Quitting Smoking

[dinosaur]

^ congrats!

First cig when I was 13...smoked semi-regular (3-4\day) through junior and senior high....steadily increasing. Quit (easily) when I was 19-20...picked it back up when I was 23-ish...steadily increased to 1\2 pack a day until I was 32.

Quit 2 days ago.

I am totally done and not craving them at all. I have 1\2 pack in my kitchen drawer and could care less but I feel like SHIT!!

I just keep thinking next week at this time, I'll be sitting pretty

Between Gridlock and I we would waste $10-20 a day.....fucking insane. Feel so much shame

[MindBomber]

You'll feel better before you know it, Dino!

It took 4-5 days for me to return to normal.

I had lightheadedness and a constant desire to nap

Originally Posted by marky_21

Hey guys I myself started smoking back when I was 16 not really a heavy smoker tho I'd say about 3-5 sticks on a regular day but more whenever i go party and stuff...I did quit for about a yr and a half back in 07 and then went back to smoking again lol.But the good thing is its not really that hard for me to quit smoking as I'm smoke free again since the 1st of the year.no cutting down just cold turkey.

Congrats dude!

[CorneringArtist]

Think I'm gonna put a curtain call on the smoking, haven't smoked in a couple days, and I want the feeling to completely subside. Finish my last pack, and Back off slowly using a mix of an e-cig and nicotine lozenges. Even after the dependence on nicotine is gone I'll likely continue on the e-cig as I do like the taste of tobacco, and the motion of smoking will be very hard to shake at work.
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[fliptuner]

Day 4. First time attempting to quit since I started, 24 years ago.

On the second day, I gave away 2 freshly opened packs (goes to show how much I smoked), just so I'd have to think about opening a fresh pack if I caved.

Yesterday was tough cause I ALWAYS have a smoke in my mouth or hand while I work. It also feels so weird not having a pack and lighter on me - like how you always put your keys in the same pocket, something was missing.

TBH, I loved smoking, it was just part of my daily routine but I figure I couldn't keep it up for much longer and I was pretty much due to quit. Gonna have to focus that time and money on something more constructive. Plus that $100 every 8-10 days sure is going to come in handy for better things.

Spoiler!

hookers and blow

[westopher]

gonna take a few weeks worth of cig money.....

[Razor Ramon HG]

Just curious, but is there something that determines whether or not you crave cigarettes?

There will be days I go drinking and smoke half a pack in one night, and then other days where I end up smoking just one a day. I tend to get more cravings when I drink.

I've been smoking fairly regularly for the past two years.

[dinosaur]

One month in and never looking back!

Don't crave it at all! I found having a e-cig to cure the "habit" side of things (holding and inhaling) helped....but it didn't feel real enough to make me want a real cig.

I really LOVED smoking, but now I find it pretty disgusting.

I am officially now one of those pretentious douche bags who look down on others for smoking now, LOL!

[fliptuner]

Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG

Just curious, but is there something that determines whether or not you crave cigarettes?

There will be days I go drinking and smoke half a pack in one night, and then other days where I end up smoking just one a day. I tend to get more cravings when I drink.

I've been smoking fairly regularly for the past two years.

Sounds like you're more or less a social smoker. You only smoke when you're hanging out, drinking with your friends and the odd time, when you just kinda feel like it.

Question for you is: do you want to quit?

[604dragon]

Originally Posted by dinosaur

One month in and never looking back!

Don't crave it at all! I found having a e-cig to cure the "habit" side of things (holding and inhaling) helped....but it didn't feel real enough to make me want a real cig.

I am looking to purchase a good e-cig to help me quit as well. Is there any that you would recommend for good quality and price?

[Zedbra]

Originally Posted by dinosaur

One month in and never looking back!

Don't crave it at all! I found having a e-cig to cure the "habit" side of things (holding and inhaling) helped....but it didn't feel real enough to make me want a real cig.

I really LOVED smoking, but now I find it pretty disgusting.

I'm one month in as well but specifically avoided any of those e-cigs. I figured a majority of my smoking was habitual (especially while driving), so breaking the habit versus the addiction was going to be the hardest part.

The smell of smoke is really bothering me now, as my wife is still smoking.

[dinosaur]

Originally Posted by 604dragon

I am looking to purchase a good e-cig to help me quit as well. Is there any that you would recommend for good quality and price?

I did not put any thought and energy into pricing and comparing quality, tbh. I didn't want to turn my smoking addiction and habit into an e-cig habit so I literally just went to 7-11 and bought whatever one they sold there in mint flavor for $20.

I used it more for those times where I would really "feel the need"....ie. stress, etc. A situation where the habit was pulling me more than the nicotine addiction. I would use it maybe once a day...some times twice....most days, I wouldn't use it at all.

There is a whole community our there of people who "vape", and I really wouldn't classify myself as one. I know there is a specialty story by North Road though...maybe check in there?

Sorry I don't really have any recommendations...

[Spidey]

So of all the people who said they would quit at one point in their life, who actually has "quit".... I am going to guess the numbers are ridiculously low... as in less than 10 percent. I don't think I have personally met anyone who has completely quit, ever.

PS I am not a smoker

[fliptuner]

Originally Posted by Spidey

So of all the people who said they would quit at one point in their life, who actually has "quit".... I am going to guess the numbers are ridiculously low... as in less than 10 percent. I don't think I have personally met anyone who has completely quit, ever.

PS I am not a smoker

So what's the point of your post?

This thread if for people who want to quit, regardless of whether they may have tried and failed in the past, and for others who have successfully quit to give them encouragement and advice.

The fact that you don't know anyone who quit successfully is moot and might be indicative of the company you keep.

[sdubfid]

I've never smoked a cigarette or had coffee but I love 2nd hand smoke, especially in enclosed areas. Both cigarette smoke and stick welding smoke. Serious

I would never believe this in a million years but I know multiple people who have had success by seeing a hypnotist.

[MindBomber]

Originally Posted by Spidey

So of all the people who said they would quit at one point in their life, who actually has "quit".... I am going to guess the numbers are ridiculously low... as in less than 10 percent. I don't think I have personally met anyone who has completely quit, ever.

PS I am not a smoker

I know ten people who have quit and eight "actually [have] quit," as you say. The two that did not succeed continue to attempt to quit; one plans to attempt again this year, and i believe she'll succeed, and the other has smoked for 42 years, and thus has an especially difficult addiction to break.

I personally only know two smokers who have not attempted to quit, and one of them has truly outstanding circumstances.

[Spidey]

Originally Posted by ICE BOY

So what's the point of your post?

This thread if for people who want to quit, regardless of whether they may have tried and failed in the past, and for others who have successfully quit to give them encouragement and advice.

The fact that you don't know anyone who quit successfully is moot and might be indicative of the company you keep.

the point of my post was to ask what I asked.

[sevewone]

I smoked daily/occasionally from 15- about 22. Never a big smoker by any means but quitting was hard

I turned my addiction to food so whenever I wanted a smoke I would eat WHATEVER I wanted. I was munching down teen burgers, ice cream, chocolate bars right left and center. Sure I gained about 10 pounds in 3 weeks but then I just started running it off.

One thing led to another and I got addicted to Running then that slowly moved to weight training. Its been about 3 years now of being 99% smoke free (once in a blue moon when I drink I have a couple) and I feel great. Sure if I don't workout 3-4 times a week I get pissy like when I didn't smoke but I rather have that then be a smoker.

[Spidey]

Originally Posted by sevewone

I smoked daily/occasionally from 15- about 22. Never a big smoker by any means but quitting was hard

I turned my addiction to food so whenever I wanted a smoke I would eat WHATEVER I wanted. I was munching down teen burgers, ice cream, chocolate bars right left and center. Sure I gained about 10 pounds in 3 weeks but then I just started running it off.

One thing led to another and I got addicted to Running then that slowly moved to weight training. Its been about 3 years now of being 99% smoke free (once in a blue moon when I drink I have a couple) and I feel great. Sure if I don't workout 3-4 times a week I get pissy like when I didn't smoke but I rather have that then be a smoker.

From your experience, and from your experience, do you think people who have very difficult time quitting smoking have addictive personalities? Seems like you HAD to replace one addiction with another. I hear your kind of story quite a bit.

[sevewone]

Originally Posted by Spidey

From your experience, and from your experience, do you think people who have very difficult time quitting smoking have addictive personalities? Seems like you HAD to replace one addiction with another. I hear your kind of story quite a bit.

Oh couldn't agree more. Addictions run in my family huge and for that reason alone I don't do drugs and I really don't drink a shit ton.

If people could only figure out what there addiction is and channel it to a more positive one it makes life a hell of a lot easier.

[Jegz]

Its been almost 6 months since my last smoke. I smoked a decent amount so im pretty proud of myself. I do get random cravings every now and then but the thought of relapsing and knowing I would quit again going through that shitty process fuckin scares me lol. Cravings peak when Im drunk or at raves, those are brutal.

I did it cold turkey too. When you feel like you finally had enough, your mind can push you to do anything you want. So fuk belmonts hahaha.

[gdoh]

so i quit cold turkey for 3 years after smoking half a pack a day for 5 years, then i got back into smoking last year and felt ashamed to go train after working so hard.

Im now on Day 4 of quitting again -_-

[dinosaur]

Originally Posted by gdoh

so i quit cold turkey for 3 years after smoking half a pack a day for 5 years, then i got back into smoking last year and felt ashamed to go train after working so hard.

Im now on Day 4 of quitting again -_-

What was the catalyst for your start again after 3 years?

Whenever I think about smoking again, I just remember the withdrawal....that alone, keeps me away.

Congrats on not giving up!

[gdoh]

it started with casual smoking when i was drunk. i just like the high from the nicotine

[MindBomber]

Originally Posted by jegglez

Its been almost 6 months since my last smoke. I smoked a decent amount so im pretty proud of myself. I do get random cravings every now and then but the thought of relapsing and knowing I would quit again going through that shitty process fuckin scares me lol. Cravings peak when Im drunk or at raves, those are brutal.

I did it cold turkey too. When you feel like you finally had enough, your mind can push you to do anything you want. So fuk belmonts hahaha.

I've relapsed.

Once you've quit smoking, cigarettes are completely unsatisfying.

The smell and taste become awful, the nicotine high becomes unfulfilling.

Giving into cravings is so pointless.

Originally Posted by gdoh

it started with casual smoking when i was drunk. i just like the high from the nicotine

Welcome back to the ex-smokers club, bud.

[dinosaur]

No relapse yet and life has been pretty stressful....there were times when i said, "fuck, i wish i still smoked".

staying strong!

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