So...I quit

[KeysRider3]

You sound the exact opposite of retarded. It's one of the best decisions of your life. Both my parents died of smoking related disease, but before my mother died she lost one eye when the primary blood vessel collapsed, and was on oxygen 24/7. She was actually relieved when diagnosed with lung cancer because she knew there was going to be an end to her suffering. Keep at it my friend. We're all pulling for you.

 

[Tmak73]

Smoking today. Its not easy. My industry, every car guy for the most part smokes. Been smoking for a couple years, Camel crush to be exact. I love the feeling of inhaling, and I love the minty mentholness....But Im to young. I am young enough to make the choice and reverse the ill effects or atleast minimalize them.

Currently using Nicorette Mints @2MG Nicotene to sooth the craving, but I still desire the repetitive act of smoking. But with the nicotene in my system, If I were to smoke I would get sick so it keeps me from grabbing a cig. So far today is going good, but its effin hard.

To the non smokers, I probably sound retarded its just hard to convey the urge/feeling/desire.

Oh man I could tell you all sorts of things about smoking and health. But I will spare you. I do have a psychology professor who has a few patented medicines out there who has a neurological based plan for quitting that I thought sounded good.

 

[Sage]

Currently using Nicorette Mints @2MG Nicotene to sooth the craving, but I still desire the repetitive act of smoking. But with the nicotene in my system, If I were to smoke I would get sick so it keeps me from grabbing a cig. So far today is going good, but its effin hard.

If you want the sensation of the smoking go grab an e-cig with a nicotine cartridge with a low dose of nicotine to wean yourself off. a few of my friends did that since the patches/gum made them feel sick

 

[RoadTrip]

We often think we need things, we create these associations of pleasure and pain. But if turn your mind into a kind of meditative fortress, and accept that life is full of ups and downs, and endure lifes little setbacks and focus on the Goal, of a long life and a retirement with health and vitality, not hospitals and tubes. Then you will rid yourself of harmful things, and live cleaner.

Tabacco is a wonderful stimulant, too bad it is so harmful, you have no choice but to give it up, do it now and live into your golden years. You can handle life without it, meditative fortress...

 

[Mr Citrus]

Every time you crave a smoke, drive to KFC and get a chicken pot pie.
Problem will be solved.

 

[CrazyCawi]

So just a little update.....I fell off the bandwagon for a bit but have now been smoke free since june 5th, 2012

 

[Scott_Thomas]

So just a little update.....I fell off the bandwagon for a bit but have now been smoke free since june 5th, 2012

I've been completely smoke free since July 2nd, 2012. I smoked pretty much since I was 13, so about 24 years.

 

[06330i]

congrats man, I've been smoke free for 10 months now, after smoking for 6 years. I feel so much better.

 

[Anthony]

Smoking today. Its not easy. My industry, every car guy for the most part smokes. Been smoking for a couple years, Camel crush to be exact. I love the feeling of inhaling, and I love the minty mentholness....But Im to young. I am young enough to make the choice and reverse the ill effects or atleast minimalize them.

Currently using Nicorette Mints @2MG Nicotene to sooth the craving, but I still desire the repetitive act of smoking. But with the nicotene in my system, If I were to smoke I would get sick so it keeps me from grabbing a cig. So far today is going good, but its effin hard.

To the non smokers, I probably sound retarded its just hard to convey the urge/feeling/desire.

That's funny....

A few weeks ago, I actually tried smoking just to see what it was like and ran into the forum admin, bleedinblue & leem00 in person & told them I had only smoked for a week. Well, that week turned into 2 & then I quit. I did it to find out what all the fuss was about.

Couple of things I noticed. It does in fact impair you & makes you high if only for a moment. I now believe that someone who smokes a cigg & drives a car is under the influence for about 30 seconds. But anyways, that 2 week phase is over. It was a strange sensation, I actually got quickly addicted to not being able to breath. Very odd.


I can't remember but I could have sworn I saw a pic of you at the gym or maybe a youtube of you at the gym??? In any event, if you go to the gym regularly, like I do, You will quickly find that you start to make gains that the ciggs held you back from. More oxygen will go to your muscles thus allowing you to lift more. You will in fact, feel stronger, longer...


Good luck, this is a good way to prove to yourself just how strong your resolve is. You will probably go a little crazy for a few days, but they say once you can make it for 24 hours, you can make it forever..

 

[SpawnXX]

I smoked for about 3 years, 2 of the three were pack/pack 1/2 a day. Kamel Reds & Marlboro Lights. When I met my fiance she hated it so I forced myself to quit. The way I did it was every time I had the urge to smoke, I would smoke a full cigar. After about a week of that shit, I was good to go. Cold turkey and never looked back, which was 7.5 years ago. You can doooeeeet! :thumbup: