I quit!!

if it is your first time, probably trial and error. until you find out what works best for you. i was told what you associate with smoking try and not to be around it. well that doesnt work, so figure something else out. I took champx and had dreams about kittens having a swordfight but oit worked
 
Get pregnant! It worked awesome for my wife, she quit cold turkey! Seriously though I'm not sure what to tell you cause I don't smoke but I wish you GOOD LUCK!!!! :D:thumbup:
 
Two days so far. I feel alright. Haven't given myself over to gorging on food, so that is a plus. I have been able to occupy my mind by reading so far.

Also, it's a hard habit to get away from. Both roommates smoke and I work in a night club. I think this will just test my willpower more.
 
I was told that when you start craving a smoke, take a few long deep breaths.
Also, when you start eying/craving food you should drink a 12 oz glass of water and also a glass before a meal.
 
dougo83,

I'm right there with you, I just stopped on the fallback, I won't go into how long I've been at it.

There have been previous attempts, this one's just sticking for some reason. It helps that I was the only smoker at work, so I don't have to deal with it there. Has the thought crossed my mind, you bet! It just doesn't hang around long. I guess I just gave up on them, they weren't enjoyable anymore.

I haven't had the "replacement" cravings, but there is one odd occurrence; all my life I have had an aversion to bell peppers, would eschew them at every opportunity. Now, while I'm not craving them, I don't care if they're there and actually enjoy the taste.

So, keep at it, sometimes I do ascribe to the "Don't call it Quit, you Stopped" school of keeping it in perspective.

Besides, now you can spend more on blades.

Best of luck and perseverance to you.
 
LMT you can do it. You know I did. After years of trying different methods, I did just about go cold turkey... stopped twice in 2009. First time was cold turkey, made up my mind to stop. 5 months later started back up then decided to quit 2 months later. I never wanted to try any drugs to stop, always figured I'd do it on my own. I tried using gum, it worked for a bit, then I would jones... later the key I found for me was Jolly Ranchers. I'd pop one of them everytime I wanted a puff.

I do admit, there were about 3-5 times I puffed... but then 2 months later I ended up in the hospital having a heart attack & that clinched it for me. There are times I get frustrated and think about it... but some subconscious part of me makes my hand run up and down the damn near foot long scar on my chest and wouldn't ya know it any craving magically disappears, lol. I wouldn't recommend going to get one of those overhauls done though.

I agree with 6.0, you have to make up your mind and set it in stone.
Kick the habit, you'll do good, I've got faith in you bro.
 
Cold turkey with avocado and provolone on sourdough..... Yeah baby yeah!!!

Seriously though. It sounds like you want it. I have quit for over 6 yrs. now. I was about 3 pack per week smoker.

My life went to hell in a hand basket. I moved in with a girlfriend, who then bought her daughter (my stepdaughter now) a pair of kittens. I was allergic to the nasty little felines, and I found myself not being able to breathe well with cats in the house. Well, if I tried to smoke, my lungs were now hyper sensitive to cat dander so the smoking made it harder to breathe. I loved my girlfriend and did not want to leave (too long of a story), so I really got motivated to quit. Prayers, and submission to God worked for me. I did not actually quit smoking. God took away my desire for the nicotine. If I claim I did it, then I would probably start smoking again.

Once you get a few days without a cigarette, treat yourself to a new knife, or something. Set some small goals, achieve, and then reward yourself. Take walks and inhale deeply, it feels good to only have air in there and not smoke. Good luck mate.
 
1 week so far. I had a cigarette tonight because I was having a pretty rough one. Other than that, doing pretty dang good, I think.
 
dougo83 said:
1 week so far. I had a cigarette tonight because I was having a pretty rough one. Other than that, doing pretty dang good, I think.
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1 cigarette in one week? Not too shabby. :) Next time have a lolipop instead. ;)
 
I've smoked for 34 years.I quit 2 years ago,cold turkey,for 7 months,me and my wife did.It was hard, but we did it.Then one fine day,while having a few brews,we thought let's have a cigar.I mean we already kicked the habbit right,one cigar won't hurt.Bad idea,it started slowly,then back up to a pack a day within a month.We quit again right after this last New Years,and have'nt had one since.We went on the patch.I did a full patch for a week,a half patch for a week,and a quarter patch for a week.I still carry a patch around in my lunch box,just in case,while at work.It aint easy,but we're makin it.I always have a toothpick in my mouth,but it's healthier than the alternative.I also go for walks and climb alot of stairs.You have to beware on the food thing after about 3 weeks,because food really starts to taste alot better.Good luck,and keep the faith.
 
I'd say you're doing pretty good. It can be hard, especially when circumstances merit using that crutch that used to be so easy to lean on. Keep at it! :thumbup:


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keep up the great work. Focus on what was bad about that last cigarette you had. You are on the right track. Do not beat yourself up for having one. Nicotene is tenacious, but you are stronger. You have lots of support here. I still take the deep inhalation of fresh air, and cherish the lack of restrictions or soreness of my lungs. I mentally imagine a small section of my lungs with still some garbage smoke in it, and if I inhale deep enough and exhale vigorously, somehow I free my lungs of that last bastion of cigarette smoke in my lungs. Sounds silly, but it helped me, and I still do it even after 6 yrs.
 
dttomcat said:
1 cigarette in one week? Not too shabby. :) Next time have a lolipop instead. ;)
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yea...I have been relying on Altoids, but I ran out and decided to take a smoke break while I was waiting on EMS to come to stitch my hand.
 
My wife quit 2 months ago. She got acupuncture and spoke with a psychologist right before she quit cold turkey. The first week was hell, the second week was hell and then it started to get better, but in small increments. She only works when she wants to and really she was too miserable to do much. She now says that she could never take another puff because quiting is to damn brutal. We know many that quit for quite some time but took a few smokes and became addicted again. They don't talk about quiting anymore because it is just too hard to attempt again.

Good Luck.
David
 
dougo83 said:
yea...I have been relying on Altoids, but I ran out and decided to take a smoke break while I was waiting on EMS to come to stitch my hand.
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Sounds like a mint, along with the medical attention, would have been a better idea. Hang in there, amigo. I hope to be joining you very soon. I know it's tough. But it's doable. :)
 
good luck! ive been on and off tobacco for 8 yrs or so. i find the withdrawal much easier if you smoke a few packs non-additive cigs first(american spirits). for me it helped if i worked out more, and drank more water than i usually do.
look up Pranayama. it sounds crazy but it works to relieve the stress from quitting and kinda makes the urge "melt" away. for me if i could make it 3 days i'll be home free. but then after a year or so i start back up. kinda sucks. the urges never really go away even after you stop for awhile. but it's all about will power! i hope this helps you!
 
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dougo83 said:
So...I have finally decided to quit smoking after a number of years. I am quite obstinate person, so I am going to try this cold-turkey.

So...anything I can do to make this easier? Last time I tried to quit, I packed on the weight trying to find a fix.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks Y'all!
Dougo
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First the biggest congratulations.
Add to these great idea here that you drink a pint of water every time you want a cigarette. Help flush the system.
Good health to you.
The weight will go on some as smoking destroys a fair bit of food value I am told.
Put the price of a pack into a jar for every time you would buy. Then buy something fantastic you have always wanted.
 
Well? How's it going? I'm still smokeless at this point, hope you are too.
 
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