EX Smokers, I need help.

[nancy2394]

I didn't read through this whole thread, but was wondering if you were successful in quitting smoking? I'm not a smoker, so I can only imagine how difficult it must be to give up a habit you've probably had for a long time.

But, I think you are going to be much happier in the end when you are able to quit. So won't the people around you. Goodluck if you're still trying to quit, I hope you achieve your goal!

 

[blue]

Had a complete relapse over Labor Day weekend. Gearing up to quit again, Im gonna call the local help group soon, even if it is federally funded, and set a new quit date.

 

[nancy2394]

You can do it Blue... have faith in yourself. Don't give up!

 

[RD]

Blue, you can do it! I'm going to take another serious stab at it really soon too.

 

[juliefurry]

Blue I'm in the process of quiting again, too. I have just decided to go cold turkey again. It's really hard but after the first 48 hours once you get over the headaches and extreme anxiety and anger it gets better. I would just not suggest entertaining anyone or talking to anyone for the first 2-3 days. I tried weaning myself off, and the patch and that didn't work so now I just have to do cold turkey.

 

[GHOST]

the new pill they have out, CHANTIX worked good for me

i used 2 weeks out of a months supply and quit (17 years) and my mother used the other 2 weeks and quit,,,and i know she got 30 years in,,,

so on one months supply 2 ppl quit,,,

it stops the chemical(dopamine) from being released from the brain,,,thats released when you smoke a cig,,,

stops the craving,,, you just gotta get rid of the habit of holdn them

with my insurance 10 dollars for a months supply without insurance,,, $102.00 FOR A MONTH,,, which is still not bad,,, considering i spent 210 a month on cigs 4 me,,,
had to smoke the good ones,,,2 packs a day,,,

i posted this because i'm one month out ,,, smoke free,,,
i've tried everything because my insurance covers it,,, and nothing really helped like it said but this is so much different,,, it done what it said,,, imagine that,,, something that works as it said

 

[nancy2394]

WTG Ghost... I have the utmost respect for anyone who can quit smoking. I am not a smoker, but I can just imagine how hard it is to quit.

 

[TheWholePack]

Hey Dan. I stopped smoking 3 weeks ago. Interestingly enough I smoked for 24 years and after a week I went for a day without thinking about cigs. The other day I realized that it had been a whole week without thinking about it. The first 3 days were hard, but they're doable.

I took a course called Free Yourself from Cigarettes. It took a year and two courses but I really think I'm there this time. Here's some of the things that I learned that helped or made an impression on me.

- When you want a smoke, just ask yourself the question: What for?
- Don't substitute something else for smoking. (eating, etc.)
- Change your smoking routines and look for the triggers. Mine were driving, sitting at my desk, watching tv.
- The more you smoke, the faster you get over the physical addiction. Someone who smokes 3 packs a day will get over the physical side effects in a matter of hours.
- It's all psychological after the first 3 days. Visualize yourself as a non-smoker.
- Take 3 deep breaths (in through the nose, out from the mouth) when you crave a smoke.
- Stopping is actually easy once you get past the physical addiction. "Everyone" says that it's hard, but that could just be propaganda.
- Nicotine is the main ingredient in pesticides (that got to me...)

You'll do it when you're ready. Have you ever tried hypnosis? A friend went for a 30 minute session and never thought about smoking again.

If you want some contact info on this program, I can get it for you. I took it here in Mexico. The instructor smoked 3 packs a day, took the course, never looked back and brought it down here. He can get me the contact info in the states.

Best of luck....

 

[arnold2008]

EX Smokers, I need help.

Switch brands .Switch to a brand you find distasteful..Change to a brand that's low in tar and nicotine a couple of weeks before your target date. This will help change your smoking behavior. However, DO NOT smoke more cigarettes, inhale them more often or more deeply, or place your fingertips over the holes in the filters. All of these will increase your nicotine intake, and the idea is to get your body used to functioning without nicotine
Cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke
Smoke only half of each cigarette.
Each day, postpone lighting your first cigarette 1 hour.
Decide you'll smoke only during odd or even hours of the day.
Decide beforehand how many cigarettes you'll smoke during the day. For each additional cigarette, give a dollar to your favorite charity.
Change your eating habits to help you cut down. For example, drink milk, which many people consider incompatible with smoking. End meals or snacks with something that won't lead to a cigarette.
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[a.baker]

I think if anyone really likes something and needs to quit self control is really hard. I have quit 3 things I was addicted to which one of them was cigarettes. It took me 5 years LOL of going back and forth to quit. I finally decided I was going to quit quitting lol. So it was an all or nothing. Each time I quit in the past and started again it was because I didn't really want to quit. I realized trying to have both was a dumb cycle and not happening.

But when I finally did quit I also didn't really want to quit but I knew I had to. I couldn't do it for me or anyone else and my past says it all. I just had to have the mind set that this was something I had to do so I am going to do it. Its been almost 2 years. I am a crappy example lol because I quit with just about anything you can think of over the counter and prescriptions.

So my best advice is that you have to do what works for you and do it because you say its time and your going to defeat yourself. Self control is where someone can be there own worst enemy.

 

[a.baker]

Also for me personally I realized that all these things I was addicted to it was doing because I felt something missing in my life and I was trying to fill it with all the wrong things. So once I found what I had been missing it made everything easier to quit and had a strong foundation of a purpose behind it besides the regular every day stuff you here of why something is bad for you. It was much more mental for me than physical and thats the hard part . So yes, fill the absence of cigs with something fulfilling and good.

 

[blue]

Bringing this back up.

Ive tried a couple of times to quit, the last time was this time last year and made it a month using Comit lozenges.

I just ordered my E-Cig starter kit so hopefully Ill get it this week.

The lozenges helped but I missed the physical portion of smoking when I got stressed. Hopefully I can get the refill "juice" and other parts locally once I have the kit.

 

[RD]

Funny you mention the e-cig, I just had a conversation with a buddy about it a few weeks ago. Let me know if you like it - I would prefer that to patches, lozenges and the like, for sure. I still smoke, though it's not super frequent and a pack will usually last me about a month.

Good luck blue!!

 

[Kat09Tails]

I finally got my younger brother to convert to imported snus. I have accepted that my brother is an addict, it's better that it's a nicotine habit which is managed through the safest option available than his other old vices which were way less safe.

Also on the plus side it's MUCH cheaper.

 

[Bunny82]

I got the e-cigs. I do NOT like them and don't find them helpful.

 

[ACooper]

Blue........how's the Ecig thing going?

 

[blue]

I sent the one I got back as it was part of a scam. When I get my final check from the old job Ill buy something locally.

 

[Fran101]

Saw the e-cigs at the mall today.. the booth guy was like "Do you smoke" and I said no, and he said "Would you like to start?"
lol WTF

anyway, they look pretty cool! saw someone using one at the bar the other day, lol it was all good because it was water vapor but still cool to see!

 

[~Jessie~]

Saw the e-cigs at the mall today.. the booth guy was like "Do you smoke" and I said no, and he said "Would you like to start?"
lol WTF

anyway, they look pretty cool! saw someone using one at the bar the other day, lol it was all good because it was water vapor but still cool to see!

:rofl1:

I had a similar experience. Like, no thanks, I've never even tried a cigarette... I'd like to keep it that way!

The e-cigs do look cool, and it seems like a great way to make smoking less destructive.

 

[ACooper]

I sent the one I got back as it was part of a scam. When I get my final check from the old job Ill buy something locally.

Like what kind of scam? Elaborate! If you can't do it out here, PM me!!

I've been considering ordering one for quite some time and would really like to hear your tale!!