Stopping smoking

[craft1948]

Well as it seems to be the 'in thing' at the mo I've just booked a session with the hypnotherapist to stop smoking.
It had better be good as it's costing me the price of 400 fags.

[bobbie22]

Hi Micky. My good tip was to keep a few ciggys where you can see them. You know you have them but its like being an alcoholic I think. I could never smoke just one ciggy, I would be hooked after one. the worse times are when I am on this laptop ato be honest. I would smoke a packet, and not realise how many I had smoked. Mealtimes not too bad. Just get up from the table, and start clearaing the dishes. Trident chewing gum helps for the dry mout moments. Good luck to you.!

[MickyMacgraw]

Thanks bobbie I still have cigarettes upstairs and know I can smoke anytime, pity it didn't work with the alcohol though, today I had my first drink in a month and earlier was clucking for a ciggie but held out.

[bobbie22]

good for you micky. I dont drink, (not an alcoholic, in case I gave the wrong impression) Good effort, keep it up,, only you can do it.

[MickyMacgraw]

Together with family/friend and online support I believe with some will power we all can achieve our dreams and lay down our demons.

[bobbie22]

Hi Micky, you are absolutely right. Good luck, dont give up trying

[MickyMacgraw]

Thank you bobbie22, and enjoy your weekend.

[bobbie22]

Thanks Micky, enjoy yours too

[starone]

I am very fortunate in that I never managed to smoke - not for the want of trying because it was fashionable in my youth. I just couldn't do it without choking. All my family smoked. My father died of lung cancer at 59, my sister died of heart disease caused by smoking, at 46. I am indeed lucky. However, my husband smoked heavily and gave up a couple of times in his life, the last time for 30 years. He was like a bear with a sore head while he was in the process of giving up but reckoned the only way was will power and cold turkey. Very difficult. I hope you manage to stop craft, lung cancer is not pleasant either to suffer or for those nearest and dearest to watch.

[craft1948]

Thanks Starbuck.....

[boxtops]

well done, craft - first step, good move. Let us know how you get on!

[MickyMacgraw]

Craft getting rid of that avatar should be a start.

[craft1948]

i said I was giving up tobacco Micky.....

[MickyMacgraw]

Craft can I ask when your first appointment is and are you expected to give up after the first appointment or is that more a consultation and the giving up will come further down the line?
Also how many sessions do they usually book for a person to give up nicotine?

[craft1948]

Don't know Micky...........my appointment is next Friday pm....