Its after 1 pint, the smoking zones maybe are the excuse for some banter etc lol ?

Go outside with the smokers, enjoy the banter, 'enjoy' the smell of their fag smoke (I still do), but use your e cig

My biggest tester was with some people on here earlier this year, at the SpaItalia event and I managed not to smoke.

I still have nicotine, but I'm not wheezing or coughing like I was when smoking and haven't touched a fag for just over 8 months

Does everyone not jump on you going wow e cig can i try?

A few people have asked to try it, but unfortunately, not jumped on me

didnt mean jump on you directly more of a swarm of unwanted interest with some wanting to try it.

I couldnt share my ecig with a random which may cause offence?

You wouldn't share a ciggie with a random person, so why would you share an e cig - just tell them where to go!

yes but the ecig will draw far more attention than a random req a draw of your ecig? I have seen this maybe as your female its easier?

Use it discreetly, as in hand over it and covered when taking a draw.

If anyone asks, just pleasantly say 'no, you can't try it sorry, the battery is about to die on it and I really don't want to go back to smoking a real fag'.

Or just tell them 'no, I've got a cold sore coming and wouldn't want you to catch it'- they'll soon stay away.

No easier by being female and I don't mind people having a go of my e cig, although the size of the e cig I have now scares people

A lot of the time it's a routine
For instance filling a 10 minute break or whilst on the phone to the wife.

Also association with stress,however smoking is a depressant and can only add to the situation making you feel dependant on them

Don't assume that because youve had one that you have failed.
That was always my downfall.
However be aware of the consiquences of having just one.

If your struggling then leave your wallet at home and make sure you have no money on you.
The first few days are the hardest, followed by a few days a month on.
After that the dependency is gone and that £7 a day adds up.
You'll always find yourself with the odd tenner in your wallet as opposed to just receipts.

I managed to make it through a stag do in New York for a week when they were all chain smoking barstards.
I remember we got back at the hotel at 4am after drinking for around 13 hours straight, and at 7am they all woke up and went outside for a smoke.

The smell was quite noticeable which was off putting as was the need to live there lives around smoking.
I never craved for one once during he entire time despite there best efforts.

If your lucky enough then Hopefully no damage has been caused by smoking all these years so give it up now and don't look back.

I find various associated activities 'go' with a smoke, maybe just mental associations, but a drink and a smoke do seem to complement each other, especially brandy and cigars after a very good meal. It's the "I'm relaxing, and all is well with the world" association. There are others...

I should state that I've previously quit smoking for 18 months, cold, but I consider all the hoorah far too excessive. All you need is a serious reason to make the committed decision, as it's not something worth playing at, you just have to properly decide to quit.

And the real reason is ....


.....


Smoking and drinking together multiply the risk of esophageal cancer.

Pedant alert: you have failed to provide the baseline risk in a control group and the multiplying factor...

"Lies, damn lies and statistics", I'd be prepared to consider adequately documented evidence, bearing in mind *my* particular circumstances, of which any studies would take no account.

My e-Cig pack arrived today.... having sucked on JBT's (go on, open goal here ) on Monday, I decided to take the plunge (another open goal). 58 years old this year, still playing reasonably competitive sport and coughing for England every morning.

I have given up before, but always regressed. This kit gives me NO excuse. The novelty value is cool, doesn't taste too bad and hopefully my house won't smell like a 1970's brothel so much

Wish me luck,

Tim

Good luck! Think of the extra years you could put back on your life, and see any Grandchildren grow up!

Good luck Tim

Good luck mate,glad you enjoyed sucking on mine.

I think the true inspiration for me was when Theresa quit.
If she can do it then anyone can.

Bloody hell do I feel better for it.
And I always have money in my wallet whereas when smoking I never had a penny to my name.

Thanks

Nearly 10 months for me now and certainly won't be going back to smoking.

I still use my ecig, it's helped me loads and would recommend one to anyone.

60 a day for years and several goes at quitting, without success, until now

My son is giving up smoking now, using champix tablets. He says they are brilliant.

Theresa, you want to give yourself a mahoosive pat on the back. 10 months down the line is you out of the game - that's great.

I tried Champix, but I didn't feel it did anything for me, as much as I wanted it to The same with patches.

I think I need/prefer more physical hits, such as the e cig, nasal spray, mouth sprays, etc.

Excellent news that your son is giving up with the help of Champix though Enforcer and I'm glad it's working for him

I'm not complacent FF, I'm well aware of the dangers of that
I've only really felt the urge to smoke a couple of times though and that's been when I've been under a lot of stress, such as the Coupe breaking down, etc

Thankfully though, I've had my e cig to hand

I wouldn't go back to smoking now anyway, but can't help but mention how much the e cig has helped me.

Yes, it contains Nicotine and possibly other harmful chemicals, but it's stopped me wanting a real fag and inhaling even more harmful chemicals, I no longer wheeze and cough like an 80 year old either

Bloody hell Theresa, you have saved so much money (theres also the health bit) well done! I'm on day 32 of quiting, I used patches and the spray (gave me awful hiccups). Wish i'd done it years ago. This is my second day without any replacement therapy, suffering from slightly higher anger levels but the chaps at work have had it easy for too long anyway so a bit of a shake up can't hurt

Why do smokers want a fag when they are stressed? Does it relax you?

Excellent, well done

Keep with the mouth spray if you find yourself tempted, it's good stuff. The hiccups are a common side effect, they don't last long and you will get used to it
I think you have something like 3 times more chance of stopping if you use something to help you, so don't feel like you have to go without nicotine at first.

If you're struggling with the mouth spray, maybe try the nasal spray, that's good too





It does relax you in a way, as it gives you a couple of minutes to step back and have a think about what's stressing you.

Other people may bite their nails, go and make a coffee or whatever, whereas smokers will pause for a fag.

Does help but smoking is a depressant don't forget.

Please let me forget as I'm feeling depressed

When are you quitting Tim ?.

36 hours ago...

Well done Tim

Brilliant .

Did you get the vip's ?