I QUIT SMOKING!

Good luck, and a good reason to quit.

 

good luck, i was able to quit a while back as well. the three day hump, after that it's smooth sailing. within about 2-3 months after that, the nicotine clears out of your system. i did it cold turkey, and have had a few since then, and now am going to attempt cutting it out of my system for good. once again, best of luck to you, it can be done!

 

I quit about three months ago. The phrase you are looking for is:

I don't smoke

I still have to cheerfully remind myself of this fact several times a week, but it's easier that way. The best thing to remember is that the actual craving only lasts a few minutes. You can outlast the craving. It's the habit that makes it hard to quit. And that's no harder than quitting a habit like biting your fingernails.

Hang in there, and remember that after 72 hours, it's not even a physical addiction any more. You can beat it. You already have.

Just remember:

YOU DON'T SMOKE!

 

i couldn't have put it any better, scot.

 

Good luck man!! You are going to need it alright!! My mate went 'cold turkey' 2 years ago and hasnt touched them since. His Mum died of lung cancer in 2004. When she died, he threw the smokes away. Very admirable thing to do IMO.
I have another friend that will just smoke himself to death. He WILL NOT STOP smoking. He just cant. He smokes a pack a day and more sometimes. Also a very expensive habit for him. Life is too short as it is, let alone killing yourself with cigarettes day in day out. I occasionally smoke a cigar. Maybe once a year and thats enough for me. Sorry to hear about your Mum mate. Take care buddy.

 

Keep at it. I quit 20 years ago. It gets worse for about 3 weeks and then starts getting better. Get past the 3rd week and your in the clear.

 

Good luck mate, have a read of this thread it may help you.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45509&highlight=tomorrow+give+smoking

 

You could move to cigars.

You dont inhail them and if you do you throw up a lung or something. You get the nic from the smoke being in your mouth.

 

Perhaps well-intentioned, but bad advice. The risks of cancer are not reduced by smoking cigars even if you don't inhale. Oral cancer being a significant risk. I've diagnosed 3 cases of oral cancer. (I'm a dentist.) One was the mother of a good friend of mine. She died of the disease, and it was a miserable way to go. REALLY miserable.

Nicotine and the other chemical in smoke do a number on your entire body. I can tell a smoker as soon as they walk in my office. They are aged beyond their years - SIGNIFICANTLY. Their skin has a "look" to it. It affects their eyes. It affects the mouth, and no, I'm not talking about staining teeth. I'm talking about the tongue, the gums, the roof of their mouth, etc. They STINK. I can smell them as soon as I walk in the room. There are SO many serious health consequences beyond the well-known lung effects. Peripheral artery disease. Increased risks of stroke and heart attack. And, on and on and on.

Congrats on becoming a non-smoker, Remix. It's hands-down the best thing you will have ever done for yourself.

Mike

 

Best of luck and stick to it!

I don't, nor have I, but... I know it is a tough vice to get rid of.


BTW, how do you type with that keyboard?

 

I quit in sept 1984...after smoking for 20 yrs and trying to quit for the last 5 yrs of that.

The first three days are the hardest, then the next 2 weeks, and after that you're going to be OK, but cannot light up ever again under any circumstance if you want to stay off.

Get rid of those nico patches asap...there's a day where you're going to have to go cold turkey anyway...the sooner you get it over with the better.

What finally motivated me to quit was looking through some old medical books and seeing the horribly disfiguring results of operations performed for tobacco-related head and neck cancers.

 

Remix, good for you. This is the single best thing you can do for your long term health. Unfortunately, I spend the vast majority of my day every day treating the ill effects of smoking. Quitting will be the single most difficult thing you ever do, but so worth it!

There are a few things to consider to help you through this. First, you appear have already cleared the first hurdle. You have decided you want to quit. There are so many people who think that they ought to quit, but they really do not want to quit. Until someone wants to quit one is doomed to failure. Second, you need a cheerleader. No not some hot babe, but someone who will be there to cheer you on when you are doing well and someone you can call on during the tough times - someone to keep you honest. Third, I agree to get rid of the patches. This is just transfering one form of nicotine to another. We have recently learned that there are receptors in the brain where nicotine acts - same type of process ans coke and other highly addictive drugs, but even more powerful. This explains the powerful addictive properties. Until the nicotine gets out of your system and these receptors get down regulated again (takes time) the cravings will be there. There is a new drug on the market which blocks these receptors and has shown some very good results. If you are haveing a tough time you may want to talk to your doctor about this. And finally, do not give up. Relapses are common. If you do fall off the wagon the most important thing is to not give up and get back on the wagon as quickly as possible. Try to learn why you failed and learn from that event. There is no majic here it really comes down to you and a will to quit.

As you have said, you have some good incentives in your life to keep you motivated. Use that to your advantage. Best of luck.

Steve

 

I've never smoked a cigarette in my life. A few weeks ago a friend educated me about cigars. We decided it might be beneficial to learn how to smoke one for social and business purposes. There is also a coolness factor surrounding them.

Honestly, it was not as enjoyable as I was expecting - especially for the money you pay (we bought Cubans). And again, being around smokers is not pleasant; second-hand smoke is awful. I anticipate being able to count the number I smoke per year on one hand...

You're a heart surgeon, Steve?

 

Good for you!! It's hell quitting, but you'll love yourself so much more when you do.

Always remember, mixing is better than smoking

BTW, if you ever wanna mix on an analog console, let me know.

 

Best of luck to you!

 

once again, good luck! in the words of lil' wayne: go dj

 

Keep at it mate.

 

Day 2 -

Keep thinking about the BENEFITS of being a non-smoker. Write them down! Seriously.

Mike

 

You failed already. If you're counting the days you stopped, it's just a matter of time before you start again.

Now prove me wrong.

 

Yep, cardiovascular and thoracic.