The Stop Smoking Thread

[landarch]

Sorry if this thread already exists. I looked and couldn't find it.



Smoking sucks, and it's time for me to quit. So far it's been eight full days (this is day nine) of a cold-turkey run that I'm feeling pretty good about. I'm finding that support and encouragement have been among the of biggest tools so far. With that in mind, I've started this thread.

Post your successes, failures, methods, well wishes, even your undying love for nicotine.

[Slumbag]

Sorry if this thread already exists. I looked and couldn't find it.



Smoking sucks, and it's time for me to quit. So far it's been eight full days (this is day nine) of a cold-turkey run that I'm feeling pretty good about. I'm finding that support and encouragement have been among the of biggest tools so far. With that in mind, I've started this thread.

Post your successes, failures, methods, well wishes, even your undying love for nicotine.

I quit November 3rd, and have only had three since then (I should really just count two. I was blackout drunk for the third one, and had to be told that I smoked it).

I don't want to sound like a dick, but it's really not that hard, man. It really just sucks about 30% of the time. I've gained a bunch of fucking weight (about 15 lbs), which totally stinks, but it's worth it.
I used patches and they seemed to work well when I was fiending. Best of luck to you my friend.

[Whiskeyportal]

I quit back in september using Chantix. The stuff works great but gives you fucked up dreams. I smoke cigars still though. Too delicious to give up.

[DonInNC]

Post your successes, failures, methods, well wishes, even your undying love for nicotine.

Congrats, you've made it through the hard part. The first week is the worst.

I quit cold turkey on Dec 7, 2003. The one trick I employed was to do a night of heavy drinking early on (day 2 or 3) to prove to myself that I could drink without smoking. The idea being that if I couldn't do it, I would have to quit drinking. What I found is that without cigs, you can manage the buzz better and the hangovers are less likely.

[Chip196]

Congrats guys ... I quit on October 15th. We have our first kid on the way so every time I think about having one I remind myself that I don't want to be a smoker around him/her.

[ANC]

I'm ready to quit. Yesterday I came to work with only 2 cigarettes had those, but then grubbed another 2, a big cutback from the normal pack a day.. I gave in today, but there's no reason not to keep trying.

[Chip196]

I'm ready to quit. Yesterday I came to work with only 2 cigarettes had those, but then grubbed another 2, a big cutback from the normal pack a day.. I gave in today, but there's no reason not to keep trying.

nice ANC ... I think the big thing is that if you fall off, get right back on.

[ANC]

nice ANC ... I think the big thing is that if you fall off, get right back on.

Exactly. I actually quit for 2 years against my will. I did it to shut my stupid ex-girlfriend up. So the day we broke up, I lit up. I think I might go the Chantix way.. My wife took it and she hasn't smoked in a year and a half.. This time I want to quit for myself, nobody else.

[Chip196]

Exactly. I actually quit for 2 years against my will. I did it to shut my stupid ex-girlfriend up. So the day we broke up, I lit up. I think I might go the Chantix way.. My wife took it and she hasn't smoked in a year and a half.. This time I want to quit for myself, nobody else.

Thats the only way it will work!! Good luck Budday!

[ANC]

Thats the only way it will work!! Good luck Budday!

Thanks Chip!

[biggestmexi]

You all need to quite smoking.

The S-CHIP program then will be failed. and then I dont have to worry about cigars getting MORE expensive.

[Ritalin]

I'm coming up on 4 years smoke free, and it feels good.

You'll do it. Just stick with it.

[RogerPodacter]

i used chantix to quit last year, but unfortunately i started back up again. but that chantix works incredibly. crazy dreams though, but well worth it. basically once you take those pills and they kick in, you physically cannot smoke. even if you try to smoke, you cant.

[ANC]

i used chantix to quit last year, but unfortunately i started back up again. but that chantix works incredibly. crazy dreams though, but well worth it. basically once you take those pills and they kick in, you physically cannot smoke. even if you try to smoke, you cant.

how crazy of dreams? like is it a cool break from boring dreams?

[~Katja~]

I'm coming up on 4 years smoke free, and it feels good.

You'll do it. Just stick with it.

I have to agree, STICK WITH IT!
5 friggn years without and then I start again... how stupid am I??? :wallbash::wallbash:

[denko]

three years at thanksgiving for me without so much as a puff. the first two weeks were rough, then it was good and now randomly i get urges to smoke three years later, but they pass as quickly as they come. i gained about 60lbs over the course of three years (the part everyone loves to hear) but i was a skinny young man anyway and could use the extra weight.

like they all say stick with it.

the satisfaction of not smoking when you want to eventually ends up being much better than giving in in the end, if that makes sense.

[Ritalin]

I have to agree, STICK WITH IT!
5 friggn years without and then I start again... how stupid am I??? :wallbash::wallbash:

It's so strange to hear stories like that. I have no desire to smoke again. It wouldn't occur to me to do it.

[~Katja~]

It's so strange to hear stories like that. I have no desire to smoke again. It wouldn't occur to me to do it.

just stick with it!
I was saying the same thing 3, 4 and even 5 years into it until I did pick up the damn cigarettes again after all... one stupid night of drinking, and I started again. I was certain I could drop it the next day or at the end of the vacation...

[RogerPodacter]

how crazy of dreams? like is it a cool break from boring dreams?

no shit. i normally have intense vivid dreams, and its actually scary. combine that with taking chantix, and my dreams are like an out-of-body experience or some shit. its crazynuts.

[Puggle_kicker]

Ive been able to give it up in the past for like six months before. But I wasnt ready to quit. I still like to smoke.

Im going to try to quit again soon, cause Im starting to like it less and less.

[celery]

I just passed my fourth year anniversary at Thanksgiving and I don't miss it one bit. This book helped me more than anything:

http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Way-Stop-Smoking-Non-Smokers/dp/1402718616

When I tell my friends that a book helped me quit, they look at me like I'm crazy, but the author lays things out so simply and directly that I never wanted to smoke again. It has a five star ranking with over 500 reviews, and I don't think I've ever seen an Amazon book ranked that high.

Pick it up - if you're struggling with quitting smoking, it's the best $10 you can possibly spend.

[spot]

4 and a half years for me. I tried the patch (broke out in hives) and Zyban (made the cigs taste awful, but I felt like a zombie). I finally decided that I really wanted to do this, in fact really needed to, and never looked back. The first three weeks were really hard, then it got a lot easier, even easier after 3 months. I would never smoke one again, but I still crave them from time to time, if that makes sense. You can do this..just try to wait out the cravings when they come, they'll pass.

[disneyspy]

i tried stoppin smokin by chewin nicorette gum,it tasted so bad i quit chewin gum

[Puggle_kicker]

I just passed my fourth year anniversary at Thanksgiving and I don't miss it one bit. This book helped me more than anything:

http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Way-Stop-Smoking-Non-Smokers/dp/1402718616

When I tell my friends that a book helped me quit, they look at me like I'm crazy, but the author lays things out so simply and directly that I never wanted to smoke again. It has a five star ranking with over 500 reviews, and I don't think I've ever seen an Amazon book ranked that high.

Pick it up - if you're struggling with quitting smoking, it's the best $10 you can possibly spend.
So what is the deal with that book, is it some sort of a gimmick? Like a self help type thing? What is the gist of it? Outlining all the potential dangers and shit?

[celery]

So what is the deal with that book, is it some sort of a gimmick? Like a self help type thing? What is the gist of it? Outlining all the potential dangers and shit?

Everyone knows the potential dangers, yet they keep smoking anyways. I did too. It stays away from that and focuses on the reasons you do smoke and how to break yourself of the habit.

I think this is the biggest thing I gained from the book (and I truly believe this now): Nobody really enjoys smoking...it's all an illusion. Smokers are only feeding the cycle of nicotine addiction that started when they had their first cigarette.

Also, quitting smoking shouldn't be seen as a chore. People who quit with the mindset that they're depriving themselves, are setting themselves up for failure. Quitting needs to be seen as a relief, freedom from the prison of having to smoke :)

There's no gimmick to the book, it's all just logical stuff like I've mentioned above, written by a man who smoked five packs a day for years and finally managed to quit. I honestly can't recommend it enough.

[Slumbag]

no shit. i normally have intense vivid dreams, and its actually scary. combine that with taking chantix, and my dreams are like an out-of-body experience or some shit. its crazynuts.

I was on patches, and if I left them on while I slept, I had the vivd dreams too. They weren't scary or anything, it's just that I have never been woken up by a dream before. It was strange.

I heard Chantix made people want to kill themselves.

[nukinfuts]

Exactly. I actually quit for 2 years against my will. I did it to shut my stupid ex-girlfriend up. So the day we broke up, I lit up. I think I might go the Chantix way.. My wife took it and she hasn't smoked in a year and a half.. This time I want to quit for myself, nobody else.

I started chantix a couple weeks ago and I am down to a couple of cigs a day. I drive a lot for my job so I think I am more addicted to the act than the nicotine. Its hardest not to smoke while driving so I post here instead. Chantix works great and you costs about as much as a months worth of Marlboro lights. Good luck!

[RogerPodacter]

Man i couldnt smoke after my 5th day on chantix.

[zildjian361]

the odd thing about my smoking is that i don't smoke all day at work. when other's were out there in the cold smoking. it looked crazy and i had no desire to smoke. BUT when i get home and have a few beers that's when i'll smoke a few. :smoke::drunk:

[landarch]

Up to the end of day 10 with no nicotine. The key has been to just not smoke. Just don't, that's all.

Much much easier said than done. I have a knot in my stomach over not smoking. My head hurts. I can't quit eating.

But....

I feel so much healthier. I don't stink. My wife wants to kiss me all of a sudden. I can't hear myself breathing any more.

[Ritalin]

I was on patches, and if I left them on while I slept, I had the vivd dreams too. They weren't scary or anything, it's just that I have never been woken up by a dream before. It was strange.

I heard Chantix made people want to kill themselves.

Yeah, instead of killing themselves slowly every single fucking day smoking fucking cigarettes.

Be stupid in another thread, please.

[Slumbag]

Yeah, instead of killing themselves slowly every single fucking day smoking fucking cigarettes.

Be stupid in another thread, please.
Don't be so sensitive.
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/2287

Chantix, an anti-smoking medication, continues to be touted as a “wonder drug” by its maker, Pfizer, Inc., despite the fact that it has been linked to 63 deaths and thousands of reports of psychiatric symptoms in the Unites States and Great Britain in the past year

[nukinfuts]

Don't be so sensitive.
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/2287

Chantix, an anti-smoking medication, continues to be touted as a “wonder drug” by its maker, Pfizer, Inc., despite the fact that it has been linked to 63 deaths and thousands of reports of psychiatric symptoms in the Unites States and Great Britain in the past year
I would rather stop smoking and run the risk of being a little crazy. Lots of people kill themselves while taking Tylenol. A lot of drugs have suicide risks but they can't be linked directly. If 1 person commits suicide while in a drug trial the FDA requires the mfg to list that in the drug insert even if it cannot be 100% linked to the drug.
Chantix is also not meant to be taken long term. A coyple months is really all you should need.

[landarch]

Day 32 of cold-turkey no smoking. No cheating, no medicines, no patches, no bullshit.




And it's my daughter's first birthday. Yay!

[west milly Tom]

Day 32 of cold-turkey no smoking. No cheating, no medicines, no patches, no bullshit.




And it's my daughter's first birthday. Yay!



Congratulations for real.

[joethebartender]

Day 32 of cold-turkey no smoking. No cheating, no medicines, no patches, no bullshit.




And it's my daughter's first birthday. Yay!

Way to go!

I'm on day 1 :surrender:...
solely because I feel like shit. Snots and coughing. I must have bronchitis or pneumonia or something. This sucks.

[Ritalin]

Day 32 of cold-turkey no smoking. No cheating, no medicines, no patches, no bullshit.




And it's my daughter's first birthday. Yay!

Good Job!

I don't say this to doom or jinx you, just to let you know that it's coming. There's a patch of time coming up in the next couple of weeks or so where you'll feel you've got it licked and you'll somehow feel like smoking. At least that's what I experienced. Just watch out for it. You've gotten this far and it's too hard to toss away now. Keep up the good work.

[~Katja~]

well it seems ever since I quit again my asthma/ allergies don't seem to go away and I need an inhaler more often than I did smoking.
It wasn't like that the first time quitting, I felt so much healthier and better back then.
It's been over a month now and I wonder if I can have a smoke at the bar or if that would kick me back to full blown smoking...

[Ritalin]

well it seems ever since I quit again my asthma/ allergies don't seem to go away and I need an inhaler more often than I did smoking.
It wasn't like that the first time quitting, I felt so much healthier and better back then.
It's been over a month now and I wonder if I can have a smoke at the bar or if that would kick me back to full blown smoking...

No, that would kick you back to full blown smoking. But you already knew that.

We were out in a bar, huge beer hall, this weekend and I actually noticed how nice it was that nobody was smoking. It was a Sunday afternoon and there were a ton of kids running around. We had ours, the other couple had theirs. That never would have happened if people could still smoke in bars.

[landarch]

Thanks foro all the support and well wishes, buddays!

Now up to day 42 without once tasting that sweet Parliament nectar.

I see what Ritalin means about that urge to smoke coming back about now. This past weekend I was visiting family in MS. We brought the one-year-old on the plane with us, and spent four days with family we don't see that often. The purest definition of stress. Even after a six-pack of Shiner one night, I still didn't cheat once--despite that strong urge. I can't imagine I will start back because of stress after that.

[A.J.]

I'll take those smokes off your hands.

Good luck to you!

[Ritalin]

Thanks foro all the support and well wishes, buddays!

Now up to day 42 without once tasting that sweet Parliament nectar.

I see what Ritalin means about that urge to smoke coming back about now. This past weekend I was visiting family in MS. We brought the one-year-old on the plane with us, and spent four days with family we don't see that often. The purest definition of stress. Even after a six-pack of Shiner one night, I still didn't cheat once--despite that strong urge. I can't imagine I will start back because of stress after that.

Nice job. The truth is, one cigarette would have made you feel worse.

[LAX]

Im a week in now...

I started with the patch till Sat night I was guest bartending and took the patch off cause I wanted a cig...

ended up having 3 i think and havent had one since...

I haven't even gone back to the patch...

Every time I get an urge I take a deep breath....And I remember how it feels to be able to breathe again

[~Katja~]

I am happy to say I did not have a cigarette at the bar night last weekend. So it's been way over a month now. Sadly my breathing is still not better... damn allergies topped with a cold

[Kathleen From The Bronx]

This got nuthin to do wit Jesus, but I don't think I'll fuck up if I try to stop smoking over Lent. I know that's not the point of Lent! It ain't bout sacrificing things you're sposed to stop doin anyway.......AND I know it's prolly not the way to go about things....... but that's what I'm doin. Cause I'm no bout to go hurtin Jesus' feelins just cause I'm cranky. Or at least that's the plan.

[~Katja~]

This got nuthin to do wit Jesus, but I don't think I'll fuck up if I try to stop smoking over Lent. I know that's not the point of Lent! It ain't bout sacrificing things you're sposed to stop doin anyway.......AND I know it's prolly not the way to go about things....... but that's what I'm doin. Cause I'm no bout to go hurtin Jesus' feelins just cause I'm cranky. Or at least that's the plan.

you can do it! I bought ice cream for the first time in a year on Sunday... probably cause gvac started the ice cream sundae thread and I felt like I needed to either smoke or have ice cream...

[Ritalin]

This got nuthin to do wit Jesus, but I don't think I'll fuck up if I try to stop smoking over Lent. I know that's not the point of Lent! It ain't bout sacrificing things you're sposed to stop doin anyway.......AND I know it's prolly not the way to go about things....... but that's what I'm doin. Cause I'm no bout to go hurtin Jesus' feelins just cause I'm cranky. Or at least that's the plan.

Jesus loves you when you're cranky.

(Geez, I can't believe I just wrote that. What's happening to me?)

[Thebazile78]

Jesus loves you when you're cranky.

(Geez, I can't believe I just wrote that. What's happening to me?)

You've still got "baby brain" ... ?

[Aggie]

I am happy to say I did not have a cigarette at the bar night last weekend. So it's been way over a month now. Sadly my breathing is still not better... damn allergies topped with a cold

Congrats Kat! Starting Saturday I will be quitting AGAIN! And not just cigs, all smoking. :glurps:

I know I can do it, it just sucks. I really wish it wasn't bad for you, I enjoy it. :smoke:

[boosterp]

well it seems ever since I quit again my asthma/ allergies don't seem to go away and I need an inhaler more often than I did smoking.
It wasn't like that the first time quitting, I felt so much healthier and better back then.
It's been over a month now and I wonder if I can have a smoke at the bar or if that would kick me back to full blown smoking...

Smoking causes the lil mucosal cells of your airway to increase production of mucus that the lil hairlike structures cant push up and this can make respiratory diseases worse. Once you have gone without a cig for a few minutes or longer coughing can happen when your lil cells are trying to push the mucus up and out. Once this mucus hits a certain point the vagus nerve is stimulated causing the coughing reflex. Since it has been a month since you quit it is likely that part of the agitated respiratory problems you are having is because things are trying to return to normal in your airway.

This got nuthin to do wit Jesus, but I don't think I'll fuck up if I try to stop smoking over Lent. I know that's not the point of Lent! It ain't bout sacrificing things you're sposed to stop doin anyway.......AND I know it's prolly not the way to go about things....... but that's what I'm doin. Cause I'm no bout to go hurtin Jesus' feelins just cause I'm cranky. Or at least that's the plan.

Just keep up the non-smoking, you will feel better in the long run.

I have been smoke free for over a month now and feel much better.

[Ritalin]

You've still got "baby brain" ... ?

How can I not?

I mean, look at that punim

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/ritalin3g/miles_nyah.jpg

[boosterp]

How can I not?

I mean, look at that punim

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/ritalin3g/miles_nyah.jpg

Love the Hendrix shirt.

[Kathleen From The Bronx]

you can do it! I bought ice cream for the first time in a year on Sunday... probably cause gvac started the ice cream sundae thread and I felt like I needed to either smoke or have ice cream...

Thaaanks Katja :0) Typically I'd ust replace everything with alcoholism, but booze makes me wanna smoke with abandon......so now it's all about me representin for Turkey Hill :0) No...dammit but I'm sposed to be on a, "diet," too.... So... I think I'm gonna embrace misery.... Misery Ripple is my flava of choice....... :0)

Jesus loves you when you're cranky.

(Geez, I can't believe I just wrote that. What's happening to me?)

He is miraculous then, cause I can be a real pain in the keister...I think even Jesus would get sick of my antics, I guess we'll see :0) Thanks tho...

Smoking causes the lil mucosal cells of your airway to increase production of mucus that the lil hairlike structures cant push up and this can make respiratory diseases worse. Once you have gone without a cig for a few minutes or longer coughing can happen when your lil cells are trying to push the mucus up and out. Once this mucus hits a certain point the vagus nerve is stimulated causing the coughing reflex. Since it has been a month since you quit it is likely that part of the agitated respiratory problems you are having is because things are trying to return to normal in your airway.



Just keep up the non-smoking, you will feel better in the long run.

I have been smoke free for over a month now and feel much better.

I know that the last time I tried to quit, I went 10 days and I've been pretty sporadically pissed at myself that I crumpled after that long... I know that after 10 days I WAS feelin free of it, and feelin better already and still I fucked up. I know you're right about the longer you go.... the better u feel...... So... thankeee :0)

How can I not?

I mean, look at that punim

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/ritalin3g/miles_nyah.jpg

Tha's a cute cute baby :0) Congrats!

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Kathleen,

Simple as putting it down and never picking another back up. Harder than hell to actually go through with it for a long period of time.

Part of the problem might be environment, anybody else around you smoke like chimneys? Whenever I hang out with international students, they're always offering me a cig and I'm tempted as hell to oblige.

I used to smoke all the time in high school. It was a convenient way to get to know that cute punkette standing in the smoker's corner at school. Guess when I stopped hanging out with those kids I didn't smoke for anybody but myself. Then I start hacking blood one night and decide that's it. Had one or four since, that's it.

Though I'll still smoke weed any and every chance it presents itself to me. I don't actively seek it, but I don't actively deny it either. 'Course smoking up is more likely to cause cancer than tobacco.

Anyway you can do it! I've known chainsmokers of 50 years who quit along with people of all age groups quitting. It's just a matter of when are you going to take yourself seriously about it instead of just settling for being vaguely pissed off with yaself? Here's an incentive to quit: We all love you very much Kathleen, and want the best for ya in life and health. There ya go.

Maybe I'll see you in the smoker's corner later. :smoke:

[Kathleen From The Bronx]

Part of the problem might be environment, anybody else around you smoke like chimneys?

................

Though I'll still smoke weed any and every chance it presents itself to me. I don't actively seek it, but I don't actively deny it either.

...........

Anyway you can do it! I've known chainsmokers of 50 years who quit along with people of all age groups quitting. It's just a matter of when are you going to take yourself seriously about it instead of just settling for being vaguely pissed off with yaself? Here's an incentive to quit: We all love you very much Kathleen, and want the best for ya in life and health. There ya go.

Maybe I'll see you in the smoker's corner later. :smoke:


Hey that's really niceof ya.....Thanks mucho, freal :0)..... Basically everyone I know smokes and smokes a lot.............. but oddly enough it's not hard for me to drop outta all that as much as it is when it's just me or whatever....me alone, with my own sick and bizarrely boring ideas........Who wouldn't light up and smoke while staring off into the night?! I know! ...Ahhhh whatever... I'll just be miserable for a while though. Like I think I may have said, I'm ready to embrace misery, and I think I can swing it :0) No way I'm sayin, "Bye," to herb tho......... I mean, I and I agree bout that :0)

[Thebazile78]

How can I not?

I mean, look at that punim

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/ritalin3g/miles_nyah.jpg

The baby is absolutely adorable.

And, truthfully, probably a great reminder of why you don't want to smoke anymore!

[styckx]

How well do the meds work? I have a very addictive personality, and have tried quiting smoking before, usually when I get really sick, I do the "FUCK THIS SHIT I"M DONE" and don't smoke while I'm sick, and don't have the urge, but, as soon as I'm better my body seems to suddenly release weeks worth of stored nicotine cravings and I go right back to them.

Hardest parts for me was, when drinking, or when getting in the car. I've considered the meds but I don't want to replace one drug with another, seems kinda useless to me.

[landarch]

I never had any good luck with the meds. Once I quit on them for 7 months, but it never really felt like I quit--something psychological for sure, because I wasn't smoking--really wierd, and it wasn't really hard to convince myself it was OK to go back. So I did go back. Later tried the meds again and got some really scary psycho reactions to it. This time I just went cold turkey, which sucked for a week or so. 53 days later with no nicotine and we're still just going one day at a time.... It seems to be the much preferred (and most effective, so far) way to quit.

[Ritalin]

How well do the meds work? I have a very addictive personality, and have tried quiting smoking before, usually when I get really sick, I do the "FUCK THIS SHIT I"M DONE" and don't smoke while I'm sick, and don't have the urge, but, as soon as I'm better my body seems to suddenly release weeks worth of stored nicotine cravings and I go right back to them.

Hardest parts for me was, when drinking, or when getting in the car. I've considered the meds but I don't want to replace one drug with another, seems kinda useless to me.

I guess that would depend on the medication you use to get off the smokes. Regardless, even if you swapped smoking for, lets say, chantix, wouldn't that still be a win?

I used the patch. It took me a couple of attempts but eventually it worked for me. And, I agree with you. The hardest part for me, and when I knew I'd turned the corner, was when I wouldn't think about smoking in those situations when I used to, such as drinking.

I think that disassociating certain events with smoking is the most important part, because that's what triggers a craving. You don't crave something you aren't thinking about. It's when you get in the car and think about smoking that the crave begins. At some point you'll get in the car and it will never strike you to smoke.

Then, further down the road, you'll get in your car and say "goddamn it! Fucking car still smells like smoke. Fuck."

I never had any good luck with the meds. Once I quit on them for 7 months, but it never really felt like I quit--something psychological for sure, because I wasn't smoking--really wierd, and it wasn't really hard to convince myself it was OK to go back. So I did go back. Later tried the meds again and got some really scary psycho reactions to it. This time I just went cold turkey, which sucked for a week or so. 53 days later with no nicotine and we're still just going one day at a time.... It seems to be the much preferred (and most effective, so far) way to quit.

Awesome. Seriously awesome.

[Aggie]

It's been 3 1/2 days of not smoking anything....come on will power don't leave me now!!!!

[~Katja~]

It's been 3 1/2 days of not smoking anything....come on will power don't leave me now!!!!

you can do it! chew some carrots or drink lots of tea, just take a break doing something else than what you were doing to replace it with the 5-10 minutes spent on a cigartette

[Thebazile78]

It's been 3 1/2 days of not smoking anything....come on will power don't leave me now!!!!

I've heard people sometimes find it's easier if they replace one habit with another, like gum chewing, having a LifeSavers candy or drinking water every time they feel the need to have a cigarette.

What kind of healthful habit can you get into? Maybe having a TicTac or something?

[A.J.]

It's been 3 1/2 days of not smoking anything....come on will power don't leave me now!!!!

I'll bet the weed withdrawals hurt more than the cigarette ones do.

Good luck!

[Aggie]

I've heard people sometimes find it's easier if they replace one habit with another, like gum chewing, having a LifeSavers candy or drinking water every time they feel the need to have a cigarette.

What kind of healthful habit can you get into? Maybe having a TicTac or something?

As you can tell from this thread I'm not great at moderation! http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76871&highlight=tacs

But I recently started working out and feel great. This is all part of our healthy lifestyle change. I think I'll be OK. I've made so many changes in my life over the last year I think I will succeed!

you can do it! chew some carrots or drink lots of tea, just take a break doing something else than what you were doing to replace it with the 5-10 minutes spent on a cigartette

Thanks Kat! I just need to get up and take a 5 minute walk around the building when I would normally have a smoke break. I think keeping some baby carrots in the work fridge might help though.

I'll bet the weed withdrawals hurt more than the cigarette ones do.

Good luck!

Thanks my friend! The reefer is more mental, no physical withdrawls. It's like cutting out a relaxing part of your day. Cigs are way worse, it makes no sense to hate how something tastes and smells or makes you feel and keep on smoking it. That's when you realize how addictive nicotine is.

[IamPixie]

I've come to the realization that I'm not indestructible. Buying some patches today. I'm scared. wish me luck.

[hammersavage]

You are strong enough to do anything you put your mind to. You are not indestructable, do it for those who love you. Good luck and stay strong.

[IamPixie]

You are strong enough to do anything you put your mind to. You are not indestructable, do it for those who love you. Good luck and stay strong.

awww, thank you.

[~Katja~]

I've come to the realization that I'm not indestructible. Buying some patches today. I'm scared. wish me luck.

hey I did it... for a second time, I am convinced you can do it!!!!

[Ritalin]

I've come to the realization that I'm not indestructible. Buying some patches today. I'm scared. wish me luck.

Good for you.

I used the patch and it worked for me.

Give it enough time to work. It's the mental habit of smoking you have to break as well as the physical.

[A.J.]

Good luck to you Pixie!

[ravn816]

I quit just about 3 years ago now. I can't believe how much better I can taste food and wines now. I also feel quite a bit healthier too, less acid reflux attacks, no more hacking.

I did it cold turkey, but morning sickness helps the urge go away. Yeah, nothing will kill the urge to smoke more than a positive pregnancy test.

Good luck to everyone! You can do it!:clap:

[hammersavage]

Pixie, 2 days...any updates?

[landarch]

It's so good to see Pixie and others trying (and seemingly succeeding) with quitting smoking. It can be done with willpower and, if needed, a little help from the headlines and their steady streams of bad economic news:

I haven't had a cigarette in 61 days. I haven't bought any in 64 days. Here in NJ, Parliaments were running around $7.50 per pack at my local bodega. In 64 day's time I have saved myself and my family $480, assuming a pack a day, which was the norm. By Tuesday evening I will have saved just over $500. All this by stopping something that threatened to leave my daughter fatherless.

Good luck to all you guys. It's hard but so worth it.

[Aggie]

It's so good to see Pixie and others trying (and seemingly succeeding) with quitting smoking. It can be done with willpower and, if needed, a little help from the headlines and their steady streams of bad economic news:

I haven't had a cigarette in 61 days. I haven't bought any in 64 days. Here in NJ, Parliaments were running around $7.50 per pack at my local bodega. In 64 day's time I have saved myself and my family $480, assuming a pack a day, which was the norm. By Tuesday evening I will have saved just over $500. All this by stopping something that threatened to leave my daughter fatherless.

Good luck to all you guys. It's hard but so worth it.

Wow! I forgot how much smokes cost up there. Good for you, that's a huge incentive to quitting. I bet your wife and daughter are happy!

[boosterp]

Still smoke free Aggie?

[Aggie]

Yes. It's hard!

[A.J.]

Yes. It's hard!

Mod quote?

[~Katja~]

How can I not?

I mean, look at that punim

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/ritalin3g/miles_nyah.jpg


my friend's dog's name is Punim...lol

[~Katja~]

there are tickers out there that will calculate the number of cigs and money saved... it gives a little bit motivation to keep going


http://www.haqur.com/script/SmokeFree/31818.jpg
(http://www.haqur.com/script/SmokeFree/)

I had a bad day yesterday for the first time since I quit again I actually craved one on my ride home... the weather was nice and the window open... I think it all contributed to it...

but I did not smoke.

[Ritalin]

there are tickers out there that will calculate the number of cigs and money saved... it gives a little bit motivation to keep going


http://www.haqur.com/script/SmokeFree/31818.jpg
(http://www.haqur.com/script/SmokeFree/)

I had a bad day yesterday for the first time since I quit again I actually craved one on my ride home... the weather was nice and the window open... I think it all contributed to it...

but I did not smoke.

Good for you. That was some good willpower right there.

[west milly Tom]

42 hours without a smoke, going well so far. I'm trying to stay away from beer to help ease through the first few days. I forgot today is st patty's though. Doh.

[disneyspy]

how the hell is buyin viagra gonna help me stop smokin?

[landarch]

42 hours without a smoke, going well so far. I'm trying to stay away from beer to help ease through the first few days. I forgot today is st patty's though. Doh.

So how'd you do?

[Don Stugots]

after what i see my dad going through right now, let me see you fucks smoking cigerettes outside of a bar.

My Dad's lungs as describe to me by his heart doc:

http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/940/60025906.JPG

[ANC]

OK getting my Chantix Rx next week. This smoking gimmick ends soon. :smoke:

[~Katja~]

OK getting my Chantix Rx next week. This smoking gimmick ends soon. :smoke:

did you start that yet?


I saw some "outrage" on tv about the latest Quit Smoking commercial...
(hmm, embedding doe snot work? direct link ->
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAirUswrNFo)

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do they really bother you enough to quit?
Does the thought of wanting to be around your kids help?

I know I did not really want to smoke around my kid when I picked it up again but ultimately could not totally avoid it. I am sure subconsciously his asking about mommy's "fire" and handing me a lighter at one point definitely helped when I decided to give it up again.

[ANC]

did you start that yet?


I saw some "outrage" on tv about the latest Quit Smoking commercial...
(hmm, embedding doe snot work? direct link ->
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAirUswrNFo)

<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eAirUswrNFo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eAirUswrNFo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>
do they really bother you enough to quit?
Does the thought of wanting to be around your kids help?

I know I did not really want to smoke around my kid when I picked it up again but ultimately could not totally avoid it. I am sure subconsciously his asking about mommy's "fire" and handing me a lighter at one point definitely helped when I decided to give it up again.

I can't see the video here at the office, but I imagine it's the one where the mother leaves her kid at the train station. I can't watch it, I always change the channel. It's really creepy to me.

Haven't started the Chantix yet, I have an appointment with my doc on Saturday to make sure it's okay for me to take it, then I'll be good.

I'm definitely ready to quit though. I've had a hell of a lot going on in the last few weeks and wasn't sleeping well. Friday morning I was at work and got a quick sharp pain in my chest which really freaked me out. Then since I'm neurotic, I start trying to feel if I have any heart attack symptoms. Now all my muscles were sore because of sleeping all twisted so I start thinking that I'm indeed having a heart attack. So start coughing like a mad man (apparantly that's supposed to keep you from passing out) and finally I realize that it was just one little pain. Then I go onto WebMD and of course diagnose myself. I go to the first aid guy here to get my blood pressure checked and it was 154/85 (i think). He was concerned and sent me to a Medical Building in the area. The check my blood pressure again and it was still high, but my pulse was good and I wasn't showing any signs of a problem. They give me an EKG and confirm my heart is healthy and functioning normally. Apparantly I was short of sleep and stressed myself out by telling myself I was having a heart attack.

Diagnosis - Nervous-Nelly Syndrome.

Anywho, it got me thinking about what if this had been a real health problem and really made up my mind for me.

BTW, my blood pressure has returned to normal for me, but I'm still following up with the doc.

sorry for the long post..

[~Katja~]

yes it is that very video with the kid.
The crying does not creep me out, the thought of not being there for my kid is perhaps more terrifying.


I wonder if Chantrix is the way to go for you then, from what I read it has severe side effects, trippy dreams... insomnia...

Have you ever tried those patches?

Personally the first time as well as the second time I go cold turkey... seems to work well but I really need to be at a point mentally where I am done with it... to be able to stick with it... but I realize that most people do need other help to go through the nicotine withdrawal and all.

Whatever you chose to help you, good luck!

[ANC]

yes it is that very video with the kid.
The crying does not creep me out, the thought of not being there for my kid is perhaps more terrifying.


I wonder if Chantrix is the way to go for you then, from what I read it has severe side effects, trippy dreams... insomnia...

Have you ever tried those patches?

Personally the first time as well as the second time I go cold turkey... seems to work well but I really need to be at a point mentally where I am done with it... to be able to stick with it... but I realize that most people do need other help to go through the nicotine withdrawal and all.

Whatever you chose to help you, good luck!

Thanks. Yes I used the patches and quit for 2 years (ex-girlfriend pressured me) we broke up and I started smoking again.

I'll talk with the doctor and see what he recommends.

Thanks!

[Aggie]

How scary ANC! I too am a worrier and I can totally see myself doing that.

The first 2 times I quit it was cold turkey but never in all the years I smoked was I ever up to a pack a day so it probably wasn't as hard for me.

The last time I quit I needed help because I got myself down to 1-2 cigs a day but just couldn't kick it completely. She prescribed me Wellbutrin (I think it's the same as Zyban) which is an antidepressant and it worked for me.

Good luck!!

[Ritalin]

I know I did not really want to smoke around my kid when I picked it up again but ultimately could not totally avoid it. I am sure subconsciously his asking about mommy's "fire" and handing me a lighter at one point definitely helped when I decided to give it up again.

When I was a kid, I knew I was growing up because I went from blowing out my father's match to lighting it for him.

Could you imagine it now?

Thanks. Yes I used the patches and quit for 2 years (ex-girlfriend pressured me) we broke up and I started smoking again.

I'll talk with the doctor and see what he recommends.

Thanks!

I never understand people who quit for 2 years and go back to it. I used patches, too. Worked like a charm for me.

[A.J.]

I know I did not really want to smoke around my kid when I picked it up again but ultimately could not totally avoid it. I am sure subconsciously his asking about mommy's "fire" and handing me a lighter at one point definitely helped when I decided to give it up again.

When I was a kid, I knew I was growing up because I went from blowing out my father's match to lighting it for him.

I was the little kid who begged my relatives not to smoke because it was bad for them. Now look at me.

[ANC]

I never understand people who quit for 2 years and go back to it. I used patches, too. Worked like a charm for me.

The reason was because I didn't really want to quit, in those 2 years I was constantly wanting to start up again, but a younger stupid me was doing it to make the ex happy.

So when I was free of her, ->:smoke:I made up for lost time

[ANC]

How scary ANC! I too am a worrier and I can totally see myself doing that.

The first 2 times I quit it was cold turkey but never in all the years I smoked was I ever up to a pack a day so it probably wasn't as hard for me.

The last time I quit I needed help because I got myself down to 1-2 cigs a day but just couldn't kick it completely. She prescribed me Wellbutrin (I think it's the same as Zyban) which is an antidepressant and it worked for me.

Good luck!!

Thanks Aggie.. Yeah it shook me up, but i needed the scare I guess. I guess we'll see how I make out in a few weeks.

[ANC]

OK I have my Chantix and I'm going to start taking it tomorrow. :thumbup:

[~Katja~]

OK I have my Chantix and I'm going to start taking it tomorrow. :thumbup:

good luck! write down the crazy dreams if you do get them ;)

[ANC]

good luck! write down the crazy dreams if you do get them ;)

Thanks! I definitely will... Hopefully I get some doosies!

[~Katja~]

Thanks! I definitely will... Hopefully I get some doosies!

don't forget, if they involve anyone on .net there is a thread for that :)

[ANC]

don't forget, if they involve anyone on .net there is a thread for that :)

I know but I don't want to make Gvac all hot and bothered..

[mook]

Day 8 for me..cold turkey this time..I find it's easier without the patches and pills...eating like a fiend though!

[~Katja~]

i found eating baby carrots helped a lot ... else I would grab chocolates... :(

[HypnoDude]

Sorry if this thread already exists. I looked and couldn't find it.



Smoking sucks, and it's time for me to quit. So far it's been eight full days (this is day nine) of a cold-turkey run that I'm feeling pretty good about. I'm finding that support and encouragement have been among the of biggest tools so far. With that in mind, I've started this thread.

Post your successes, failures, methods, well wishes, even your undying love for nicotine.

If anybody is having a hard time quitting smoking and would like to try something else, I have a Stop Smoking CD on my website that you can try. I know, I know, its self promotion, but I like helping people quit and if it works for you it will be the best $20 bucs you ever spent.

Cheers,

[~Katja~]

If anybody is having a hard time quitting smoking and would like to try something else, I have a Stop Smoking CD on my website that you can try. I know, I know, its self promotion, but I like helping people quit and if it works for you it will be the best $20 bucs you ever spent.

Cheers,

have people bought it and it worked for them?

[Rockpile]

Hi, Im new to the board and this is my first reply...

I quit smoking 8 years ago after catching pneumonia. The first 2 weeks i was sick (when I just thought I had the flu or a cold) I kept smoking, but it kept getting more and more difficult until I physically didn't have the strength to move, let alone go out to smoke.
Went to the doc and was informed I had pneumonia. Some anti-biotics and 4 weeks later I was cured.

I really did not want to quit, I liked it, but obviously it was for the best.

So my recommendation for quitting, get real sick, its going to happen anyways, and the P is probably better than getting the C.

[HypnoDude]

have people bought it and it worked for them?

Yes, many have...

[ANC]

Day 1 on Chantix .5mg so far no side affects.

:thumbup:

[Chuck Norris]

Day 1 on Chantix .5mg so far no side affects.

:thumbup:

Chantix is great. I havn't smoked a cigarette in 7 months and only used Chantix for the first two weeks. Fucked up dreams, but well worth it. Good Luck!

[ANC]

Chantix is great. I havn't smoked a cigarette in 7 months and only used Chantix for the first two weeks. Fucked up dreams, but well worth it. Good Luck!

Thanks! Funny, my wife only needed to take Chantix for 2 weeks, as did a buddy of mine. Looking forward to wicked dreams! :thumbup:

[ANC]

Day 1 without a cigarete so far. I was a cranky bitch this morning but I'm leveling out.. So far so good.

[~Katja~]

Day 1 without a cigarete so far. I was a cranky bitch this morning but I'm leveling out.. So far so good.

So it did not make you quit cold turkey but leveled it down to 0 over several days? I did not realize that.
Good luck! I hope you can stick with it.

[ANC]

So it did not make you quit cold turkey but leveled it down to 0 over several days? I did not realize that.
Good luck! I hope you can stick with it.

Well you start taking the pill in .5mg doses (which increases after a few days to 1mg)and continue to smoke for the first 7 days. On the 8th day you stop (or earlier if you want) and continue with 2mg for a few weeks. I don't have the nicotine craving, just the need for a break and don't know what to do with myself.

Thanks for the well wishes!

[Chip196]

Day 1 without a cigarete so far. I was a cranky bitch this morning but I'm leveling out.. So far so good.

Congrats Budday!! Today marks 6 months for me, it defintiely gets easier.

[ANC]

Congrats Budday!! Today marks 6 months for me, it defintiely gets easier.

Thanks Chip!Keep up the good work! :clap:

[Ritalin]

Well you start taking the pill in .5mg doses (which increases after a few days to 1mg)and continue to smoke for the first 7 days. On the 8th day you stop (or earlier if you want) and continue with 2mg for a few weeks. I don't have the nicotine craving, just the need for a break and don't know what to do with myself.

Thanks for the well wishes!

That's a very good point. You really do need to find something else to do with yourself when you first stop smoking, because it's also a habit as much as an addiction. Eventually those holes of time in your day when you used to smoke will fill it, but it's odd at first.

Especially since we all had to schlep somewhere else to actually smoke, as opposed to sitting where ever you were and lighting up.

[ANC]

That's a very good point. You really do need to find something else to do with yourself when you first stop smoking, because it's also a habit as much as an addiction. Eventually those holes of time in your day when you used to smoke will fill it, but it's odd at first.

Especially since we all had to schlep somewhere else to actually smoke, as opposed to sitting where ever you were and lighting up.

Exactly. Thanks!

So far I've been super productive at work and I'm in the process of buying a house and selling my place and between the forms and letters and calls, I'm plenty busy.

[ANC]

Day 2 and still going strong. No nicotine cravings, slept like a champ last night.

[ANC]

Day 9 of no smoking, I stopped taking the Chantix on Sunday because I didn't feel the need to anymore. I still enjoy the smell of someone smoking, but don't feel the urge to light up that much. As quick as the thought of smoking comes into my mind, it leaves just as quick.

I gotta tell ya, I'm really excited about not spending money on cigarettes anymore.

:thumbup:

[disneyspy]

day 9 also,finally quit hackin up lung,slept good for the first time last night,still have the cravings and think about it all the time,typin this sentence has given me a full blown urge,congrats man,almost bummed one the other day but i thought WWANCD and stuck to it,been takin alot of naps,that seems to help

[ANC]

day 9 also,finally quit hackin up lung,slept good for the first time last night,still have the cravings and think about it all the time,typin this sentence has given me a full blown urge,congrats man,almost bummed one the other day but i thought WWANCD and stuck to it,been takin alot of naps,that seems to help

Nice! Stay Strong Spy and keep up the good work..

It was a bit easier with the pills, but you'll get past it..

:clap::clap::clap:

[Zipgun]

17 days in and if I can go that far, then I can go for life.

Cold turkeyed the motherfucker after a pack a day for 20 years. It's not been too bad to deal with, but that doesn't mean it's easy, just not as bad as I'd thought it'd be. I figured, I'd been wanting to do it for a while now, and at 37, that's more time in my life smoking than not smoking. But honestly, the price is what got me to finally do it. Not that I'm cheap, just had better priorities.

I came into a few grand and thought that sure would make a nice down payment on a brand new Harley-Davidson. But I still had to come up with about $140 a month for payments.

$6 a day for a pack of smokes (now $7) equalled $180 a month.

Easy fucking decision after that math.

I could stand outside at work having a smoke and daydream about having a Harley... Or I could just put the stupid fucking things down and own one.

I'm not saying I haven't been a little irritable now and then. And maybe have since had to replace a keyboard and part of a desk due to a "Hulk smash" incident, but it's all been worth it.

I definitely feel better physically. Mentally, it'll take some more time, but I'll get there.

I just don't look at it as something I can't do. It's just something I used to do, and don't anymore.

[~Katja~]

makes me happy to hear that you are all doing well!

If a chick with a weak mind can do it I am certain you all will succeed

[biggirl]

Aahhh...smoking. I quit about 7 years ago now. I had tried numerous times before this. I got pregnant and couldn't smoke another cigarette after I found out. Luckily I was only 6 weeks pregnant when I found out. I felt so guilty. I slept a lot to pass away time that I would normally smoke.

So many of my family members quit or were also quitting at the same time, so it was nice to go out with people who did not smoke.

AFter I gave birth I had gone so long w/o one it didn't matter to me anymore. I loved having fresh smelling hair and clothes. People could smell my expensive shampoo!!

I have smoked a couple of times since quitting when I am out on the town drinking. That is the only time I might crave one. I have a wonderful significant other who really gives it to me if he finds out I have smoked....so I feel guilty.

Plus...my grandma died from complications of smoking....my mom nearly died last year from complications of smoking...she is only 62 and has ONLY 30% lung function...if she gets a cold or anything she suffers terribly...I don't want to ever go through that or put any of my loved ones through that!

[biozombie]

Day #8 without a smoke. There's just too many fat people at with oxygen tanks strapped to their wheelchairs here. The Nicoderm patches help out some. I'm wondering when I'll stop reaching for the pack only to realize it isn't there anymore.

[Zipgun]

I had someone at work today tell me to pick 'em up again. I guess I've been showing a little stress lately.

Not going to, though. I have a goal. I can't get a new HD Iron 883 out of my mind. Now if I could just get it into the dealership.

[~Katja~]

I had someone at work today tell me to pick 'em up again. I guess I've been showing a little stress lately.

Not going to, though. I have a goal. I can't get a new HD Iron 883 out of my mind. Now if I could just get it into the dealership.

dude! Don't give up that goal! It's right in front of you!

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/09_XL883_Iron_N_R.jpg

I expect you to roll into Keyspan park on that!

[Zipgun]

That picture completely overpowers any craving. I keep the promo card on my desk at work next to a bunch of gum.

Chew. Stare. Repeat.

[~Katja~]

That picture completely overpowers any craving. I keep the promo card on my desk at work next to a bunch of gum.

Chew. Stare. Repeat.

carrots and dip... I swear it works!

[Drunky McBetidont]

i hate nicotine addiction. what a stupid addiction. i gotta trade up to something hip.

[ANC]

Day 10 and for some reason I am really craving a smoke. I won't break though...it will pass.

[boosterp]

Nearly 4 months now since my last smoke. There are times that I want a smoke, hell back when I had quit for 6 years there were still times I wanted one. I do not think that the desire ever goes away just becomes more seldom, the cravings and the addiction does though.

[DrMoreau]

Wow, I was surprised to find this thread! Congrats to everyone for their successes!

I had quit for a year and a half using patches, but started up again about two and a half years ago. At first it was just casual smoking when drinking, but then turned into one on the way to work, one or two at lunch, more on the way home, sometimes even more every day. When I was bored, it was worse.

Went back on the patch a week ago, and am loving it. I was only maybe smoking 5-6 times a day max recently, but I am a creature of habit. The patches are really more psychological for me, helps getting through my triggered behaviors.

I am feeling much better because being a "secret smoker", I was constantly paranoid about smelling like smoke. I was constantly washing my hands and face, chewing gum, blasting my car with air fresheners, thinking it helped. Added to the fact that I think all that, plus smoking, helped aggravate my allergies. They seem to be getting less severe now, after quitting. I actually feel more relaxed, less stressed because I am not worried about stinking, and I think the stimulant effect really gets to me.

I'm holding off on booze for a while, because that is an instant trigger for me.

The patch gives me really weird dreams, but I actually like them. I once thought I was able to lucid dream with them. Plus, they give me a nice buzz in the morning. :thumbup:

One week anniversary for me!

Good luck everyone!

[biozombie]

Yeah, I've had some really vivid dreams for the past week or so thanks to the patch, not lucid, but very very vivid.

[Liverspot]

Little late getting in on this....

I quit smoking tobacco about 10 years ago after 18 years of at least one pack a day and as many as three. I smoked heavily for a lot of years.

If you want to quit you Really have to want to quit!

When I finally made up my mind to quit it was very deliberate for months. The first two weeks were the hardest, for months after that they still smelled good and tempting. It took about a year before I really got over the cravings. Now I can be around smokers with no temptaions at all.

I will never pick up another smoke.

Stay with it, it is a pain in the ass now but you will reach a point where you wondered why you ever smoked at all:smoke:

[landarch]

Today marks day 116 for me. No cigarettes, no chew, no patches, no pills, no gums.

I know that sounds like gloating and I am sorry. Aside from my beautiful daughter, this is my greatest accomplishment to date.

When I stopped, I was paying $7.35 per pack, every day. Now they are more, I guess somewhere around $8.

116 X 7.35 = 852.6

I'll round up due to the price increase and say that I've saved $900 in almost four months, just by stopping a disgusting habit.

Then count everything else you'd buy, just because you're in a convenience store buying smokes....... Breath mints, candy bars, sodas, novelty lighters, scratch-offs, lottery tickets, coffee. I bet I'm up well over a thousand dollars. The financial incentive to remain a non-smoker is amazing.

Congratulations and Good Luck to everyone here. It's a hell of a ride becoming a non-smoker.

[landarch]

Stairs are an ex-smoker's best friend.

I work on the sixth floor of an office building. I knew that it was time to stop smoking when I couldn't comfortably go up past the third floor without stopping and resting. If I pushed it to the 5th floor (couldn't make it to the 6th) it was miserable and I needed a good five minutes to recover, or I would just dip out on floor 4 and take the elevator to 6.

"Holy shit. I'm only 32 years old" I said one day. "This is not normal, and I am going to die".

So later on that week I did decide to quit, and I used the stairs to my advantage. I would have to go downstairs and outside to smoke anyway, so instead of taking the elevator, I would take the stairs down six flights, then immediately back up six flights. Each flight of stairs has 24 steps. It took just as long as an elevator-assisted smoke break, and I was just as out of breath as I would have been had I smoked. This happened with every craving, and was roughly on the same schedule as my smoke breaks. By day two, I could see a slight improvement. I did this consistently for the first two weeks, then it sort of fell by the wayside.

Just yesterday I noticed that I could take the entire trip of 288 steps (not counting landings) without stopping or feeling like I was going to collapse.

I won't be smoking any more, thank you.

[Zipgun]

The financial incentive to remain a non-smoker is amazing.


I hear ya, brother. Buyin' a motorcycle with my savings.

Good job.

[landarch]

I hear ya, brother. Buyin' a motorcycle with my savings.

Good job.

Thanks, and enjoy that bike.

[Ritalin]

Today marks day 116 for me. No cigarettes, no chew, no patches, no pills, no gums.

I know that sounds like gloating and I am sorry. Aside from my beautiful daughter, this is my greatest accomplishment to date.

When I stopped, I was paying $7.35 per pack, every day. Now they are more, I guess somewhere around $8.

116 X 7.35 = 852.6

I'll round up due to the price increase and say that I've saved $900 in almost four months, just by stopping a disgusting habit.

Then count everything else you'd buy, just because you're in a convenience store buying smokes....... Breath mints, candy bars, sodas, novelty lighters, scratch-offs, lottery tickets, coffee. I bet I'm up well over a thousand dollars. The financial incentive to remain a non-smoker is amazing.

Congratulations and Good Luck to everyone here. It's a hell of a ride becoming a non-smoker.

Man, gloat all you want! You and I both know how hard it is to quit. You deserve the pat on the back.

[Danny03]

Hi,

Smoking is usually part of the way that people that smoke deal with their feelings of stress and anxiety. If you question most smokers they will often tell you that they smoke more when they feel stress. As stress or anxiety levels are raised people who smoke often use cigarettes as a way to try to calm down. In actuality smoking is a stimulant and doesn't really provide any real relief from stress.

[TjM]

Well I'm giving it a shot. Monday is the day

[ANC]

Well I'm giving it a shot. Monday is the day

Best of Luck to ya Buddy.. I'm almost at 3 weeks.. How ya doing it cold turkey, gum, patch, pills?

[TjM]

Best of Luck to ya Buddy.. I'm almost at 3 weeks.. How ya doing it cold turkey, gum, patch, pills?

cold turkey

[ANC]

cold turkey

Good luck buddy!

[TjM]

I'm kind of going through what landarch went through after 2 flights of stairs I'm a little winded. After moving I sounded like ESD after any physical activity on the show. At 30 I should not be winded moving boxes even if it was 3 flights of stairs. The wife wants a little TjM at this point and I think it's time I clean up my act (No smoking, Diet, Exercise) At 6'1" I should weigh about 180 but I'm at 200. I'll still enjoy beer but I have to cut out the other shit

[denko]

Well I'm giving it a shot. Monday is the day


you can do it... you just have to want it. if you really want to stop smoking (not because you feel like you have to, you have to want to) it makes it so much easier. thats what i did, cold turkey, and it will be 4 years this thanksgiving, i don't remember the exact day but it was around then.

not to discourage you, or anyonr else, but even today i have the urge or still would very much love to smoke one. i've got it under control and i can safely say i'll never smoke another cigarette, but i still feel like i'm one away from going right back to it. thats really what drives me not to. this happen to anyone else?

[Mollykallis]

hello friends,
i read your artical and i really impress. i do the smoke next two years and i feel weeknes.
can you tell me how i rid smoke habbit, and when i feel a healthy person.
i wait your reply

[Kirby55]

smoking does not do any good to the person whos smoking and to anyone that is living with that person.. http://www.bargainscreeners.com/blog/spr.gifaside from that, he should aware to realize that a person or a child smelling someone who's smoking has more chance of getting him/herself sick..

[TjM]

hello friends,
i read your artical and i really impress. i do the smoke next two years and i feel weeknes.
can you tell me how i rid smoke habbit, and when i feel a healthy person.
i wait your reply

:blink:

[Doctor Z]

I haven't smoked in 25 years... It's been so long I can't remember the day I quit.

[ToiletCrusher]

Last smoke was Saturday night at 10pm. I like this not smoking thing.

[landarch]

Last smoke was Saturday night at 10pm. I like this not smoking thing.

Yeah, it's great!

Congratulations!

[Danny03]

Hi,

To change your life, you have to struggle. Just do what you can do for you to stop smoking. Try not to rely on commercial products that attempt to solve this issue such as gums, sprays or patches. Stopping smoking is a decision made by your heart and mind and not by pressure.

Think of what quality of life you can get if you stop smoking, of course it is much better than the quality of life of a smoker which ultimately would lead to nothingness. Make your life meaningful and quit smoking.

[Gvac]

Day 3.

Yuck.

[biggirl]

Day 3.

Yuck.

I've been thinking about you! I hope it gets easier as the days pass.

[Gvac]

I've been thinking about you! I hope it gets easier as the days pass.

Thanks.

Fuck the fucksticks who have taxed my beloved cigarettes into oblivion.

[TheGameHHH]

Thanks.

Fuck the fucksticks who have taxed my beloved cigarettes into oblivion.

hang in there brother, im sure its a tough battle. try to stay focused on your goal and remember nothing in life worth having comes easy

[biggirl]

Thanks.

Fuck the fucksticks who have taxed my beloved cigarettes into oblivion.

Think about all of that money you will be saving....you can start buying all of your lovely ladies extravagant gifts.

[mikeyboy]

Thanks.

Fuck the fucksticks who have taxed my beloved cigarettes into oblivion.

As a non-smoker, think about all the self-righteous sanctimony you'll be able to express when a smoker lights up in front of you!

[RhinoinMN]

As a non-smoker, think about all the self-righteous sanctimony you'll be able to express when a smoker lights up in front of you!

As a non-smoker I refuse to do that unless it is blatantly intentional.

[Serpico1103]

Day 3.

Yuck.

The science is unclear. Besides, isn't that smooth tobacco goodness worth a few extra dollars? Are you really going to buckle under government disincentive like you do to Mod censorship?

[landarch]

Day 3.

Yuck.

That's the hardest part, so congratulations! Now, when tomorrow comes and it's just a little tiny bit easier than the day before, you can say to yourself "Fuck me that sucked. If I smoke now I will have wasted three days of suffering for nothing" Find some stairs to climb daily. You'll get better at those as your cravings go away, and the shortness of breath during these tough cravings will remind you why you're quitting.

[Zipgun]

G-

You've already proven it is in fact possible to go a day without smoking. Three days in fact.

So you now know that you can do more.

Look, those days are gonna suck for a while, no doubt, but they'll pass. Eventually, the smoke you smell second-hand will be as enticing as those scent streams in cartoons when there's a pie on the ledge, but the smell coming off of the smoker afterward will disgust you, and thet's the smell you'll remember more.

Then take the 200 bucks a month or more you'll be saving and start putting it away.

And I'm gonna say three words.

Fender.

Custom.

Shop.


Treat your fucking self.

I quit cold turkey, and all it cost me was a ten thousand dollar Harley-Davidson...

but at least I don't smoke anymore.

[ANC]

Day 3.

Yuck.

You going cold turkey? I had great luck with the Chantix bro, it made it a lot easier. Aside from the addiction, I loved to smoke. So far 3 months going strong brother.

Best of luck to ya buddy!

[A.J.]

As a non-smoker, think about all the self-righteous sanctimony you'll be able to express when a smoker lights up in front of you!

I'd love to see Gvac try and get in Ron's face.

[Ritalin]

Thanks.

Fuck the fucksticks who have taxed my beloved cigarettes into oblivion.

As a non-smoker, think about all the self-righteous sanctimony you'll be able to express when a smoker lights up in front of you!

As a self righteous, sanctimonious ex-smoker I feel free to say

Suck it up, pussy.

You didn't really think you'd be one of those 85 year old wheezers sitting on the porch at the old folks home puffing on a Camel, did you?

[Gvac]

Today was the roughest day yet. Three different times I stopped at a convenience store to buy a pack of cigs, but every time I was able to talk myself out of it by the time I checked out.

Heroin can't be any tougher to kick than this. I was absolutely going out of my skin today.

I stopped and bought a pack of nicorette gum on the way home because this cold turkey shit ain't gonna cut it.

[sailor]

Today was the roughest day yet. Three different times I stopped at a convenience store to buy a pack of cigs, but every time I was able to talk myself out of it by the time I checked out.

Heroin can't be any tougher to kick than this. I was absolutely going out of my skin today.

I stopped and bought a pack of nicorette gum on the way home because this cold turkey shit ain't gonna cut it.

the patch works wonders for those who need it.

[IMSlacker]

Cold turkey is the only way to go. You just have to decide that you aren't a smoker any more, and stop smoking. If you keep focusing on how much you miss smoking, you'll never make it.

[biggirl]

Today was the roughest day yet. Three different times I stopped at a convenience store to buy a pack of cigs, but every time I was able to talk myself out of it by the time I checked out.

Heroin can't be any tougher to kick than this. I was absolutely going out of my skin today.

I stopped and bought a pack of nicorette gum on the way home because this cold turkey shit ain't gonna cut it.

When I quit I always kept one cigarette in my car, just so I didn't freak out, but I never wanted to smoke it, cause then it would be gone.

[boosterp]

When I quit I always kept one cigarette in my car, just so I didn't freak out, but I never wanted to smoke it, cause then it would be gone.

My dumb ass started smoking here and there again a month or so ago. My excuse was because I have been going through a rough time mentally which is a stupid excuse.

I need to quit again.

[biggirl]

My dumb ass started smoking here and there again a month or so ago. My excuse was because I have been going through a rough time mentally which is a stupid excuse.

I need to quit again.

When I drink too much I like to smoke, but I only bum a few drags off of friend who smokes. Rhino gets so pissed when I do this!! I think he is afraid I would start up again. But I won't, I wouldn't have time to smoke...I'm with my kids 24/7.

[boosterp]

When I drink too much I like to smoke, but I only bum a few drags off of friend who smokes. Rhino gets so pissed when I do this!! I think he is afraid I would start up again. But I won't, I wouldn't have time to smoke...I'm with my kids 24/7.

I have not really been able to drink due to my mental health shit and having to take more Klonopin (anti anxiety, dangerous with alcohol). But, when I do drink I love to smoke. I can go through a pack of smokes in a night of drinking.

[Ritalin]

the patch works wonders for those who need it.

I used the patch. That's what worked for me, because you never got that jones.

The gum doesn't work.

[landarch]

I have a box of patches in my desk at work that I need to get rid of. I opened them the day I quit and never used one. They are step 2 CVS brand. I'll give them to anyone here who wants them. I'm not sure how many of them they are, maybe a month's supply. PM me for them. I'm in central jersey.

[Gvac]

I have a box of patches in my desk at work that I need to get rid of. I opened them the day I quit and never used one. They are step 2 CVS brand. I'll give them to anyone here who wants them. I'm not sure how many of them they are, maybe a month's supply. PM me for them. I'm in central jersey.

Can I smoke them?

[boosterp]

Can I smoke them?

Back when I worked the ER we had a guy brought in by his wife. He was confused, lethargic, vomiting, and very weak. We drew a blood panel, toxicology, and did a few xrays. The guy's organs were failing, he had an arrhythmia on EKG, and his nicotine level was 6 or 8 times what it should be. His wife had said he was trying to quit, but smelled slightly of smoke. In undressing him, I flipped him to one side and noticed that he had 2 patches stuck to one shoulder blade region, flipped to the other side and he had 2 more in his left shoulder blade region. The guy was in nicotine overdose and it was killing him. From what I remember he had spent a week in ICU and never smoked again I'm sure.

[sailor]

I used the patch. That's what worked for me, because you never got that jones.

The gum doesn't work.

i've known people who got bizarre dreams using the patch as well.

[Gvac]

Still not smoking, bitches!

Fuck you weaklings who can't quit!

I'm a MONSTER!

I've got the will power of ten men!

[IMSlacker]

That's more like it.

[landarch]

I went to a liquor store tonight in Fanwood, NJ. Behind the counter was a display of those Parliaments I liked so much.

Under them was a sign that said "$7.35 Plus Tax".

Holy Hell. Who can afford that>??????

[Gvac]

The Chinese have a cell phone with a built in cigarette lighter.

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/07/504x_cigarette_lighter_phone.jpg

I really picked a bad time to quit.

[Ritalin]

The Chinese have a cell phone with a built in cigarette lighter.

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/07/504x_cigarette_lighter_phone.jpg

I really picked a bad time to quit.

Then you'd have to post as Lighter Gvac as well. New board character.

[biozombie]

The Chinese have a cell phone with a built in cigarette lighter.
...

I used to have a wrist watch cigarette lighter, that thing was awesome until it stopped working about 7 hours after I got it (miss the US 1 Fleamarket in New Brunswick, NJ).
Oh yeah, I haven't had a smoke since July 4th.

Gvac's toughness never ceases to amaze.

[Gvac]

It's been a week since my last cigarette.

I left a barbecue last Sunday night and decided not to stop on the way home for a fresh pack.

Everything hurts and I'm miserable.

I really don't understand how this is supposed to be good for me.

[biggirl]

It's been a week since my last cigarette.

I left a barbecue last Sunday night and decided not to stop on the way home for a fresh pack.

Everything hurts and I'm miserable.

I really don't understand how this is supposed to be good for me.

It may not seem like it now....but in the end it will be better for you, obviously. I am so proud of you!! Sending a hug your way!!

[~Katja~]

hang in there, it will get better. When you actually have the will power to drive by that store where you usually buy the cigarettes; you are really over the hill!
Congratulations!

[razorboy]

I'm going outside to have a smoke.

[A.J.]

It's been a week since my last cigarette.

Are you chewing a lot of gum or otherwise eating more?

[Gvac]

Are you chewing a lot of gum or otherwise eating more?

Yes to both. I'll chew a piece of nicorette gum and then follow it with regular gum. Then I'll get something to munch on.

If I don't die from lung cancer or emphysema the heart disease associated with obesity will get me at the rate I'm going.

[boosterp]

Just had a smoke. I went 2 days without, I know (thanks to meds) that I am not physically addicted, I think it is more of a stress or boredom response.

[Ritalin]

Just had a smoke. I went 2 days without, I know (thanks to meds) that I am not physically addicted, I think it is more of a stress or boredom response.

If you had one in response to stress, isn't that addiction?

If you had one because you're bored, isn't that a little crazy?

[boosterp]

If you had one in response to stress, isn't that addiction?

If you had one because you're bored, isn't that a little crazy?

It's a pain. I am coming out of retirement and now job hunting. Bills are piling up because retirement dollars are not stretching. Smoking is a poor excuse though.

[Ritalin]

It's a pain. I am coming out of retirement and now job hunting. Bills are piling up because retirement dollars are not stretching. Smoking is a poor excuse though.

Don't get me wrong: I'm not busting your balls. There's definitely a good time and a bad time to try to quit. For sure, trying to heap the pressure of quitting smoking on top of whatever other pressures you're under can be a recipe for failure and bad spirits.

You'll get there.

[Gvac]

Maybe I'll go back to smoking the pipe.

I looked so handsome, debonair, and classy.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/MePipe.jpg

[ToiletCrusher]

Corn stalk pipe.

[boosterp]

Corn stalk pipe.

Corn cob pipe my friend. The stalk is useless.

[Gvac]

Day 9.

Dr. Steve assured me last night that the physical cravings would completely disappear after 14 days.

I think he's full of shit.

[CHUCKWAGONCOOK]

Day 9.

Dr. Steve assured me last night that the physical cravings would completely disappear after 14 days.

I think he's full of shit.
GO ON.....SMOKE A CIGARETTE!!

[JerseyRich]

Day 9.

Dr. Steve assured me last night that the physical cravings would completely disappear after 14 days.

I think he's full of shit.

Such a pussy. I've never heard anyone complain so much.

Man up old man.

[A.J.]

Day 9.

Dr. Steve assured me last night that the physical cravings would completely disappear after 14 days.

I think he's full of shit.

Can I have your leftover smokes?

[Ritalin]

Can I have your leftover smokes?

You live in VA. Don't they give them away for free down there?

[Gvac]

Well, I made it 9 days.

I cracked last night.

My digestive system had gone haywire. My body doesn't know how to properly digest food without a nicotine chaser.

I was cramped up and doubled over.

Ran to 7-11, bought a pack, smoked a few delicious cigs and all was right with the world once again.

[Aggie]

Oh Gvac!!!!!! I can't believe you caved Mr. My willpower is better than everyone.

It's been 48 hours for me and it SUCKS.

[Gvac]

Oh Gvac!!!!!! I can't believe you caved Mr. My willpower is better than everyone.

It's been 48 hours for me and it SUCKS.

I broke the news to you first on your profile page.

I wish you luck.

[A.J.]

You live in VA. Don't they give them away for free down there?

I wish.

[Ritalin]

Well, I made it 9 days.

I cracked last night.

My digestive system had gone haywire. My body doesn't know how to properly digest food without a nicotine chaser.

I was cramped up and doubled over.

Ran to 7-11, bought a pack, smoked a few delicious cigs and all was right with the world once again.

Bummer.

You'll try again.

(if you use the patch you won't have that excuse to fall back on)

[A.J.]

My digestive system had gone haywire. My body doesn't know how to properly digest food without a nicotine chaser.

See that's the thing for me. That first puff of the day is like Ex-Lax. Without smoking, I'm all bound up.

[~Katja~]

See that's the thing for me. That first puff of the day is like Ex-Lax. Without smoking, I'm all bound up.

that's a poor excuse for his caving in, there are ways to get regular without the nicotine...
I think this shows how mentally unstable gvac really is...






sorry you caved Gvac

[TheGameHHH]

You posses a weak body and an even weaker mind. How can any of the kids on this board ever look up to you? How can we as posters ever take anything you say seriously again if we all know after 9 days you might just abandon your convictions?

[Aggie]

I haven't had a cig since the night of July 19th.

Plus, I've only smoked the wacky backy once this week so far. It's so hard but I needed to make some changes.

[disneyspy]

i went 3 months not smoking,had a cigarette after doin it 2 weeks ago,im back to a pack and half a day and lovin it

[ANC]

Almost 4 months without a cigarette. I'm loving this no smoking thing.

[Aggie]

Still smoke free! It's a little easier but quitting both at the same time has been rough. I'm proud of myself.

[biggirl]

Still smoke free! It's a little easier but quitting both at the same time has been rough. I'm proud of myself.

As you should be! Congrats! It sucks, but you will be happier in the end.

[Aggie]

As you should be! Congrats! It sucks, but you will be happier in the end.

Thanks! I know I will since I've quit several times but it gets harder every time. I know this time is different because I was just around my little sis on vacation and didn't even want to bum off of her. I usually slip up when we are together.

[razorboy]

Wow. That cigarette was great.

[disneyspy]

i love smokin,dont know why i ever gave it up,oh ya i WASNT havin sex

[Ritalin]

Still smoke free! It's a little easier but quitting both at the same time has been rough. I'm proud of myself.

I'm proud of you too.

And if that comes off a little fey, so be it.

[TooLowBrow]

A couple of days ago I gave up smoking.


This is hard.

[PapaBear]

Whether you give a damn about Facebook or not, I've heard a lot of stuff about how online "quit smoking groups" actually help. I plan on trying it, when I finally decide to commit to quitting, myself.

[TooLowBrow]

Whether you give a damn about Facebook or not, I've heard a lot of stuff about how online "quit smoking groups" actually help. I plan on trying it, when I finally decide to commit to quitting, myself.

Fuck facebook

I'll just post here

[instrument]

It's hard.
Since you quit?
That's weird

[west milly Tom]

Been trying hard here too. I have no problem towards the end of the week when I'm broke but as soon as the weekend comes I can't help buying a pack. Good luck bro.

[landarch]

Good luck to you bro.

There is a stop smoking thread around here somewhere. I know cuz I started it. Don't know where it is though or how to link to it. It's a pretty good spot for support.

Also, I read where you said fuck facebook, and that's cool. I found most of my support there though. After the first eight or ten days I started posting the day-count as my facebook status without mentioning what it was all about. A few people got around to asking me what it was and that's when the real support started coming. Although I could give a rats ass about the majority of my "friends" on there, there are a few that do genuinely care and are glad to see those numbers start to add up for you.

Then I only posted the day count on a particularly hard day, which mostly stopped happening around day 75 or so. Just yesterday I counted up just for grins to see how many days I had under my belt, and was happy to see that I had reached #255.

Last night while drinking Grand Marnier on the rocks I decided that I would kill for a Parliament Menthol Light. The thought went away as fast as it had come in, and today I am up to 256. Now that the habit is broken, I refuse to scratch around and find $8.15 for a pack of smokes. Fuck them.

You too can become a non-smoker. You may find that when you do, you don't get as aggravated when Ron goes on his smoker's rights rants. It's a good feeling to have one less thing to be angry about.

[FrogSlayer]

I hope it works out for you. I used the patch and was able to quit a few years ago but, I have reverted. My wife was quitting with me but her resolve wasn't as strong and soon after I found out she had been sneaking smokes my resolve caved too. It was a bad mistake by me and I regret starting back. I have kicked tons of shit in my day, smoking is the biggest hurdle. I am trying to cut back now though. Whenever the thought jumps into my head I tell myself to wait, and before you know it 20mins or so has passed, when I can turn 20 mins into 20 years I will have it beaten.

good luck

[Ritalin]

Good luck to the quitters. I've got 6 years under my belt now and funny enough, I had a dream last night where I was smoking. Very strange, because I never think about it.

[KatPw]

A couple of days ago I gave up smoking.


This is hard.

You can do this. Keep your hands busy*. Try drinking orange juice/eating citrus. Supposedly it helps cut down the cravings. If you feel your quitting method is not working for you, try something else like the gum or patch. Try not to engage in activities that have a strong association with smoking for you. Good luck.

*Insert masturbation joke of your choice here.

[boosterp]

I had quit for 6 years only to start back irregularly after my divorce 2 years ago. I have set my quit date next week and will stand by it, incidentally it is also when I plan on loosing a few pounds. Last time I quit I found that exercise helped me to feel better.

[FrogSlayer]

I had quit for 6 years only to start back irregularly after my divorce 2 years ago. I have set my quit date next week and will stand by it, incidentally it is also when I plan on loosing a few pounds. Last time I quit I found that exercise helped me to feel better.

pushups are great for all kinds of edgey, nervous and frustrated moods

[keithy_19]

I don't know if this will provide motivation, but a new study shows that people who smoke have more of a chance of getting Multiple Sclerosis. If you have MS and smoke, the disease progresses much more rapidly.

Interesting enough, a swedish study showed that nictotine actually slows the disease. They studied snuff users. Weird how life is.

I stopped smoking recently, but kinda smoked every now and then. Social smoker, I guess? I read the report and decided it wasn't worth it. So, now no more.

[TooLowBrow]

i want to smoke

but i dont want to smoke

but i want to feel like im smoking

i think as long as i dont buy a pack tomorrow ill be ok

[TooLowBrow]

is it long enough?

can i start smoking again?

[Ritalin]

is it long enough?

can i start smoking again?

No. No you can't.

[TooLowBrow]

No. No you can't.

:sad:

ok

[FrogSlayer]

are you through quitting yet?

[TooLowBrow]

are you through quitting yet?

i guess not:wallbash::wallbash::wallbash::wallbash::wallba sh::wallbash::wallbash::wallbash::wallbash::wallba sh::wallbash::wallbash::wallbash::wallbash::wallba sh::wallbash::wallbash::wallbash:

[RhinoinMN]

you can't smoke. It kills you.

[TooLowBrow]

you can't smoke. It kills you.

see but thats the thing

ive smoked

its great

and im still alive

[biggirl]

see but thats the thing

ive smoked

its great

and im still alive

You may be alive today, but wait until you are 63, have COPD with only 30% lung function. That's my mom. She can't even go up a flight of steps without running out of breath. She almost died 2 years ago. She doesn't smoke anymore, but the damage is already done.

I used to smoke before I had kids. I am so glad I don't smoke anymore. I don't want to be like my mom. Once in awhile when I have had too much to drink I might take a drag or two off of a camping friends smoke, but then I get in big trouble with Ryan.

[ANC]

Going on 6 months without a cigarette. And I was a gentleman who loved to smoke. The change of the seasons makes me want to smoke a little. Especially the fall, but I get past it. It's better to save money and my lungs.

[JohnCharles]

Trying again, not by choice this time.

Day 3 - awful.

Where TC failed, I will succeed.

[TooLowBrow]

3 weeks on monday

hope i can make it through the weekend

[razorboy]

I'm going to the deck to have a smoke. Let me know how this whle "quitting" thing works out for you.

[biggirl]

Trying again, not by choice this time.

Day 3 - awful.

Where TC failed, I will succeed.

3 weeks on monday

hope i can make it through the weekend


Congrats! You can make it.

[TooLowBrow]

Congrats! You can make it.

thank you

[newport king]

i quit almost 2 months ago. and as you can tell by my name i was pretty serious at it. i want one every day. Every god damned day when i wake up i want one. this is far and away the longest i have ever gone without one. not even a drag. when i walk by people smoking i can smell it like a fine wine.

i feel like if i have one now, i have to start all over.

[Patient zer0]

I've been 2 weeks and 4 days without a cig.
I quit cold turkey and have been doing really great.
I went to a friends house and was outside with a few who were smoking and I didn't even care for one.
I'm only worried about when I start to drink and someone has one.
Before I smoked fulltime I could go out and drink and smoke and leave it at that.

[ANC]

I quite 7 months ago tomorrow. I'm amazed....

[landarch]

It's so nice to see all of the success stories on here from everyone quitting smoking. I've heard a lot of that from a lot of people lately. I guess they finally taxed a lot of us into quitting. I have a friend who smoked for nearly 40 years, but who has been smoke free now for about two years. She and I agreed that the cost might not have been a deterrent for us if it wasn't all going to taxes.

[TeeBone]

hope i can make it through the weekend

Hope has nothing to do with it...

You can do it, JUST STOP. You will feel better, you will age better, you will SMELL better.:smoke: