Quit smoking - day 3

[SuperSix]

Thanks for all of the suuport.

Basically, all is well. The urge is there, but not overwhelming. As said above, it depends on the routine being exercised, and some trigger.

It has definately been interesting.



Mark

 

[SuperSix]

Day 5!

That's nearly 150 cigarettes NOT smoked, $~20.50 saved, 350minutes NOT shaved off of my life (7mins/cigarette)

Whoo!

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: SuperSix
Day 5!

That's nearly 150 cigarettes NOT smoked, $~20.50 saved, 350minutes NOT shaved off of my life (7mins/cigarette)

Whoo!

Congrats, keep it up and G/L....

 

[EPCrew]

I'm on day 37 after smoking for 13 years. I took a different approach this time. I stopped before finishing my last pack and left myself with a few just laying around. The whole point of this logic is to quit while still having access to it. Then when it suddenly becomes available, I won't feel as much of an urge for it. As if I would say to myself "So what, I have some at home that I could smoke IF I wanted to. There's no need for it now."

In the past, I quit on the last cigarette of a pack and then proceeded to stay away from it completely. Unfortunately, people around me smoke all of the time. Between going to work, to the pool hall, to the bars, or even simply to a friend's house, it becomes a chore to continue to run from it only to succomb to it once you actually have it in your hand.

The addiction to smoking really is a disease that has us all brainwashed.

I had a couple of contingencies that I haven't had to use just yet. The first was a book that was recommended to me that I have on my nightstand but haven't actually opened yet. It's called, The Easy Way to Stop Smoking. The second is to speak to a doctor about some pharmaceutical help. So far, I don't feel like I need either.

Oh yea... and good luck to you too!! :thumbsup:

 

[cyberfuzz]

I really don't mind smoking. I'm sure it doesn't help that almost my entire social group smokes though. They were the one's who got me started >_<

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: cyberfuzz
I really don't mind smoking. I'm sure it doesn't help that almost my entire social group smokes though. They were the one's who got me started >_<

Frankly - I love smoking. It's just all the bullshit that comes along with it that sucks. The stink,cost, stigma, health issues, the list goes on and on.

 

[BoomerD]

I know a few people who have used these when the demand to smoke got too strong:
http://www.clovesmokes.com/
Your mental desire to smoke gets satisfied without adding any nicotine to challenge the physical addiction...
Of course, with any smoking cessation product, YMMV.

 

[Gaard]

update?

Today marks 6 years smoke-free. Quit cold turkey after smoking a pack a day for +20 years. What did it for me - large supply of plastic straws & lots of sleep.

 

[gar3555]

I used chewing tobacco for 8 years, I quit 1 year and 1 month ago cold turkey. Have had no problems or cravings.

 

[*kjm]

Originally posted by: SuperSix
Have to post - maybe help someone else quit.

I am using Chantix. A new drug that a: Makes cigs taste like crap, b: Blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain.

Seems to be working fine. I cheated the first day, was out drinking and playing pool, took a few puffs, it was gross. The hardest part is just the routines. Seems to be getting easier each day.

I love not wondering if I have enough cigarettes, if I have a lighter, do I have to stop and get more, etc. I seem tp be coughing up less phlegm too.

http://www.chantix.com/

Anyone else use this drug here?

Mark

Mark I used it to stop... so did my dad and sister. I smoked for for 25 years and it worked, dad smoked longer. I didn't drink going out because I would also want to cheat. Its great in the summer when you don't have to think were you are going to put your smokes when you have shorts on

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: JohnCU
is this the same one that causes suicidal thoughts?

It can if you are depressed and on medication. This side effect is very rare and is over hyped by the media.

 

[Paladin]

My wife and I quit smoking 16 days ago. We're using Chantix also, and doing part of the health ed classes at Kaiser.
The first 3 days were a little rough, going through the physical withdrawl of nicotine. I hardly have any cravings now. Starting to feel a lot better. Love saving that $$$.

 

[Kirby64]

Best of luck to you. Only good things come from stopping smoking :thumbsup:

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: SuperSix
Have to post - maybe help someone else quit.

I am using Chantix. A new drug that a: Makes cigs taste like crap, b: Blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain.

Seems to be working fine. I cheated the first day, was out drinking and playing pool, took a few puffs, it was gross. The hardest part is just the routines. Seems to be getting easier each day.

I love not wondering if I have enough cigarettes, if I have a lighter, do I have to stop and get more, etc. I seem tp be coughing up less phlegm too.

http://www.chantix.com/

Anyone else use this drug here?

Mark

Yes, I used Chantix to quit smoking and highly recommend it a as last resort for those who have tried every thing else and nothing worked.

The thing people have to remember is that quitting smoking is more than taking a pill. You have to change your life style too and be aware of the triggers that make you want to smoke. Once you are aware of your triggers, you begin the process of doing something else besides smoking like doing the dishes immediately after dinner or instead of smoking when waking, you shower first. You want to start this before you start taking Chantix and especially during the first few weeks on the drug. I recommend setting your quit date two weeks after taking Chantix, but you can set it in as little as one.

I have been smoke free since January 11 2008 and have not touched one since. I even go to the bar or hang with my smoker friends and still have the strength to say no.

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: MrVeedo
smokings a bitch, i smoked for 10 years and this is my 2nd year since i quit. getting drunk is the hardest time to quit, but i never took those weird pills to help either. i just straight up gave them away and stuck to it. drinking had to be the hardest part of not smoking though, after a few beers i still think about a smoke. good luck, btw i hear some of those pills give ya some really crazy dreams.

I quit smoking twice before, cold turkey. Once for eight years and the second time for 10 months. This time was different, as I had no more control over nicotine and really needed help. Just be careful when hanging out with your drinking buddies you don't relapse. You will run into a life crisis or real stressful time that will test your smoke free commitment to the limit. Just remember why you quit in the first place when this happens so you don't relapse like I did those two times.

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: alien42
i am a firm believer in cold turkey or nothing as the addiction is primarily mental and not physical.

its been 2.5 years since i had a cig.

That is not true. Smoking is both physical and psychological. The physical addiction to nicotine is very well documented and is among one of the strongest addictions ranking up there with crack and heroine. It only takes three to seven days to detox from the nicotine and the physical addiction. The psychological addiction is also very strong and last a life time.

Not everyone can quit cold turkey just because you did.

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: SuperSix

I guess it's like alcoholism - you are nevr really over it.

I know several alcoholics that are now dry that never even think about a drink. But some of these are also former smokers and they think about cigarettes almost daily.

 

[Kyle]

Originally posted by: soonerproud

Originally posted by: SuperSix

I guess it's like alcoholism - you are nevr really over it.

I know several alcoholics that are now dry that never even think about a drink. But some of these are also former smokers and they think about cigarettes almost daily.

It's different for everybody- that goes for not only the long term cravings, but also how the W/D effects people as well as how long/hard it is to break the habits associated with smoking.
That being said, there are def. similarities, but I've talked w/ people who litteraly go through hell w/ physical W/D symptoms etc, and I've talked w/ people who quit cold turkey and, a few weeks later say they hardly even thing about it.
Personally, I quit cold turkey and hardly felt anything as far as withdrawl, but I know that's not the norm...