Quiting cigarettes?

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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.
 
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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.
 
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IDCHAPPY said:
: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:
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That is great, keep it up man.

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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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FeelGood said:
I want to get to the point where I can enjoy a cig with some friends without picking up the daily habit.
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Likely won't be able to happen.

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".
 
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memories said:
That is great, keep it up man.

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.
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Cheers bud, I intend to :D
 
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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.
 
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FeelGood said:
I want to get to the point where I can enjoy a cig with some friends without picking up the daily habit .
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That is my goal this summer. I don't care what people say (Joe). This can be done.
 
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FeelGood said:
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.
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yeah, that's my problem. I have too many enablers around me.
 
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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
 
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G'regN. said:
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.
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your my hero :rolleyes:
 
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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.
 
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I also associate smoking with bars and drinking.
 
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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.
 
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striderpunk said:
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.
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Well done buddy and good luck. You going cold turkey? Or trying patches or gum?
 
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striderpunk said:
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.
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Good job man.

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.
 
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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.
 
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IDCHAPPY said:
Well done buddy and good luck. You going cold turkey? Or trying patches or gum?
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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.

Ted Nugent said:
Good job man.

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.
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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.
 
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wasabi said:
yeah, that's my problem. I have too many enablers around me.
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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.
 
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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.
 
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wasabi said:
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.
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:), well done aswell wasabi. Good luck mate :glee:
 
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striderpunk said:
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.
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There you go. If high prices encourage people to quit, I can't help but think that it's not a bad thing.
 
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