General Chat

Dear Brain Cells of Jim, I personally have never smoked (didn't dare to; I've been asthmatic most of my life), but hubby used to. He hasn't smoked now for 25+ years. ANYWAY, what I was coming to was what Naomi said. Bob read "The Easy Way To Give Up Smoking" by Allen Carr, and it is brilliant. Allen used to be a really heavy smoker, and the book contains lots of reverse psychology as I understand it. Bob's just told me that one of the things Allen says is "don't say you're going to give it up". Brain Cells, tell the Legs to go out walking to the shops, and the Eyes to look out for the book. When they find it, tell the Hands to buy it! Oh - wish your owner good luck! Glenys.

i could tell you a story which might work.jim.not very nice thoughxxxx):

Jim's Brain Cells My father-in-law was a very heavy smoker. He used to light another cigarette whilst he still had one smoking in the ashtray. He had several health scares, and one day he ended up in hospital, attached to a heart monitor. Because the monitor wasn't portable, he couldn't go to the corridor outside where smoking was allowed. So he didn't smoke, and when he came out of hospital, he didn't start again. He didn't have a single cigarette after that ever again. He did have lots of sweets to suck and put on a bit of weight, but weaned himself off the sugar and was OK. Sadly, he had damaged his heart and lungs a lot and it killed him, but giving up smoking enabled him to live long enough to see 3 grandsons born and begin to grow up. All 3 boys remember their "Parder" which would probably not have happened if he had carried on. Helen

Yes, Jim, you WILL become a nonsmoker----------eventually

30th of March when I put up this message. Now it's the 12th of July. Another 4 months of losing the battle. I have been seeing Doc, and today, when he had my bloodtest results he gave me Zyban. I had already decided (again) that today was my Stop Day. Then when I read the enclosed leaflet I found that one of the pills I am on, if taken with Zyban, could cause seizures. Phone call to Doc. Stop taking the pills, wait until tomorrow to start on the Zyban. Reading on and wondering why the dose DOUBLES after the first 7 days I discovered that you start taking Zyban while still smoking. Guess who bought fags when he went shopping today? Thanks for all your support folks, I WILL BECOME A NON-SMOKER.............eventually.

Nudge

I went to Group today and set my stop date for this Saturday. Amongst other things they gave me a Savings Tin so I can save the money I would have spent on Fags. My first reward will be when I have Thirty Quid so I can buy the 1841 Census of Durham. Thanks for all your support. Jim (for once in agreement with the brain cells)

Jim's Brain Cells you have got to convince him that he doesn't want to, doesn't need to smoke!! That is what my brain cells are telling me!! I am on day 13 today, join the no smoking thread on the board it has been of great support to me and I am that busy typing messages to the board I am not smoking!!! I have gone cold turkey and it has been tough but I want to stop coughing, my children were frightened for me as was my mother and I made a promise to my eldest daughter I would quit and not start again!! Allan Carr is a good read, the mind is very powerful you have to take control of it. Good Luck - Janie xx

Hi Jim How did you get on at the No Smoking group today? I did find it helped me, but not everyone is helped by a group situation. Good luck Sue - non smoker for 11 months, 23 days and 14 and a half hours!

Hi Jim, I am starting my NO SMOKING life tomorrow. Got my patches today. So good luck Jim, how you are managing it Nat

Hi Jim - how's it going?? Forgot to say the other day - l used to smoke 30-40 a day!!!! Jude xx

Well, you don,t really need any more advice with all the support you are getting from the big family,but go for it. I stopped 14 years ago but the damage was done. My breathing is fine now but the damage to the ticker friend? i,m facing a triple bypass in the next two months after which i,m sure i will be fine, but smoking? it,s not worth the expense ,or damage it causes. Denis tfn ,newcastle.

Jims B C's Hope you have still got him off the evil WEED!!!! Keep at him Love Ann

Hi Jims BC's, I've been a smoker for over 15 years. My Dad and his father both died of emphysema although this hasn't put me off. Am in the process of stopping at the moment. I would definitely recommend the book "Allen Carrs Easyway to Give Up Smoking" It tells you not to use patches gum etc as is the equivalent of replacing heroin with morphine. You're still addicted to something. Well worth the £7.99 Good luck Naomi

Hello Jim's Brain Cells I went to my doctors last August (l think) and asked for patches - he asked me "how much do you want to give up" l said "quite alot, but l do still enjoy them", he then said "l won't give you patches because you are not 100% sure". By October l made my mind up, l really wanted to give up, so l did just like that.I had 7 cigs left in packet,when they had all gone l stopped. But its mind over matter as well - you can always tell yourself its going to be difficult. l told myself l was ready and l could do it!!!! Jim's Brain cells - tell Jim l wish him loads of luck - just be determined:o) Jude xx

Jim's brain cells I've never smoked since being forced to breathe my father's smoke second hand as a child. I am sure that it will be so hard for your brain cells to adjust but that shouldn't stop you trying. Have you tried your local hospital ( if you are near QA ) they often run clinical trials and you may be accepted on a programme. They also give support and a free mini health check. My friend has just done this and it's now been 8 weeks smoke free after 20 years +. His 4 year old was also one of the best reasons to give up. Failing that, pop yourself down the local path lab and ask to look at their collection of smokers lungs! Lastly, keep the money that you would have spent and after a month do something totally outrageous or different. Then again the next month etc. We will all support you on here ( and anyone else ) Debs

Dear J.B.C's I had been a smoker for many years, having had several tries at "Giving Up" all doomed to failure. However, in 1978 after a budget, i took stock of what it was costing me, and decided i was never going to BUY any more.....i finished what I had...and the day after they ran out, I "borrowed" one, and the next day, another......and that was it.....I have never smoked since, (except other peoples' secondhand smoke")......Good Luck......Bob

Thanks everybody. Jim has now signed up for the Stop Smoking Group which starts on Monday morning. We know all the disadvantages of being a smoker, both Health and Financial, but he has no problem giving up fags....until he wants one and then it is a losing battle. Thanks again Jim's Brain Cells.

Ps told my now husband when he gave me his first kiss that he smelt like an ash tray nd he stopped I don't know what made me be so blunt--but that was 31 year ago Ann,Darlington I know it must be hard and it's ok for me as I have never smoked!!

Jim's Brain Cell's I am coming to collect Jim and sit him in our clinic at the Hospital and let him see all the nasty things I see caused by smoking and if that doesn't put him off nothing will!!!!! Will call for him at 8am on Friday so have him ready Message for Jim GIVE UP SMOKING!!!!!! Love Ann,Darlington