So who else has tried it? failed or suceeded? planning to give it a go?
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So who else has tried it? failed or suceeded? planning to give it a go?
I used snuff for about a year and a half off and on. I just woke up one day and said I didn't want to do it anymore. So I just quit with my own will power.
Thanks for the reminder, I'll go for a smoke now.
:lol:, bugger i'd like a smoke but i've done 13 days so i'll not bother. I've saved £70 odd quid :loco:
I've probably 'stopped' 10 times or so, once for 2 years, never "quit" though.
I haven't bought a pack in almost 2 months, but I still smoke with some coworkers, friends and my brother in law when they offer.
Good luck.
Protip: Don't hang out with wasabi, you'll drink and smoke your ass off.
man, 2 years is good going.... i kinda agree though its tough to imagine not ever smoking again :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by qube
man and after all those posts we made encouraging each other to quit.Quote:
Originally Posted by qube
I'm not a quiter.
Yeah, we're weak, but it was worth it :emb:Quote:
Originally Posted by wasabi
There was an 80+ year old granny on our delegation to Israel/Palestine who had smoked since she was in boarding school or summat, I think it's just like drink or any other thing that one develops munchies for — my personal ones are Häagen Dazs and Vanilla Cream Sandwich cookies; as this article suggests, sugars might have nearly as addictive properties as cigarettes. Usually the hit of financial incentives will help put me off them for a while. I told the granny that if she wants to live to see peace in Israel/Palestine in the form of whatever compromise (two-state, one-state, federal), she should stop smoking, so I had her promise me she'd go on those nicotine patches or summat. It might be that one needs an incentive that divorces the act of smoking from the notion of quitting smoking, so it's not like, "I should quit smoking because it's harmful to my health," but rather, "Instead of smoking, I could be spending time engaged in a new project."
I'm on 4 months currently. It's by far much harder than I thought. It does get better obviously but I still think about it, I don't know if that will ever go away. Saves A LOT of money though, and I'm also amazed at how much more time a day I have for other stuff.
Just realise its not 1996 anymore and you'll all be ok :emb:
what year is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by kernow
2010, Silly.Quote:
Originally Posted by wasabi
I am in the process of quiting at the moment. I've been sick for over a week, and smoking wasn't helping. It's been about 3 days now, I'm doing ok, no cravings or anything.
I was a heavy smoker a few years ago. I used to smoke half a pack a day and then I woke up one morning feeling like shit and coughing my lungs out. I didn't smoke at all that day and felt ten times better, so I decided to quit smoking significantly. Now I only smoke when I'm with my dad (he's been a heavy smoker for years), or I'll only have one or two smokes when hanging out with friends that smoke. There' really is no easy solution to quit smoking cold turkey. It takes a lot of will power. I kinda had to ween myself off it. Now when I get a craving, I just chew a piece of gum, eat a piece of candy, grab a soda, or something like that. I know it's not the same, but it helps.
I hate to break it to you, but according to a lot of folks, half a pack a day isn't 'heavy smoking'.Quote:
Originally Posted by IsamuBlue
Kudos for (mostly) quitting though.
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Originally Posted by Ted Nugent
Man I was gonna say the same thing. I was smoking over a pack a day (Camels) before quitting.
I've known a few crazy fuckers who smoked two (!) packs a day. Chain smoking... Who needs it.
You can't half-ass your desire to give up an addiction.
You have to got all-out on it and possess an honest desire to change.
I was there with alcohol before.
I half-assed it plenty of times but didn't realize I was half-assing it at the time.
Once I finally gave it up for good I realized I was holding back on my previous attempts.
Generally treating your body well helps a lot too--that means eating right and exercising of course.
Now I don't do anything (not even caffeine...) and don't even have the desire to.
man, what. why. whyyyyyyyyyQuote:
Originally Posted by K9999
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Originally Posted by Ted Nugent
It always felt like a lot for me. Oh well, appreciate the kudos.
My last cig was on 9/30/2006, so far so good.
I was never a heavy smoker to begin with, smoked for 4/5 years.
Smoked very casually when drinking and off and on in college, but never really got addicted. I'm not a very addictive personality and have high willpower.
Respect to anybody who can kick it though. That shit is more addictive than heroin if you get hooked.
They say to kick one habit you need to replace it with another.
I used to smoke and chew. My dentist telling me that my mouth was rotting out gave me enough motivation to quit.
I quit over a year ago after smoking for 16 years or so. Even though it now takes little willpower to resist, the only real thing stopping me from starting again is the memory of how fucking miserable those first couple of weeks off the fags were. Even 6 weeks after quitting I was still feeling dizzy when people asked me how things were going.
I smoked for about 8 years since right before I was 18. I quit a year and a half ago and have had no issues cheating or anything. The way I did it was there was this little pocket calculator like device that my mother in law gave me that you can set when you want to quit, how much you smoke a day, and when you want to quit by. There is a button you press when you smoke one and then it will count down to when you can have another slowly weening you off until you are at your quit day. That part defiantly helped to at least break me of my habit times for smoking (right after I eat, driving, etc.) but then after my quit day it took a solid month before I didn't have any crazy cravings and was okay. No gum or anything else, just sheer willpower. Now, I rarely have any kind of want other than the occasional cigar which my wife won't let me have. Miss those a bit but oh well.
That is great, keep it up man.Quote:
Originally Posted by IDCHAPPY
I stopped smoking 10 years ago after smoking pretty heavy for about 8 years.
I went to a professional hypnotist to stop and after one session i haven't had a cig since, best £35 I have ever spent quite frankly.
I had tried a few times to stop over the years but nothing had worked, I was really wanting to stop so was willing to give anything a try and the hypontist just worked for me.
Its obviously not for everyone though, the mate who I went with was back smoking within 2 weeks but my dad also went along to the same woman about 4 years ago and he hasn't smoked since either.
Keep it up though mate, you are doing really well.
It's very difficult to stop smoking... Especially if you have daily life problems and a lot of stress.. I wish quitting cigarettes was as easy as some find it.
5 weeks free and clear now. I started about 10 years ago and developed a serious habit about 8 years ago. 5 weeks ago I was closing in on just over a pack per day before deciding to quit. It's tough, VERY tough. The cravings hit me hard after a nice meal or when I'm driving. The worst though is when the girl and I party. Hell hath no fury like a drunken ginger that is depriving himself of the one vice he absolutely loves. It wasn't uncommon for me to put away over 2 packs a day if we went out drinking on a friday or saturday night.
And I do love it. I quit for the health and money savings. I've saved $245 so far and I'm becoming more athletic again. Be strong, it won't be easy. I want to get to the point where I can enjoy a cig with some friends without picking up the daily habit. If you have an addictive personality such as I do, that is MUCH easier said than done, unfortunitely.
Likely won't be able to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by FeelGood
You sound just like me with booze.
Moderation/social usage just can't apply.
I wish it did, but I can't do it--it's all or nothing.
I've chosen "nothing" for better reasons than going for "all".
Cheers bud, I intend to :DQuote:
Originally Posted by memories
I quit more than 2 years ago, cold turkey, no problem.
I always associate smoking with low-class, white trash people and car salesmen.
I think I read an internal cigarette memo on that truth ad campaign that said they marketed to the low-class.
That is my goal this summer. I don't care what people say (Joe). This can be done.Quote:
Originally Posted by FeelGood
yeah, that's my problem. I have too many enablers around me.Quote:
Originally Posted by FeelGood
well, i've done 17 days now :). felt stressed afew times and thought about smoking but then thought about how well i've done and that it would all be a waste.
all you guys that can smoke and not do it daily/pick up the habit are very strong willed...i'm a pussy lol
your my hero :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by G'regN.
I'm now on this wagon, shit has gone bonkers in NY (10+ dollars per pack i.e. Canuckistani prices). I was thinking about quitting and finally decided to do it.
I also associate smoking with bars and drinking.
13yr oldQuote:
Originally Posted by G'regN.
trapped
in a 36yr olds body
Cigarettes made me sick when I tried them in high school. I remember smoking on lunch, and then coming back to class and the smell from my hands making me nauseous. I do, however, like to have a cigarette after smoking a bowl, but those occasions are few and far between.
Well done buddy and good luck. You going cold turkey? Or trying patches or gum?Quote:
Originally Posted by striderpunk
Good job man.Quote:
Originally Posted by striderpunk
And this may be an unpopular idea, but if we're gonna tax shit, shouldn't things like cigarettes and whatnot get taxed fairly heavily? It's a luxury that kills you, after all.
I've tried to quit at least 3 or 4 times this year. I've been smoking on and off for 4 years. But this last year has been really bad for me. I don't consider myself a heavy smoker by any means, but I'm still smoking half a pack a day.
Patches, I had been going for long periods between picking up a new pack to acclimate myself to the annoyances of nicotine cravings. I am pretty well into it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by IDCHAPPY
Yeah, I'm cool with the taxation of cigarettes as a dangerous luxury. I also refuse to pay ten bucks for cigarettes, along with that my school is banning smoking on campus so it is all aligning for me to quit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Nugent
I decided to quit 2 and a half weeks ago. Been good so far. My friends have been helpful too, by not bumming me smokes when I am drunk and stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by wasabi
All my attempts have failed.
The last time I used nicotine patches and they didn't seem to do shit. I had tried to quit before without them so by comparison they seemed to do absolutely nothing.
My biggest withdrawal issue is extreme anxiety that spills over into a total loss of concentration. I become a walking panic attack that can't stay focused on shit. Also, I can't sleep which causes a further downward spiral.
:), well done aswell wasabi. Good luck mate :glee:Quote:
Originally Posted by wasabi
There you go. If high prices encourage people to quit, I can't help but think that it's not a bad thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by striderpunk