Becoming Nicotine Free

[STRONGBADF1]

Day three. Still smoke free.
Still no people or animals were harmed.......

I have a meeting at 5:00 today, in part to hear what i've been doing wrong all these years.

Should be a good time.

Way to go! (especially with the "no people or animals were harmed" part)

Have fun at your meeting...wear the fox hat!

 

[Alex2507]

Since you and your girl are both at this let me recommend aggravating her on purpose and then engaging in some ... ... what? ... do you need me to paint you a picture?

I'm hungry. How 'bout you?

How long did you smoke for and how much? I was in for 28 years I guess and pretty much at a pack a day for the vast majority of that time, a little less right before I was able to give it up. That's really how I look at it, I was finally able ...

 

[Nomo]

Since you and your girl are both at this let me recommend aggravating her on purpose and then engaging in some ... ... what? ... do you need me to paint you a picture?

I'm hungry. How 'bout you?

How long did you smoke for and how much? I was in for 28 years I guess and pretty much at a pack a day for the vast majority of that time, a little less right before I was able to give it up. That's really how I look at it, I was finally able ...

I'm thinkin' a gudge fruck is probably not in my near future.

I smoked probably a pack a day from the time I was 28 till I was around 35. Quit for a couple of years, (I'm 47) started again . Quit again last year for 6 months and started again. Now a year later. Here I am.
The obvious health concerns aside, at $6.50 a pack; it's a ridiculous habit.

I'm definitely eating more.
A few months ago I set aside several pairs of pants that I just couldn't fit into any more. (I'm 47 and getting fat), Last week I tried them all on again and they fit me.

Great, I finally drop a dress size and decide to be cheap and healthy.

 

[Alex2507]

Wow Nomo, you've been down this road before. My only other experience with quitting smoking was for 45 days a couple of years ago. I didn't enjoy quitting that time because I was really angry the whole time. It's better this time and my lungs were telling me that something had to give. I would catch cold and never shake the cough. The hack and wheeze were here to stay for the last few months before I put 'em down. I was really looking forward to being rid of the habit and being able to breath better and both of my wishes are a reality.

I think you already know everything you need to know so all that's left is for us to wish you well. Make sure you let us know what sends you though. It will probably be good for you to vent and you already know that this company loves misery.

 

[manofsteel2397]

yea i tried to quit several different times and yet i kept smoking i tried that new pill and that worked great except it left me realy depressed and even after my lung colasped on me (twice) i still kept smoking grant it that was a medical condition i was born with but im sure smoking didnt help. although i did enjoy being able to breath for the short time i did quit and could smell again although that wasnt always a good thing.....

 

[radridd]

Bought the wife one of these.
http://www.njoycigarettes.com/category/njoy-npro

It is an electronic cigarette. So far it is helping more than any of the other methods she has tried. She smoked 2 packs a day and is now down to 3-4 cigarettes a day. They actually do contain nicotine and have the cigarette flavor. Actually tried it myself, pretty realistic. There are several brands available but we selected this one because it is made in the USA (not china). Several videos on youtube. Just another option for you guys. Good luck to all of you trying to kick.

 

[Nomo]

A week today. This morning was kinda tough.
I've put off on things that frustate me and for this reason have put off on rewiring my set-up. I decided to go for it today. No cigarettes, but a lot of swearing.

I'm good now.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

A week today. This morning was kinda tough.
I've put off on things that frustate me and for this reason have put off on rewiring my set-up. I decided to go for it today. No cigarettes, but a lot of swearing.

I'm good now.

Hey, I swear all the time...it's a good thing, right?

 

[Alex2507]

A week today. This morning was kinda tough.
I've put off on things that frustate me and for this reason have put off on rewiring my set-up. I decided to go for it today. No cigarettes, but a lot of swearing.

I'm good now.

Good for you, Nomo. I just went to a dinner party and they actually just had their fun talking about how intensely edgy I was right when I first quit. Of course I said that they didn't know what they were talking about. On my way home I was sort of counting my blessings regarding having quit almost a year ago. The worst is behind me. My current cravings are weak and fleeting. They are quickly overcome and forgotten. I'm so glad to have put that first hour, day, week behind me as you too have done now. It's huge.

Nude dancers? Why not.

You mean women, right?

 

[Alex2507]

Seven Years of Rage

Thanksgiving dinner made me want a cigar and this morning I am reminded how much I would enjoy a cigarette with my coffee. How I made it this far is beyond me. A couple of summers ago I smoked a Cuban cigar without any adverse effects. I was worried about re-addicting as I smoked it but I smoked it none the less. It was my favorite 30 minutes in the last seven years.

So ... here's to another seven years of not smelling like an ashtray. Seven more years of not being literally nickled and dimed to death. Seven more years ... sh!t ... I'll be happy to enjoy breathing easy for the next seven minutes.

Well, the craving has passed. They always do.

 

[markw]

Hang in there. No matter how long you go after you've given it up, sometimes the urge hits but it gets less and less as time goes on. I gave it up in '92 and every once and a while it its me, too.

The worst thing is that sometimes in dreams, I smoke. Those are the only dreams I remember. Go figguh.

But, I'm still afraid to pick that scab and won't touch a cigar.

 

[Rickster71]

The worst thing is that sometimes in dreams, I smoke. Those are the only dreams I remember.

Speaking of your dreams.... do you remember what Doug's doing in them?

 

[markw]

Speaking of your dreams.... do you remember what Doug's doing in them?

You, I think.

 

[fmw]

I quit smoking in 1988 when I had my heart attack. It was a strong motivation. I wanted desperately to quit smoking and I think that commitment is what made it possible. I can tell you two things. 1. The more motivated you are, the better the chance of success. If you really care you will succeed. 2. I think tobacco addiction is similar to alcohol addiction even though I have never had an alcohol addiction. What I mean by that is that the addiction is for life. It doesn't go away completely. It simply becomes easy to resist. Even after more than a quarter century I get occasional moments when I long for a smoke. It isn't strong and I have no problem at all ignoring it but it is still there.

The benefits of not smoking are known to you. I won't bore you with that. I will say you will feel better once you get past the withdrawal.

 

[Alex2507]

I quit smoking in 1988 when I had my heart attack. It was a strong motivation. I wanted desperately to quit smoking and I think that commitment is what made it possible. I can tell you two things. 1. The more motivated you are, the better the chance of success. If you really care you will succeed. 2. I think tobacco addiction is similar to alcohol addiction even though I have never had an alcohol addiction. What I mean by that is that the addiction is for life. It doesn't go away completely. It simply becomes easy to resist. Even after more than a quarter century I get occasional moments when I long for a smoke. It isn't strong and I have no problem at all ignoring it but it is still there.

The benefits of not smoking are known to you. I won't bore you with that. I will say you will feel better once you get past the withdrawal.

I'm seven years quit so it's pretty much clear sailing. I know how.

So you've lived 27 years past a heart attack and not had another? That's cool.

 

[KenM10759]

It's tough, and similar to other addictions (such as alcohol) I cannot have even ONE. I have proven this to myself.

For reference, my daughter is now 32. When she was 2, she walked into the head of my cigarette and got burned. I put them down in the next instant and didn't touch anything for over 9 years. At that point my younger (of 2) sons came along and I passed out cigars. A few left, I decided to kill 'em myself.

Hooked again, now as a cigar smoker because "its safer, I don't inhale." That went until 2011 and by that time had grown into a habit of 3 or 4 premium hand rolled cigars. Seeing as I wanted a new motorcycle I quit cold and bought the bike, swapping cigars for a bike payment. Paid off the balance in under 2 years.

So then one day in 2013 I landed a work related sale that was a good commission-boosting one, and there was a cigar store next door. One cigar on a Friday after a long hard work week, I deserved that. Within 3 months that went from 1 a week to one every other day, to finally 5-6 a day. I *always* had a stick around, hell...a whole box of 'em!

I quit again just after the 1st of this year. I do NOT do "New Years' Resolutions", so purposely waited a few days. Clean so far, but keenly aware that I cannot have even ONE. The scary thing is that I have in the back of my mind that if I outlive my wife, have a small well-ventilated room and no nanny wiping my ass, I will sit again sit back with a glass of Kentucky Bourbon or single malt scotch (either, neat please), and use cigars to join my wife. Sad. I'm trying to work that one out of my head. If I ever get grandkids, that could kill the thought forever.

I wish anyone quitting the very best success!

 

[KEW]

It's tough, and similar to other addictions (such as alcohol) I cannot have even ONE. I have proven this to myself.

For reference, my daughter is now 32. When she was 2, she walked into the head of my cigarette and got burned. I put them down in the next instant and didn't touch anything for over 9 years. At that point my younger (of 2) sons came along and I passed out cigars. A few left, I decided to kill 'em myself.

Hooked again, now as a cigar smoker because "its safer, I don't inhale." That went until 2011 and by that time had grown into a habit of 3 or 4 premium hand rolled cigars. Seeing as I wanted a new motorcycle I quit cold and bought the bike, swapping cigars for a bike payment. Paid off the balance in under 2 years.

So then one day in 2013 I landed a work related sale that was a good commission-boosting one, and there was a cigar store next door. One cigar on a Friday after a long hard work week, I deserved that. Within 3 months that went from 1 a week to one every other day, to finally 5-6 a day. I *always* had a stick around, hell...a whole box of 'em!

I quit again just after the 1st of this year. I do NOT do "New Years' Resolutions", so purposely waited a few days. Clean so far, but keenly aware that I cannot have even ONE. The scary thing is that I have in the back of my mind that if I outlive my wife, have a small well-ventilated room and no nanny wiping my ass, I will sit again sit back with a glass of Kentucky Bourbon or single malt scotch (either, neat please), and use cigars to join my wife. Sad. I'm trying to work that one out of my head. If I ever get grandkids, that could kill the thought forever.

I wish anyone quitting the very best success!

I think Alex was referring to a heart attack, then being heart attack free for 27 years...and counting!

But the cigarette thing is pretty cool too!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Seven Years of Rage

Thanksgiving dinner made me want a cigar and this morning I am reminded how much I would enjoy a cigarette with my coffee. How I made it this far is beyond me. A couple of summers ago I smoked a Cuban cigar without any adverse effects. I was worried about re-addicting as I smoked it but I smoked it none the less. It was my favorite 30 minutes in the last seven years.

So ... here's to another seven years of not smelling like an ashtray. Seven more years of not being literally nickled and dimed to death. Seven more years ... sh!t ... I'll be happy to enjoy breathing easy for the next seven minutes.

Well, the craving has passed. They always do.

Congrats man, hard battle. I surpassed the 2 year mark about 3 months ago with the old Cope. Still sounds good at times but never very tempted. The first 8 or 9 months were the most difficult I have ever been through and I keep that close so I don't forget.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

The scary thing is that I have in the back of my mind that if I outlive my wife, have a small well-ventilated room and no nanny wiping my ass, I will sit again sit back with a glass of Kentucky Bourbon or single malt scotch (either, neat please), and use cigars to join my wife. Sad. I'm trying to work that one out of my head. If I ever get grandkids, that could kill the thought forever.

I wish anyone quitting the very best success!

Oh believe me, if I am on my "way out" of this life and I know it's coming....I am going to have my lip stuffed....

 

[fmw]

I'm seven years quit so it's pretty much clear sailing. I know how.

So you've lived 27 years past a heart attack and not had another? That's cool.

Very cool but I have had two bypass surgeries and an angioplasty. I've been a heart patient for quite a while but the doctors have managed things pretty well. With 7 years under your belt, you're finished with it.