Try this site (be warned the pictures are very graphic) http://www.quitnow.info.au/

Here in Australia smoking is banned in most public venues, and even then it's restricted. The governments here have realised what a risk smoking is to people who are present when someone smokes so they have been progressively banning it in areas where people congregate. It is still allowed on the street (really really annoying for when you are walking down a city street - as if we're not getting enough carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals) from the traffic, we don't need it blown in our faces - sorry, it's a sore point with me) and in people's homes (obviously, it's recommended not to smoke around children or pregnant women).

That website gives help on how to quit http://www.quitnow.info.au/internet/qui … rs-booklet

you could also ask your doctor.

I know some ex-smokers (i've never smoked) and they are much happier not smoking - no smell, no cough, no health damage/early death and it gives them more money to spend on other things. A relative of mine quit about 10 years ago, her method was to buy a pearl ring that cost as much as cigarettes for a year, then she stopped smoking altogether and rubbed the ring when she felt the urge to - the result: a worn pearl ring and a non-smoker. It won't work for everyone but it was her method. Remember, smoking is an addiction, it's not as easy to stop as people think it is but it is worthwhile. I think after 3 years of not smoking you go back to the same risks of getting cancer/heart disease as a person who never smoked (don't quote me, I can't remember where I got that)

Good luck!

I also wants to wish you good luck as ive seen how hard it is but if youre really kean on it then i know youll make it 

good luck 

Good for you tanya. What differences did you notice when you stopped smoking?

Here's an extension to that original website I posted on getting ready to quit. http://www.quitbecauseyoucan.org.au/bro … nerID=1826

Cigarettes are addictive and like all addictions it's not always as simple as making the decision to do it. That website has tips on how to change your life to support your decision and make it easier for you.

I'm totally for people quitting smoking - I know it can be a very hard thing to achieve. But for me, it means one less person who I have to walk past on the street and cop a face full of smoke and maybe one less outdoor restaurant I have to avoid because people will smoke when others are eating. Here in australia people can still smoke in outdoor areas of restaurants and cafes. It's annoying because us non-smokers would like to sit outside and enjoy our meal but that generally doesn't happen because someone lights up. It's just rude when other people are eating. The one place I went to where there was almost no outdoor (or indoor) smoking was the US. I saw one person smoking and there was another passerby making disparaging comments about it. It's the one thing I really like about the US. Italy was also good, people kept it to the designated areas and were polite about it, not letting it affect other people as much. The UK was terrible (this was 2005) - we had to eat very early to avoid it in all restuarants and pubs. Not much fun - we had to dedicate a smokey clothes bag of dirty washing when we came home (no time to ash while we were there).

Last edited by The White Rabbit (Sun 20 Jan 08 2:50am)

Rabbit, our local swimming pool, a huge place (couple of acres maybe?) is smoke free, people wanting to smoke have to leave the centre and go to a designated place in the car park. There is somewhere to sit & shade.

I did think it a bit odd not to have one inside though when almost the whole place is out in the open.

It was a local council decision.

Hi again lia....

I was a bit apprehensive when I went for hypnosis, but this is only natural.  If you ever get access to a doctor who is qualified in hypnosis go for it.

Another thought, I have a friend who lost a great amount of weight just by cutting down on calories and a lot of willpower, no weight watchers or slimming clubs.  Whenever she had an urge to "EAT" she cleaned her teeth and she said it helped.

Maybe you could try this.  I'm sure when your mouth feels lovely and fresh the last thing you want to do is light up a smelly old cigarette.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.



Hi WR....It was quite a while before I felt any real benefit.  I had no withdrawl symptoms, I could smell the roses, not the cigarette smoke, my house felt cleaner and fresher.   Oh, and I saved a lot of money.   All in all it was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life.  The only drawback.....I put on weight.....but that's another story.