Quitting Smoking

[Lumpy]

Originally Posted by BigOlChiefsfan

I quit a '2 packs a day' habit. The patch helped me. Dangling a carrot (I promised to spend all my cigareet money on whiskey and guns) helped, too. I also learned to do some deep breathing once I'd quit the marlboros. I'd put my hand up to my face, as if I still had a smoke, and take a deep 'hit' as if I still smoked. You're used to that deep breathing thing as well as the nicotine. Long story short - it's not easy but it can be done. Use all the tools at your disposal, and make it 'unpleasant' to start up again (as in, donating to PETA for Bwana) Take your inspiration where you can find it - one of my co-workers had quit smoking and talked about it - to me - all the f***ing time. I think one reason I finally quit was to shut him up. Good luck - hang tough.

Thanks and congrats!

I decided to go w/ the patch because it helped me before, (but only for a short time). Plus, the dreams are going to kick ass!

I have a stress ball, a container of Ice Breakers mints, and plenty of gum at my disposal. I also have a full, unopened pack of smokes in my car, but they're only there to relieve panic attacks. Knowing that I do have a pack available helps calm me down, but I also know that it will remain sealed up.