Quitting Smoking

[Frazod]

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.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Maybe you could read 5 posts earlier.

I read it. I hope you can quit if you really want to. That's the most important part imo. I've never chewed so I don't know if the addiction is the same as smoking or not. Do you feel nervous, anxious, pre-occupied and sick after a day of not chewing? Do you bust out of your skin to take one draw or one dip? Maybe you do and if so then I take back what I said.

It's a nicotine addiction identical to cigs, just ingested differently. I've quit 30+ times and I don't think quitting is all that hard. Of course I prep myself heavily on the mental aspect for days in advance. The willpower to stay quit is the hardest part for me. A month, 2 months 6 months, 1 year, 2 years are all periods of time I've quit and then ultimately failed. I'm looking to add "lifetime" now.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Phobia

It's a nicotine addiction identical to cigs, just ingested differently. I've quit 30+ times and I don't think quitting is all that hard. Of course I prep myself heavily on the mental aspect for days in advance. The willpower to stay quit is the hardest part for me. A month, 2 months 6 months, 1 year, 2 years are all periods of time I've quit and then ultimately failed. I'm looking to add "lifetime" now.

No offensve Phobia but if you've quit 30+ times you never really quit. I quit smoking for 11 1/2 years and wanted a cig every day during that time. Addiction has obviously stayed with both of us.

I hope you can quit for good this time. If you don't then you were never really over it no matter whether you think you were or not. Non addicts don't go back and quitting is harder than just saying no and you're proof of that just like I am.

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

No offensve Phobia but if you've quit 30+ times you never really quit. I quit smoking for 11 1/2 years and wanted a cig every day during that time. Addiction has obviously stayed with both of us.

I hope you can quit for good this time. If you don't then you were never really over it no matter whether you think you were or not. Non addicts don't go back and quitting is harder than just saying no and you're proof of that just like I am.

I'm not offended. I know I've ultimately failed each time but any time you can stop for months and years at a time, that's a small victory. I'll get it this time. I know everything I've stumbled on in the past and I'm not going to fall for the same crap this time.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I'm not offended. I know I've ultimately failed each time but any time you can stop for months and years at a time, that's a small victory. I'll get it this time. I know everything I've stumbled on in the past and I'm not going to fall for the same crap this time.

Small victorys are good. I do hope this one leads to a big victory for you.

[Buehler445]

Good luck phob. Hopefully you knock it out this time.

[Lumpy]

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Ok then...

You are about to embark upon the great crusade of which you have striven these many years. The eyes of chiefs planet are upon you. The hopes and prayers of carcinogen-free people everywhere quit with you.
Your objective will not be an easy one. Big tobacco is well trained and battle - hardened. They will fight savagely with magazine ads and cartoon camels.

But this is the year 2012! Much has happened since 1994... You have had a child, (of which I'm fairly certain is your husbands as well).

I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to not have a lung transplant and mad not smoking skillz. I will accept nothing less than full Victory!

Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of the Almighty Marlboro Man upon this great and noble undertaking.

Damn, Gonzo. I'm just giving up cigs, not invading Normandy.

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

You guys all have it wrong. Gonzo is the one I want. He's hotter than hell. Lump is just my avenue to get to him.

Originally Posted by Phobia

I'll be joining you guys as tobacco free (again) in a couple weeks. I have all daughters so I'm not all that worried they're going to take up a chewing habit but my boy will not grow up watching me chew. So, he pops out and my chew pops out too.

Good deal, Phob!

Perhaps you and Johnny the Fever Dr. can quit together.