Havent smoked in 5 days

[lockinlove]

I had a really bad cold for the past week and when I have one, the last thing I feel like doing is smoking. So I havent had a smoke for almost 6 days now. Here is my start to quitting. I will admit the last 3 nights I have had serious cravings in the evening but so far been able to resist temptation.

Im on the road to being cigarette free ,

 

[lotusch]

Very good...
I am a smoker myself and I did quit in the past...
Stayed off them for well over a year but unfortunatelly I went back on them one night after a few drinks...I know it is a cliché...
Planning to give it another go myself very soon so I hope you will manage to stay off them too...
Be strong and good luck and keep us posted...

 

[goatwack]

I remember having a fiendishly bad cold back in College and attempting to smoke as per usual. I actually turned green, and laid off them for at least a few days after.

It's just the worst!

 

[Tirilej]

Well done with 5 days. No reason going back

You're still young and if you stop now you can have a long life ahead of you. Just stop!

 

[bonustreak]

Stay strong!!!!

 

[Jono777]

Had the strongest and longest bout of 'man flu' in 10 years plus myself the last few days. Still haven't shifted it fully!

Usually I get rid of a cold within 24 hours and are pretty lucky (touch wood) when it comes to this sort of thing so no real complaints, however like yourself it does make you wanna back right off the ciggies!

I usually smoke about 20 a day eek: yeah I know lol) but this week 20 has lasted me since roughly Monday and I am 'nubbing' them early too.

They actually taste disgusting but I just cannot overcome that craving, trouble is I've been in this boat before and I know as soon as my illness is 100% gone and taste buds return etc, then its back to Chuffington Central

Good luck and have stronger will power than my weak ass efforts lol

 

[syntynyt]

i was able to quit for 3 months last year, i thought is permanent but were 3 months of torture and unhappiness with temptations wherever id go, the lungs never stopped to ask for more and in the end i gave them. now that i've seen how is like, the good and the badest bad, not going to this route again be it health related or economical. you need more than luck, adding patience, worry free, stress free, angry free, to learn drinking coffee without it and become hermit alike. factors like hardness of cigs, how old is the habit and how many around your circle are smokers will be decisive.

 

[fun4all]

You need willpower. Don't let the non smoking brigade fool you, the cravings don't let up . Years and years after my last puff I am still longing hard for a smoke frequently.

That said, it is possible to do it and you will save money and the health benefits are huge. If you manage it you should be extremely proud of yourself. When you have the right motivation and you truly want to do it, you will succeed.

It is just when I read websites that say stuff like "6 months later the cravings should be fully gone" - they have no idea

 

[immortality]

Good for you, I was off them for nearly all last year (I went off them due to being pregnant), stayed off them for 3 months after my wee man was born, then some friends called and they smoke, long story short I started again, and started gambling again over christmas to get a few wins to contribute to our wedding this year

 

[dionysus]

It's said to be harder than quitting heroin, but if you make it past the third day, you're pretty golden.
Change the crave to something productive like 5 crunches or eat a 1 calorie mint

@fun4all - my mother always says, she's been a non smoker for 40 yrs but is always just ONE cigarette away from being a smoker again

Anyway, gl

 

[secret2]

You need willpower. Don't let the non smoking brigade fool you, the cravings don't let up . Years and years after my last puff I am still longing hard for a smoke frequently.

That said, it is possible to do it and you will save money and the health benefits are huge. If you manage it you should be extremely proud of yourself. When you have the right motivation and you truly want to do it, you will succeed.

It is just when I read websites that say stuff like "6 months later the cravings should be fully gone" - they have no idea

Thanks! This is exactly how I feel, too!

I quit regular cigs 3 years ago and then the e-cig about 8 months ago. So, I am Nicotine free but the cravings have not gone and my chest still feels heavy BUT I know that I am doing my self a favor.

It's great to know that I can just swap out the cost of cigs per month with a car payment on an Audi or BMW, or whatever your preference is....more savings, more money for gambling...

It is hard to do and it does suck when the cravings come on strong BUT THIS IS WHAT IS MEANT TO FEEL LIKE. IT SUCKS!. Just go through it and think it through. Sometimes one has just got to be ready for change.

Best of luck.

 

[fun4all]

It is hard to do and it does suck when the cravings come on strong BUT THIS IS WHAT IS MEANT TO FEEL LIKE. IT SUCKS!. Just go through it and think it through. Sometimes one has just got to be ready for change.

Thanks secret, Sometimes I think I was the only one who still craves years and years down the line!

When I say crave I don't mean very occasionally I mean solidly, everyday. It infuriates me when literature on quitting says these pass in time, for me they have not. However I wanted to quit and still do so it passes. When the cravings come on like you said I think about it - mostly the health benefits and money saved, then it passes until the next time

 

[Mark_32Red (retired acct)]

I had a really bad cold for the past week and when I have one, the last thing I feel like doing is smoking. So I havent had a smoke for almost 6 days now. Here is my start to quitting. I will admit the last 3 nights I have had serious cravings in the evening but so far been able to resist temptation.

Im on the road to being cigarette free ,

Lockin,

I am not a smoker but I know people who have done this recently, and it's not easy.

Continuing the forum fun, I want to add an incentive from 32Red for your efforts. If you make it until the end of the month - $200 cash is yours added to your casino account (if you have one).

I realise this incentive is all about trust. If you don't make it, I would like you to be honest. If you don't make it, I will add $50 to a forum member's account of your choice as long as you publicly admit your failure.

Happy healthy lungs.

Mark

 

[lotusch]

Lockin,

I am not a smoker but I know people who have done this recently, and it's not easy.

Continuing the forum fun, I want to add an incentive from 32Red for your efforts. If you make it until the end of the month - $200 cash is yours added to your casino account (if you have one).

I realise this incentive is all about trust. If you don't make it, I would like you to be honest. If you don't make it, I will add $50 to a forum member's account of your choice as long as you publicly admit your failure.

Happy healthy lungs.

Mark

That is a bloody cool incentive!

 

[lockinlove]

Lockin,

I am not a smoker but I know people who have done this recently, and it's not easy.

Continuing the forum fun, I want to add an incentive from 32Red for your efforts. If you make it until the end of the month - $200 cash is yours added to your casino account (if you have one).

I realise this incentive is all about trust. If you don't make it, I would like you to be honest. If you don't make it, I will add $50 to a forum member's account of your choice as long as you publicly admit your failure.

Happy healthy lungs.

Mark

This is why you're such a great rep/person. Because you post in threads not even related to your casino or gambling for that matter and are genuinely concerned and helpful of other people. You dont see other reps lining up to support other people like that

I will be honest about how I do. And to be even more honest..I think I will make it because of the incentive. Which will mean you will have a helping hand in getting a person to be more healthy and probably live a healthier life.

You are a good person and you should be proud of yourself

 

[PaaskeDenmark]

This is why you're such a great rep/person. Because you post in threads not even related to your casino or gambling for that matter and are genuinely concerned and helpful of other people. You dont see other reps lining up to support other people like that

I will be honest about how I do. And to be even more honest..I think I will make it because of the incentive. Which will mean you will have a helping hand in getting a person to be more healthy and probably live a healthier life.

You are a good person and you should be proud of yourself

That sums up exactly what I was about to comment about Mark. Super guy and super rep for 32red :notworthy

Ps well done on not smoking keep it up mate. And next month if u ever got any bad cravings then there is always vaping as that does not count as smoking. But yeah much better if you can keep total clear but just a suggestion in future. Keep clear of those smelly buggars. I have just stopped 3 days ago only and only doing my vape again now. Hope I will make it proper this time as I did over 6 months last time i tried.... grrr

 

[Mark_32Red (retired acct)]

That sums up exactly what I was about to comment about Mark. Super guy and super rep for 32red :notworthy

Or someone who spends too much (spare, honestly boss) time on here.

Genuinely though, it's all about paying back and having fun. We (I think that includes a lot of operators) learn a lot from feedback on here - I don't reply to moans of RTP or payout time complaints because that's something I can't control. But if we can add something extra, why not?

However if someone asked me to stop drinking (slurp) there would be $50 going to someone else on here! Good luck to the OP!

Mark

 

[PaaskeDenmark]

Or someone who spends too much (spare, honestly boss) time on here.

Genuinely though, it's all about paying back and having fun. We (I think that includes a lot of operators) learn a lot from feedback on here - I don't reply to moans of RTP or payout time complaints because that's something I can't control. But if we can add something extra, why not?

However if someone asked me to stop drinking (slurp) there would be $50 going to someone else on here! Good luck to the OP!

Mark

Okay I think you need to stop with your drinking Mark hehe.

I have a suggestion instead you could get 0% nicotine vape. You can many different drinks like with Whiskey taste or even Sex on the Beach...(not sure why I mentioned that haha) But yeah you get the hint. I think that would maybe help you.

 

[Jono777]

This is why you're such a great rep/person. Because you post in threads not even related to your casino or gambling for that matter and are genuinely concerned and helpful of other people. You dont see other reps lining up to support other people like that

I will be honest about how I do. And to be even more honest..I think I will make it because of the incentive. Which will mean you will have a helping hand in getting a person to be more healthy and probably live a healthier life.

You are a good person and you should be proud of yourself

Probably the best and most accurate thing I have read since joining CM!

 

[ocportal]

i had difficulties to keep up not smoking for the first 2-3 weeks, after that i didn't even want to smoke anymore.

 

[Lucky Loser]

Guys please give up smoking. I gave up at 30 and its the best decision Ive ever made. If you must smoke have a cigar as you dont inhale.

Unfortunately, smoking, drinking and gambling go together. It's the perfect mix.

While I no longer smoke ciggies I love the occassional Cuban. Absolutely beautiful.

 

[lockinlove]

Or someone who spends too much (spare, honestly boss) time on here.

Genuinely though, it's all about paying back and having fun. We (I think that includes a lot of operators) learn a lot from feedback on here - I don't reply to moans of RTP or payout time complaints because that's something I can't control. But if we can add something extra, why not?

However if someone asked me to stop drinking (slurp) there would be $50 going to someone else on here! Good luck to the OP!

Mark

Oh stop it you. Just accept the compliment that you are a genuinely good person

I went another full day yesterday without smoking. I havent had too serious of issues with it yet but im thinking thats because im still getting over a cold. Will be curious to see how I feel in 3-4 days from now.

And speaking of alcohol....Im gonna have to stay away from that for a couple of weeks it looks like. Cause they go hand in hand. Same with coffee.

OMG. No cigs..no alcohol...no coffee. The end of the world is near? Boy oh boy..my body is gonna be like wtf are you doing to me. I havent had bad chemicals for a long time.

 

[fun4all]

And speaking of alcohol....Im gonna have to stay away from that for a couple of weeks it looks like. Cause they go hand in hand.

Yeah be careful with that mate, they do go hand in hand plus alcohol makes you do things you wouldn't do if you were thinking straight. Very tough part that of quitting.

It actually made me cut down on alcohol significantly, because I don't enjoy getting drunk as much without the smoking hit. I can't cut down on coffee/tea though I love it too much - and that's when the worst cravings come.

It's not all doom and gloom though, every time I think of the health benefits or the amount of money saved or the achievement of quitting itself, all the cravings suddenly disappear

 

[lockinlove]

Its been really bothering me the last hour or so.

I went and bought spicey hot cinnamon hearts to kill the craving!!

 

[Adriana B]

Now that you have posted this you do know that you cannot give in !!!! We will totally torture you. Hang in there buddy -- it does get better but it is a rough ride! Been there -- done that -- and would never go back again.