Life Quitting Smoking - Page 25

Frazod · 08-15-2005, 05:49 PM

Both the wife and I need to quit, and since we've tried to quit at the same time before, and THAT REALLY SUCKED, I took the plunge first.

Haven't had a cigarette since last night. I've quit several times in the past, sometimes for up to three months - quitting ain't the problem - it's staying quit that kicks my ass.

Any advice on non-smoking methods/products or encouragement would be appreciated.

sedated · 03-28-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

only 12% of smokers can expect to live to 85, as compared to 69% of non-smokers? Why risk losing even one year of life?

those years aren't very good, anyway

SLAG · 03-28-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I can now drink a beer at a bar without going batshit wanting a smoke. That was brutal when I first quit.

Most of the Citys including olathe around here have banned smoking in bars

I love it...

It helps

Frazod · 03-28-2007, 08:27 AM

Unless I'm just inundated with smoke, being around smokers has never bothered me. I've prided myself on NOT turning into a reformed-antismoking-hypocrit-c#cksucker, and I still think all these bans are fascist crap. But there were certain things that I associated with smoking in my mind, and drinking a Sam Adams on tap was certainly one of them.

GoHuge · 03-28-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I can now drink a beer at a bar without going batshit wanting a smoke. That was brutal when I first quit.

I use to chew and that was the hardest time for me after I quit. ALso you may want to stay away from your friends that smoke/chew until you feel like you've firmly kicked the habit's ass.

Quitting is all about "want to" as others have stated. If your doing it for any reason other than wanting to, you will fail. I saw a documentary on some baseball players that had their entire jaw eaten off by cancer. That scared the shit out of me and I felt like a pussy having a chemical dependecy.

greg63 · 03-29-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SLAG

Most of the Citys including olathe around here have banned smoking in bars

I love it...

It helps

Love the avatar slag!

Over-Head · 03-29-2007, 06:35 PM

A year ago Sunday past I took a half pack of smokes outa my pocket, crushed em’ up and said I don’t f**king need these anymore.
And quit cold turkey.

Best move I’ve made in the last 20 odd years.

plbrdude · 03-29-2007, 06:42 PM

come april 1, it will be 6yr no smoking.

Nelson Muntz · 03-30-2007, 04:23 AM

65 hours and counting for me. 67 hours for my wife.

**BigRedChief** · 03-30-2007, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson Muntz

65 hours and counting for me. 67 hours for my wife.

Cool.

It gets easier and easier to stay on this path the longer you are able to stay away.

StcChief · 03-30-2007, 07:17 AM

Good job all that have quit Cigs.

but I still enjoy a Cigar on occasion.

Nelson Muntz · 03-30-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by StcChief

Good job all that have quit Cigs.

but I still enjoy a Cigar on occasion.

Problem is thats almost all I ever smoked. Black n Milds and Sampeorna Xtra cloves. The cloves aren't available in the US anymore, so it makes it a little easier to quit.

**HemiEd** · 03-30-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by StcChief

Good job all that have quit Cigs.

but I still enjoy a Cigar on occasion.

I quit cigs for 6 months one time, started smoking cigars, pretty soon I was back on the smokes.

I have quit again, for the bazillionth time, for two months. Doc made me quit coffee too, that really blows.

Fish · 03-30-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish @ 03-15-2006, 11:32 PM

OK.... this is more for me than for the planet BB....... but what better thread.... I just made it through week 1!!!!
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Damn.... I made it a year and didn't realize it...

CHIEF4EVER · 03-30-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Damn.... I made it a year and didn't realize it...

If you didn't realize it then you already have it long since whipped. CONGRATS!

Frazod · 03-30-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I quit cigs for 6 months one time, started smoking cigars, pretty soon I was back on the smokes.

I have quit again, for the bazillionth time, for two months. Doc made me quit coffee too, that really blows.

You must be a real bundle of fucking joy first thing in the morning now.

08-15-2005, 05:49 PM
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-656615	Quitting Smoking Both the wife and I need to quit, and since we've tried to quit at the same time before, and THAT REALLY SUCKED, I took the plunge first. Haven't had a cigarette since last night. I've quit several times in the past, sometimes for up to three months - quitting ain't the problem - it's staying quit that kicks my ass. Any advice on non-smoking methods/products or encouragement would be appreciated.
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03-28-2007, 08:27 AM	#363
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-656615	Unless I'm just inundated with smoke, being around smokers has never bothered me. I've prided myself on NOT turning into a reformed-antismoking-hypocrit-c#cksucker, and I still think all these bans are fascist crap. But there were certain things that I associated with smoking in my mind, and drinking a Sam Adams on tap was certainly one of them.
Posts: 121,727

03-29-2007, 06:35 PM	#366
Over-Head Boom, Boom , Crash Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In my shed Casino cash: $9995760	A year ago Sunday past I took a half pack of smokes outa my pocket, crushed em’ up and said I don’t f**king need these anymore. And quit cold turkey. Best move I’ve made in the last 20 odd years. __________________ ...Illegitimus non Carborundum est...
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03-29-2007, 06:42 PM	#367
plbrdude turd herder extraordiaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: hickville,mo Casino cash: $9997165	come april 1, it will be 6yr no smoking.
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03-30-2007, 04:23 AM	#368
Nelson Muntz Ha Ha Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	65 hours and counting for me. 67 hours for my wife.
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03-30-2007, 07:17 AM	#370
StcChief Playing for #1 Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Just West of Lambs land Casino cash: $10004900	Good job all that have quit Cigs. but I still enjoy a Cigar on occasion.
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