend.

 

[ally1]

How are you @ally1? I hope you're having a good weekend.

doing ok thank you. Have, t had a smoke so far today and trying my best to get my eating under controlled

 

[Mike d]

Day's young so call this your last day and see how you go. I know what I was like before lunchtime. Hard Yakka but worth it

 

[TooManyCrisps]

doing ok thank you. Have, t had a smoke so far today and trying my best to get my eating under controlled

That's brilliant. I used to smoke and I know how addictive it is. I gave up cold turkey the day i found out I was pregnant, which is 20 years ago. It probably took me 6 years before the cravings went away, and I'm sure I'd have given in if it wasn't for the children.

Try not to throw the towel in if you feel you've slipped up. I know it's tempting to think "Well, now I've had two biscuits I've blown it and might as well eat the packet" but that's not helpful (believe me, I have been there). Instead, I think "ok, today's not been great but its better than I was doing xx weeks ago, and I'll make more of an effort tomortow". I really hope that doesn't sound patronising, I just know that for me, trying to find the positive in a slip up means I'm less likely to slip further.

Lots of people on here are very supportive. I hope you have similar support in real life.

 

[amgrundy]

Hi So sorry Too ManyCrisps pressed the funny icon instead of the friendly one

 

[ally1]

That's brilliant. I used to smoke and I know how addictive it is. I gave up cold turkey the day i found out I was pregnant, which is 20 years ago. It probably took me 6 years before the cravings went away, and I'm sure I'd have given in if it wasn't for the children.

Try not to throw the towel in if you feel you've slipped up. I know it's tempting to think "Well, now I've had two biscuits I've blown it and might as well eat the packet" but that's not helpful (believe me, I have been there). Instead, I think "ok, today's not been great but its better than I was doing xx weeks ago, and I'll make more of an effort tomortow". I really hope that doesn't sound patronising, I just know that for me, trying to find the positive in a slip up means I'm less likely to slip further.

Lots of people on here are very supportive. I hope you have similar support in real life.

thank you for caring. I realise I have many friends here. It was more like two packet of biscuits. Lol xx

 

[Oldvatr]

Hi So sorry Too ManyCrisps pressed the funny icon instead of the friendly one

There is a mechanism to change a vote if you wish. only the person voting can change it

 

[donnellysdogs]

thank you for caring. I realise I have many friends here. It was more like two packet of biscuits. Lol xx

Lol!!! I had that with fudge on Friday!! Something I haven't ate for many, many years and ended up doing an injection for 70g!!! So much for my gluten and lactose free food!!!

Glad to see today that you're trying hard again!! Its hard Ally... Blips will happen!! But keep going.....xx

 

[ally1]

Lol!!! I had that with fudge on Friday!! Something I haven't ate for many, many years and ended up doing an injection for 70g!!! So much for my gluten and lactose free food!!!

Glad to see today that you're trying hard again!! Its hard Ally... Blips will happen!! But keep going.....xx

thank you

 

[Lorraine deer]

One day at a time ally, best of luck

 

[ickihun]

thank you for caring. I realise I have many friends here. It was more like two packet of biscuits. Lol xx

Fill yourself up with half a pan of veggies. Any til your sugar cravings leave you alone. Keep full and biscuits wont be able to satisfy you. Fill up on protein. Cheese, chicken anything that's handy or microwave friendly. Keep yourself full til sugar hits bu**er off. Don't let them a space in your life. Don't buy them.
I'm routing for you Ali. We're all behind you. You cannot fail. We won't let you. You can do this. COME'ON !!!!

 

[Mike d]

Lost count of the number of people who adhere to a strict regime and then try (for the hell of it) a carb / sugar snack and feel ill at the taste. A hangover multiplied .....