STOPPED SMOKING AND PLAYING POKER BADLY

torryboy

Please use this thread to help me stop smoking.

I came home from Tenerife on sat and went cold turkey since I got on plane, bought patches today and they are helping a little.

I have no patience while playing poker so if I dont chat much or play like a total donk like I have today please forgive me.

BlackFish3

i wont vote because i would like to vote for all 3 options lol. nah good luck with it! its good you are trying to stop... the will power you will gain can only improve your poker game!

IRISHROVER

hope you had a great time ,

back to reality with a bang lol ,

i gave them up 8 years ago after numerous unsuceesful attempts,

this book :

the easy way to stop smoking,

by alan carr,

i found a great help,

hope this helps !

p.s. if this book fails you can always roll it and smoke it lol !

KnackersYa

I'm STILL smoking and STILL playing like a newborn donkey!!!!

Seriously, stopping smoking is far more important than a temporary blip in poker form. Keep at it.

torryboy

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hope you had a great time , back to reality with a bang lol , i gave them up 8 years ago after numerous unsuceesful attempts, this book : the easy way to stop smoking, by alan carr, i found a great help, hope this helps ! p.s. if this book fails you can always roll it and smoke it lol !
Posted by IRISHROVER

Tx will give  it a try aint gonna be easy after 35 years

torryboy

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I'm STILL smoking and STILL playing like a newborn donkey!!!! Seriously, stopping smoking is far more important than a temporary blip in poker form. Keep at it.
Posted by KnackersYa

How about trying along with me

loonytoons

I smoked 20 a day from when i was 13 til i was 33 (20 years) and if i had a drink i smoked 60+.I tried to give up a couple of times and it didnt work, but this time i was determined (thats the key), if your remotely not fully behind this you will fail! What i did was firstly not tell anyone for a week, i got a diary and marked off each day i didnt smoke. Heres the key to my success, i went out for a drink on the 3rd day (while i was still committed) determined not to smoke and i put the money for 20 cigs into a bottle every day, after a month i had something like £100, with this i treated myself to some golf gear (but it can be anything you like). The cravings i found were bad for the 1st six weeks, but i realised that they were very predictable, they followed my usual smoking routine, like 1st thing in the morning, 10am breaktime, lunch, mid afternoon, just after work etc etc, the cravings were always bad at the times i used to light up. To combat this i threw darts at a board for 10 minutes until the craving stopped, when it returned i threw again (i think this takes your mind off the cigs) at the start i was throwing 10 times a day, and this went down to 2 times a day after 6 weeks (you can choose your own method). After the 4th month and another £300 in the bottle i purchased a new set of golf irons. This was my payback if you like and you can see the money accumulating. After 6 months i found i no longer coughed c r a p up every morning, and i didnt get wheezy after exercise.Havnt had a ciggie in 12 years and it seems like i never smoked and im so glad i packed em in, good luck in your quest.

unknown_username

bin stopped for a month now i,m ok during the day cuz i never smoked at work but when i came home 1st thing i did was av a smoke.nowt more relaxing than playing poker with a smoke.my game went really downbank but im determinded to stop,after about a week i won a tourny that got my confidence back up and i realised i actually didnt need a smoke,i still crave them and i want one now while im playing the 22 deepie but im not gonna have one.good luck torryboy im with ya all the way

torryboy

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I smoked 20 a day from when i was 13 til i was 33 (20 years) and if i had a drink i smoked 60+.I tried to give up a couple of times and it didnt work, but this time i was determined (thats the key), if your remotely not fully behind this you will fail! What i did was firstly not tell anyone for a week, i got a diary and marked off each day i didnt smoke. Heres the key to my success, i went out for a drink on the 3rd day (while i was still committed) determined not to smoke and i put the money for 20 cigs into a bottle every day, after a month i had something like £100, with this i treated myself to some golf gear (but it can be anything you like). The cravings i found were bad for the 1st six weeks, but i realised that they were very predictable, they followed my usual smoking routine, like 1st thing in the morning, 10am breaktime, lunch, mid afternoon, just after work etc etc, the cravings were always bad at the times i used to light up. To combat this i threw darts at a board for 10 minutes until the craving stopped, when it returned i threw again (i think this takes your mind off the cigs) at the start i was throwing 10 times a day, and this went down to 2 times a day after 6 weeks (you can choose your own method). After the 4th month and another £300 in the bottle i purchased a new set of golf irons. This was my payback if you like and you can see the money accumulating. After 6 months i found i no longer coughed c r a p up every morning, and i didnt get wheezy after exercise.Havnt had a ciggie in 12 years and it seems like i never smoked and im so glad i packed em in, good luck in your quest.
Posted by loonytoon

Thanks this is so helpful, the coughing in the morning was the last straw and I am determined.

Was going to cancel my night with the lads on wed but will go now

torryboy

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bin stopped for a month now i,m ok during the day cuz i never smoked at work but when i came home 1st thing i did was av a smoke.nowt more relaxing than playing poker with a smoke.my game went really downbank but im determinded to stop,after about a week i won a tourny that got my confidence back up and i realised i actually didnt need a smoke,i still crave them and i want one now while im playing the 22 deepie but im not gonna have one.good luck torryboy im with ya all the way
Posted by stokefc

Let me know how your getting on in future m8 much appreciated

loonytoons

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In Response to Re: STOPPED SMOKING AND PLAYING POKER BADLY :

I smoked 20 a day from when i was 13 til i was 33 (20 years) and if i had a drink i smoked 60+.I tried to give up a couple of times and it didnt work, but this time i was determined (thats the key), if your remotely not fully behind this you will fail! What i did was firstly not tell anyone for a week, i got a diary and marked off each day i didnt smoke. Heres the key to my success, i went out for a drink on the 3rd day (while i was still committed) determined not to smoke and i put the money for 20 cigs into a bottle every day, after a month i had something like £100, with this i treated myself to some golf gear (but it can be anything you like). The cravings i found were bad for the 1st six weeks, but i realised that they were very predictable, they followed my usual smoking routine, like 1st thing in the morning, 10am breaktime, lunch, mid afternoon, just after work etc etc, the cravings were always bad at the times i used to light up. To combat this i threw darts at a board for 10 minutes until the craving stopped, when it returned i threw again (i think this takes your mind off the cigs) at the start i was throwing 10 times a day, and this went down to 2 times a day after 6 weeks (you can choose your own method). After the 4th month and another £300 in the bottle i purchased a new set of golf irons. This was my payback if you like and you can see the money accumulating. After 6 months i found i no longer coughed c r a p up every morning, and i didnt get wheezy after exercise.Havnt had a ciggie in 12 years and it seems like i never smoked and im so glad i packed em in, good luck in your quest. Posted by loonytoon Thanks this is so helpful, the coughing in the morning was the last straw and I am determined. Was going to cancel my night with the lads on wed but will go now
Posted by torryboy

Let us know on thursday that you didnt smoke wed night, if you dont then you know youve got past the 1st big hurdle!

unknown_username

I wish you the very best of luck and remember all ur pokers buds are behind u x

IRISHROVER

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I wish you the very best of luck and remember all ur pokers buds are behind u x
Posted by xFALLENx

 n1 fallen u are a true angel,

loony hit on it there ,

why dont you let us know as the days progress,

 on this threrad how you are getting on torryboy .

unknown_username

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In Response to Re: STOPPED SMOKING AND PLAYING POKER BADLY :   n1 fallen u are a true angel, loony hit on it there , why dont you let us know as the days progress,  on this threrad how you are getting on torryboy .
Posted by IRISHROVER

TY rover

C I am nice if not rubbed up the wrong way.

But getting back 2 the subject in hand

torryboy

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In Response to Re: STOPPED SMOKING AND PLAYING POKER BADLY : TY rover C I can b nice if not rubbed up the wrong way. But getting back 2 the subject in hand
Posted by xFALLENx

I will keep you all updated as it will be another nice distraction.

TRIP5

I have stopped smoking (and started again) more times than Phil Taylor has hit the bullseye!!! However, I was given some great advice by one of my umpteen quit buddy's (obviously preferring to share my misery with which ever unsuspecting soul I can talk in to quitting with me...) so share my knowledge I will:-

Freeze some grapes and when you have a killer craving go to the freezer and pop a frozen grape in your mouth...by the time it melts enough to eat it your craving will have passed...Unfortunately I started EVERY TIME because free will and freedom of choice are particular downfalls of mine...lol

Will be joining you on the non smoking train 2 weeks tomorrow (for the nth and hopefully LAST time...lol)

Good Luck Sir - keep up the good work )

X

MAXALLY

Good luck with your quest Torryboy. Respect sir for giving it a go and I, like many others on here, hope you succeed. I gave up once for 13 years!!!........but on my 14th birthday thought 'i think i will try a ciggy!!!' lol.

I sooooo want to attempt to give up this year for so many reasons which you no doubt can relate to so will not list them but I look forward to reading your progress on here plus any tips from other posters that can help us all.

PS. Have you got any spare lighters now?   )

torryboy

Well thats another 24 hours over with successfully.

Today I have used patches, Niquitin lozenges, Trebor mints, went for a long walk and have even cooked the supper and hoovered, the grapes are in the freezer and I have bought a dartboard lol.  Think when I go back to work next week it will be better.

Walked past a pub earlier and there were three smokers standing outside, had to hold my breath.

Still going for a couple of pints the morn so it will be a good test of my willpower so heres hoping.

Lost about a third of my bankroll in two days but its keeping me distracted, I reckon I am playing 50% more hands than normal.

Maxally, funny enough I took home lighters from tenerife and fags which are now going to polish neighbours, guess its a tourist thing lol.

Thanks for the support so far its helping me so much keep it coming

IRISHROVER

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Well thats another 24 hours over with successfully. Today I have used patches, Niquitin lozenges, Trebor mints, went for a long walk and have even cooked the supper and hoovered, the grapes are in the freezer and I have bought a dartboard lol.  Think when I go back to work next week it will be better. Walked past a pub earlier and there were three smokers standing outside, had to hold my breath. Still going for a couple of pints the morn so it will be a good test of my willpower so heres hoping. Lost about a third of my bankroll in two days but its keeping me distracted, I reckon I am playing 50% more hands than normal. Maxally, funny enough I took home lighters from tenerife and fags which are now going to polish neighbours, guess its a tourist thing lol. Thanks for the support so far its helping me so much keep it coming
Posted by torryboy

 

excellent well done m8y !

one more tip ,

a punchbag its great to throw a few punchs in ,

if the craving is getting to you .

rover and out !

torryboy

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In Response to Re: STOPPED SMOKING AND PLAYING POKER BADLY :   excellent well done m8y ! one more tip , a punchbag its great to throw a few punchs in , if the craving is getting to you . rover and out !
Posted by IRISHROVER

Ha Ha, honestly thats the first time i have smiled since sat luv it cheers matey

unknown_username

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In Response to Re: STOPPED SMOKING AND PLAYING POKER BADLY : Ha Ha, honestly thats the first time i have smiled since sat luv it cheers matey
Posted by torryboy

it does get better m8 you will start to smile more and more each and every day.i was hell to live with,i went completely cold turkey no patches,gum,mints nothin,wake up in the morning sweat soaked then the bad dreams kick in real nightmares,never had dreams like em so realistic used to wake me up wont go into details but they were bad.but thats all gone now get the occasional dream but nothin like they were(d am hillbillys) and im feeling 100% better my cravings are getting less and less and today i,ve not even thought about a smoke even now typing this i dont want one anyway keep it going torryboy you will suceed best of luck...sean
ps. it affects people in different ways my friend what happend to me above may or proberly not happen to you dont let it put you off

dav1964

Hope you succeed torryboy it really is one of the toughest things to achieve.I myself have given up twice,both times for 2 years only to start again.gl m8

torryboy

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Hope you succeed torryboy it really is one of the toughest things to achieve.I myself have given up twice,both times for 2 years only to start again.gl m8
Posted by dav1964

Good point dav, guess it aint just a case of getting over first few weeks its a long term challenge.

torryboy

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In Response to Re: STOPPED SMOKING AND PLAYING POKER BADLY : it does get better m8 you will start to smile more and more each and every day.i was hell to live with,i went completely cold turkey no patches,gum,mints nothin,wake up in the morning sweat soaked then the bad dreams kick in real nightmares,never had dreams like em so realistic used to wake me up wont go into details but they were bad.but thats all gone now get the occasional dream but nothin like they were(d am hillbillys) and im feeling 100% better my cravings are getting less and less and today i,ve not even thought about a smoke even now typing this i dont want one anyway keep it going torryboy you will suceed best of luck...sean ps. it affects people in different ways my friend what happend to me above may or proberly not happen to you dont let it put you off
Posted by stokefc

Stoke, ur a legend going cold turkey, I lasted two days and was up the wall till I got patches etc.

oynutter

hiya torry--good luck with it-- saw you were the only one registered for a deep stack this morning--- I thought, I'm not floppin playing him all on my own, not in his mood--lol---you better wait till a few are registered before you do next time, or you'll never get a game--lol--hope you do it---you know it makes sense!--good luck m8

OMahonyO

I havent had one this year so far, but ive tried to give up loads of times.  It would be impossible without the patches, and it has to be the 21mg 24hr ones, obv taking them off before bed as the crazy dreams would put me in a mental hospital.

gl torry, for me the hardest part is when Im having a drink or playing poker.  I have purposly not gone out yet this yr as I dont trust myself yet

loonytoons

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I havent had one this year so far, but ive tried to give up loads of times.  It would be impossible without the patches, and it has to be the 21mg 24hr ones, obv taking them off before bed as the crazy dreams would put me in a mental hospital. gl torry, for me the hardest part is when Im having a drink or playing poker.  I have purposly not gone out yet this yr as I dont trust myself yet
Posted by OMahonyO

I did it and im glad i never used them, yes the cravings are worse at the start but they were not as long term i found, it truelly is mainly in the mind at the start, 1 day at a time and will power to say no!! As i said earlier, you have to do something to occupy your mind and hands (no jokes lol) when the craving starts, thats why i threw darts.

labrat64

Just today, i have received my certificate from my doctor's for successfully giving up smoking.(obviously, i only did it so i would get said certificate lol)

Seriously, i smoked from age 13 till now, (45) and never once stopped for good despite numerous attempts. But finally with some bribing by the kids, and the fact that my daughter's had another heart op-see other threads- i have managed to become an ex smoker. I'm so proud that i've done it and hope you can do it to torryboy. One thing i do promise, I will never become one of those ex-smokers who feel the need to tell smokers off for doing what they love, Smoke!!

By the way, i've put my unused patches on ebay if you want to buy some lol

Good luck, it's hard, but it's do-able

OMahonyO

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Just today, i have received my certificate from my doctor's for successfully giving up smoking.(obviously, i only did it so i would get said certificate lol) Seriously, i smoked from age 13 till now, (45) and never once stopped for good despite numerous attempts. But finally with some bribing by the kids, and the fact that my daughter's had another heart op-see other threads- i have managed to become an ex smoker. I'm so proud that i've done it and hope you can do it to torryboy. One thing i do promise, I will never become one of those ex-smokers who feel the need to tell smokers off for doing what they love, Smoke!! By the way, i've put my unused patches on ebay if you want to buy some lol Good luck, it's hard, but it's do-able
Posted by labrat64

theres nothing like kids to guilt you into giving up.  the final straw for me was my 3 yr old girl saying `i want to smoke when im older`,  and my 1yr old lad trying to copy the sound I make when inhaling and exhaling

torryboy

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Just today, i have received my certificate from my doctor's for successfully giving up smoking.(obviously, i only did it so i would get said certificate lol) Seriously, i smoked from age 13 till now, (45) and never once stopped for good despite numerous attempts. But finally with some bribing by the kids, and the fact that my daughter's had another heart op-see other threads- i have managed to become an ex smoker. I'm so proud that i've done it and hope you can do it to torryboy. One thing i do promise, I will never become one of those ex-smokers who feel the need to tell smokers off for doing what they love, Smoke!! By the way, i've put my unused patches on ebay if you want to buy some lol Good luck, it's hard, but it's do-able
Posted by labrat64

Me to, 13 until 49 (how much money have we spent in 68 years between us lol)

Give your daughter my regards please

torryboy

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hiya torry--good luck with it-- saw you were the only one registered for a deep stack this morning--- I thought, I'm not floppin playing him all on my own, not in his mood--lol---you better wait till a few are registered before you do next time, or you'll never get a game--lol--hope you do it---you know it makes sense!--good luck m8
Posted by oynutter

And I bubbled in that one with 6 entrants lol.

Thanks oynutter