Day 1

[dionysus]

Well, summer's coming but it's lull time right now; no birthdays, events or holidays til the May long weekend.......so going to give quitting smoking a go, since I've not all those temptations associated with parties and drinkiing and being around my smoking friends, making it near impossible.

Been a smoker for 25+ years and am at over a pack a day.
Haven't had one all day and already jittery and short fused. Worst, there's an entirely full carton the freezer, but remaining strong. It's the sleep thing that's hard, plus remembering not to take it out on the dogs.

Here's hoping

 

[Harry_BKK]

Go for it...will certainly be worth it when in a few weeks:

- the morning cough is becoming absent
- you suddenly can taste your food
- your house won't stink
- you don't gasp for air after 5 steps
- you can run with your dogs again
- you have saved a few hundred $ that you can blow then on other things, e.g. slots
-....list not complete

I am a really funny smoker....

- on gambling days - up to 2 packs, sometimes even more
- on non-gambling days - maybe 2 or 3 cigarettes all day

EDIT: I can go for days without a smoke if i don't gamble, don't even miss it, but the soon i spin those reels i need a coffee and a fag...

 

[dionysus]

I cant go a day without, without getting.a bad temper and jitters but you're right, it'll be worth it.
And ya, I imagine I'll have a new go on taste experience and the dogs will appreciate a more active me.

 

[mina1929]

It is really hard to give up cold turkey, I can't do it, I am a smoker as well. I did try the patches and they work. I will go on the patches again sometime just have to remember to stock up on them lol

I wish you all the luck. Willpower, strength, energy, fresh air etc

 

[petro]

I smoke pipe tobacco. I don't smoke all the time though; I would have 3-4 pipes per week.



I find it helps me focus in on single topic; helping me think clearer. Cigarettes don't do that for me.

Good luck at your attempt to quit dionysus.

 

[Harry_BKK]

This about sums up my smoking pattern

 

[hhhelllo]

Good luck man! I smoke 8 cigarettes a day and I really want to stop but it's so hard... I tried and failed 2 weeks ago... I was going insane in my sleep.

I am sure you can do it... After 25 years of smoking it's not like you have other options... Live or die. Make your choice.

 

[Jono777]

Go for it...will certainly be worth it when in a few weeks:

- the morning cough is becoming absent
- you suddenly can taste your food
- your house won't stink
- you don't gasp for air after 5 steps
- you can run with your dogs again
- you have saved a few hundred $ that you can blow then on other things, e.g. slots
-....list not complete

I am a really funny smoker....

- on gambling days - up to 2 packs, sometimes even more
- on non-gambling days - maybe 2 or 3 cigarettes all day

EDIT: I can go for days without a smoke if i don't gamble, don't even miss it, but the soon i spin those reels i need a coffee and a fag...

Glad I'm not on my own on this one matey lol

 

[Nate]

Good Luck mate - Its a tough habit to kick.

Nate

 

[lockinlove]

Good Luck mate - Its a tough habit to kick.

Nate

especially after 25 years. Smoking just isnt smoking. Its part of your life and daily routine.

You arent just kicking the habit, you are getting rid of a part of your life which makes it even harder.

You need to find something to put in place of it. Strong candies. Maybe a fast walk or a run. Something to kill the cravings.

When I quit a few months ago, aside from the candies I used to hop on my bike and ride it. I found exerting myself took the cravings away. Let those lungs burn it will turn you off and find something to occupy your mind. Thinking about it makes it all the harder.

Its going to be hard but try and think of all the benefits. I suggest putting the money you would use towards smokes into a jar and after a month count it and see the savings

Then use those savings for something you like. Maybe a prepaid card for gambling or something cool you have wanted.

Hopefully you catch a bad cold cause I can tell you that helps big time

 

[fun4all]

Good luck mate its very hard to do, I have been there and done that.

What is good is that you are choosing to quit, that is the key to success. Stay strong and think of all the health benefits and money saved when you have a craving. Come and type a load of rubbish into this thread if you have to do something to let the stress out!

 

[dionysus]

Good luck mate its very hard to do, I have been there and done that.

What is good is that you are choosing to quit, that is the key to success. Stay strong and think of all the health benefits and money saved when you have a craving. Come and type a load of rubbish into this thread if you have to do something to let the stress out!

Cheers, not so much stress (though twitchy perhaps lol) as keeping my brain otherwise occupied - just trying to binge watch tv for the distraction while pigging out on healthy snacks (fruit)

 

[Webzcas]

Best of luck. I turned to vaping after trying everything else. Been smoke free now since 6th October 2014, after a 25 year habit, smoking 25 a day.

 

[LHofsdal]

Good Luck to you!!

I know when I quit smoking I chewed packs of gum like it was water. I chose Big Red gum because it was not bubble gum and I like the cinnamon flavor. The hardest time of day for me was right after dinner. I don't know why but the craving always hit me the hardest at that time.

My husband and daughter told me I wasn't "bitchy" throughout the process, but I was always moving around. I took up going to the gym because I found I would smoke the most sitting home pretty much doing nothing. I didn't want to comfort my cravings with food so I went to the gym. The days I didn't go to the gym I would work out at the house.

Looking back now, I did see that I smoked like a chimney when I was sitting in front of my computer spinning away. My advice to you is be active, don't sit around because that is when you feel like you need a smoke. When I was out doing something I didn't crave it.

Be strong, you can do it. It is going to take time, but everyday you go without one, you become stronger and in time you will lose the cravings all together!

All the best to you,
LH

 

[secret2]

Good luck!

I quit smoking regular cigs 3 years ago but vaped for the next two years and then I quit altogether; almost a year. Do whatever it takes to stay cig-free.

We're here for you. I know that it is your battle but it can help to vent.

Sleep lots, carry a straw with you, cut back on 'triggers'.

It's not easy but then you know you are feeling what everyone feels when quitting. It's normal to feel very uneasy. Just go through it.

Meditation is also a good thing to do when going through a dark patch. You download Calm.com on your cell and it's free for the basic meditation. Also looking into a candle flame.

Ok, I think I got you covered.

Good luck.

 

[Harry_BKK]

How was Day 1???

Still going strong, i hope.

 

[dionysus]

How was Day 1???

Still going strong, i hope.

Haven't had one, no.
Had a few nasty coughing fits which I'd expect as my body's trying to purge. Unfortunately, I think I pulled a few of my cracked ribs so spent most of the day in bed and hurting breathing while my chest feels like it's on fire. But hey....no smoke today.

 

[Harry_BKK]

Haven't had one, no.
Had a few nasty coughing fits which I'd expect as my body's trying to purge. Unfortunately, I think I pulled a few of my cracked ribs so spent most of the day in bed and hurting breathing while my chest feels like it's on fire. But hey....no smoke today.

Very good to hear that ..not so good about your ribs, but who said it will come easy

Funnily, i never ever had and have a cough from smoking and that although i been smoking regularly for 30 years. Maybe i would start thinking of giving it up too if i had that morning cough every day.

 

[dionysus]

Very good to hear that ..not so good about your ribs, but who said it will come easy

Funnily, i never ever had and have a cough from smoking and that although i been smoking regularly for 30 years. Maybe i would start thinking of giving it up too if i had that morning cough every day.

Actually, didnt have a smokers cough either - woke, lit a smoke, put on coffee. Probably just now as I'm going through withdraw 2 days in and (yum) the body's tossing up lung butter while it can.

 

[Harry_BKK]

Actually, didnt have a smokers cough either - woke, lit a smoke, put on coffee. Probably just now as I'm going through withdraw 2 days in and (yum) the body's tossing up lung butter while it can.

Same here mate..although I first get the coffee

Yeah, luckily the body is pretty good in cleaning itself up once we stop feeding it toxic stuff

 

[poisonfish]

Mate,
Do yourself a favour and get this book 'Allen Carr's Easy Way To Stop Smoking'
I read it four years ago and haven't smoked since, not one craving either.
It doesn't work for everyone but I encourage you to give it a go.
You can get it online for free with a bit of searching, or PM me and I can email you a copy
I suggest this book to everyone who is wanting to quit and a few have managed easily.
Best of Luck.

 

[dionysus]

Sweaty, twitchy, achy, underslept and irritable. Seeing as it's often noted that for long-term, consistent smokers, quitting is harder than quitting heroin, no surprises.


Anyway, I won't go on posting daily or anything..just pointing out it's the third day, this and the next one considered hardest as nic fitting comes full blown....and havent cheated so much as a haul. So basically, aside from bugged out today and tomorrow, if I can beat these 2 days, everything else is mental. (and I'm going mental, but staying strong lol)

So to anyone else - if you can pass that 3, 4 day mark....you've rounded the hardest part. Sure, there's still challenges, but you've made the biggest hurdles (insofar as the physical addiction part...the mental routine and habit will take more).

If I can make it - and I've always considered myself a lifer - anyone can

 

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[dionysus]

Um, cheers?

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[maxd]

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