ThaiPauly Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I have tried and failed on countless occasions, but this time I have managed to hit the six month barrier and still off them. How is everyone else doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Good luck I quit years ago and it ain't easy but think of the waste of effort if you crack now... just keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superglue Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I read that nicotine and heroin were equally addictive. Willpower did not win in the long-term. Hypnotherapy produced a similar outcome. Persistence won out in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khant Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Last year I was cured[emoji1]Smoked for 40 years. Tried and failed many times to kick the habit. Until...... After a recommendation I had two sessions with a hypnotherapist and been smoke and smell free since August last year!!Good luck with your quest. You can do it!! Just picture yourself on a mobility scooter with an oxygen tank on your back!! Not a pretty sight!!Do it!!!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Quit 2 years ago and doing great.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superglue Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Genghis Kant Well written. In hindsight, I believe that hypnotherapy was my savior plus encouragement by my then wife. 30+ years ago now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khant Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Genghis Kant Well written. In hindsight, I believe that hypnotherapy was my savior plus encouragement by my then wife. 30+ years ago now. [emoji106]. Plus the very proud and pleasing fact that I am no longer a slave to nicotine!![emoji481]cheers[emoji1]Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryP Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Eight years ago by hypnotherapy. Absolutely no withdrawal symptoms or cravings. Euphoric for the first three days. Walked out of the room and knew I would never touch them again. However, at that time I hated smoking and wanted nothing more than to quit, just didn't believe I had the willpower to do it on my own. As they say, hypnotherapy only works if you really want to quit, otherwise it is a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 minute ago, GarryP said: Eight years ago by hypnotherapy. Absolutely no withdrawal symptoms or cravings. Euphoric for the first three days. Walked out of the room and knew I would never touch them again. However, at that time I hated smoking and wanted nothing more than to quit, just didn't believe I had the willpower to do it on my own. As they say, hypnotherapy only works if you really want to quit, otherwise it is a waste of money. That is true you have to WANT IT above everything else and a good hypnotherapist will make sure that's in place before the session (yes I'm a trained clinical hypnotherapist non-practicing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 quit 15 years ago after trying to stop for 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBK Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Where can I find a clinical hypnotherapist in Thailand and how do I know that their accreditation is good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryP Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, GBK said: Where can I find a clinical hypnotherapist in Thailand and how do I know that their accreditation is good? The fellow I saw is no longer in Thailand. He had the credentials and I checked them, but, unfortunately, no use to you. I know of a couple of others but could not vouch for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khant Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Where can I find a clinical hypnotherapist in Thailand and how do I know that their accreditation is good?Give google a go?!!Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan B Tong Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Inane, First one this week after a record breaking week last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koo Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I read Allen Carr's "Easyway to stop smoking". I really works if you trust yourself to understand and pick up the ideas in the book, and also are truly willing to quit smoking. The best part is that you don't need to buy or borrow the book, it is now also a free download: http://prdupl02.ynet.co.il/ForumFiles_2/15119301.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 55 minutes ago, Genghis Khant said: . Plus the very proud and pleasing fact that I am no longer a slave to nicotine!! And saving yourself 365 x Baht 125 = Baht 45,625 per year (assuming you were smoking a pack a day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMak9 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Yes me. After 11 years I stopped smoking. Its been 3 or 4 years now. The magic trick is to stop smoking. Put them in the bin and stop. Youre smallest hangover is worse than your "withdrawls". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 3 and a half years, and loving it. My life was turned around by six magical words: You - have - had - a - heart - attack. Needed no other assistance to quit (booze as well) :) Best wishes to all smokers trying to quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superglue Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I too have terminated my relationship with cigarettes & booze. Oh what a feeling! Cigarettes - my body/clothing does not reek with the odor. Booze - I am in control & responsible for my actions. Sobriety date - 09 April 1984. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makecoldplayhistory Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Stop seeing these as individual attempts to quit. You may have slip-ups after a week or year or two years or longer but just see it as that and not a failure. I'll be 'clean' 7 years this Cristmas. Not smoked for 5 but several slip ups in the first 2 years. Some lasting a month or more. Have you read Alan Carr's book? It's excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waza46 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Read Alan Carrs book it is great. Been 4 years now, read the book threw the cigs in the bin and never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inepto Cracy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I stopped cold turkey in Oct 2015. Smoked for 27 years, stopped for 3 as I started again. Smoked for another 7 and hit the non smokers corner. Don't tell your self you are stopping, just convince yourself that you are a non-smoker. Yes I do get cravings once in a blue moon, still want to stop at 7/11 and buy a box after a really stressful time, but then I just convince myself that I don't smoke. The feeling only last for 20 minutes or so. Good luck and you can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, waza46 said: Read Alan Carrs book it is great. Been 4 years now, read the book threw the cigs in the bin and never looked back. does reading make one gay ?? i dont need another vice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Harris Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Latest news No 1 Killer. Up to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binden Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'm on month 4 now and feel great.Hit the gym 3 or 4 times a week and it totally puts me off smoking.When i smell them now,or see someone smoking ,it just looks so stupid and stinky.Keep up the good work??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidaddy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I am only 6 weeks into it but very proud of myself after 55 years of smoking. Even lung cancer 10 years ago didn't stop me. Recent loss of breadth just walking up a few stairs did the job for me. Even quarterly CT scans wasn't picking up the emphysema. Still fighting the cravings but getting easier. Wife gave up 2 days later. My secret turned out to be perfect (for me): 1. Plan when and where to do it 2. Ensure I had 2-3 days clear off work 3. Get rid of all distractions 4. Get rid of all smokes the night before 5. Use sleeping tablets to try and sleep through the bulk of first few days Whilst it remains hard I talk to others who have given up for longer periods to get confidence it will all get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khant Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 And saving yourself 365 x Baht 125 = Baht 45,625 per year (assuming you were smoking a pack a day).Spot on!!But I'm spending all the money I've accrued on new clothing lol. Help. Nothing fits anymore[emoji30][emoji30]Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 4 years ago on a holiday in the Maldives. Only assistance from Nicorettes for 6 months and replaced that with normal gum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonnie Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 23 years clean now , succeeded after 3 attempts " to give up", found using nicotine gum helpful, had to do some work on the inner self as smoking for me was a self medicating coping thing, but you don't actually give up anything rather gain so many things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Stopped July 4. No slips. Not really interested in it anymore. Gotta lose some weight now. 10 kilos would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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