Life Quitting Smoking - Page 43

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.

SLAG · 11-30-2011, 02:52 PM

I quit 3/17/2006 - That lasted appx 2.5 years...

I picked up the habit again at that point and was smoking ever since... Now today I had my last Cig on my way to work... and I am going to try again

I have some Snus left over and I am using that to deal with the cravings for now, but once thats all gone its going to be cold turkey.

Wish me luck compadres

Dayze · 11-30-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SLAG

I quit 3/17/2006 - That lasted appx 2.5 years...

I picked up the habit again at that point and was smoking ever since... Now today I had my last Cig on my way to work... and I am going to try again

I have some Snus left over and I am using that to deal with the cravings for now, but once thats all gone its going to be cold turkey.

Wish me luck compadres

good deal. good luck.
I just completed 2 months w/ no chew.

BoneKrusher · 11-30-2011, 03:03 PM

i'm trying to quit gradually, i was smoking 2 packs per day and currently at half pack.

next i'll go down to 5 smokes and i'll be ready to quit.
this method worked once for me, stayed quit for almost two years.

lcarus · 11-30-2011, 03:26 PM

I honestly like the patch. I'm not committed enough to quit smoking forever, but I do like to take a week or two off from smoking, and the patch gets me through it with relative ease. I smoke about 2 packs per day when I'm smoking regularly.

Also, if you sleep with the patch on it will give you really weird, vivid dreams. Kinda fun for me personally.

burt · 11-30-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

I honestly like the patch.

I like a very small landing strip or clean shaven.

**Lumpy** · 12-01-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

I honestly like the patch. I'm not committed enough to quit smoking forever, but I do like to take a week or two off from smoking, and the patch gets me through it with relative ease. I smoke about 2 packs per day when I'm smoking regularly.

Also, if you sleep with the patch on it will give you really weird, vivid dreams. Kinda fun for me personally.

The last time I tried to quit, (about 4 years ago), I used the patch. The dreams were freaky as all hell and I had to stop using them. Low and behold, I started smoking again. I also tried the gum, but it always left a bad after-taste.

I have been seriously considering to give quitting another try. I need to... I have no energy and just feel like crap. I think once the holidays are over, I'm going to try the e-cigs.

Btw, congrats to those that have quit and those that are on their way to being smoke-free!

Fairplay · 12-01-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

I have been seriously considering to give quitting another try. I need to... I have no energy and just feel like crap. I think once the holidays are over, I'm going to try the e-cigs.

You can quit as a new years resolution.

If it fails, try again the next year, heh.

SLAG · 12-30-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SLAG

I quit 3/17/2006 - That lasted appx 2.5 years...

I picked up the habit again at that point and was smoking ever since... Now today I had my last Cig on my way to work... and I am going to try again

I have some Snus left over and I am using that to deal with the cravings for now, but once thats all gone its going to be cold turkey.

Wish me luck compadres

almost 30 days...

Simply Red · 12-30-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SLAG

almost 30 days...

you best not EVER start back now.

Sorter · 12-30-2011, 01:15 AM

Have not smoked excessively, but can relate by chewing tobacco. It has hard to go coldy all at once, the best method I have found is weaning oneself off. Al the best.

Pants · 12-30-2011, 09:38 AM

Wednesday was exactly 8 months since my last cigarette. Can't even remember the last time I had any kind of a craving. Woot.

**RockChalk** · 12-30-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pants

Wednesday was exactly 8 months since my last cigarette. Can't even remember the last time I had any kind of a craving. Woot.

Nice. Do you not even get the urge when you're near other smokers?

Pants · 12-30-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

Nice. Do you not even get the urge when you're near other smokers?

I used to quite a bit when I first quit, but those have gone away as well.

**HemiEd** · 12-30-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Pants

Wednesday was exactly 8 months since my last cigarette. Can't even remember the last time I had any kind of a craving. Woot.

Congrats man!

After 46 years of smoking, I haven't had one since labor day weekend. Like you, no more serious cravings, even when drinking.

KCUnited · 12-30-2011, 10:41 AM

I quit smoking 5.5 years ago. Never had the desire to smoke even around my friends that smoke. Last weekend I was hanging out, people smoking on my porch, something about my mindset, the vibe, made me want to have a smoke. I had to walk away, 5+ years after I happily quit.

The addiction is with you for life.

08-15-2005, 05:49 PM
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-646615	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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11-30-2011, 02:52 PM	#631
SLAG Superbowl MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OOOOOOOOOOOOOLATHE Casino cash: $9910252	I quit 3/17/2006 - That lasted appx 2.5 years... I picked up the habit again at that point and was smoking ever since... Now today I had my last Cig on my way to work... and I am going to try again I have some Snus left over and I am using that to deal with the cravings for now, but once thats all gone its going to be cold turkey. Wish me luck compadres __________________ Ad astra per aspera
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11-30-2011, 03:03 PM	#633
BoneKrusher That's Right Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bluefield, Virginia Casino cash: $9976645	i'm trying to quit gradually, i was smoking 2 packs per day and currently at half pack. next i'll go down to 5 smokes and i'll be ready to quit. this method worked once for me, stayed quit for almost two years. __________________ "MaHomes/MaAuto"
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11-30-2011, 03:26 PM	#634
lcarus Everybody Lies. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Casino cash: $-1809887	I honestly like the patch. I'm not committed enough to quit smoking forever, but I do like to take a week or two off from smoking, and the patch gets me through it with relative ease. I smoke about 2 packs per day when I'm smoking regularly. Also, if you sleep with the patch on it will give you really weird, vivid dreams. Kinda fun for me personally.
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12-30-2011, 01:15 AM	#640
Sorter Caralho Join Date: Sep 2011 Casino cash: $9611474	Have not smoked excessively, but can relate by chewing tobacco. It has hard to go coldy all at once, the best method I have found is weaning oneself off. Al the best.
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12-30-2011, 09:38 AM	#641
Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3599900	Wednesday was exactly 8 months since my last cigarette. Can't even remember the last time I had any kind of a craving. Woot. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
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12-30-2011, 10:41 AM	#645
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $-1481756	I quit smoking 5.5 years ago. Never had the desire to smoke even around my friends that smoke. Last weekend I was hanging out, people smoking on my porch, something about my mindset, the vibe, made me want to have a smoke. I had to walk away, 5+ years after I happily quit. The addiction is with you for life.
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