I think its time to quit smoking

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PatrickKnight

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So the wife and I have decided to quit smoking. She got her and I these little electronic cigarettes to help us quit. My sole motivation at this point is I am taking the money I would spend on cigs and putting it all back for new "toys". She is taking her little vapor thingy like she does everything else and personalizing the heck out of it, I think she has spent more since we "quit" than when we smoked.
How many of you Rats have quit smoking and how long has it been since you quit?
 
Good luck to both of you. It has been right around a month for me. been trying for years. Stay strong it is not easy.
 
Good luck Patrick!
I'm not a smoker, but have been watching several attempts my better half has made over the years.
 
I'm not a smoker, but I was a dipper for 10 yrs. I haven't had a dip since June 15 this year. The key is you has to truly WANT to quick. I'm in a much better place now and I wish you the best of luck!
 
I'm not a smoker but my wife was, she switched to electronic cigs years ago. I highly recommend using the electronic then quitting that. Then doing something to get toxins out of your body also would be beneficial. Let me know if I can help in any way. It's one day at a time, but in the beginning process it may be one hour or minute at a time. No matter what don't pick it back up brother.
 
Drove to the vapor store in January and drove home with a e cig. Haven't had an analog since. I highly recomendation it. Good luck!
 
So far I am at day 5. I wanted a cig something bad a couple of nights ago so I stepped out in the front yard took three drags and almost threw up. I cant stand the taste or smell of cigarettes at this point which I think is a good thing.
 
Here is a silly, little trick that I found helpful every time I've quit. When you find yourself "nic-ing", step back from whatever you are doing, take ten long, deep breaths. Perhaps it's muscle memory or just the stepping away from what is irritating you at the moment - either way the ten deep breaths always helped. Best of luck!
 
I smoked 2 packs a day for 15 years and unsuccessfully tried to quit several times. One day I had the self realization that I was an addict. The thought of being an addict and not having control over my life so disgusted me that I resolved to quit. I also told myself that as an addict I would never be able to touch one again or I'd go right back to it. That was 28 yrs, 8 mos, 4 days and 18 hrs ago but who's counting. To this day it may sound weird but I won't touch a pack of cigarettes, even if I'm sitting with folks and one asks me to pass a pack sitting on the table to them, I won't touch it. I know that's weird but it has worked for me and I know I've given myself a better chance to watch grandchildren grow up than I would have if I hadn't put 'em down. To this day, the smell of a cigarette outdoors combined with the smell of fresh cut wood still gives me a little pause. (My dad was a carpenter)

I think Perchjerk has it exactly right when he says above that the key is you really have to want to quit. Best of luck to you.
 
Good luck quitting brother!!

Id love to quit myself. I tried the electronic cigs also but found myself using it more. and since it just keeps pumping out nicotine i was getting more of the stuff i was trying to quit with them.. There was nothing telling me to stop on the e-cigs, like a cigarette runs out and you know its done, the e-cig keeps on going LOL. I had to stop using them and go back to cigarettes LMAO I need to eventually just QUIT!

I wish you and the misses the best bud!!
 
Being enslaved to anything is weakness. May you and any/all find the strength to free yourself of unwanted habit(s).
 
Been about 5 years for me... Third time was the charm...
Scientists have found that nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine or amphetamines, and for most people more addictive than alcohol!
I used the patches, and the first week was HELL!!! It does get easier, but you have GOT to want to quit and just not give up.

You can do it, just don't give up! :thumbup:
 
I just remembered another trick I used on myself when I got an urge during early quitting phase. Your mind can be a powerful ally to help you not succumb to temporary urges. If you see my note above, the smell of a cigarette outdoors combined with the smell of fresh cut wood is an alluring smell to me. When I got serious about quitting I did my best to think about all the nasty parts of smoking. Whenever I got an urge to smoke, instead of allowing the urge or the good smells in my memory to take over, I instead tried to think about the butt I'd sometimes dig out of a full ashtray and relight when I was out of cigs. Nasty and disgusting smell. That would help me overcome an urge from time to time. Best of luck to you and others who are trying to quit.
 
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Good luck man! Only advise I can give, is just do it! Quit! I started and quit in my 20's but I come from a family of smokers. 3 of them died this year of lung cancer...all in their 60's. 60 isn't that old anymore. Just imagine the years you could add to your life, enjoying grandchildren, and your toys.. :)
 
Good luck ! I truly hope y'all do! I smoke and when I can't smoke I dip. I'm 36 and the time is coming for me to stop and I'm pretty sure it's gonna suuuck! But it will be worth it! Good luck and stay strong!
 
I'm pretty sure that one day we will all quit these nasty habits. Better to do it now on our own terms. Best of luck!
 
I know I'm not a regular here, but as a student studying some biology, I'd advise you to quit the e-cigs when you can too. They're definitely not as bad as conventional cigarettes, but Nicotine is still nasty stuff. Unless you suffer from epilepsy or alzheimers, the impact of nicotine on the corresponding receptors in your brain is hard to justify.

Nicotine bonds to the receptors which respond to dopamine, and actually blocks dopamine circulation unless nicotine is recirculated. Essentially, nicotine holds the chemical in your brain that makes you happy "hostage" and only "releases" it (to normal, not higher levels) when nicotine is circulated. The relief nicotine provides is only a brief return to normalcy for your brain. The E-cigs may help reduce cravings, but in the long term they still negatively affect your happiness.

Best of luck quitting :thumbup:
 
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